Inside the Hokage Building, as soon as Sarutobi Hiruzen announced the meeting adjourned, Tsunade dragged Ryun out, heading straight for the large casino operated by the Shimura clan.
Watching the two quickly leave, Dan was visibly stunned for a moment.
"Wait... wait... why the hurry... let me explain the rules first..."
Ryun had severely underestimated a gambling addict's urge to gamble, nearly getting yanked off his feet. He quickly spoke up on the way to slow her down.
"What rules?" Tsunade looked puzzled.
"Later you can only bet small amounts. The key is to follow my lead..." Ryun stated the rules.
"What? I can win too, why should I follow you? If you have a good strategy, I can just bet the same way..." Tsunade said discontentedly.
"Enough nonsense. If you want to win money, listen to me... Also, you can only bet opposite to me. We'll try to stay at the same table, betting separately..."
Ryun's words left Tsunade momentarily stunned, unable to grasp his meaning.
Unable to figure out Ryun's plan for now, Tsunade decided to let it go.
When they arrived at the casino, they were immediately asked to have their chakra sealed, as per casino rules.
They allowed ninjas to enter, but only after professionals applied chakra sealing jutsu.
"It's Lady Tsunade! You haven't visited in a long time..."
Someone in the casino recognized Tsunade, the big cash cow.
"Lady Tsunade, would you like a VIP room for higher stakes?" A Shimura clan member asked obsequiously.
"No need. Today I'll just play casually, small bets in the main hall." Tsunade waved her hand and ignored the others, heading straight for the casino floor.
"..."
Hearing this, the Shimura clansman's face showed disappointment.
"It's Lord Ryun, here to try your luck too?" Someone recognized Ryun.
"Yes, just passing time, came to take a look..." Ryun glanced at the mediocre chakra sealing jutsu applied to him and replied casually.
"Lord Ryun gracing us with your presence, would you like high or low stakes?"
"I want higher stakes. Are there limits at the tables in the main hall?" Ryun asked with a smile.
"Lord Ryun wants high stakes? Then let me arrange a VIP room for you. The main hall is too noisy..." The Shimura clansman eagerly suggested.
"No need, I'll ask if needed. For now, I just want to play a few rounds in the main hall." Ryun waved his hand.
"Very well. Let us know anytime. The main hall tables have a limit of 200,000." The clansman explained.
"200,000 ryo... acceptable..."
Ryun nodded and walked straight into the main hall, joining Tsunade's table.
Seeing him arrive, Tsunade knew she could finally start betting.
Their table was playing dice, betting on big/small, exact numbers, or triples.
With their chakra sealed and the dice cup specially treated, even someone with Ryun's strong spiritual power and sharp senses couldn't listen for the numbers.
So their visit was purely about luck.
Of course, any major casino in the ninja world dared not cheat, or ninjas would quickly expose them, leading to deadly consequences.
Tsunade felt the next round might be big, so she bet 1,000 ryo on big.
She wanted to bet 100,000 or 80,000, since 1,000 was too small for someone of her reputation, but Ryun had repeatedly warned her to keep bets small, saying winning was what mattered...
Tsunade reluctantly agreed.
After her bet, Ryun immediately placed 200,000 ryo on small as soon as he saw her choice.
Seeing this, Tsunade froze momentarily.
"What! 200,000 ryo right away, this kid is loaded!"
"My god, it's Lord Ryun!!!"
Some recognized him, and the entire casino floor buzzed with excitement.
"No more bets..."
The dealer didn't care about titles. Once time was up, he shook and opened the cup.
"Open... 1-2-3, six points small!"
First round: Tsunade lost 1,000, Ryun won 200,000.
High stakes meant high commission, but Ryun didn't mind.
Second round: Tsunade bet big again, Ryun again placed 200,000 on small...
As expected, the gambling addict was Ryun's guiding light. Betting opposite her guaranteed wins!
"Open... 2-2-4, eight points small!"
"!!!"
Casino staff and gamblers were stunned.
The first two rounds were just warm-up, but by the third, fourth, and fifth rounds where Ryun won every time, gamblers started following his bets.
Ryun ignored them, just watching Tsunade intently, waiting for her to bet first.
Tsunade now understood. This little brat was treating her as the goddess of misfortune!!!
He clearly believed she couldn't win, hence always betting opposite.
Seeing Ryun nearly 1 million ryo richer, Tsunade couldn't feel happy... This was the first time gambling felt meaningless...
'Damn it, forget this brat. I refuse to believe I'm this unlucky... that I can't win even once!'
Angry, Tsunade placed her next bet: big again.
Six smalls in a row made many think big was due, but Ryun still placed 200,000 on small.
Most hesitated briefly before following.
"Six smalls in a row, but Lord Ryun is confident, so I'm betting small too!"
"Stop talking! Following Lord Ryun is foolproof. He's won five straight!"
Their table was now crowded, even the casino owner rushing over.
Small bets exceeded 1 million. If small hit again, the casino would lose two days' profits!
"Open... 1-2-4, s... seven points small!!!" The dealer trembled, face pale, lips quivering.
"Haha! Won again!!!"
"I knew following Lord Ryun was right..."
The winners cheered, while Tsunade and a few stubborn losers looked grim...
"W... wait... Lord Ryun, your winnings exceeded 1 million in the main hall. Casino rules require either moving to a VIP room or leaving..."
The owner approached Ryun, sweating profusely.
He couldn't let Ryun keep leading gamblers like this. Six straight high-stake wins meant either cheating or an unbeatable strategy. This had to stop!
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