Chapter 99: The Legendary Drinker, A Contest with Tsunade
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Upon hearing this, Rin could no longer bear it and turned to run away.
Sasuke watched Rin's departing back, a sly smile playing on his lips as he thought to himself, "Don't worry, Obito, I'll take good care of her."
(Note: Obito: Thank you so much!!!)
Meanwhile, a plump, broad-minded woman and a girl holding a piglet stood in front of a lottery machine, staring intently at it. The girl holding the piglet was none other than Tsunade's apprentice, Kato Dan's niece—Shizune! And the person beside her was undoubtedly the legendary sucker—Tsunade!
At this moment, both of them were nervously staring at the machine, hoping to win some money.
When the machine finally showed three sevens, Shizune cheered excitedly, "Great, we won the prize, Tsunade-sama! This is very rare!" However, Tsunade's face showed not joy but worry.
As more and more money piled up around them, a crowd began to gather. The smile on Shizune's face never disappeared. "Tsunade-sama, with this, we can pay off all our debts!"
Despite her smile, only Shizune knew the anxiety in her heart. Following Tsunade, a notorious gambler, meant losing nine out of ten times. This led to a life on the run with Tsunade-sama. But today was different. Their luck had turned, and they were actually winning money! Shizune decided that she would enjoy a nice meal with Tsunade-sama tonight!
After collecting their winnings, Shizune and Tsunade left. In the shadows, several figures watched them depart, nodding to each other before disappearing as if they had never been there.
Night fell, and Tansho Street was bustling. Inside an izakaya, Shizune sat with Tsunade, eating and drinking. Originally, Shizune had suggested they eat barbecue, but Tsunade insisted on drinking some wine, leaving Shizune with no choice but to accompany her to the izakaya.
"Boss, bring me a bottle of your strongest wine!" Tsunade shouted loudly.
"Okay, coming right up!" the boss quickly replied.
Soon, a bottle of strong wine was placed in front of Tsunade. She filled her glass and downed it in one go. "Good wine!" Tsunade praised.
"Tsunade-sama, drink slowly, don't get drunk," Shizune said worriedly.
"Don't worry, I won't get drunk," Tsunade said with a smile. She poured herself another glass and continued drinking. Shizune shook her head helplessly and began to order. "Boss, give me a grilled chicken skewer, a grilled fish, and some sushi..." she said, watching Tsunade drink.
Tsunade's alcohol tolerance was indeed impressive. She had already drunk several glasses, yet her expression remained composed. However, Shizune was still a bit worried. Tsunade usually seemed carefree, but if she got truly drunk, who knew what she might do?
Just then, a voice suddenly called out, "Two beautiful ladies, mind if I join you for a drink?"
Shizune looked up, only to see a handsome man with a tall figure and striking features standing before her. She was momentarily stunned by his good looks and found herself a bit distracted.
Sasuke noticed Shizune's dazed expression and smiled slightly, feeling a sense of pride. It seemed his appearance had successfully caught her attention. Tsunade, on the other hand, frowned slightly. Although the man before her was undeniably handsome, she didn't know why he had suddenly appeared. However, since he had taken the initiative to approach them, she decided not to refuse and nodded in agreement.
Shizune quickly snapped out of her daze, realizing she had momentarily lost her composure. Her face flushed with embarrassment as she stole a glance at Sasuke, secretly admiring him. "So handsome! This is the first time I've seen such a handsome man," she thought, feeling a bit giddy.
Seeing her reaction, Sasuke chuckled and waved his hand in front of Shizune's face, teasing, "Are you okay, little beauty?"
Shizune's face turned even redder as she lowered her head and whispered, "I'm fine."
Tsunade, noticing Shizune's flustered state, couldn't help but laugh. She patted Shizune on the shoulder and joked, "What's wrong, Shizune? Are you smitten by him?"
Shizune's face turned crimson as she hurriedly explained, "No, Tsunade-sama! I just... I just..."
Tsunade chuckled and stopped teasing her. She turned her attention back to Sasuke, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. She wanted to know who this handsome man was and why he had appeared here.
Sasuke noticed Tsunade's curiosity and introduced himself with a smile, "I'm Sasuke. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Tsunade nodded in response, intrigued. "Let's see what you're up to," she thought.
"Come on, let's have a drink!" Tsunade said with a confident smile, raising her glass. She planned to get Sasuke drunk and extract some information from him.
"Alright, since this beautiful lady wants to drink, I'll gladly join you!" Sasuke replied with a smile, raising his glass. He could see through Tsunade's intentions. "Want to get me drunk? Let's see who can drink more!" he thought as he drank.
The drinking contest began, with Tsunade and Sasuke downing glass after glass. The table soon became cluttered with empty glasses. Tsunade's face gradually reddened, a sign that she was getting tipsy.
"You sure can hold your liquor, kid!" Tsunade said, slurring her words slightly. She was impressed. With her drinking capacity, she rarely met anyone who could keep up with her. But today, she was getting drunk.
"I didn't expect you to drink so much either," Sasuke replied with a smile. Since mastering the Curse Mark and evolving his cells, his physical abilities had far surpassed those of others, and he had never encountered a rival in drinking. He hadn't expected Tsunade to be such a formidable opponent.
"This is the first time I've seen someone who can keep up with Lady Tsunade," Shizune remarked, her face also slightly flushed. She couldn't drink nearly as much as Tsunade and Sasuke, and after just a little wine, she was already tipsy.
At that moment, the sound of footsteps echoed nearby. The three of them looked up to find several wandering ninjas approaching.
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