Legendary Sucker

"This..." Rikuto stared at Tsunade in a daze.

He had guessed that Tsunade might have scrolls related to Wood Release Ninjutsu.

But logically, she couldn't have handed them over to him so soon.

After all, he had only just become her disciple.

And Tsunade wasn't the sort of person to act irrationally.

Surely it would take him at least two or three years as her disciple to earn her full and genuine recognition?

"Kid, don't ever give up on your dream..."

Tsunade looked the astonished Rikuto straight in the eye and gently patted his handsome face.

Smiling with boundless hope, she said, "I'm waiting for the day I can return to the village and attend your inauguration as the Fifth Hokage!"

If it's you...

You can definitely become Hokage!

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Carry Nawaki's dream with yours!

Rikuto!

"Lady Tsunade!"

Shizune looked on in surprise.

Then she smiled with anticipation.

"Rikuto, you'd better do your best!"

Rikuto: "..."

Tsunade's earnest expectations and complete trust

made him feel as if she and Shizune had misunderstood something.

Become Hokage? What I said at the start was that I wanted to be the Fifth Hokage's man!

Chapter 45: Legendary Sucker [Please Support]

"That was fast..."

"We reached the Land of Fire's capital in less than half a day!"

Half a day later.

Outside the Land of Fire's capital.

In a secluded forest.

A giant sunflower, hard to make out with the naked eye, spun continuously.

The crude Rikuto-brand helicopter slowly descended and landed in a clearing.

Two figures leaped onto a large tree and looked out at the bustling city ahead. Both Tsunade and Shizune couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

The journey should have taken at least three days.

They hadn't expected to arrive so quickly.

"This thing is convenient, but our purpose isn't just to treat people. We're also traveling to train and consolidate what we've learned..."

Tsunade pondered for a moment, then said to Rikuto, "Let's avoid using it unless we need to from now on!"

"You're right, Sister Tsunade. I understand..."

Rikuto nodded in realization.

They were mainly traveling.

Unless they were in a hurry, there really was no need.

With Wood Release, they could build a house anytime, anywhere, so they wouldn't have to sleep out in the elements.

That was enough!

After all, strictly speaking, their journey had no set destination.

Treating people and collecting payment were only incidental.

With Princess Tsunade, the Princess of Konoha and one of the renowned Sannin, leading them, their skill gave them confidence. They could go wherever they pleased, and they were in no hurry. They had plenty of time.

Besides, the dull, tedious journey

was a form of training in itself.

Along the way, he could also set aside time to train

and receive instruction and guidance from Tsunade, an accomplished teacher.

"I'm glad you understand!"

Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.

She had to admit that her disciple Rikuto was very clever and grasped things as soon as they were explained.

She didn't need to worry about him at all.

"In that case, we'll probably stay in the capital for a few days. Let's find an inn first..."

Tsunade made the decision and said with a smile, "Then Shizune can take you around the city, Rikuto!"

"We can deal with treating patients tomorrow!"

"Wait, Sister Tsunade, what about you?"

Rikuto raised his little hand.

He looked at Tsunade suspiciously. "You're not going to a casino again, are you?"

"Stay out of grown-up business, kid!"

Rikuto had seen right through her.

Even Tsunade couldn't help blushing.

Annoyed, she flicked Rikuto on the forehead.

"All right, all right, I'll stay out of it..." Rikuto covered his reddening forehead and shrugged. "I wanted to study the Ninjutsu scrolls you gave me anyway!"

If he hadn't suppressed his ability to turn into an element,

he wouldn't have blinked even if Tsunade had struck him with one of her monstrous-strength punches,

let alone had his forehead reddened by a flick.

But to be fair,

he really couldn't say much for Tsunade's luck.

During their days in Konoha, his curiosity had led him to follow her into a casino.

He had wanted to see whether the Princess of Konoha was really as outrageous as the rumors said.

Only then did he learn that someone's luck really could be bad to that extent.

As the saying went, nine bets out of ten ended in a loss.

However bad an ordinary person's luck was, if they played eighteen or twenty rounds, they might still win one or two.

But she was different. She truly lost ten bets out of ten.

Slot machines, dice, cards...

Rikuto had never seen her win at any of them.

Her terrible gambling luck was rarely seen in the ninja world.

He was at a loss for words.

He couldn't bear to watch.

She truly deserved the title of Legendary Sucker.

No wonder the casino owners' eyes lit up with excitement whenever they saw her arrive.

It wasn't because of her stunning figure and beauty.

It was because someone had come to give them money.

"Wait, Lady Tsunade, where would we even get the money?"

Looking miserable, Shizune took out her flat wallet and checked it. "After the deposit for two rooms and food for the three of us, there's practically nothing left!"

Treating those noble lords would certainly pay well.

But they couldn't brazenly ask for payment in advance before they'd even had a chance to cure anyone.

"Then we'll spend less and get one room. Rikuto can sleep with us!"

Tsunade rapped Shizune on the head and spoke irritably.

He was an eight-year-old child. What was the problem?

"Even so, it won't be enough for you to gamble, Lady Tsunade!"

Shizune held her head, looking aggrieved.

"Tontooon! Tontooon!"

Tonton shook her head and chimed in from the side.

"As for money, I still have some!" Rikuto had just taken out his wallet.

"It's not safe for a child to carry so much money. I'll keep it for you..."

Her eyes lit up.

Quick as a flash, Tsunade snatched Rikuto's wallet from his hand.

Under Rikuto's speechless gaze, she took out a few bills as "spending money" and handed them to him. "It's settled, then!" she said with a beaming smile.

Tsunade was entirely confident she was in the right.

As his teacher, she was keeping his money for him because he was young and might spend it recklessly. Surely there was no problem with borrowing some for a while?

It wasn't as though she wouldn't pay him back!

At worst, she could win big later and pay him back then.

"Fine, you can keep it!"

Rikuto shook his head helplessly.

He would just consider that money tuition.

Sure enough, you can't let a woman sit idle. You have to find her something to do.

Maybe the Fifth Hokage could take office early?

Or should I get her pregnant sooner so she can focus on raising a child at home?

He wasn't short of money at all, but that didn't mean he would indulge Tsunade's gambling.

There was no way he would let her fleece him.

At most, he would make sure everyone had good food and drink.

As that fleeting thought crossed Rikuto's mind,

Tsunade seemed to sense something and sneezed several times in a row for no apparent reason.

She rubbed her nose and muttered, "Strange. I shouldn't have a cold, should I?"

Before long,

the three entered the capital.

The streets were crowded with people and traffic, bustling with activity.

The sheer variety of shops and stalls was dazzling.