Tsunade

After a while, the burly man stood up abruptly.

He kicked over the table in front of him with a roar, grabbed a chair, and smashed it toward the person beside him.

The tavern instantly descended into chaos.

The person who was struck did not take it lying down and immediately fought back, the two of them grappling together.

The surrounding gamblers and patrons scrambled to get out of the way; some jeered, others cursed, and the scene spiraled out of control in an instant.

Amada was waiting quietly for the tavern owner to appear, yet things suddenly took an unexpected turn.

The tavern door was pushed open, and a young woman strode in.

She had dazzling blonde hair, a tall figure, and wore a green robe with a striking "Gambling" kanji embroidered on the back.

"I'm here to gamble, so don't you dare cause trouble!"

Her voice was crisp and powerful, carrying an unquestionable air of authority.

No sooner had she finished speaking than her figure moved with lightning speed, instantly knocking out the troublemakers.

The entire tavern fell silent in a heartbeat, everyone stunned by her presence and strength.

Following behind her was a little girl, who looked like her attendant or disciple, peering around with curious eyes.

Amada sat in the corner, his gaze locked tightly on the woman.

He observed her carefully, and his heart stirred:

Is this Tsunade, one of the Sannin?

Amada had seen short videos of her in his past life, but that iconic blonde hair, the "Gambling" character on her back, and the powerful aura she exuded allowed him to recognize her identity at a glance.

I didn't expect to run into her here...

Tsunade's appearance had completely disrupted his plans.

He had originally intended to draw out the tavern owner by causing a scene, but now that the situation had been quelled by Tsunade, the owner would likely not show his face easily.

What a nuisance; it seems I'll have to think of another way.

A flicker of contemplation crossed Amada's mind.

As soon as Tsunade sat down, she began her gambling session with great enthusiasm.

However, her luck was truly abysmal, and before long, the chips in front of her were nearly gone.

Her expression gradually darkened, and a hint of irritation appeared in her eyes.

Amada used the observational power of a Spectator to examine the game closely.

He discovered that although Tsunade's luck was indeed ridiculously bad, the person shaking the dice was clearly cheating.

Every time Tsunade placed a bet, the dice total would cleverly avoid her choice; these people were manipulating the game from the shadows.

An idea struck Amada—a way to both draw out the tavern owner and take this opportunity to befriend Tsunade.

He quietly stood up and sat in the seat next to Tsunade.

When Tsunade prepared to place her next bet, Amada whispered in her ear:

"Bet Big."

Tsunade froze for a moment and turned to look at Amada; having no trust in this stranger who had suddenly popped up, she ignored him and followed her own intuition to bet "Small."

The result was as expected: the dice rolled "Big," and Tsunade lost another round.

When it came time for the second bet, Amada whispered a reminder again:

"Still, bet Big."

Tsunade frowned, feeling a bit conflicted.

She looked at Amada, then at the dice on the table, and ultimately chose "Small" once more.

However, unsurprisingly, the dice rolled "Big" yet again.

Tsunade glanced at Amada in surprise, a flicker of doubt and anticipation flashing in her eyes.

For the third bet, Amada said in a low voice:

"Bet Small."

This time, Tsunade did not hesitate; she pushed her chips directly onto the "Small" position.

She had gained a bit more trust in Amada's judgment.

The person shaking the dice began to rattle the cup, still wearing that professional smile.

However, Amada keenly noticed that the man's fingers moved slightly, clearly performing another trick.

He knew the opportunity had arrived.

Just as that man was about to lift the dice cup, Amada suddenly spoke:

"Wait a moment!"

Everyone's gaze instantly converged on Amada, and the atmosphere in the tavern grew tense in an instant.

The person shaking the dice was also taken aback, his hand coming to a halt.

Amada offered a faint smile:

"Are you truly treating people like fat sheep to be slaughtered?"

No sooner had the words left his lips than a chip in his hand flew out like an arrow from a bow, striking the dice cup with pinpoint precision.

The dice cup was knocked over onto the floor, the dice inside rolled out, and in the man's hand, a magnet was clearly visible.

Those shaking the dice and the several burly men nearby, however, showed no signs of panic.

They quickly surrounded him, their eyes glaring fiercely at Amada and Tsunade.

Clearly, these people were all in on it together, having long been prepared to deal with such a situation.

"Brat, you're courting death!"

The man shaking the dice gritted his teeth, slamming the magnet in his hand hard against the floor before drawing a short blade from his waist.

The surrounding burly men also brandished their weapons one after another, the atmosphere in the tavern becoming instantly explosive.

Tsunade stood beside Amada, a playful smile appearing on her face.

Amada stood next to Tsunade and whispered to her:

"The fact that they've been able to operate here for so long suggests the tavern owner tacitly approves of their behavior, or perhaps the owner is even the mastermind behind it all."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade was stunned for a moment before suddenly bursting into laughter:

"Then I won't have to pay back the money! Furthermore, you all will have to compensate me for my losses!"

As soon as her voice fell, her aura erupted suddenly, as if a slumbering beast had abruptly awakened.

She lightly lifted her foot and tapped it against the ground.

"Crack!"

The ground shook instantly, and cracks spread rapidly like a spiderweb.

Everyone in the tavern lost their footing; tables and chairs overturned, and wine glasses and bottles crashed to the floor, emitting harsh, shattering sounds.

Seeing this, Amada quickly retreated to keep his distance, secretly clicking his tongue in his heart:

"This is too terrifying..."

Although he knew of Tsunade's immense strength, witnessing the power of her casual strike still left him feeling shocked.

Tsunade did not stop, however, throwing a punch that struck one of the charging burly men directly.

"Bang!"

The burly man was sent flying instantly as if struck by a cannonball, crashing through the tavern wall and disappearing from everyone's sight.

A massive hole was left in the wall, with dust swirling in the air.

Tsunade gave the others no time to react, visible chakra gathering on her fist

like a blue flame, before she slammed it fiercely into the ground.

"Boom!"

The entire tavern seemed to be overturned by a massive force; the ground split instantly, large chunks of earth and stone were overturned, and the walls and ceiling swayed precariously, as if they would collapse completely the next second.

Everyone inside the tavern was shaken by this force and buried under the earth and stone.

Amada saw that the girl was still standing in place, clearly stunned by the scene before her.

He did not hesitate, rushing over to scoop the girl up in his arms before turning and running toward the outside of the tavern.

"It's too dangerous here; I'd better let Tsunade do her thing."

Amada thought to himself, his feet never stopping as he quickly put distance between himself and the tavern.

This tavern simply could not withstand Tsunade's rampage.

Just as he ran out of the tavern, a deafening roar erupted from behind him.

Amada looked back to see the entire tavern swaying under Tsunade's terrifying power, before finally collapsing with a roar, dust billowing and rubble scattering everywhere.