Chapter 20

Liuyun finally understood what it felt like to look but not touch.

It was damn torture!

"I... I just lost all my money at the casino! Could you lend me some?"

Tsunade blushed and stammered.

Liuyun glanced at the generous curves before him and rolled his eyes. So you do know how to feel embarrassed!

All her brains really did go to one place!

"Where would I get money? I'm still a kid!"

"No, listen! You're so good at gambling. You could win some money, then lend it to me!"

Tsunade hurriedly laid out her plan.

"You don't even blush when you tell a child to gamble?"

"Are you going or not?"

Tsunade gripped Liuyun's shoulders and stared straight into his eyes.

Well, well. Seduction failed, so now she's trying threats? That's our legendary sucker for you!

Just as Liuyun was about to refuse outright, the system's choices appeared in his mind.

The host faces a difficult choice. Please choose.

1. Agree to help Tsunade and make her give up her first kiss. Reward: Chakra increases by 30%.

2. Refuse Tsunade. Reward: Tsunade's affection decreases by 10%.

3. Pretend to agree, then slip away halfway. I want to be a good kid! Reward: Constitution increases by 10%!

System! Do I even have a choice? Liuyun shouted inwardly.

"Fine, I'll do it! Now let go!" Liuyun said helplessly.

"Not bad, kid! I knew I could count on you!"

Tsunade released his shoulders and nodded approvingly.

"Don't praise me yet! I haven't told you my condition."

"Name it! If I can do it, I will!"

"Kiss me!"

"Fine!" Tsunade agreed at once. She had already kissed the little brat several times, after all.

"Then shall we go?"

She grabbed Liuyun and spun around, her eyes blazing.

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Stealing Tsunade's First Kiss! (Part 1)

"That's not what I meant!" Liuyun shook his head and pointed at his lips. "I meant here!"

"Don't push your luck, brat!"

Tsunade frowned, flustered and annoyed. The little bastard wanted to steal her first kiss.

"Heh. I told you my condition. If you won't agree, that's not my fault!"

Liuyun deliberately put on a helpless smile.

"Kid, isn't there another option?"

"Nope." Liuyun shook his head and shrugged. "Honestly, I don't even want to gamble."

Tsunade gritted her teeth. She wanted to give the little lecher a beating.

"Brat! You'd better guarantee a win, and it has to be at least one million ryō!"

"No problem!"

Liuyun might not know much about gambling, but he had Tsunade, the legendary sucker, right there.

All he had to do was bet against whatever she chose.

"Money first, kiss afterward!"

"Fine!"

Liuyun looked unconcerned. Someone whose brains were all in her chest wasn't getting out of his grasp.

A casino was a money-making business in any era.

After disguising themselves, Liuyun and Tsunade went to Konoha's Largest Casino.

The casino was owned by the Senju Clan.

Winning her own family's money with him... What was Tsunade thinking? Why not just ask for it?

An hour later, the two walked out, both grinning.

They found a secluded corner and began dividing the spoils.

"Hurry! Hurry! Let me see how much we won!"

Tsunade's eyes gleamed as she rubbed her hands together impatiently.

"What's the rush? You've got no self-control at all!"

Liuyun grumbled and pulled stacks of banknotes from his pockets.

The notes came in different denominations. The smallest was worth a thousand ryō, and most were worth ten thousand.

Tsunade snatched them and began counting with practiced ease.

As she counted, she let out a lecherous little laugh.

"We're rich! We're rich!"

A moment later, Tsunade slapped Liuyun on the shoulder, giving him her highest praise.

"Not bad, kid! We won four million ryō on our first try! No wonder you're the only man who always beats me!"

I'd like to be that kind of man. But when Liuyun thought of his current body, he almost wanted to cry.

"Forget that! What about the condition you promised me?"

If he couldn't have the whole meal, Liuyun could at least get a taste.

"Relax! I keep my word!"

Tsunade bent slightly and brushed her lips against Liuyun's, then pulled away.

Before Liuyun could even take in what had happened, it was over!

All he'd felt was a moment of softness against his lips.

That wasn't what he wanted at all. What about those long, lingering kisses on TV? Where had that gone?

What a waste. After spending an hour on this, Liuyun felt he'd gotten nothing. His shoulders slumped.

Seeing his dejected expression, Tsunade looked smug.

Think you can outplay me, kid? Maybe in your next life!

"Brat, how about this? Give up your share, and I'll kiss you again."

Tsunade's eyes flickered with mischief.

Before Liuyun could answer, Tsunade leaned down again, bringing a wave of sweet fragrance with her.

Her lips touched his, and then she was gone.

"There! We're even. I'm off!"

She waved and walked away without a backward glance, like a seasoned flirt leaving the pleasure district.

Liuyun stared speechlessly at the sky. Of all the people to meet, he had run into this shameless rogue!

As the saying went, when you were in trouble, a brother would give you a hand. A woman would give your brother a hand!

I really fell in with the wrong person!

With a sigh, Liuyun disappeared into the night, looking forlorn.

By the time he got home, Uchiha Mikoto had returned to her room.

Hearing movement outside, Mikoto hurried out.

Her face was full of curiosity. "You're back, Liuyun! Why so late?"

"Ugh. I ran into that crazy woman Tsunade. She insisted on gambling with me!"

"I knew it!" Mikoto laughed.

"I've heated water for your bath. Wash up and get some rest. You have to get up early tomorrow!"

"Okay!"

My little sweetheart is so thoughtful!

Unlike that crazy Tsunade! Once I grow up, I'll make sure she learns a thing or two about giving generously.

An hour later, Liuyun finished washing up and went straight to Mikoto's room.

He was used to it by now and couldn't even be bothered to hide it.

As he held Mikoto, she trembled, and warmth spread through her soft body.

Liuyun sighed again. Damn this lousy system. Other people get Advanced medicine that makes the host grow taller overnight.

Why don't you have anything like that? Do you know how miserable I am?

Late that night, the Hokage Building was brightly lit.

Hiruzen Sarutobi puffed on his pipe as he studied the map before him, worry etched across his face.

"The Land of Wind has stationed troops at the border. The newly appointed Third Kazekage is gearing up for a major move."

"And Hanzō, the leader of the Land of Rain, has ambitions of expanding his territory."

According to the latest intelligence, Hanzō had begun gathering Ninja throughout his country, preparing to declare war on the Land of Iron.

Iwagakure and Kumogakure were restless too. Hiruzen Sarutobi's brow furrowed deeply at the reports.

He took a long draw from his pipe and murmured with a sigh.

"Looks like the Second Shinobi World War won't be long in coming."

"Sakumo can't hold the border alone anymore. I need to send reinforcements."

"Hiruzen! I hear another genius has emerged from the Uchiha Clan. Hand him over to me!"

Danzo pushed the door open and spoke without preamble.

"Impossible. I've already decided that Liuyun will train under Tsunade!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head without hesitation.

"Hmph! Hiruzen, you know what the Uchiha Clan is like. You're being far too naive!"

"Let him join Root instead. Give me a few years, and I guarantee he'll obey every order!"

Danzo frowned, his gaze darkening.

"Impossible! I've already told Tsunade to take Liuyun as her student!" Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head again.

Mikoto's Seven-Day Outfit! (Part 2)

"You'll pay for your indecision! Have you forgotten what our Teacher said before he died?"

"The Uchiha Clan is a clan of evil!"

Danzo argued fiercely. Liuyun was a prodigy who had taken down Minato Namikaze in a single move.