Mastery of Gambling

"So, Tsunade, you're saying you agree?"

When Takizawa Dan heard Tsunade actually agree, he was overjoyed.

As long as Tsunade agreed, that was all that mattered. Once she took him into the casino, he could handle everything that came after!

"Even if I didn't agree, would you really listen to me?" Tsunade said, half helpless and half amused.

Her disciple was truly a mischievous one, full of his own ideas. There was no way she could talk him out of it with mere words.

So all she could do was what she was doing now: show him through firsthand experience just how dangerous the world could be.

"Heh heh, don't worry. I promise I'll gamble this one time and that's it. Whether I win or lose, I'll never touch it again."

Takizawa Dan nodded, then spoke with complete sincerity.

He truly meant it.

After all, gambling could bring in a lot of money in a very short time, and winning was easy.

But it wasn't a legitimate way to make money. It was a crooked path.

You could take that path once or twice, but doing it too often—or relying on it entirely—was definitely a bad idea. It would only backfire.

So even if he made a fortune this time, Takizawa Dan would never gamble again.

Once really was enough!

Tsunade gave him a long look but said nothing.

Then the two of them arrived at the entrance to the casino.

The place was undeniably grand and lavish. Its sign was dazzling, and the décor was opulent, almost like a palace.

Two stunning bunny girls in gorgeous outfits stood at the entrance, trying to draw in passersby.

Plenty of men hadn't planned to go inside, but the sight of the girls clouded their judgment. They were coaxed in with eager little steps, like pigs being led to slaughter!

"Hello there, handsome! It's a lot of fun inside! Why don't you come in and take a look?"

The two bunny girls spotted Takizawa Dan approaching. Their eyes lit up, and they greeted him warmly.

They usually spent their days trying to lure in middle-aged men and older guys. Not only were those men slovenly and unattractive, but worst of all, they often groped the girls or even harassed them in public.

But there was nothing they could do. They were service staff at the entrance, doing a job most people looked down on. Besides, the casino's rule was that the customers always came first. No one would step in for them, so they had to put up with it.

But Takizawa Dan was completely different. He was genuinely handsome! And he had an air of uprightness unlike anything they'd ever seen: strong brows, bright eyes, a tall, slender build, and a lovely smile. He looked like a sheltered young boy who'd barely seen the world!

The two bunny girls were more than happy to attract a customer like him and give him a warm welcome. They naturally preferred people like Takizawa Dan.

Seeing this, Tsunade suddenly felt a sense of foreboding.

No matter how mature Takizawa Dan was for his age, he was still just an ordinary thirteen-year-old boy. Faced with such soft, beautiful women, he probably wouldn't know how to handle himself and would make a fool of himself on the spot.

But when she turned around, intending to warn him, she froze.

Takizawa Dan was smiling, even looking a little lecherous, but his eyes remained perfectly clear. He wasn't the least bit taken in.

He was nothing like a pervert such as Jiraiya.

That made her swallow the warning she'd been about to give.

"Thank you! You two are very pretty, too. You're so charming!"

Takizawa Dan smiled warmly at the bunny girls, leaving them utterly smitten.

By the time they came to their senses, the handsome young man had already gone inside, leaving them with only the sight of his tall, straight back.

"Heh... That handsome boy just now was so good-looking. I was completely smitten. I wonder which family he's from—or whether he's an heir. He carries himself so well!"

One of the bunny girls couldn't help saying.

"Who knows? Someone with that kind of charm definitely isn't an ordinary person!" her companion replied, her voice tinged with regret. "What a shame. A fine young man like that is probably going to turn into a gambler!"

Even though they were only ordinary service staff, they worked right by the entrance and knew all too well how the casino operated.

If you were an ordinary person with even slightly weak willpower, the casino would hook you. You'd become a regular gambler and never be able to pull yourself free!

Your bright future would be ruined, and you'd never escape.

"Ugh, this casino business is so harmful. If my mother weren't seriously ill and in need of a lot of money for treatment, I'd never work in a place like this!" said the first bunny girl, looking utterly indignant.

"Shh! Keep your voice down. Don't let the manager inside hear you, or you'll get beaten!" her companion quickly warned her. "Some things are best kept to yourself. Don't let anyone else hear."

Just then, another group of customers arrived. The two bunny girls quickly put their thoughts aside and stepped forward to greet them warmly...

Once he entered the casino, Takizawa Dan was stunned by the sight before him.

The place was filled with tables, each hosting a different kind of game. It was packed with people.

Beautiful dealers moved freely through the crowd, looking completely at ease, while chip runners went around introducing all kinds of services.

Takizawa Dan swallowed. The place was far grander than he'd expected—even more luxurious than the casinos he'd seen in movies!

"Here we are, Dan. Now that we're inside, what would you like to play?" Tsunade asked with a smile.

"Uh..."

Takizawa Dan scratched his head. For a moment, he really didn't know what to choose.

But after watching for a while, he spotted people rolling dice. It looked like a game he'd played in his previous life: guessing whether the result would be high or low!

Perfect. He'd play that! He knew this game inside and out. He'd stick with it.

Half an hour later.

Takizawa Dan and Tsunade walked out of the casino, each carrying a large bag of money.

What a haul!