Robbing the Rich to Aid the Poor

After running for some distance, Qinglong was stunned and stopped.

Did that woman say it was only 100 taels?

In Konoha, that's barely enough to buy a bowl of Ichiraku Ramen and a side dish!

Has the plight of the Land of Rain's people become this dire?

Ever since the Second Shinobi World War, the Land of Rain had tragically become a battlefield for the Five Great Shinobi Countries. The entire land was devastated, with countless casualties, and the populace was displaced, giving rise to a large number of war refugees and orphans.

Even after the Second Shinobi World War, the Land of Rain remained plagued by constant conflict.

The numerous wars led to a heavy death toll among the men of the Land of Rain. Coupled with the scarcity of agricultural resources, many women were left with no means of survival, resorting to prostitution just to earn a living.

Orphans like Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan witnessed the cruelty of war, which motivated them to seek a world of peace.

However, Yahiko never realized this dream, even in death. Instead, it caused Nagato to become completely disillusioned with the world and vow to create peace himself.

"Ah~"

Qinglong felt a pang of sadness. The rain fell upon him, yet these drops couldn't extinguish the sorrow in his heart. Perhaps he was overly sensitive, making him feel that he might be able to do something for this world.

"A gentleman, when poor, keeps himself virtuous; when prosperous, he benefits the world!"

He wanted to go back and help that woman, but he couldn't bring himself to face her.

"Sigh!"

He sighed, turned back, and headed towards the casino, his mood for aimless wandering gone.

Upon returning to the casino, it was already bustling with activity at the entrance. Several groups of ninja were engaged in a chaotic melee.

Tsunade stood by with Shizune, arms crossed, watching the spectacle.

"What's going on here?"

Qinglong ran over and asked.

Tsunade chuckled and said, "I owe a debt at the casino, and the owner insists I pay with my hovercar. Then, a few families came to forcibly buy the hovercar, and they started fighting when they couldn't outbid each other."

Qinglong was speechless. What was all this?

"Don't you dare sell my hovercar!"

"How could I possibly!" Tsunade said decisively, "That's my treasure."

"That's my treasure,"

Qinglong retorted.

"Ah, alright, alright, your treasure!"

Tsunade waved her hand, muttering softly.

"Your treasure is still my treasure!"

Seeing that the fight was still ongoing, with a group of people unable to decide a victor, Qinglong suddenly had an idea. He turned and whispered into Tsunade's ear.

"Teacher, how about we do some business?"

"Let's go back into the casino. You place your bet, and I'll bet the opposite. You bet small, I'll bet big. If we win, we split the profits!"

Tsunade was tempted but then shook her head and refused.

"No, that's not gambling! Where's the excitement in that?"

Excitement, my foot. You lose every hand, and you're looking for excitement?

"Ah! Teacher, just help me this once!"

"You need money badly?"

Tsunade turned, a captivatingly bright smile gracing her lips. Had her disciple finally come to her for a favor?

"Yes, I need money. So, are we going to rob the rich to help the poor?"

"Alright!"

Tsunade agreed. If her disciple had a need, how could she not fulfill it!

The two then entered the casino together. The dealer at the casino looked at them with great consternation.

Tsunade casually sat at the gambling table and aggressively placed a bet of one tael, greatly irritating the dealer.

You can't afford to lose, can you! You big fatty, you've got big breasts but don't dare to bet big!

Immediately after, Qinglong followed suit and placed an opposing bet of ten thousand taels!

"Bets are placed! Bets are closed!"

The dealer called out, and only after all the gamblers had placed their bets did he lift the cover.

Hiss! The dealer's composure broke. As expected, the big fatty had lost again—one tael.

Qinglong, who had bet the opposite, won ten thousand taels!

Qinglong didn't win every hand since there were more than two options in the betting area, but he still won most of the time!

As Qinglong bet more and more, earning more and more.

Sweat dripped down the dice shaker's face, and finally, when Qinglong had won nearly half of the casino's revenue, he couldn't hold back anymore!

"Hey! Kid! I'm going to gamble against you!"

"Who wants to gamble with you? It's more fun to gamble with others than alone!"

"Come on! Keep playing!"

The casino owner, who was outside snatching cars, heard the news and couldn't hold back either, running in eagerly.

"You're that kid who's winning all the money, right? I'm going to gamble against you!"

Qinglong, having won another round, waved at him, signaling him to go away.

"Don't disturb my gambling!"

"I..."

The casino owner, furious, grabbed the dice shaker and pushed the dealer aside, shaking it violently and slamming it down between Qinglong and himself.

"I'm gambling with you!"

Qinglong, enraged, grabbed the dice shaker and smashed it on the casino owner's head. The owner cried out and fell down.

"Gamble your **!···"

A string of colorful curses flew out, scolding the casino owner so much that he couldn't take it. He already knew that the two people in front of him were ninjas, and he couldn't afford to offend them.

"I~~!"

The casino owner couldn't say a word for a long time, and in his anger, he roared.

"This casino is closed! We're suspending operations!"

With that, he began to usher out customers and close up shop. Qinglong also looked around helplessly, realizing he had made his profit here.

Qinglong pulled Tsunade along and went to find the next casino, specifically looking for the dealer's table to place his bets. He won money and then ran.

After winning at several casinos, one of them, unable to afford the losses, incited trouble and nearly got trashed. The remaining casinos were so scared that they closed their doors early.