Tanzaku Town, the God of Gambling

"Hehehe..." Uchiha Feng flashed a sly smile, his eyes gleaming mischievously. "I heard that you, the Pervy Sage, mastered the Fourth Hokage's hand-signless ninjutsu—the Rasengan. Is that true?"

Jiraiya shook his head helplessly, his brow faintly furrowed. His expression revealed both anxiety and resignation. "I'll teach you. I'll teach you right away! But don't even think about reviving Kato Dan! If you do, I really won't stand a chance at all!"

He knew Uchiha Feng far too well. This was obviously extortion for a ninjutsu technique, yet he had no choice but to agree. It was practically open robbery!

Not long afterward, they arrived in Tanzaku Town.

The place was packed with dazzling shops selling all kinds of goods, from ninja tools to delicious snacks.

The cries of street vendors rose and fell along both sides of the road, drawing passersby to stop and taste or buy their wares.

Tanzaku Town was not only an important place for ninja to obtain equipment and information, but also a gathering place for all sorts of people.

Ninja from different hidden villages, ordinary villagers, and even criminals could all be seen here.

Small-scale fights and transactions often took place on the streets, filling the town with both vitality and tension.

Beneath this prosperous facade, Tanzaku Town also concealed some dark secrets.

Black-market dealings and intelligence trading were common here, making the place even more complicated and dangerous.

Though Tanzaku Town brimmed with life, danger could lurk in every corner, making it a stage for ninja adventure and challenges.

Most importantly, it had the Land of Fire's largest casino, its most luxurious hotels, and a red-light district that all men loved to visit.

Jiraiya clapped his hands excitedly, anticipation glittering in his eyes. "Come on, come on, come on! Let's first check out the most famous women's bathhouse in town! It's an absolutely fantastic place!"

Uchiha Feng frowned slightly, his tone carrying a trace of helplessness. "I'm not interested in that right now."

Unwilling to give up, Jiraiya hurriedly asked, "Then what exactly do you want to do?"

Uchiha Feng took a deep breath, his gaze resolute. "Find Tsunade and have her treat my little brother, of course! If Tsunade can't cure him, then I'll have to use another method."

Jiraiya frowned curiously. "Another method? What method are you talking about?"

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly, a hint of cunning flashing through his eyes. "Ask Orochimaru for help."

Surprise appeared in Jiraiya's eyes. "Orochimaru? He can treat illnesses too?"

Uchiha Feng curled his lips disdainfully, his tone teasing. "Orochimaru, Tsunade, and you are all members of the legendary Three Ninja. Don't tell me you don't even know what Orochimaru has been busy with lately?"

An awkward look appeared on Jiraiya's face. He thought to himself that he really had not paid attention to Orochimaru's movements for quite some time.

"Do you know any recent news about him?" he asked curiously.

Uchiha Feng frowned, pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Actually, I don't have a definite answer either."

When Jiraiya heard that, he could not help rolling his eyes, his tone tinged with displeasure. "Then why the hell did you bring it up?!"

"Let's go to the casino." Uchiha Feng made the suggestion without a care, a hint of excitement gleaming in his eyes.

"The casino? You mean... gamble?" Jiraiya froze for a moment, then showed a puzzled expression.

"That's right! Do you have money on you?" Expectation showed in Uchiha Feng's eyes.

Jiraiya patted his pockets and sighed. "Uh... I only have one million ryo on me!"

Uchiha Feng smiled faintly. "All right, let's go! It isn't much, but we can go to the casino first and win ourselves more money!"

Inside the casino, brilliant lights shone everywhere, while the air was thick with tension and excitement. This was a holy land in the hearts of gamblers.

At the tables around them, chips fluttered like snowflakes. The gamblers wore solemn expressions, some ecstatic, some dejected, each moment writing a different fate.

Standing amid the noisy crowd, Uchiha Feng frowned slightly and gave a bitter smile. "Heh. I never thought I'd set foot in a place like this. It's unbelievable."

Jiraiya laughed loudly and patted him on the shoulder, teasing light gleaming in his eyes. "What? Not used to such a noisy place? Haha, I'm not really used to it either, but it's nice to come relax once in a while."

Uchiha Feng shook his head, took a deep breath, and revealed a trace of resolve in his eyes. "Forget it. For my little brother, I'll put up with it!"

Over the next few days, Uchiha Feng was like an invincible god of gambling. With the Sharingan's extraordinary powers of observation, he won every battle in the casino and earned an enormous amount of money.

With every wager, he accurately judged his opponents' emotions and the changes in the cards, as though everything lay within his control.

Inside the inn room, several boxes of banknotes were piled high like mountains, glinting with a dazzling light. Uchiha Feng sat beside them, his brows tightly furrowed and frustration in his eyes. "It's already been seven days. Where exactly is Tsunade? Did I use the wrong method to find her?"

Jiraiya, meanwhile, seemed unconcerned. A smile hung on his lips as he continuously counted the wealth they had won over the past few days, as though he had not noticed Uchiha Feng's frustration at all.

"Hahahaha! Look at this, it's all money! We've already got more than a hundred million ryo! I need to think about how long it'll take to spend all this!" His voice echoed through the room, as though the sheer amount of money had made him forget all his worries.

"PER-VY-SAGE!" Uchiha Feng instantly blew up. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Think of something for me! Isn't Tsunade your old flame? Go find her already!"

Jiraiya scratched his head awkwardly, his eyes darting about as though he wanted to explain himself but could not find the words. "Hehehe... Actually, I really don't know where Tsunade is right now."

Disappointment surged through Uchiha Feng's heart. His fingers clenched tightly into a fist, as though he had run out of patience. "Fine. Looks like I can only go to the black market and ask around."

"You're going to the black market?" Jiraiya's expression changed slightly, his tone carrying concern. "That place is a real mix of good and bad people. It's full of danger!"

"Then tell me, do we have any other options now?" Uchiha Feng replied firmly, determination flashing in his eyes. "Besides, I don't think there's anyone in the ninja world now who can defeat me."

"Shadow Clone Technique!" He formed hand seals in an instant, and countless clones of Uchiha Feng sprang up like bamboo shoots after rain, filling the entire room in moments.

However, they immediately activated the Body Flicker Technique together, leaving behind only faintly rippling air.

Jiraiya paused, surprise flashing in his eyes. "Are you really planning to go to the black market for information?"

He shook his head, an excited smile appearing on his face. "I think we should stroll around Tanzaku Town first. Yesterday, I found an especially huge women's bathhouse. I heard the service there is incredible. Are you really sure you don't want to take a look?"