"It wasn't gambling. It was having him help me pioneer gambling techniques."
Tsunade gave a high-sounding excuse. Since this brat had proposed that Ninja World God of Gamblers concept last night, he had to take responsibility.
"Before Shizune comes back with the ingredients, I can accompany Lady Tsunade in pioneering gambling-table ninjutsu."
Yang Hao said that time was limited; it depended on how quickly Shizune bought the groceries.
Shizune understood at once and hurried back into the house to grab her wallet and backpack before running toward the market.
"Brat, this time we're still betting big."
Tsunade took out a complete set of dice, including a dice cup.
"No problem!"
Yang Hao exuded confidence. In terms of gambling luck alone, he might not measure up to this big fat sheep, but with skill added to the mix, things were different.
"This time, I'll definitely beat you again."
Tsunade was just as confident. She picked up the dice cup and shook it rapidly before setting it down. Carefully lifting the cup, she froze in confusion.
All three dice showed one, exactly the same as yesterday.
"Brat, your turn!"
Struggling to maintain her outward confidence, Tsunade pushed the dice cup over, silently praying that the brat would pull off yesterday's miracle again.
"Lady Tsunade, times have changed. Gambling requires skill too."
Yang Hao placed his palm on the dice cup and gave it a slight shake. Three fine chakra threads extended from his fingertips, slipping through the gaps in the cup to manipulate the three dice inside.
Tsunade, who had been watching closely, frowned slightly. She seemed to have sensed a chakra fluctuation just now, but it had been so faint that she had almost taken it for an illusion.
Yang Hao lifted the dice cup, revealing the three dice and making