Sakura's scream echoed off the dome walls.
Not from fear.
Not from agony.
But from the full force of her body opening, her womb tightening, her chakra sparking pink lightning along her skin.
"Focus your breathing," the midwife urged, pressing glowing fingers to Sakura's lower back.
"I am focusing," she snarled, sweat dripping down her temples, her hair plastered to her flushed face.
Naruto knelt at her side, one hand gripping hers so tight his knuckles turned white.
"You're doing amazing," he whispered.
She turned her fierce green eyes to him.
"If you ever… get me pregnant… again—"
Another contraction rolled through.
Her voice broke into a moan.
"—make it twins so I never have to do this twice."
Her legs were spread wide over the sacred birthing mat.Her belly heaved with each breath.Her thighs trembled.
And then her body bore down — instinct, raw and unstoppable.
She cried out, back arching, her pussy stretching visibly as the baby began to crown.
Naruto's breath hitched.
He could see it.
The head.
Pink hair slicked with fluid, chakra already pulsing faintly.
"She's coming," he gasped.
Sakura sobbed.Sweat rolled off her breasts, down her round belly, pooling between her thighs.
The midwife pressed chakra seals to her hips.
"Next push will free the shoulders."
Naruto cupped her face.
"Look at me," he whispered.
She met his gaze, tears spilling.
"You're beautiful," he said. "I've never loved you more than I do right now."
She pushed.
Screamed.
The shoulders slid free.
And with a wet, final surge—
Their daughter slipped into Naruto's hands.
She wailed immediately, tiny fists clenched, chakra flickering pink and wild.
Sakura collapsed back onto the pillows, sobbing in relief and exhaustion.
Naruto held their child to his chest, tears spilling freely now.
"She's perfect," he whispered.
He placed the baby against Sakura's breast.
Sakura cradled her, kissing her damp hair.
"Emiko," she said, voice shaking. "Her name is Emiko."
The baby latched.
Sakura wept.
Naruto kissed her forehead.
And the seal pulsed again:
Another flame born.