Chapter 33: Didn't Let You Have Your Fill

Konoha Casino.

Amidst the roaring crowd, Hagawa let out a bored yawn. He shifted his body, finding a more comfortable position in Tsunade's warm, soft lap. But just as he was about to doze off, the alluring fragrance around him and the spectacular scenery of various heights and distances made his eyes snap open again.

At this age, how could you fall asleep?

Hagawa felt a sense of regret. It was a pity his trait system didn't have a function like a mobile phone or computer; otherwise, he could have passed the time.

After gambling a few times with Hagawa, Tsunade had learned that as long as he was by her side, her luck would be neutralized. So she, using the excuse that children can't gamble, no longer let him interfere.

He didn't know how long had passed before he heard a shout. He subconsciously perked up and asked, "Is it over?"

"Mm." Tsunade grinned, in a very good mood. "My treat. Let's go eat some tender chicken."

"Okay." Hearing the words "tender chicken," Hagawa suddenly felt famished.

The two of them left the casino and headed to a nearby izakaya.

"Master, come play again soon." A sultry voice sounded. Hagawa subconsciously turned his head. Wow, so dedicated. It was March. Although not as cold as winter, it was still quite chilly. And this young lady, with her curvaceous figure, was wearing an extremely revealing kimono, almost like some kind of armor.

"Hahaha! I'll definitely be back tomorrow!" Beside her was a young man with white hair. He patted her on the buttocks and said with a lewd expression.

Hagawa was slightly taken aback. Oh no. There's killing intent! He looked up at Tsunade and saw that her face was grim.

It's Jiraiya. He instantly guessed the identity of the white-haired youth. So dashing. A real KTV regular. Hagawa frowned and retreated behind Tsunade. He already knew what would happen next without even thinking. I'm a genius!

"Do I sense a familiar feeling?" Jiraiya scratched his head. His expression suddenly changed, and he quickly turned around. When he saw Tsunade, he, who had been drunk, immediately sobered up. His face turned pale in an instant. Be honest, and I'll be let go.

"Tsunade, it's all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding!" Jiraiya said, forcing a smile.

POW! Tsunade clenched her fist and threw a punch.

Jiraiya's body was sent flying backward, smashing into a wall and forming a '大' shape.

"Let's go," Tsunade said, glancing at him before taking Hagawa's hand and turning to leave.

"Ptui, ptui!" Jiraiya spat out two mouthfuls of dust and climbed up from the ground. He looked at Tsunade's figure, on the verge of tears. I finally come out for once, how did I run into her? But who was that little fellow? Jiraiya had recently been developing the Rasengan with Minato Namikaze, and the rest of his time was spent writing his new novel. Under the guidance of his life mentor, Ken Raika, his writing was as if guided by a god. He hadn't been paying attention to Hagawa, so he had no impression of him.

Izakaya.

"That was Jiraiya," Tsunade said with considerable displeasure. "Don't you learn from him."

"I won't," Hagawa quickly promised. At least, I don't dare to right now. We'll see after I'm strong enough to beat you, Tsunade.

"This is for you." Tsunade's tone softened, and she took out a bankbook.

"...?" Hagawa looked at the bankbook, then at her with a surprised expression.

"What's with that look?" Tsunade snorted lightly and said, "Six hundred thousand ryo. Your share."

"I just didn't expect it," he said, closing the bankbook, a little incredulous.

"I haven't fallen so low as to steal a child's money," Tsunade said, rolling her eyes and emphasizing, "I am, at the very least, one of the Sannin of Konoha."

"Am I the first person to receive money from you?" Hagawa asked with great curiosity.

"What are you talking about?!" Tsunade asked back, a little annoyed. "In your heart, am I that kind of person?"

Yes. But Hagawa didn't dare to say it, afraid of being beaten to death.

"You're the second," Tsunade said, picking up her sake cup. "Let's not talk about these miscellaneous things. Drink!"

The first was Nawaki. As for the rest, it was all borrowing without returning. It wasn't that Tsunade didn't want to pay it back; it was that she had no money. Before she met Hagawa, her gambling career was just lose, lose, lose, then lose everything. How could she have any surplus to pay people back?

Hagawa watched her drink and couldn't help but smile. Besides her fists, she's soft everywhere else.

He ate while thinking about what to do with this money. Besides forging a sword, he didn't have any urgent need for money. And he was sure that the money earned from Taimanin would definitely be several times more than six hundred thousand ryo. An idea came to him.

After dinner, Tsunade, her face flushed, waved at him and then started walking towards her home.

"Lady Tsunade, the utility pole," Hagawa reminded her.

Tsunade shook her head, only then realizing that she had strayed from the path and had almost walked into a utility pole. Her dazed expression was a bit of a cute contrast.

Hagawa retracted his gaze and, after passing through the tree-lined avenue, came to the commercial street. After a mad shopping spree, he returned home.

Hagawa pushed open the door, and two large bags of things were thrown on the ground, making a loud noise. He wiped the sweat from his forehead. Thanks to the 30% arm strength bonus from "Ninja Tool Mastery," otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to carry it all back.

"What is this?" Shinku Yūhi asked with a puzzled expression. Behind him, Kurenai poked her small head out, looking adorable.

"Gifts I bought for you," Hagawa said, beckoning to Kurenai. "The bag on the left is for you."

"What, what?" Kurenai's small face immediately turned slightly red, and she became excited. She ran in front of him, opened the bag, and immediately let out a cheer.

Shinku glanced over and was taken aback. Toys, snacks, clothes... it had everything a little girl liked. He had never even bought so many things for Kurenai.

"Where did you get the money?" he asked, completely baffled.

"I got it by investing in Lady Tsunade," Hagawa said with a smile. "Uncle Shinku, this bag is for you."

What investment? Shinku opened the bag, and a trace of emotion flashed in his eyes. Compared to Kurenai's gifts, his looked very expensive. But why were there also ginseng, deer antler, and deer penis—these potent medicinal herbs?

"You've spent too much, Hagawa," Shinku said, coming back to his senses, his voice filled with emotion.

"Just consider it tuition fees," Hagawa said nonchalantly.

"Alright then." Shinku's spirits immediately lifted. "Tonight, I'll teach you a new genjutsu."

A few minutes later, his expression became numb, and he began to doubt his own life. Because Hagawa had learned it too fast.

Sumimasen, I couldn't let you have your fill.

[D-Rank Ninjutsu Trait: Sly Mind Affect Technique.]

[Trigger Condition: Successfully cast the ninjutsu.]

[Effect: This ninjutsu automatically reaches the proficient level.]

The three genjutsu Hagawa had learned before were E-rank, while this one was D-rank. In terms of effect, it was indeed worthy. It could make a person who was caught in the illusion wander around unconsciously, as if they were bewitched by a fox. By the time they reacted, a large amount of their stamina would have already been consumed. And it was also an area-of-effect genjutsu.

They say foxes are demons, but this was clearly an auspicious sign.

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