You Can't Control Gambling!

In the tavern.

Tsunade, Shizune sat in a row, with Kamida Kyōichi sitting across from them, with two bottles of alcohol on the table.

"Kid, you're only in your teens, don't drink alcohol, focusing on training is the right path," Tsunade pulled all the alcohol to her side.

Kyōichi was at a loss for words.

If you want to drink more, just say it directly, it's not like he didn't treat you, and he can still afford the alcohol.

"Lady Tsunade, he is..."

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, the old man mentioned Kamida Kyōichi in his letter a few days ago, hmm, I guess you could say he's a relative."

After downing a cup of alcohol, Tsunade's tone became a bit more friendly.

In terms of family status and seniority, she was higher than Kyōichi, but now that the Senju clan was gone, she was too lazy to talk about these things.

Although this kid spoke very seriously which was annoying, he was very decisive in treating others, which she really appreciated.

"So it was a letter from the Hokage, no wonder he specifically asked me to lead this mission."

"Lead?"

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, looked Kyōichi up and down a few times, and then understood, "You made jōnin?"

"Yes, just promoted."

Kyōichi nodded.

Tsunade stared for a few seconds, then her expression dimmed slightly as she lowered her head and drank several cups in quick succession.

Shizune looked at him curiously for a few seconds, then nodded lightly.

Sure enough, he was from the clan.

However.

Kyōichi's behavior was more similar to the Second Hokage, not the First Hokage.

She thought to herself.

After finishing one bottle, Tsunade then poured herself a cup from the other bottle, before speaking again, "Did the old man want you to persuade me to go back?"

"No, I didn't even know I would meet you."

Kyōichi was also pondering.

Although he had the idea of fleecing Tsunade and learning Ninjutsu from her, he didn't plan on doing it anytime soon. But that was his own thinking, the Third Hokage definitely didn't know.

What was his intention?

"He didn't say it, huh, I see."

Tsunade sneered.

She took the alcohol and was about to pour Kyōichi a cup.

"Sorry, I don't drink alcohol."

Although most alcohol in the ninja world was quite mild, Kyōichi didn't drink in his previous life, and had no intention of drinking after reincarnating either.

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, then poured herself another cup.

After drinking it.

Bang!

The bottle of alcohol shattered directly, the remaining alcohol flowing out from the cracks.

Shizune was shocked.

In the three years with Tsunade, she had never seen Tsunade drink so gloomily―

Even if she didn't drink along earlier, it wasn't like this.

What was going on?

"I'm done drinking, it's meaningless, let's go."

Tsunade unpleasantly put on her green jacket and left her seat.

Kyōichi pondered.

Judging by her mood, it seemed the Third had talked to her about some matters. Although he didn't get any "mission" from this side, he guessed the Third wanted to use him as a relationship thread to get Tsunade to return to Konoha.

Also.

Having more contact between him and Tsunade could also deepen his relationship with the Hokage's faction.

Tsk...

Kyōichi got up and followed.

Tsunade walked a few steps, passed this street, near the place where Asuma and the others were working, then found a railing by the roadside and looked at the three children working not far away.

The teacher's kids?

The other two, one should be from the Yūhi clan, and the other...

"The short one is from the Uchiha clan?"

"Yes, Uchiha Shisui, Senpai Kagami's descendant, only a little over 5 years old this year."

"Senpai Kagami... no wonder. Kid, do you want to become Hokage?"

Tsunade's words didn't match up.

But.

She asked this very seriously.

Kyōichi knew she was probably thinking of Nawaki. He thought about it and finally shook his head, "I don't want to, I'm not interested in the Hokage position. To be honest, I just want to be a teacher!"

"Oh?"

Tsunade was a little surprised.

This answer was beyond her expectations, but she could feel that Kyōichi really had no interest in the Hokage position.

She became interested and put aside her thoughts.

"Why?"

"Being Hokage is too tiring. Once you become Hokage, you basically have no time to do your own things. Of course, this is my current thinking, maybe I'll change my mind in the future, who knows."

Kyōichi said very frankly.

Tsunade smiled and tucked her hair behind her ear, looking at him sideways, then sighed, "The Senju clan has long been integrated into the entire Konoha. I didn't expect that after so many years, there would still be someone who could arouse the Senju's power, and... you really resemble the Second Hokage."

Kyōichi nodded very naturally.

"No, I mean your personality and style."

Tsunade said lightly.

When she was little, she would occasionally stick to Tobirama Senju, but even when pestered, Tobirama Senju would still meticulously research Ninjutsu, read books, and ponder issues.

Also.

Similarly lacking bad habits, appearing very well-behaved, completely different from the First Hokage.

Shizune was shocked beside them.

So Kamida Kyōichi had awakened his Senju bloodline!

No wonder!

She had wondered earlier why Tsunade said she was going to Tani no Kuni to take a look around, but suddenly turned back to Shirokumo Town instead.

So it turned out to be specifically waiting for Kamida Kyōichi.

Moreover, he really resembled the Second Hokage, his talents were also great, becoming a Jōnin at 15...

Really amazing!

Shizune thought to herself.

The two chatted leisurely at the roadside, with their family ties as a bond, quickly becoming familiar―

From their blood relationship, they were still cousins.

Tsunade's mood seemed much better. Noticing the corner of a medical book poking out of Kyōichi's waist, she took out a key from her waist.

"Kid, it's better to stay away from that place. This is the key to my residence in Konoha, there are some secret arts and books inside that you can take a look at."

"I'm not going back to Konoha."

Tsunade threw the key to him, then leaned against the railing.

Kyōichi glanced at it briefly before withdrawing his gaze.

He was clearly looking properly, but every glance would involuntarily look that way.

He took a deep breath, dispelling the images in his mind, then said solemnly, "It's fine for you to wander outside to relax your mind, but constantly gambling... isn't so good, right? From what I know, it seems like neither you nor the First Hokage have very good luck with gambling."

"Hey, kid! I just praised you a few times and you're already starting, huh?"

Tsunade said through gritted teeth.

"Gambling dens are dangerous, those like you with poor gambling skills and luck are simply money draining pits."

Kyōichi shrugged.

As he spoke, a card popped out of his sleeve and quickly changed position on his fingertips.

Looking from the front, you couldn't see anything unusual at all.

This was nothing.

Sleight of hand was extremely difficult for Kyōichi in his previous life, but after reincarnating, with his ninja hand speed, it was easily accomplished.

Tsunade's eyes narrowed, then she looked at Shizune.

Shizune touched her waist bag.

The cards belonged to them.

"Kid, you're pretty quick!"

Tsunade's eyes lit up.

Didn't expect he could play with cards too!

"These are all minor tricks. Additionally..."

Kyōichi said, then imitated the bottom dealing technique.

He then put away the cards, "Lady Tsunade, you can't control gambling!"

"I didn't think of that! Little Kyōichi, you're completely right, gambling dens are too dangerous, I can't control it. Quickly demonstrate some more techniques so I can be wary... What if it's dice?"

Tsunade's eyes shone as her tone and address changed.

That was the real her!

"..."

Kyōichi was instantly speechless.