Unfortunately, Tsunade eventually noticed that something was off between the two of them. She let go of Hao Shuai and snapped, "Hey, brat~ I want to make a bet with you."
Reluctantly leaving the tender embrace, Hao Shuai straightened his clothes and smiled. "A bet? Do you even have any money?"
It was no wonder he asked~~
Hao Shuai knew that Great Sheep Tsunade had a whole box of IOUs from people she'd lent money to.
"Don't look down on me!" Tsunade roared, offended. "Shizune, show him our money."
Only then did Hao Shuai notice that Shizune was holding a briefcase.
"Hmph!"
Tsunade gave an arrogant snort, snatched the briefcase, slammed it onto the table, and declared, "The money's right here. Let's see if you've got what it takes to win it!"
The briefcase held nearly a hundred thousand ryo in small-denomination bills~~
"That's all?" Hao Shuai said with disdain. "Since you're such a beautiful woman, I'll humor you and make one bet!"
With that, Hao Shuai called over the owner and had him clear away the food on the table.
"Go on~ What do you want to bet on?"
Once the table had been cleared, Hao Shuai sat down with his legs planted wide and asked.
"I want to play dice." Tsunade sat down across from Hao Shuai. "We'll compare totals. Whoever rolls the higher number wins."
"Whatever you say." Hao Shuai didn't care what they played, so he casually asked the owner to bring them some dice.
The gambling began.
First round.
Tsunade boldly put down ten thousand ryo, then shot Hao Shuai a provocative look.
Since Tsunade was so eager to give him her money, Hao Shuai saw no reason to refuse.
He put down ten thousand ryo as well.
Then he gestured for her to go