"Ayako, what are you thinking about?"

Ayako shook her head, and said, "It's nothing. Sakumo, let's go back."

"Okay."

Sakumo carried Ayako on his back and left the place. In their location, there is a huge boulder and the huge body of the giant ox has disappeared.

Sakumo walked into the simple house with Ayako on his back.

"Nee-san!"

Miko, who had recovered a bit of her strength, saw Sakumo and Ayako come back, and then she quickly stood up and walked to Ayako's side.

Seeing that Miko is safe and sound, Ayako touched Miko's long hair and said, "Miko, it's good that you are fine. You can blame me for this. I shouldn't have bring you back at that time."

"I don't blame you, Nee-san. After all, this is what we should do. It's just that, I can't believe that Ann Jii-san and the others actually …"

Meizi said as she starts sobbing, and tears flowed down from her eyes.

Ayako also felt sad, but she still holding on and took Miko into her arms, hoping to give Miko a little warmth.

The Medical Shinobi also checked Ayako at this time, but his expression was a little weird.

"What happened?"

Seeing that the medical ninja's expression was not quite right, Sakumo asked worriedly.

"Sakumo- sama, Ayako- sama's body is very weak and there are troubles in her lungs. I am afraid that she only has a year left."

"What!"

Sakumo was shocked, his powerful aura spread out involuntarily.

The Medical Shinobi burst into cold sweat for an instant, and his hands and feet became cold.

"Sakumo."

Ayako whispered softly, and Sakumo recovered his senses and quickly retracted his aura.

Ayako looked at the medical ninja and said, "You can go."

The Medical Shinobi was relieved and said: "Thank you, Ayako-sama."

After that, the Medical Shinobi go out.

"Nee-san, your body…"

Miko looked at Ayako incredulously, obviously unable to accept the facts before her.

"Miko, it's okay, Nee-san is fine."

"But Nee-san…"

"Ayako, what the hell is going on?"

As Sakumo didn't understand what they said, he asked anxiously.

"Sakumo, I used the secret technique of the Uzumaki Clan, so my body was seriously damaged."

"What! You… why did you that?"

The secret technique of the Uzumaki Clan is based on strong vitality. It can only be used by Uzumaki Clan's member, if normal people use it, the cost will be their life.

Even if it is used by the Uzumaki Clan's member, it will cause a long period of weakness to them.

Ayako showed a smile and said, "There is no other way. On the way back, I ran into Kushina who was attacked by the enemy , and only a secret technique can save her. But in the process, I still lost Kushina."

Ayako said as her expression was a little gloomy, obviously worried about Kushina's situation.

"Kushina…"

Sakumo is somewhat silent. He naturally knows the relationship between Kushina and Ayako.

After living in Kushina's home for so long, Ayako has long regarded Kushina as her sister. So when Kushina is in danger, Ayako will naturally save her.

On the way, Sakumo had already seen Kushina who was injured, and he had sent a team to take her back to Konoha.

Unexpectedly, it was Ayako who saved Kushina.

"Ayako, don't worry, I have already seen Kushina on my way here, and I have sent a team to take her back to Konoha."

"Really? That's great then."

Ayako breathed a sigh of relief. This was probably the best news she has gotten these days.

"Thank you, Sakumo."

"Fool, what are you saying thank you for? But your condition, is there really no way? Should we go back to Konoha and ask Tsunade-sama about it?"

Ayako shook her head and said: "No, this is overuse of life force, so the ordinary Medical Ninjutsu can't heal it. This is what I knew when I used it. It was already really good for me to still have one year."

"Ayako…"

"Sakumo, there is a good news that I have never told you."

Ayako said, her face showing a hint of sweet smile. Seeing her smile, Sakumo was curious.

"What is it?"

Ayako touched her stomach and said: "Sakumo, I already have our child, right here. In a few months, he will be born."

Sakumo was surprised, his fingers are shaking slightly, and then he grabbed Ayako's hand and said, "Ayako, is this true? I'm going to be a father?"

"Yeah, you're going to be a father soon. Sakumo, he will accompany you for me from now on."

Hearing Ayako's words, the joy that had just risen in Sakumo's heart was washed away.

"Ayako…"

Sakumo's eyebrows wrinkled slightly, and his expression is gloomy.

"Sakumo, don't be like this, it's not like you. You are Konoha White Fang, so how can you show this kind of expression?"

Ayako said. Sakumo's expression starts to ease after hearing that.

"Sakumo, will you stay with me for this time?"

"Of course!"

The next day, all the Konoha's Shinobi that is in Uzushiogakure were assembled. Sakumo glanced at the crowd and said, "You all go back to Konoha. There is still something I need to deal with here. Those who dare to attack the Uzushiogakure are offending our Konoha's majesty. I will kill them!"

"Captain, let us help you too!"

"No, you all should go back. Konoha needs your Strength. And please tell Hokage-sama about this. When I finish this, I will return to Konoha."

When the crowds want to say something, Sakumo immediately shouted: "This is an order!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Hearing that it was an order, everyone can only accept it.

Soon, Konoha's Shinobi left Uzushiogakure one after another.

"Sakumo, I'm sorry for making you accompany me arbitrarily."

Ayako stood beside Sakumo with a look of guilt.

"Fool, this is nothing. It's not as important as you, and our unborn children."

"Thank you, Sakumo."

"Nee-san, Sakumo-Nii, where will we live in the future?" Miko interjected.

"There is a village called Heshi Village not far from here. The villagers there are very kind, so let's go there." Ayako said

Sakumo nodded and said: "I will listen to you."

"That's good."

Ayako lay in Shumao's arms, with happiness written all over her face.

On this day, Heshi Village welcomed three new residents.

No one knows where they came from. The villagers thought they were people who left their homes because of the war.

Because in this era, there are too many of such people.

A young couple, and a little girl, who is the wife's sister.

The male is handsome and strong, while the female is beautiful and gentle.

Soon, the three of them integrated into the village and led a plain and simple life.

"Nee-san, it's so beautiful here. I like it. I want to live here all the time."

"Miko, don't you want to become a Shinobi?" Ayako said with a smile.

Miko was silent for a moment, and then she shook her head and said, "Nee-san, I don't want to enter that cruel world anymore."

Ayako smiled and nodded, and said: "It's good if you choose to become an ordinary person here."

"Yeah! Thank you, Nee-san."

The young Miko showed a yearning smile.