Naruto: Changing Fate

Chapter 257 Courage

Tsk, what could it be...

Faced with the abnormal warning of a winning streak in gambling games, Tsunade, who was already addicted to gambling, no longer had the slightest intention of continuing to hang out in the casino.He turned to hold his face with one hand, frowned secretly, and murmured to himself in deep thought.

Having said that, it's far enough away from the place where I last owed money... I shouldn't be looking for him so soon, right?If we weren't being chased to collect debts, what would have happened...

When Tsunade thinks about it, the trouble she is most likely to cause in recent times is debt collectors who come to ask for loan sharks...

But first of all, the small casino where he was now was hundreds of miles away from the place where Tsunade last borrowed money.Coupled with Tsunade's own Kage-level ninja's foot strength, no matter how hard she thought, it was impossible to easily find Tsunade's whereabouts.

Secondly, it is impossible for the debt collector's strength to be on par with Tsunade.In other words, even if someone really comes looking for you, whether you are working alone or forming a group to collect debts.With Tsunade's own extraordinary strength, most of the monsters can be dealt with by one punch... If one punch doesn't work, then two punches.But no matter what, it would not be such an exaggerated warning signal.

Could it be that something happened in the village...?

After thinking about it, for some reason, the image of Konoha Ninja Village emerged in Tsunade's mind after a long time.Then the screen rotated rapidly, and finally, it stopped at the figure of the older generation of Konoha senior personnel headed by the Sandaime Hokage.

For example, among the old guys in power...who is dying, and is very likely to trigger civil strife for power after his death, so he wants to ask me to help treat him...?

This conjecture is not Tsunade's unfounded worry...

After all, since the force of debt collectors does not pose a threat to themselves.Then, the only thing that can make you feel a headache, and even go so far as to reverse your bad luck and win several games in a row as an early warning signal... is only when you experience the death of your loved ones, resulting in being Tsunade regarded it as a place of sadness and buried it deep in her heart.So for so many years, something happened to the Konoha Ninja Village, which I have never set foot on again.

Of course, what Tsunade didn't know was that, strictly speaking, her guess was not entirely wrong...

After all, among the older generation of people in power, Shimura Danzo, a contemporary of the Sandaime Hokage, has indeed passed away.And in the period just after his death, as Tsunade suspected, it caused a lot of turmoil...

However, Tsunade, who has been away from the village for a long time, and therefore has long been separated from the circle of powerful people in Konoha, will naturally not be aware of all these unexpected and shocking changes, which happened more than a year ago. Almanac.

But on the other hand... this sudden abnormal warning is indeed related to Naruto's attempt to find Tsunade, help [harm] Jiraiya, and persuade Tsunade to return to Konoha Ninja Village.But, is there any reason to go back this time...

No matter what Tsunade thinks, even if she wants to break her head, she will never think of marriage again in this life.

Tsk, I have no clue... But it's not a problem to wait here all the time...

Based on past experience, you determine that something unexpected and major will happen to you in the near future.Tsunade, who felt inexplicably nervous, couldn't help but turn her head sideways while forcing herself to calm down while her heart was beating fast.He stretched out his hand and pushed the shoulder of the delicate girl who was slumped on the sofa and sleeping soundly with her eyes closed.

Hey, Shizune, wake up... Hey!Mute!

With the call coming out of Tsunade's mouth without any distinction between superiors and subordinates, she was the only person who could follow Tsunade closely in these years.The identity of the girl immersed in dreamland is naturally ready to be revealed - it was Tsunade who, before leaving Konoha Ninja Village, was worried that her lover Kato Suan's only remaining blood relatives would be harmed by Danzo, so she specially brought her with her. Kato Dan's niece who left was muted.

[It is worth mentioning that although Shizune is Kato Dan's niece, Shizune's surname is not clearly written in the official formula book, only the name Shizune is written... In other words, Shizune is not the same as her uncle. Her surname is Kato, and her full name is either Kato Shizune or just Shizune. 】

Hmm...huh? !What...what happened!Tsunade-sama!Has anyone come to collect the debt?Or is there an enemy? !

Although she seems weak and helpless, under Tsunade's careful training for many years, Shizune naturally has good ninja strength in the smooth training process.After being awakened by Tsunade, even though he was still a little dazed and unconscious, he subconsciously took out several sharp thin needles with a cold glow from the thigh straps at the first moment.And by the time his consciousness is fully awake, he is already in a fighting state ready to go.

At the same time, it may be because he has followed Tsunade for many years and acquired superb medical skills, so that he has good skills in appearance.This makes the current Shizune several years earlier than when it debuted in the original work.But whether it is smooth and tender skin that can be broken by blowing, or a pure and pretty face.Compared with the period when he met Naruto in the original work, there haven't been many changes.

Calm down, Shizune, and be less dramatic... at least, for now.

As for Shizune's overreaction, Tsunade had obviously seen it countless times and was already used to it.So much so that even as he responded in an understatement, a look of apology and guilt involuntarily flashed across his eyes...

After all, although the reason why he took Shizune out of Konoha Ninja Village was to properly protect Shizune at close range.To prevent Shizune from getting involved in the power struggle between Konoha's top brass because of Tsunade's relationship with Kato Suzan, which is enough to make people sick and stomach-churning and make them unable to eat...

But it is precisely because of this that Shizune is increasingly relying on gambling to soothe and anesthetize her own spiritual pain.From the stable and peaceful life that he was supposed to have at the beginning, it gradually turned into an exciting life of living in the open with Tsunade, and having to worry from time to time that creditors would catch up to collect debts.So much so that Shizune's first reaction every time she was awakened from her sleep by an external force was to unknowingly transform into a look that was so skillful that she could instantly enter a fighting stance.

But then again...

During the Second Ninja War, Tsunade first lost her only remaining blood relative in the world, her younger brother Senju Nawaki.And with his own helplessness, he watched his lover, Kato Dan, bleed to death in front of his eyes.If it weren't for this girl Shizune, she would always be by Tsunade's side silently.I'm afraid that no matter how many high-end casinos Tsunade has experienced, she will still be unable to withstand this painful blow, and will destroy herself with a complete mental breakdown.

well?Really...that's great...I thought there was some trouble again...

His consciousness gradually awakened, and he confirmed that he could not detect any malice around him.After hearing Tsunade's personal explanation, Shizune's subconsciously nervous heart gradually relaxed.Then he put the thin needle in his hand back into the strap on his thigh.As if something suddenly occurred to him, he freed his hands and almost instinctively closed his hands to tightly hug the large iron box in his arms.Under Tsunade's puzzled gaze, she pouted slightly and continued seriously.

Well, to wake me up suddenly, it must be that Tsunade-sama has lost all her money again... No, no, no more chips can be exchanged today.Tsunade-sama has lost enough recently. If she continues to lose, she will have to sleep on the street again tonight... Ouch!It hurts!

However, before Shizune could fully express the rather modest sermons in her mouth, an iron fist, neither light nor heavy, hit Shizune's head unceremoniously.Shizune subconsciously cried out in pain, and naturally swallowed all the words that originally came to her mouth.

When did I tell you that I was going to exchange money for chips?Then again, this money belongs to me, right?Of course I have the right to decide how to use it!

While complaining angrily to Shizune, the look in Tsunade's beautiful eyes became more and more complicated as Shizune downplayed the word "living on the streets" as if she was used to it.After a short pause, he piled up all the rich chips that he had rarely won during the previous abnormal winning streak in front of Shizune, while swallowing back his original intention to pour out his bitterness to others.Instead, he suppressed all the worries and uneasiness in his heart and continued speaking in a nonchalant manner.

Well, but seeing as I won a lot of money today and am in a good mood, I won't bother you too much... Go and exchange these chips for cash, and then we're ready to leave.

well?Exchange cash?What to exchange for cash... Uh oh——!This... so much? !Could it be that I haven't woken up yet and am dreaming... It hurts, it hurts...!

Shizune, who was pouting in pain, was about to complain to Tsunade about something.After seeing the various chips piled up like a hill in front of him, he immediately froze in disbelief and almost stared out of his eyes.Then, while talking to Tsunade, her speech began to stutter.While raising his hand, he uneasily pinched his face again, until his face gradually turned red from pinching, and then he let go of his hand in pain.While swallowing, he still asked again in disbelief.

No...it's not a dream? !Tsuna...Tsunade-sama!How did you do it?This...this is truly a miracle!Could it be said that Tsunade-sama has already begun to change her fortune?

Miracle?transport?Huh, this is only temporary... I guess it won't be long before I pay a higher price than this.

well?Tsunade-sama, did you say something just now?

Um?I didn't speak just now... You must have heard wrong, Shizune.

Compared to Shizune, who had never seen Tsunade's weird changes in luck, so she was immediately immersed in the rare joy of winning money and knew nothing about the upcoming crisis.Tsunade, who knew her true nature, could not show any smile.Then, while talking to himself thoughtfully, he waved his hand without interest and asked someone to pack up the chips so that they could be taken to the counter to be exchanged for cash.He stood up lazily, and after looking around for a while, he walked straight towards the exit.

Exchange all the chips into cash and take them away. Be silent and move quickly. After the exchange, we can leave here... I will go out for a breather. After staying here for a long time, it is really easy to feel uncomfortable all over.

What? Is the 'Golden Big Fat Sheep' ready to give up?How is this possible? !

At the same time, the wretched man who had been paying attention to every move of Tsunade and Shizune heard that Tsunade and Shizune were talking about their intention to leave.Suddenly he was a little panicked.

After all, after tasting the huge profits gained by tempting Tsunade to continue participating in the gambling game.Just like if you are used to eating big fish and big meat, you will never eat bran-thick vegetables again.Compared with the strong man next to him who can attack easily without itching, the benefits that retaining Tsunade can bring to him are obviously several times higher.So greedy that he was filled with greed, his eyes were rolling, and he made a decision that he would regret for the rest of his life.

No, no, we have to find a way to keep those two bitches...

Muttering to himself, the man with sinister features and stern eyes suddenly stopped talking to the strong man next to him who had just won the bet with his skill and was cheering for joy.Then he quietly moved his steps and slowly pulled away from the enthusiastic gamblers.And he took one step before Tsunade left and arrived at the only exit of the casino in advance.While whispering to the two muscular mercenary men who were guarding the casino gate, he took out a handful of cash from his pocket and handed it directly to the two of them. .

oh?Just that woman?Humph, you kid, you are quite discerning... Don't worry, she is just a girl, let alone letting her stay in the casino, even if she is tied up and thrown into your bed, there is no problem!

Hehe, what eldest brother is saying is...you, just stay here and wait for our good news!If possible, when eating meat, don’t forget to give the brothers a mouthful of soup!That bitch looks hot, and she must be great in bed. I'm afraid your little body won't be able to handle it, hahaha!

After receiving enough benefits from others.The mercenary who originally had eyes as fierce as a wolf suddenly showed a satisfied smile.Then, under the guidance of the man, he took a closer look at Tsunade's weak figure.Then he showed a dirty and lewd smile that I know, and put all the banknotes into his pocket.While raising his free hand a little, he patted the man's shoulder lightly, and then he and his partner quietly double-teamed Tsunade, who was walking straight towards the exit.

In the eyes of these two burly mercenary brothers who were accustomed to a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife, and who had done many similar jobs in this casino...it was just that they looked big-chested, brainless, and devoid of any threat. A beautiful blond girl with a lot of power, if she kindly asks her to stay in this casino, she can get a generous reward that is equivalent to several months' salary. It is undoubtedly a great thing that falls in the sky.

But what they don't know is...

The reason that prompted them to quit their mercenary careers and switch to low-paying jobs as small casino doormen.It was because during a mission, the ninja hired by the other party easily beat him up...

In addition, the ninjas who were enemies with them at that time were only a few genin...

And the weak woman they have to face now has real shadow-level strength, and is in an extremely irritable state because of the inexplicable warning!

Hey, little girl, why are you leaving in such a hurry?Play with your hands more and have fun with your brothers~

In other words...

This small casino, which has been in business for a long time, may be closed down from today onwards due to the overestimating decisions of its subordinates.

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