Chapter : 105

It wasn't that Kirito didn't trust Pakura—it was that this situation was too dangerous.

Knowing Tsunade's fiery personality, there was a high chance that their reunion would end in chaos. If someone as striking as Pakura were to accompany him, the entire Tansho Street might find itself in turmoil.

Understanding this, Pakura nodded in agreement, not questioning further.

The two soon found a hotel and settled in.

After shedding his Akatsuki robe and forehead protector, Kirito took a long shower, changed into his civilian clothes, and prepared to find Tsunade.

Elsewhere on Tansho Street, inside a bustling gambling house, a familiar figure sat at the gaming table.

Her long, pale blonde hair was tied into a ponytail. A distinctive diamond-shaped mark rested on her forehead, framed by light yellow eyebrows and striking amber eyes. She wore a sleeveless blouse reminiscent of a kimono, tied with a black belt, and paired with dark blue cropped pants. A green cloak with black trim and the word "Gamble" boldly printed on the back completed her look.

It was Tsunade—unchanged even after four years, thanks to the effects of the Strength of a Hundred Seal technique.

The years hadn't aged her; if anything, they had added an elegant maturity. As a mother, she now carried a softness that complemented her powerful presence.

"Lady Tsunade, please stop gambling! This is the last of our money. If we lose this, we'll have to sleep on the street. If not for yourself, at least think of the young lady!" Shizune pleaded, looking near tears.

Shizune's days had been filled with endless responsibilities, balancing the care of both the elder and younger members of their party. While Tsunade had exercised some restraint during her pregnancy, her gambling habit had returned with a vengeance after Chinatsu's birth. Unfortunately, her luck had reverted to its usual losing streak.

"It's fine, Shizune! This time, I can feel it—I'll win it all back!" Tsunade ignored Shizune's pleas, pocketed a few bills from their dwindling funds, and converted them into chips. "I'm betting it all on big!"

To everyone's shock, including Shizune's and Tsunade's, the gamble paid off.

"Lady Tsunade, we won! We actually won!" Shizune shouted, her eyes brimming with tears. After all this time, they might not have to sleep on the street.

But as Tsunade stared at the growing pile of chips before her, unease crept into her heart. In her experience, winning streaks like this always preceded disaster.

The gambling continued.

In the second round, Tsunade bet on big again—and won.

In the third, she switched to small—and still won.

By the tenth round, Tsunade hit the rarest combination, a perfect triple.

The crowd buzzed with amazement, and the chips before her multiplied exponentially. But far from being elated, Tsunade's unease grew. This was too unusual.

"Shizune, grab Chinatsu and Tonton. We need to leave Tansho Street immediately!" Tsunade whispered urgently.

Shizune hesitated for a moment, then replied in a panicked voice, "Lady Tsunade, something terrible has happened. While you were gambling, Tonton and the young lady wandered off. I've searched everywhere, but I can't find them!"

Meanwhile, outside the gambling house, a little pink pig adorned with a pearl necklace trotted aimlessly down the street, sniffing the ground as if searching for something.

Trailing behind the pig was a little girl, about four years old, with radiant golden hair cascading down her back like a waterfall. Her deep amber eyes sparkled with curiosity, and her delicate features carried an air of innocence and beauty. She wore a loose white outfit that hinted at her slender frame.

"Tonton, wait for me!" she called, her baby voice clear and sweet as she ran to catch up with the pig.

The pig, however, seemed focused, stopping only when it reached a young man crouched on the ground.

The man had medium-length black hair and a strikingly handsome face. It was none other than Kirito.

"Well, well. You found me with just your nose, didn't you?" Kirito chuckled, picking up the pig. "I guess you recognized me, didn't you, Tonton?"

The pig squealed excitedly in response, seemingly confirming Kirito's identity.

A moment later, the little girl caught up, her face flushed from running. She stopped in her tracks, clutching Tonton tightly as she looked up at Kirito with wide eyes.

"I'm sorry if my pig caused you trouble!" she said in a melodic voice, tilting her head curiously as she studied the stranger.

Kirito's lips curved into a gentle smile as he put Tonton back on the ground. "Is this your pig? And what's your name, little one?"

The girl blinked, clutching Tonton protectively. "Yes, this is my pig, but Mama says I'm not supposed to tell strangers my name unless they tell me theirs first."

Kirito's eyes softened. It was uncanny how much she resembled both himself and Tsunade. Her golden hair and eyes were undoubtedly inherited from Tsunade, but there was something about her features—a subtle sharpness—that mirrored his own.

"My name is Kirito," he said after a pause. "And yours? Does it have a 'Chi' in it, by any chance?"

The little girl froze, her expression a mix of surprise and curiosity. "How did you know my name has 'Chi' in it? Wait—are you some kind of magician?"

Kirito chuckled, amused by her innocence. "You told me just now, didn't you? What's your full name?"

The girl hesitated, then gave a proud smile. "I'm Fujiwara Chinatsu! And this is my pig, Tonton."

"Chinatsu," Kirito murmured, the name feeling both foreign and familiar on his lips. "It's a beautiful name."

At that moment, Tsunade and Shizune burst onto the scene, panic written all over their faces.

"Chinatsu! Tonton!" Tsunade called, her voice breaking slightly with worry. When she saw her daughter safe and sound with a stranger, her relief quickly turned to suspicion.

"What's going on here? Who are you?" Tsunade demanded, stepping forward protectively.

Kirito rose to his full height, his dark eyes meeting Tsunade's fiery gaze.

"It's been a long time, Tsunade," he said calmly, a faint smile playing on his lips.

(End of Chapter)

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