Konoha, Year Two.
Masahiko walked down Konoha's streets, staring blankly at the village as it gradually grew livelier.
In just one year, Konoha had changed drastically. Large numbers of civilians had moved in, driving Konoha's economy into rapid growth.
Buildings were gradually being erected to meet the villagers' needs. The convenient Konoha Hospital, Konoha Bathhouse, and all kinds of snack shops had opened one after another. Masahiko looked forward to Ichiraku Ramen every day, but there was still no sign of it. The other famous shop, the Dumpling Shop, had opened instead. Masahiko had eaten there several times and found the taste mediocre.
What should have been built had not been built, while what should not have been built had sprung up instead. Masahiko stared at the building before him, the corner of his mouth twitching. Konoha Gambling House?
"Big, big, big!" A familiar voice came from within. If Masahiko had not known they were playing dice, he would have thought Sun Wukong was inside...
Ever since the Konoha Gambling House had been established, their esteemed Hokage had never handled office work in person. It was either Tobirama or a Wood Clone...
The Nara Clan Head had sought Masahiko out many times to discuss a solution. Masahiko had already used the Transformation Technique to assume different identities and win all of Hashirama's money, but Hashirama would always quickly find another sum from somewhere and rush back to the gambling house.
As for why Masahiko could always win all of Hashirama's money, it was because he had spent 10 Witness Points.
Gambling Skill: LV10 (100000) (Max Level)
"If I were in my previous life, I'd absolutely be a gambling god..." Masahiko muttered. "But even that can't save the Hokage!"
Masahiko was still unwilling to give up, so today he