The four brats squatted beside the fish basket, the fish in their hands all rolled white-eyed, each of them wearing an intensely focused expression.
Tsunade stood nearby and watched for a while, unable to resist yawning.
After watching a little longer, her hands started itching.
She wanted to touch some dice.
She slipped her hands into her pockets, felt several coins, and unconsciously rolled them around.
She should never have agreed to Shizune in the first place.
What a hassle.
Tsunade glanced at the sky. The casinos should have just opened by now, with few people inside—perfect for claiming a good spot.
She glanced at that group of brats again.
Rin's brows were tightly furrowed, and sweat had even appeared on her forehead.
Red bit her lip, her fingers trembling.
Shizune was steady enough, but the fish in her hand was still rolling its eyes.
As for that red-haired brat...
Tsunade's mouth twitched.
Shin-chan had one hand pressed against the fish's body, his mouth quietly muttering something.
Tsunade sighed.
Fine. She would wait another five minutes. If it still didn't work, she would get this over with quickly.
Just as she was considering which casino to visit later, she heard a cry of surprise.
"It moved!"
Rin's excited voice rang out.
Tsunade froze for a moment, then walked over.
The fish in Rin's hand was gently wagging its tail. Its eyes, which had been rolled white just moments ago, were beginning to move as well.
"Lady Tsunade, look." Rin raised her head, her face flushed bright red and her eyes shining.
Tsunade crouched down and looked at the fish. Though it was still somewhat weak, it was indeed alive.
She looked up at Rin.
This child...
She had been watching from the side. Rin's technique was not especially good, nor