Never Been to the Land of Grass

The weather today was quite nice.

A gentle breeze was blowing, the sun was shining brightly, but it wasn't too hot.

It was a perfect day.

However.

The little girl with short black hair beside her looked filled with helplessness.

Though young, her face seemed to carry a thousand thoughts.

Little Shizune looked at Tsunade-sama, who walked with a swagger and no regard for proper posture, and quietly said, "Tsunade-sama, can't we stop this?"

As soon as she spoke.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," Tsunade waved her hand dismissively, still speaking with her usual swagger. "I'm not actually gambling, I'm just relaxing. I've been a ninja for so long, can't I even relax a little?"

"..."

She could relax, but she'd been relaxing for too long!

It had been nearly half a year.

Of course, as a disciple who had followed Tsunade for many years, Shizune knew that arguing with Tsunade-sama would do no good.

It's just that...

"If this continues... one day all our money will be gambled away by Tsunade-sama."

However.

"Hahaha!" Hearing Shizune's words, Tsunade burst into hearty laughter, tears almost welling up in her eyes. She pinched Shizune's cheek from behind, "You little brat have no idea about the Senju Clan's wealth. Grandfather, second grandfather, and grandmother left behind a lot of money, and now it's just me spending it."

As she spoke, she stood up again, a smile on her face as she gazed forward. A hint of melancholy flashed in her eyes, and she said faintly, "I probably won't even finish it all by the time I die."

"But, but... we have no income! And Tsunade-sama always gambles so big," Shizune hesitated. According to her calculations...

If Tsunade-sama lost at least a million a day, over time, the entire Konoha wouldn't be enough for Tsunade-sama to lose!

And remember, Tsunade-sama... had never won once!

Only losses!

"Is Tsunade-sama planning to return to Konoha after losing it all? Otherwise, we won't get any missions, and without missions, there's no reward."

As soon as she finished speaking.

Tsunade curled her lips in disdain, "Return to Konoha? Never! Never in this lifetime! What's so great about that boring place?"

Then, seeing Shizune's worried expression and wanting to say more, she patted her chest confidently and said, "Don't worry, trust me, we'll never run out of money!"

"But, but... but..."

However.

Before Shizune could finish, a clamor suddenly erupted from not far away. Tsunade froze and turned her head to look.

Not far from the casino.

"Huh? Isn't that that movie from the Land of Grass...? Oh, a movie! Why is it so lively again today? Is something interesting happening?"

The last movie, "Gambling Shadow," had left quite an impression on her. But... it had been almost half a year, and this "movie theater" hadn't shown anything else interesting.

Yet today, it was so lively?

It was truly strange!

Tsunade walked over with curiosity, seemingly not noticing Shizune, who still wanted to say something behind her.

"...One day it will all be spent!" Shizune muttered. But looking up and seeing that Tsunade hadn't heard her and had already walked ahead, she could only sigh helplessly.

She knew it would be like this again.

Then.

She could only obediently follow.

She knew... Tsunade-sama was doing this just to indulge herself, to let herself forget her sorrow.

But it had been so long, and she believed Uncle Dan wouldn't want Tsunade-sama to continue like this.

"Excuse me... please let us through, Tsunade-sama, wait for me!"

For some reason, there were quite a lot of people at the movie theater entrance today.

But with Tsunade-sama's strength, they quickly squeezed their way in.

Upon seeing the new advertisement board standing at the entrance of the movie theater, the two suddenly understood, realizing their guess was correct.

Indeed.

A new movie had arrived.

It's just that this new movie...

"Tsunade-sama? Jiraiya-sama? And Orochimaru-sama too?!"

Shizune looked at the colorful advertisement on the new board with surprise.

Three familiar figures, though slightly altered, turned their heads back, their backs still to the viewers.

They wore smiles on their faces!

"Why are Lady Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru up there?"

As if noticing something, the speaker looked at the words above and couldn't help but read them aloud.

"... "Sannin Wreak Havoc in Grasswood"? Huh? Grasswood? Wait! Isn't that in the Land of Grass? Could this be a story about Lady Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru in the Land of Grass?"

Even though the characters looked a bit off, the title and the clothes they wore made it clear: this was definitely about Lady Tsunade and the others!

As soon as the words fell.

"I've never been to the Land of Grass in my life!"

Tsunade, also looking at the poster above, had a vein throbbing on her forehead.

As partners who had trained together for so long and completed missions together, she could tell at a glance that the Jiraiya on the advertisement poster wasn't real.

That lecherous smile, those lecherous gestures... who else could it be but that idiot?

As for her and Orochimaru... the faint frog-like resemblance... there was no doubt, she guessed who was impersonating her.

It's just that...

What was Jiraiya doing?

Had they been to the Land of Grass?

Had she forgotten?

Tsunade frowned and pondered for a moment, but couldn't recall anything. However, seeing Jiraiya above, she remembered when she last saw him... he did seem to mention going to the Land of Grass.

"Forget it, why am I thinking so much?" Tsunade rubbed her head, then curiously looked at the advertisement poster. "I've decided, I'm not gambling today. I'll watch this movie first. If that bastard messes around..."

A complex look flashed in her eyes, as if recalling the last movie.

She raised her fist, "I'll beat him to death!"

"Really? Lady Tsunade?" Hearing Tsunade's words, Shizune's face lit up with a happy smile. "You're not gambling today? That's great! I'll go buy the tickets then."

As the words fell.

As if worried Tsunade might change her mind again, she quickly hopped away... to buy tickets.

She had bought tickets last time, so she was very familiar with the process.

Moreover.

Knowing that Lady Tsunade wasn't gambling today.

It was truly a rare occasion.

No matter what, she had to get the tickets!

"Speaking of which, Lady Tsunade didn't gamble last time because she was watching a movie too! Oh, right, that night, Lady Tsunade secretly left by herself. I wonder where she went? I couldn't find her at the gambling hall."

Shizune muttered with a frown.

Soon.

It was her turn.

"Hello, please give me two tickets, seated together."

"Would you like some cola and popcorn? Oh, and we also have newly released red bean soup and fried dumplings!"

Not long after.

Shizune bought the tickets, cola, and popcorn, and walked over happily.

It was a shame they didn't give any freebies this time, she thought regretfully.

"Lady Tsunade, it's about to start. My tickets are for the soon-to-start showing, let's go in quickly!"

Following the directions on the tickets and the guidance of the staff, they quickly arrived at the screening room and found their seats.

A moment later.

The entire screening room darkened.

Even faster than last time.

And the large square cloth in front once again displayed familiar images.

[Exclusive sponsorship broadcast by Land of Grass Culture and Entertainment.]

[Grasswood Professional Certification!]

[Selected Blockbuster!]

Shizune and Tsunade's attention was immediately captured.

"What kind of movie will it be?"

"What exactly is that guy up to in the Land of Grass?"

At this moment.

As the images flowed, a line of strange text suddenly appeared...

[Starring: Jiraiya, Tsunade, Orochimaru]