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As soon as he learned from Tobirama about Tsunade's birth, Kazekaze immediately left the Hokage building and ran all the way home. He never expected that Tsunade would be born at this time. Kazekaze had a good impression of this sister he had never met. It's not an exaggeration to say, among all the kunoichi in Naruto, Tsunade's looks are definitely top-notch.
In no time, Kazekaze arrived home. Since Ayako had just given birth and was still weak, Mokuken was taking care of her. And Tsunade was naturally entrusted to Hashirama. It must be said, Hashirama doted on his newborn granddaughter. Before Kazekaze even opened the door, he heard Hashirama's laughter.
Thinking carefully, Hashirama did mention that because he spoiled Tsunade too much, she even picked up his gambling habit. When he heard that Tsunade became the Fifth Hokage, he was quite worried, very concerned about the state of Konoha. With a sudden clang, he felt a bit down.
Even standing at the door, just hearing the sounds from inside, Kazekaze couldn't help but imagine a warm scene. Hashirama held Tsunade in his arms, lifting her high. Grandfather and granddaughter enjoying a happy moment. Thinking of this, Kazekaze took a deep breath, composed himself, and then opened the door to enter.
But then... With just one look, Kazekaze was stunned. He never dreamed... At this moment, Hashirama was sitting cross-legged on the tatami. In front of him was Tsunade, wrapped in a little dress and diaper. And between them were two cups! Then, two pieces of white paper were laid in front of Tsunade, labeled 'big' and 'small'.
Clap! Tsunade reached out her tiny hand and pressed on the paper marked 'small,' making a crisp slapping sound.
Slap! Slap! Slap!
Finding it fun, Tsunade slapped it a couple more times.
"Oh, oh, Princess Tsunade wants to go small, huh! Since you've made up your mind. Then... I, Senju Hashirama, will accompany you to the end! So, is it big, or..."
It's your sister! Before Hashirama could finish, Kazekaze leapt into the air and decisively kicked Hashirama in the stomach, almost sending him flying eight meters away! Hashirama rolled away from his original spot. With a thud, he hit the wall. This was worlds apart from the harmonious scene Kazekaze had imagined!
Clatter!
Kazekaze's movement stirred the air, toppling the cups and revealing three dice underneath. They showed four, five, and four. Thirteen! Big! Tsunade... Defeated!
"Oh, it's Kazekaze." It was only then that Hashirama noticed Kazekaze had returned. He stood up from the ground, dusted off his haori, not taking Kazekaze's attack seriously at all. "Oh, oh, oh..." Then, Hashirama glanced at the dice on the ground and said excitedly, "Hahaha, I won again." As he spoke, Hashirama walked back from the corner of the wall. In front of Kazekaze, he took a stack of bills from beside Tsunade.
Kazekaze: "???"
What's going on? Hashirama was not only gambling with Tsunade but also betting money?
Slap!
Kazekaze snatched the money and questioned Hashirama on the spot, "What exactly is going on? Whose money is this? And what are you doing? You're actually taking my sister's money? Tsunade isn't even a year old, Grandpa Hashirama, doesn't your conscience hurt?! Wait, no! What were you thinking gambling with Tsunade!"
Kazekaze was speechless, feeling there were so many things wrong he didn't know where to start. Although he knew Tsunade's gambling addiction was learned from Hashirama, he never expected Hashirama truly embraced the idea of starting young. Tsunade, not even a year old, was already being nurtured in gambling awareness.
"Hahaha," Hashirama chuckled foolishly, scratching the back of his head as if to say it wasn't his fault. He said he was supposed to take care of Tsunade, but no matter what he did, she would cry. Only when playing this game would she not cry. In Hashirama's view, Tsunade was even enjoying it. Unknowingly, the two of them played like this all afternoon.
"Ah, this..." Kazekaze took a sharp breath, unsure whether to be amazed or horrified. Even when he interrupted Hashirama and Tsunade's game, Tsunade actually climbed up on her own, mimicking Hashirama's actions, putting the dice into the cup and shaking it skillfully. Kazekaze was stunned! Why are you so skilled at this!
"Hahaha, Little Tsuna is quite talented, right?" Hashirama said excitedly, patting his thigh. "I just bet that in the future, Little Tsuna will make those casino owners tremble in fear!"
Pfft! Thinking of Tsunade's nickname "Big Fat Sheep," Kazekaze couldn't help but retort, "It's a pleasant surprise!"
Hashirama: "???" Hashirama's gaze suddenly became sharp, "Oh, is that so, Kazekaze, are you challenging me? How about we make a bet, I'll teach Little Tsuna everything I've learned in my life! Whether it's unwavering will or keen observation, the ability to deduce the opponent's cards through their expressions, eyes, and actions. I will teach all of it to Little Tsuna, so that when casino owners hear her name, it's like hearing a nightmare!" Hashirama said with a serious face, like a gambling expert.
Bet your sister! "No, you should be teaching Tsunade ninjutsu..." Kazekaze wanted to punch Hashirama. Do you even know how badly your granddaughter was beaten by your best friend? And you're still gambling?
Speaking of money, Kazekaze waved the bundle of bills in his hand, "What's going on here? Tsunade isn't even a year old, clearly doesn't even have..." Before Kazekaze could finish, Tsunade put down the dice and cup, grabbed Kazekaze's clothes, climbed onto him, and reached her tiny hand towards the bundle of bills.
Kazekaze: "???"
So Tsunade, just born, is a little money-grubber? With a speechless expression, Kazekaze had no choice but to pick up Tsunade and put her back on the ground. Then he turned to question Hashirama about what was going on.
"It's not my fault, you saw it too, Little Tsuna really likes this stuff," Hashirama shrugged helplessly. Tsunade just loves money too much. What can I do? I'm just as helpless!
"Forget it, I don't care what the reason is, I'm confiscating this money, and it won't happen again." As Kazekaze spoke, he stuffed the large bundle of bills into his pocket.
Hashirama: "???"
Suddenly confiscating it, is that okay? However... Before Hashirama could complain about a seven-year-old confiscating his money as a grandpa, Tsunade, on the side, suddenly... started crying loudly.