Chapter 12

"Lady Tsunade! You lost! Looks like your title of Konoha's God of Gamblers is all hype!"

"Not bad, kid! That last throw was just a warm-up. Now you've earned my full effort!"

The corners of Tsunade's mouth lifted as she put on a look of approval.

"Another round! I'll show you the true power of Konoha's God of Gamblers!"

"You can roll first again!"

Liuyun smiled. "Sure!"

Inside, he was snickering. Just you wait. I'll make sure you lose far more than you bargained for.

A first kiss??? Hand it over!!

A busty hug??? Hand it over!!

Kato Dan?? Hand him over!! No! Get lost!

His thoughts had gotten a little off track.

Picking up the three dice again, Liuyun tossed them casually, just as before.

One, one, two. Four points again.

Uchiha Mikoto sighed, turning her lovely eyes toward Tsunade.

Tsunade wasted no time. She picked up the three dice with a serious expression, her eyes seemingly blazing with fire.

Her fair hand cast the dice again!

Once again, the heavens played a joke on Konoha's God of Gamblers.

One, one, one. A measly three points. Liuyun won again.

Uchiha Mikoto puffed out her cheeks, her face turning red. If she hadn't been so well-mannered, she would have burst out laughing on the spot.

"That's it? Konoha's God of Gamblers?" Liuyun put on a scornful look.

"You looking down on me, brat?" Tsunade grabbed his collar and roared furiously.

"Not you. Your gambling skills!" Liuyun corrected her.

"We're going again!"

"No thanks! We need to go home for dinner!"

"Forget dinner! Keep playing! I'll show you what Konoha's God of Gamblers can do!"

Tsunade kept blustering.

Helpless, Liuyun turned to Uchiha Mikoto with a pitiful expression.

"Mikoto! Looks like I'm not going anywhere for a while! Why don't you head back and start dinner?"

"All right!"

Uchiha Mikoto nodded obediently. She could tell Lady Tsunade was angry because she couldn't stand losing.

We aren't even betting money. Does she really have to take it this seriously?

Then she remembered the rumors about Lady Tsunade. Unless Liuyun let her vent her anger and gamble to her heart's content tonight, he probably wouldn't be getting home anytime soon!

With that thought, Uchiha Mikoto turned and headed home.

Rather than have both of them stand around waiting here, she might as well go back so Liuyun could have a hot meal when he returned.

Only after Uchiha Mikoto had completely disappeared from his sight did Liuyun make his move.

He continued his gambling scheme.

Third round: Liuyun rolled five! Tsunade rolled four!

Fourth round: Liuyun rolled twelve! Tsunade rolled five!

An hour later, Liuyun wore a helpless expression as he beat Tsunade yet again.

Glancing at her anxious, frantic face, he decided the time was right.

"Lady Tsunade! It's been an hour! Can we stop now? I still have school tomorrow!"

"No! Absolutely not! I haven't won even once! Again! I refuse to believe I can't beat you a single time!"

Tsunade hurriedly waved her hand, her eyes burning with stubborn defiance.

"How about this? Let's raise the stakes for each round!"

"What stakes?" Tsunade perked up.

"The loser has to grant the winner one request, as long as it's within their power! Of course, agreeing to the request is entirely voluntary."

Afraid Tsunade might refuse, Liuyun added that last condition.

"Deal!" Tsunade agreed without hesitation.

Even if I lose, I can just refuse whatever he asks.

"Let's keep going!"

With a shout, Tsunade threw the dice.

Five, six, six. Seventeen points!

"Hahahaha! Even the heavens are helping me! You've beaten me so many times. Let's see how you win this one!"

"Kid! You should've suggested that sooner. I'd have started winning ages ago!"

Tsunade laughed excitedly, making the two hefty assets on her chest bounce. Liuyun stared, dumbstruck.

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"All right! All right!"

Liuyun tore his gaze away, picked up the dice, and rolled.

Six, six, six. Triple sixes! An unbeatable roll.

Tsunade's laughter abruptly caught in her throat, her face flushing bright red.

She stared with wide eyes, disbelief written all over her face.

"How? How is that possible? You even beat that!"

"Nothing's impossible! Facts speak louder than words. Looks like Lady Luck is on my side today!"

Liuyun spread his hands and spoke calmly.

"You little—! We're going again!" Tsunade's expression hardened.

"Don't forget our bet!"

"Go on, then! What do you want?"

Liuyun rubbed his nose and smiled. "Nothing much! Just give me a kiss!"

"That's it?"

Tsunade froze, clearly not expecting such a simple request.

She planted a fierce kiss right on his cheek.

To her, Liuyun was just a little kid. It was only a kiss, and she'd kissed people before.

Besides, he was a handsome little kid. She could just treat him like her little brother Nawaki.

"Again!" Tsunade bellowed boldly after kissing him.

"Sure!" Liuyun smiled, savoring the lingering sensation on his cheek.

A little while later, Tsunade asked dejectedly, "What do you want this time?"

"Just a hug!"

"Hmph!"

With a cold snort, Tsunade hoisted Liuyun up, lined up his head, and pressed him hard into her chest, rubbing him against it!

It was as though she intended to vent all her frustration from the day.

"You're trying to murder me!"

Liuyun gasped for breath, his face scarlet. It felt wonderful, but it could kill him!

"Again!"

"No! No more!" Liuyun hurriedly shook his head.

His mission was accomplished. There was no reason to linger; making a quick getaway was the best course.

One more round of that, and he might actually kick the bucket.

"What? You think you can take advantage of me and leave?"

Tsunade's expression cooled, and she grabbed him by the collar.

"Isn't it time for dinner?" Liuyun gave an awkward smile.

"Keep playing!"

"Yes, ma'am!"

An hour later, Liuyun's face was covered in kiss marks.

Yet his smile was utterly lifeless, like that of a girl who had just been assaulted.

Just then, the gate of the Senju Clan residence opened, and a boy of fifteen or sixteen stepped outside.

He gave Liuyun a pitying look, sympathy in his eyes.

"Sis! Grandma says that's enough. It's time you let him go home!"

A glimmer of light immediately returned to Liuyun's dull eyes, and he looked at the boy beside him with profound gratitude.

"Hmph! He's getting off easy! Uchiha Liuyun, was it? I'll remember you!"

"I haven't had my fill today. We'll battle again another day!"

"Sure, sure, sure! Next time, I'll go hard against Lady Tsunade until dawn!"

Liuyun stood and nodded to Senju Nawaki beside him.

Then he turned, activated the Body Flicker Technique, and vanished from their sight.

Senju Nawaki looked startled, then smiled wryly. "Sis, look how badly you scared him!"

"Hmph! I was teaching that little pervert a lesson. He needs to learn that not every cheap thrill comes free!"

Tsunade snorted in rebuttal, then turned with a smile on her face.

That smile made Nawaki's hair stand on end.

"I haven't been home in six months. Let's see how much you've improved!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Senju Nawaki turned and ran into the courtyard.

As he ran, he shouted, "Grandma, save me!"

At the Uchiha Clan Compound, Liuyun wiped the "drool" off his face and headed home with a smug expression.

Feeling the changes in his body, Liuyun marveled inwardly. Princess Tsunade certainly lived up to her reputation as the Shinobi World's legendary sucker.

System, give me a few more perks like this tomorrow!

While he was still some distance from home, Liuyun spotted Uchiha Mikoto with her chin resting in her hands, gazing his way like a wife turned to stone waiting for her husband.

The moment she saw him, a beautiful smile bloomed on her little face.

Liuyun flashed forward. Just as Uchiha Mikoto was about to run toward him, she suddenly felt herself lifted into the air.

Seeing that familiar face so close to hers, she blushed furiously.

"L-Liuyun! You're awful!"

"Hahaha! I just wanted to see what my Mikoto looks like when she's shy!"