Tsunade Gets Poorer, Nobuhiko Gets Richer (Part One)

"Sister Tsunade, where are we going now?"

Carrying his bag and following Tsunade, Nobuhiko had wandered aimlessly all morning and finally couldn't hold back any longer.

"No idea."

Seeing how unreliable Tsunade looked, without even a map, Nobuhiko suddenly felt a little regretful.

Normally, he would definitely have been sitting on Kushina's sofa by now, eating her snacks while listening to her gentle explanations of Sealing Jutsu.

And look at him now. What kind of life was this?!

There was no helping it. His woman was going through a low point emotionally, and he had an obligation to help her through this difficult time!

As for the process being tough?

For the sake of making sure the children wouldn't go hungry in the future, he could put up with a little hardship now!

"Sister Tsunade, what if we can't find somewhere to stay tonight?"

"Don't you have a bunch of sealing scrolls in your bag? If we can't find somewhere to stay tonight, we'll open one."

Tsunade turned back and gave Nobuhiko a disdainful look.

"They contain the tents and food we need to camp!"

"All right, I understand, Sister Tsunade."

Seeing how listless Nobuhiko looked, Tsunade grew a little curious.

"Nobuhiko, have you ever left the village before?"

"No, Sister Tsunade. Why?"

"If you've never left the village, aren't you curious about what the outside world is like?"

Nobuhiko scratched his head, not understanding what Tsunade was trying to say.

"Should I be curious, Sister Tsunade?"

"I'm asking you!"

"I'm curious, I'm curious! Sister Tsunade, I'm really curious."

Seeing Tsunade getting a little exasperated, Nobuhiko hurriedly "admitted" it.

"If you're curious, look at the scenery along the road and think back on how it differs from the scenery in the village. Then you won't be so bored!"

Tsunade earnestly offered Nobuhiko guidance.

That's it?

What's so interesting about the scenery along the road?

Sure, the Naruto world hadn't been affected by industrialization, and the environment really was nice.

But it couldn't compare to the view of you walking ahead of me!

Wait!

Nobuhiko seemed to have suddenly discovered something incredible.

Fucking hell!

Why had I been looking down at the ground this whole time?

He raised his head and looked at Tsunade. Though he could only see her from behind, not a single curve was missing.

Nobuhiko wanted to slap himself twice right then. What on earth had he been doing all morning? It had been a complete waste of time, a waste of life!

Having come to his senses in time, Nobuhiko walked on while watching Tsunade from behind, and before long, he couldn't help humming a little tune.

"Well, Nobuhiko? Isn't it less boring when you're admiring the beautiful scenery?"

Walking ahead, Tsunade asked Nobuhiko rather smugly.

"You're absolutely right, Sister Tsunade. Admiring the beautiful scenery really does make the journey easier!"

"Of course! Who do you think I am? This is all experience I've gathered over the years!"

Tsunade looked at the roadside scenery, in a very good mood.

You're one of the most beautiful women in the Shinobi World-Princess Tsunade!

Naturally, the view from behind has its own special charm!

After the two had comfortably covered another long stretch of their journey.

"Nobuhiko, I think I see a small town up ahead!"

Tsunade suddenly turned back to Nobuhiko with some delight.

"Really, Sister Tsunade? Then let's hurry! I can't wait to get some rest!"

"Let's go!"

Tsunade quickened her pace.

Clearly, she wasn't as unconcerned as she had appeared earlier.

After arriving in the town, Nobuhiko asked around.

It turned out that the town was called Ishikawa Town. It was the closest town to Konoha in the area, so it was very safe and attracted plenty of people to do business there.

After finding that out, Nobuhiko followed Tsunade to an inn, where they booked a luxury room with two bedrooms.

When Nobuhiko entered his bedroom, he was a little dumbfounded by the empty sight before him.

???

So a so-called luxury room meant making people sleep on the floor?

Seriously, wasn't this going a little too far?

Where had all the money gone?

Nobuhiko began taking deep breaths over and over to calm himself down.

It's fine. This is how things are in Japan. When in Rome!

After giving himself who knew how much mental preparation, Nobuhiko finally recovered.

After briefly putting things in order, Nobuhiko went out for lunch with Tsunade.

Afterward, Tsunade began urging Nobuhiko to hurry back to the inn.

???

"Sister Tsunade, what are you doing? Why are you trying to send me back to the inn?"

Nobuhiko was rather confused.

"Stay out of grown-up business. Just hurry back!"

Seeing how impatient Tsunade was, Nobuhiko became increasingly convinced that something was wrong.

Wait. A thought suddenly flashed through Nobuhiko's mind.

"Sister Tsunade, are you going gambling?"

Tsunade's eyes widened in shock at Nobuhiko's words.

"Brat, where did you hear that rumor?"

Tsunade hooked an arm around Nobuhiko and pulled him close, pressing the knuckle of her middle finger against his temple as she asked through gritted teeth.

Although Nobuhiko was in considerable pain, feeling the pressure from those big beauties on top of his head, he thought he could hold out for a good while longer!

"Sister Tsunade, lots of people in the village know about this. It's really no secret."

"And people even say you're terrible at gambling-the Legendary Sucker!"

"What? Which bastard spread all that?!"

At Nobuhiko's words, Tsunade's chest heaved with anger, much to Nobuhiko's delight.

"Nobuhiko, don't listen to those bastards' rumors. I'm really good at gambling!"

Blushing a little, Tsunade guiltily boasted to Nobuhiko about her gambling skills.

If Nobuhiko hadn't been a transmigrator, he really might have believed Tsunade's nonsense under the assault from above his head.

"Sister Tsunade, if I spend all my money one day, will you look down on me?"

"Of course not! If you run out of money, I'll support you. I've got plenty of money!"

Excellent. Now I have a reason to join in the gambling.

"Sister Tsunade, can I come with you?"

???

"I'd love to take you, but the casino has clear rules. Children aren't allowed inside!"

Naturally, Tsunade didn't want to bring Nobuhiko, but she still pretended to be deeply regretful.

"But I know the Transformation Technique, Sister Tsunade!"

???

Tsunade's fists tightened a little.

"Still no! Children just aren't allowed into casinos!"

Tsunade stopped pretending and laid her cards on the table with Nobuhiko.

"But I also know the Shadow Clone Technique, Sister Tsunade! What does me being a child have to do with my Shadow Clone? My Shadow Clone isn't a child!"

"You!"

Nobuhiko left Tsunade so annoyed that she was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Come on, Sister Tsunade. Take me with you! I promise I'll use a Shadow Clone to go inside!"

Worn down by Nobuhiko's pestering, Tsunade had no choice but to take him along.

When they reached the casino entrance, Nobuhiko told Tsunade to go in first while he gave his Shadow Clone a few instructions.

Upon hearing that, Tsunade immediately stopped bothering with Nobuhiko.

After watching Tsunade enter, Nobuhiko found a corner and used the Shadow Clone Technique, then had his Shadow Clone use the Transformation Technique to turn into a middle-aged man.

Nobuhiko took out a handful of money and stuffed it into his Shadow Clone's hand.

"This is everything we've got. Once you're inside, find Tsunade and bet against her. Whatever you do, don't reveal your identity!"

"Once Tsunade loses all her money, our chance will come!"

"Don't worry, original. A little thing like this won't stump me!"