bioinnovel Chapter 436 Kaguya, I want to have a child with you.
Chapter 436 Kaguya, I want to have a child with you.
A crisp morning breeze swept in from the end of the corridor, carrying a slightly cool scent.
Uchiha Mitsunori slowly walked out of the room, immediately feeling refreshed.
Yesterday, he married seven new princesses, which is most likely to make his exes feel disappointed. As the husband of twenty-four princesses, he knows better how to balance the feelings of each of them.
Especially his tenth queen: Kaguya Otsutsuki.
Thinking of this, Uchiha Mitsunaga paused slightly.
This former progenitor of chakra was betrayed by his two rebellious sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, and was sealed in endless darkness for a thousand years.
The loneliness and pain of a thousand years, the heart-wrenching pain of being betrayed by her closest relatives, had already etched indelible scars into her heart.
Even after he rescued her and she entered the palace as the tenth princess, her inherent pride never diminished in the slightest.
She never competed for the emperor's favor with other princesses, and even deliberately avoided the hustle and bustle of the harem.
Whenever a new concubine enters the household, she locks herself in the deeper part of the Ancestral Space, quietly concealing her vulnerability and unease beneath her aloof and noble appearance.
Uchiha Mitsunori knew better than anyone that beneath Kaguya's seemingly cold exterior lay a heart that yearned for warmth yet was extremely insecure.
Last night, his act of taking seven princesses must have stirred up waves in her heart, and she may be feeling sad and heartbroken alone with Xingyun right now.
He must use the most sincere attitude and the gentlest actions to make her understand that he is not a treacherous person like Hagoromo or Hamura, and that he will not let her repeat the mistakes of the past.
Inside the Primordial Space, the scenery is completely different from the outside world.
The nebula seemed dimmer than usual today, and its movement was much slower, as if echoing its owner's low spirits.
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's long, cascading hair shimmered with a faint silver light. A few strands of hair were blown by the weak air currents in the space, clinging to her smooth forehead, making her skin appear even more like snow.
Compared to her initial sharpness and indifference, her brows now held less of that aloofness and more of the peace that comes with love.
Familiar footsteps echoed in the quiet space.
She didn't turn around immediately, but her fingertips subconsciously curled up and hid in her wide sleeves.
Those eyes, once filled with indifference and aloofness, now held a hint of hidden disappointment.
Uchiha Mitsunori walked quietly to her side and took her slightly cool hand in his.
She seemed somewhat surprised by his initiative, and instinctively shrank back, but ultimately did not pull her hand away.
Sanfeng felt a warmth in his heart, mixed with a touch of heartache. He gently stroked the back of her hand with his thumb, tracing the lines of her knuckles, transferring the warmth of his palm little by little, trying to melt away the slight chill in her hand.
After a moment of silence, Kaguya's gaze shifted elsewhere, as if afraid he would notice the disappointment in her eyes: "You're here early today. Have you finished dealing with things at the palace?"
Mitsumine held her hand tightly, his eyes filled with tenderness and a hint of apology: "No matter how busy I am, I should come to see you first. Kaguya, I want to have a child with you."
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's breathing suddenly stopped.
It took him a long time to regain his confidence, and he said in a trembling voice, "Sanfeng... do you know what you're saying?"
She stepped back slightly, her eyes filled with resistance.
Uchiha Mitsunori didn't avoid her gaze and took her hand again: "Kaguya, I want a child that belongs to both of us, not for anything else, but just for you."
Kaguya Otsutsuki's body stiffened abruptly, clearly not expecting him to suddenly make this request.
She was a proud woman who was unwilling to easily show her vulnerability, but the words "giving birth" precisely touched the deepest scars in her heart.
The pain of being betrayed by her two biological sons and sealed away for a thousand years flashed through her mind like a movie.
She shared her chakra essence with them, teaching them to control their power; they later betrayed her, and together with their clan, sealed her in endless darkness; in that darkness, amidst endless loneliness and despair, she faced the cold sealing wall, enduring the double torment of longing and betrayal day after day, each scene sending chills down her spine.
She abruptly pulled her hand back, took a step back, and fixed her bright eyes on the other person: "Uchiha Mitsunori, do you know... I..."
She paused, a glint of tears welling in her eyes, but she forced herself to hold them back: "I...I'm scared. I'm scared that I'll give my all to love, only to be betrayed in return; I'm scared that this child will see me as an enemy, just like Yu Yi and the others."
She loved Sanfeng and cherished this hard-won warmth, this feeling of being valued and cared for. But the pain of a thousand years followed her like a shadow, like a maggot clinging to her bones, making it impossible for her to muster the courage to conceive another child.
She feared history repeating itself, feared being betrayed by her own flesh and blood again, and feared falling into that endless darkness once more.
Yet she didn't know how to refuse this expectation from the one she loved. Looking into the deep affection in Sanfeng's eyes, her heart felt as if it were being pulled tightly by two hands, one of fear of the past and the other of longing for the future.
"I...I can't hurt you, and I can't go through that kind of pain again."
Uchiha Mitsunori took in the confusion, struggle, and fear in her eyes, and felt a pang of pain in his heart.
He stepped forward, ignoring her resistance, and gently pulled her into his arms, his arms tightly encircling her waist.
"Kaguya, how could I not know your past? Hagoromo and Hamura's betrayal was never your fault. They didn't know how to cherish your love, they were blinded by power, they were swayed by the rumors of the world, they wronged you, not that you weren't good enough."
He gently patted her back, as if comforting a wronged child: "With me by your side, our child will be very filial to you. I will be with you and protect you. From the moment he was born, I will teach him to be grateful, to cherish, and to love you. I will tell him how great his mother is and that history will never repeat itself."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and stroked her back, gently combing along her spine.
Seeing that Kaguya's body was still trembling slightly, her shoulders shrugged: "Kaguya, please trust me just this once, okay? I'm not Hagoromo, I won't let you face everything alone. No matter what happens in the future, I will stand by your side and protect you and the child. Even if the whole world betrays you, I will stay with you and stand against the whole world."
The body in her arms was initially tense, filled with vigilance and unease, and even struggling slightly, trying to push him away.
But as Sanfeng's gentle words rang in her ears, as his warm body temperature continued to flow over her, and as his gentle movements continued to soothe her back.
Feeling the firmness of his chest and the steady beat of his heart, Kaguya's tense body gradually relaxed, and her struggles weakened.
She didn't respond, but gently leaned against his chest, her cheek against his warm clothes, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat.
The sound of her heartbeat acted like a calming pill, gradually calming her panicked heart.
She hesitated for a moment, then a muffled voice came from his embrace: "But...but I'm still scared. What if...what if he really is like Yu Yi and the others? I...I can't bear a second betrayal."
Uchiha Mitsunaga planted a deep kiss on the top of her head, his voice filled with unwavering confidence: "Kaguya, there are no 'what ifs.' I will dedicate my life to proving that our child will be the one who understands you best and loves you most in this world. I will protect you with my life and will never let you suffer any more injustice."
Kaguya Ōtsutsuki trembled slightly, not from fear, but from emotion. Her thousand years of loneliness and pain seemed to have found a home at this moment.
"I know it's not easy for you to let go of a thousand years of pain; it takes time, but I can wait."
Uchiha Mitsunori gently stroked her long hair, as if making a solemn promise to her: "But I assure you, no matter when, no matter what happens, your place in my heart will never be surpassed by anyone. I know this is very unfair to you, and that I've made you suffer..."
His gaze fell on the distant, swirling nebulae, his eyes filled with determination and longing, as if he could already see the future: "To bear children with you has nothing to do with power; it is simply my purest wish as your husband. I want to have a child with you, a child who inherits our strength and bloodline, a child who knows how to be grateful and cherish you."
"I want to be with you, watching the smile on your face when he first utters 'Mother'; watching him take his first steps and run into our arms; watching him grow into a strong, independent person, protecting this world we both cherish. I want to be with you, sharing this joy of parenthood, walking together through the long years to come, until the stars dry up, until the end of the universe."
Kaguya Otsutsuki looked up, her eyes still damp, glistening with tears, as she gazed at his earnest expression, her eyes filled with emotion: "You...you really want to wait with me? You want to teach him and protect him with me?"
Uchiha Mitsunori gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, his fingers softly tracing her cheek: "I'm willing. No matter how long it takes, I'm willing. Teaching him, protecting him, protecting you, is what I should do, what I most want to do. Even if you occasionally lose control, I will be there for you, comfort you, and never despise you. In my eyes, everything about you is beautiful, including your vulnerability."
Kaguya Otsutsuki remained silent, only pressing her cheek closer to his, almost as if she were one with him.
Once upon a time, she stood alone overlooking the ninja world, possessing supreme power, yet feeling no warmth whatsoever. She gave her heart and everything to her child, only to be betrayed and sealed away in return.