Tanzaku Town seemed to be a place built especially for gamblers, with casinos and gambling machines everywhere.
No wonder Tsunade had stayed here so long. Gambling was her favorite thing to do.
At that moment, Tsunade stood before a slot machine with her eldest apprentice, Shizune, waiting for the final result.
Shizune held a fragrant pig named Tonton, Tsunade's pet.
Tonton was no ordinary pet. She could understand human speech, and she looked adorable in her pearl necklace and little clothes.
"Seven! Seven! Seven! We won!"
Although Tsunade was operating the slot machine, Shizune was even more excited than she was.
A heap of coins spilled out of the machine's payout slot.
"Congratulations to our guest at Table 44 for hitting the jackpot! Everyone, place your bets to your heart's content!"
The owner's voice rang throughout the establishment over the speakers.
"This really is rare, Lady Tsunade."
Holding Tonton, Shizune congratulated Tsunade.
"I got three sevens..."
Yet Tsunade showed no joy. Instead, her expression grew somewhat grave.
She knew her luck was different from everyone else's. If nothing was going to happen, she would only lose.
But whenever something major was about to happen-something bad-she could win.
"That's a lot of money, lady."
"That's amazing."
"I wish I could win too."
A crowd of gamblers gathered around Tsunade because she had hit the jackpot.
"Here it comes again."
Tsunade actually hit the jackpot again. It was truly unprecedented.
If Kakuzu had been there, he would certainly have asked Tsunade for tips. He loved money more than anyone else in the organization.
"Another win! Three sevens again."
The slot machine kept paying out. Her luck today really was abnormal.
To think I'd hit the jackpot. I have a bad feeling about this.
That was what Tsunade thought.
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