Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40 - 40: Old Habits Die Hard

Humiliation, utter humiliation.

Tsunade had dominated the shinobi world for so many years, yet today, she was played by some brat.

If this got out, how could she hold her head up?

But why hadn't she heard what Hikari was thinking just now?

Could it be... he had discovered that she could hear his thoughts?

Holding onto this suspicion, Tsunade released her killing intent, instantly making the perverts around her scramble away, clearing a path straight to the casino.

She, Senju Tsunade, would use real action to prove that the title of "The Legendary Sucker" would never stick to her again!

With an imposing presence, Tsunade stormed into the casino and skillfully positioned herself by the gambling table.

Watching the dice shaker move, all her attention was absorbed, completely failing to notice a chubby figure sidling up next to her.

"Place your bets, high or low! No more bets once it's called!"

The dealer shook the dice cup and placed it on the table under everyone's gaze.

"Place your bets now!"

"The sooner you bet, the sooner you win big!"

One by one, the gamblers quickly placed their money. After Tsunade put hers on high, Kamizuki Hikari, disguised as a fat gambler using the Transformation Jutsu, placed his on low.

High, low, or triple—only three simple choices. Normally, the odds of rolling a triple were much lower than choosing high or low.

"No more bets! No more bets!"

The dealer urged once more. At this moment, the atmosphere was electric. The more people bet, the more he profited.

"Open!"

As the last gambler placed their wager, the dealer shouted and lifted the cup.

"One, two, three... Total: six, low!"

Seeing her loss, Tsunade's expression darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This was a battle to prove her title wrong! Losing right off the bat wasn't like her at all.

[Hahaha, gambling with Tsunade is the best. No need to think—just bet the opposite of whatever she picks! Guaranteed win!]

Tsunade: ???

Was she hearing things?

Why was she hearing that bastard Hikari's thoughts here?

[No matter what Tsunade bets on, just go the opposite way. Works every time!]

It really was him!

Tsunade gritted her teeth in fury.

Not only had this bastard followed her in secret, but he was also mocking her gambling skills! She, Tsunade, was the future "Goddess of Gambling"—how could she stumble here?

"Place your bets, high or low! No more bets once it's called!"

As the dice cup rattled again, Tsunade's focus sharpened.

Kamizuki Hikari? Right now, he was completely eclipsed by the dice in her mind.

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Half an hour later, Tsunade walked out of the casino in a daze.

She had lost everything.

The money wasn't much, but this was supposed to be an important battle on her path to becoming the Gambling Goddess.

To be utterly defeated like this... she was not willing to accept it!

[Alright, time to go. Look at Tsunade—she's so down she might just drown her sorrows and get taken advantage of by some creep.]

That damn inner voice appeared again. Tsunade's eyes flickered as she turned toward the tavern across the street.

"Boss! Bring me the best food and drinks!"

She refused to believe it—Kamizuki Hikari couldn't possibly just sit by and watch her get drunk without stepping in.

This was still a gamble, but she was certain she would win.

Hikari, now back in his original form, sat across from Tsunade.

"Heh, you actually have the nerve to come over?" Tsunade sneered, startling Hikari.

[Wait, is Tsunade actually mad?]

[That can't be right. People with big hearts usually don't hold grudges. Unless... those big assets of hers are fake?!]

*Crunch!*