Plus, with the Flying Thunder God Kunai he left behind, as long as Chakra is input into the Kunai, he can sense it through Ninja Techniques and instantly teleport over to assist at any time, anywhere.
Everyone, including Minato, Hiruzen, and the others, agreed with Minato's arrangements and nodded in approval.
Indeed, this level of protection—even the Hokage himself can't enjoy it—in the face of any enemy, it's impossible to break through in the first moment.
Considering how important Kushina is to Konoha, this degree of protection is only logical.
As Minato and the others discussed in detail, they gradually improved the security system around Kushina, ensuring that even if anything happened to Kushina herself, she could hold out until reinforcements arrived.
Both Minato and Hiruzen clearly understood Kushina's importance.
The Anbu's manpower, with silent mutual understanding, began to shift entirely toward Kushina.
During her pregnancy and all the way up to childbirth, the Anbu's focus on protecting Kushina would only grow stronger.
This also meant that Konoha's forces would contract further within the village, and Jonin would try to minimize time spent on outside missions to strengthen the village's defenses.
"Not only that, until the Jinchuriki has safely given birth, all contact with members of the Uchiha Clan must be cut off."
The always-silent Danzo suddenly spoke up with these words.
Seeing the four others turning to look at him, Danzo didn't hesitate, stating his opinion: "Uzumaki Kushina has a close relationship with Uchiha Mikoto. The Uchiha can't be trusted. If the Uchiha get hold of the Nine-tailed Jinchuriki's delivery date, it could cause great disaster."
Danzo's words weren't groundless.
The defection incident on that night five years ago is still fresh in everyone's memory.
Uchiha Ninjas can use the Sharingan to control Tailed Beasts. Such things must be prevented from ever happening, cut off at the root.
After all, when the defection happened that night, Kushina's identity as Jinchuriki couldn't be hidden anymore, and was exposed to many.
Even with a gag order in place, it wouldn't be hard for the Uchiha Clan to find out, given their power.
"Danzo makes sense. Uchiha Madara of the past, and Uchiha Ruri from a few years ago—they both could control Tailed Beasts with the Sharingan. For Kushina's safety, she'll have to endure it for now. When a female Jinchuriki gives birth, that's when the Seal is weakest. We have to eliminate all possible hidden dangers."
Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura agreed with Danzo's viewpoint.
After considering for a moment, Minato and Hiruzen also nodded in agreement.
Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures. The most important thing now is guaranteeing Kushina's safety. Not just the Uchiha Clan—other unnecessary social connections will also come under restriction.
In short, the people who know about Kushina's pregnancy and her expected delivery date, besides these top leaders, are only the Anbu Ninjas involved in the mission.
After the meeting, the five left one after another.
Minato went up to the rooftop of the building, gazing out over the street view of Konoha, as if to release all the frustration in his heart with a heavy sigh.
Soon, Kakashi appeared behind Minato, not far away, wearing the guise of an Anbu Ninja.
"Hokage-sama."
"Just like we agreed before, Kushina's safety depends on you, Kakashi."
Minato turned around, his expression serious, solemnly addressing Kakashi.
This was also the responsibility he had to shoulder as a husband.
Kakashi was the subordinate he trusted most. Only letting Hiruzen's direct Anbu protect Kushina made Minato uneasy.
It wasn't because he feared Hiruzen might harm Kushina. When it came to protecting Kushina, he and the Third Hokage stood firmly on the same side.
Any dangerous element threatening Kushina would be eliminated without mercy.
Entrusting Kakashi, the one he trusts most, with Kushina's safety, was not only for the sake of Konoha's security, but also as a husband's expression of devotion to his wife.
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
"Go."
Kakashi nodded and vanished from where he stood.
Although Minato placed so much trust in him, Kakashi knew one thing: he wasn't the kind of person that Minato hoped for.
Sometimes, he greatly appreciated Minato's unwavering trust in him, but he'd always sink into confusion and agony, torn between being a spy and being a Konoha Ninja.
Yet, whenever he remembered that man—who once wielded the White Fang Short Knife for Konoha's honor, only to end his brief life in utter disgrace…
Kakashi knew the path he must walk and the path Konoha must walk were two completely unrelated, parallel lines.
Revenge!