Tsunade was unconsciously attracted, her spirit also improved a bit. Since returning to the Hidden Leaf Village, she hadn't gambled. Now her gambling itch was starting to act up a little.
There is no trouble that one round of gambling can't relieve. Her mood instantly lifted, and she walked into the casino.
With Tsunade's entrance, the gamblers inside were instantly full of surprise. The atmosphere suddenly quieted down.
"Lady Tsunade, big fat sheep," this was their first reaction. They could earn a big profit again.
But thinking about it, with Lady Tsunade's current status as the Fifth Hokage, she is the highest leader of the village's ninjas, the head of a village, no longer the wandering Tsunade of the past.
They didn't really dare to win Tsunade's money now, feeling deeply regretful in their hearts.
Tsunade saw this scene and instantly became displeased, frowning. 'How can a casino be quiet?'
A few gamblers hesitantly said, "Lady Tsunade, you're now the Fifth Hokage, coming to a place like this doesn't seem appropriate, right?"
Tsunade became instantly irritated upon hearing this. Just because she's the Fifth Hokage, she can't come? Her grandfather, the First Hokage, used to come to places like this to gamble all the time. He was the one who brought her here, saying she could relax her mood. Later she learned to gamble and just happened to enjoy it.
"Cut the nonsense. Today, I didn't come as the Fifth Hokage, but as a gambler. Got it?"
The gamblers relaxed upon hearing Tsunade's words and became excited again.
Tsunade's character was still trustworthy. She would get red-eyed when losing, but she would never flip the table or use her power to bully others.
Now, all the gamblers' lips curved into slight smiles. Since Lady Tsunade said this, doesn't it mean it's just like before, they can win her money again?
"Lady Tsunade, please come to the gambling table."
"Anyone without money, make room for Lady Tsunade."
Tsunade smoothly arrived at the gambling table. She was also full of fighting spirit. Today, she had to win big—such a rare visit.
———
The afternoon passed quickly, and the sky was getting dark.
Tsunade walked out of the casino with a happy expression and a confident stride. Today, she finally turned the tide and actually won so much money that she filled two large bags at her sides.
In the past, she always wanted to win big but ended up losing everything.
Could it be that her luck was starting to change? The bad luck from before was gone?
And at that moment, she suddenly had a gagging feeling, feeling very uncomfortable. But luckily, it disappeared quickly.
'That feeling again?'
She couldn't help but touch her belly. She hadn't eaten anything bad today. Could it really be that she's pregnant? Could it really be that she's carrying that guy's bloodline?
Thinking about the things that happened after she returned to the village, it didn't seem too bad.
A forty-year-old woman still enjoying the company of a strong sixteen- or seventeen-year-old man, and now even had a chance to have a child.
Even though she didn't take any protective measures this time, a woman giving birth to a child is the completion of life's meaning.
And now, even gambling was starting to go her way. Could it be that all the things she experienced were actually good things?
Thinking this way, it seemed there was no need to be troubled by the past anymore.
She didn't know how this child would turn out, just as long as they weren't like her father.
After figuring it out, Tsunade's mood immediately improved.
'It's getting late, time to go back.'
It wouldn't be good if she started vomiting on the way. Looks like she should start carrying some sour jujubes with her just in case.
———
Meanwhile, inside the casino, it was also a bit quiet.
The gamblers present all had their eyes wide open in disbelief, their eyes slightly lifeless. Because they had just lost a lot of money. Now their spirits were a bit dazed.
Tsunade, the big fat sheep, wasn't she supposed to come and give them money? Instead, they were the ones who gave money to Tsunade.
Of course, they didn't doubt Lady Tsunade's gambling ethics. Using ninja techniques to cheat, this was completely impossible. So it could only mean that Tsunade's luck had changed.
They all sighed deeply in their hearts. In the past, no one knew when it started, but Tsunade kept losing. Honestly, even they couldn't believe it.
But once you gambled with Lady Tsunade, no matter what she chose, she would always lose. It could be said her luck was awful.
As long as you bet the opposite of her, you'd win for sure.
But now, Tsunade wasn't losing anymore, so it seemed they wouldn't be able to win her money in the future. They all felt a bit of regret and had lost so much today. How were they supposed to explain this to their wives at home?
———
One month later, at the gates of Hidden Leaf Village
A middle-aged man with long white hair and a forehead protector with the "oil" symbol appeared.
Wearing a red cloak, he stood outside the gates of the Hidden Leaf Village, feeling a bit emotional. It really had been a long time since he returned. He wondered how the village was now.
Back then, the reason he didn't want to stay in the village was because there were too many problems within. All the major powers were constantly fighting and pulling strings.
That wasn't something a small ninja like him could stop. He had no backing, and he didn't want to get dragged into the mess.
But unfortunately, under such circumstances, even his disciple Minato Namikaze ended up dead.
Of course, he had heard some rumors from the clan leader-level meetings.
During the Nine-Tails incident, only his disciple Minato Namikaze faced the Nine-Tails alone. At that time, his own teacher, the Third Hokage, was still busy with internal struggles against the Uchiha Clan. He even went as far as to stop them from helping Minato.
This ultimately led to Minato's death.
After that, the Uchiha Clan was even more closely watched and suspected by the village. Following this, the internal conflict between village factions became even more serious. All of this led to his disciple dying for no reason. How ridiculous.
What a pity for his good disciple.
At the same time, he also felt a bit regretful. If only he had returned at the time. With his abilities, maybe he could have prevented his disciple's death.
After all, that was his precious disciple. His heart was full of remorse.
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