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Kazekaze was completely bewildered. What's going on here? Why is she suddenly crying? No one even did anything to Tsunade! Could it be...
Kazekaze suddenly thought of the money he had confiscated and carefully took it out. In an instant, Tsunade's crying stopped immediately. Instead, she wore a smiling expression and waved her little hands excitedly.
Kazekaze: "???"
"Hahaha." Seeing Tsunade's reaction, Hashirama burst into hearty laughter. "Our little Tsuna, who would've thought she's such a little money-grubber."
Kazekaze looked exasperatedly at his less than one-year-old sister, who couldn't talk or walk yet. Then, he carefully put the money away again. In a flash, Tsunade's smile vanished, and she burst into tears again! Anyone who didn't know better would think something had happened to her. This sister is something else.
However, Kazekaze, not one to give up easily, handed everything in the room to Tsunade, trying to stop her crying. But none of it worked. Even dice and cups couldn't win Tsunade's favor.
"Haha, Kazekaze, even a genius like you can't handle little Tsuna." Hashirama was gloating on the side.
"Alright then." Kazekaze sighed helplessly and had to take out the bundle of money and hand it to Tsunade. As expected by Kazekaze, when the money came into Tsunade's view, her crying stopped abruptly. Her big, watery eyes widened, as if nothing else in the world could attract her attention besides money. Nothing else seemed to exist for her.
Snap!
The next second, Tsunade snatched the money from Kazekaze's hand with lightning speed, held it tightly with both hands, took a deep breath, and smelled the money. Ah no... It was the smell of money. Watching Tsunade's intoxicated expression, Kazekaze really didn't know how to react. In his mind, he pictured a three or four-year-old girl with pigtails, counting money and laughing heartily.
Thud! Kazekaze collapsed onto the tatami mat, looking utterly defeated. In the realm of crying out loud, I, Kazekaze, have never seen a ninja as outstanding as you. I, Senju Kazekaze, am willing to call you the strongest!
"Watch me, Kazekaze." Just then, Hashirama, sitting nearby, showed a smug smile. He grabbed a cup, gave it a shake, and collected the dice from the tatami mat. As the dice spun rapidly inside the cup, they made a crisp sound.
Tsunade suddenly sat up from the tatami mat, crawled over with great effort, and placed the money on the ground. Then, with a thud, Hashirama overturned the cup onto the tatami mat. He looked at Tsunade with a serious expression.
"So, Princess Tsunade. What choice will you make?"
As Hashirama finished speaking, Tsunade reached out her tiny hand and patted the cup.
"No more bets, Princess Tsunade." Hashirama instantly lifted the cup. This time, it was one, one, three.
"One-one-three, small." Seeing that her bet didn't win again, Tsunade pouted, crossed her arms, and became sullen. But she didn't cry. Hashirama, on the other hand, casually stuffed the money into his haori. Even though Baby Tsunade was upset, she didn't cry!
Kazekaze: "???"
Kazekaze was bewildered throughout the entire process. What is going on here? The money was taken away. No way! But if you lose, you can willingly give it to someone else. No, wait... Kazekaze looked at Tsunade's upset little face. This was clearly an unwilling surrender of money to someone else. In a way, Tsunade is still a girl who accepts her losses gracefully without throwing a tantrum!
Kazekaze was shocked for an entire year! And... Without a doubt, Tsunade is a genius! In the realm of losing money, she has no equal! She truly is a genius!
"But is this really okay, Grandpa Hashirama? Tsunade is not even one year old." Kazekaze couldn't help but roll his eyes at Hashirama, as if saying, "You've corrupted Tsunade."
"What's the big deal? Tsunade is just too young and lacks skill. Although I've tried to teach Tsunade, but... She doesn't understand what I'm saying yet. When she grows up, she'll definitely become a master in this field."
"Kazekaze." Hashirama took a deep breath and said earnestly, "My two greatest dreams are entrusted to the two of you!"
Kazekaze: "???"
So, why don't you teach Tsunade some special skills! Forget it, there are too many things to complain about, I don't even know where to start.
"Grandpa Hashirama, you should give the money back to Tsunade," Kazekaze said.
"I never intended to keep it..." Hashirama said sheepishly, looking as if he was just playing with little Tsuna. Then, Hashirama took out all the bundles of money. It turned out to be not just one bundle, but ten bundles! So many?
However, Kazekaze watched Tsunade desperately trying to hug the money to her chest. He couldn't help but start to worry. Tsunade is not even one year old yet. Although she likes money, she clearly doesn't understand its purpose. As her brother, he should help her keep this money safe. He would give it back to her when she grows up. Not only that, but also her future New Year's money. Tsunade is Hashirama's granddaughter, which makes her the princess of Konoha. This clan, that clan. Surely, they would prepare generous New Year's money for Tsunade. And she clearly doesn't have the ability to manage this money or understand its concept.
As Tsunade's brother. An elder brother is like a father. He should work a little harder to keep her New Year's money safe. And give it back to her when she grows up.
"Little Tsuna, shall we play a couple of rounds?" Kazekaze smiled and leisurely tossed the dice into the cup.
Meanwhile, in the Hokage building, Danzo recounted the events that happened in the Land of Waves in detail. Especially the part where Kazekaze defeated Hōzuki Gengetsu, he didn't miss a single detail. Tobirama was utterly stunned as he listened. That guy Kazekaze actually defeated a ninja from the Hozuki Clan? And... It was Gengetsu? Hōzuki Gengetsu, who could succeed the Second Mizukage. He was already famous during the Warring States period. Even Tobirama knew of him. He was a man even Tobirama acknowledged. And yet... Danzo suddenly told him that this man he acknowledged. Died at Kazekaze's hands? What a joke! But the chunk of flesh Danzo brought back was ironclad proof! Kazekaze indeed defeated Hōzuki Gengetsu!
Suddenly, Tobirama had a sudden thought... Maybe he could try teaching the Flying Thunder God Technique to Kazekaze.
PS: In the Rock Lee spin-off, there's an episode where Kakashi, Guy, and other ninjas compete to avoid giving Naruto and the others New Year's money, proving that the Naruto world has a tradition of giving New Year's money.