Chapter 292: Kakashi’s Birthday
As the days passed, Tsunade's belly grew larger. Kawakaze had settled into the same old routine every day. Though monotonous, it wasn't unpleasant. When he came home and saw Tsunade with her growing belly, all his worries would vanish.
Today was Kakashi's second birthday, and everyone had gathered early to celebrate. A large group of friends had been invited, and Sakumo had taken the morning off work. Although it was still early, the Hatake Clan was already bustling with activity.
The Shinku Yūhi family was present as expected—they were future in-laws.
Guy's father, Duy, had also arrived with his wife and kids. Looking at her slightly rounded belly, it seemed Guy was about to have a younger sibling—a little brother or sister.
Seeing this, Kawakaze couldn't help but wonder: if, in the original story, Guy had a younger brother, would the two of them kicking Madara together have been enough to end the whole thing? The thought amused him so much that he burst out laughing.
"What are you laughing at?" Tsunade elbowed him gently.
"Nothing, I'm just happy today!" Kawakaze replied, keeping the joke to himself. It was one only he would understand.
"I see," Tsunade said, finding his explanation reasonable. She didn't press further.
"Orochimaru, we have to work hard," Jiraiya teased as he and Orochimaru joked around. Nearby, Maki stood smiling.
"Just mind your own business, you don't need to worry about me" Orochimaru replied, his mouth curling up slightly as he petted Pakura's stomach.
"There are so many people here!" Pakura said, embarrassed as she slapped Orochimaru's hand away. Her smile held joy and a hint of motherly affection.