Naruto: The Strongest Medical Ninja in the Shinobi World

Chapter 134 Strolling around, casino

Chapter 125 Strolling around, casino

A good night's sleep.

The next day, as dawn broke.

Xingyuan Qianshuo and Tsunade got up, quickly washed up using water jutsu, and then left the room.

Although both teams took turns on midnight shifts, their spirits had largely recovered.

As everyone greeted each other, their gazes swept over Xingyuan Qianshuo, unable to conceal their blatant envy and jealousy—this was Tsunade, the princess of Konoha.

What merit or ability does Xingyuan Qianshuo possess? — Well, he is exceptionally talented and powerful, so it's not hard to understand why he could win her heart.

A servant from Daming Prefecture brought breakfast.

After Tsunade carefully examined the poison, everyone sat down to eat, and the atmosphere became relaxed.

"Senior Shuo Mao, what are your plans for today?" Xingyuan Qian Shuo asked.

"The Hokage is aware of the mission's progress and will send someone to deliver the covenant scroll," Sakumo Hatake said thoughtfully. "You and Tsunade will come with me to see Minamoto no Mori again to examine him. After that, you can arrange your own time."

"Understood." Xingyuan Qianshuo nodded.

After the meal, Tsunade picked up her pen and wrote down a prescription for a gentle, nourishing medicine.

The two then accompanied Hatake Sakumo to pay their respects to the daimyo once again.

After the guards announced their arrival, the three met Minamoto no Mori in the main hall.

He was dressed in traditional aristocratic attire, with a gentle complexion and a calm expression. If it weren't for his weak and rapid breathing, it would be difficult to tell that he was ill.

"Greetings, Your Excellency." The three greeted in unison.

"Tsunade-hime, Sakumo-kun, Sen-Saku-kun, please be seated." Minamoto no Mori nodded slightly, his tone gentle.

"This is the proposed warming and nourishing formula. Please have the physicians in the manor prepare the medicine according to this formula." Tsunade handed over the prescription.

Genjiro Mori took it, glanced at it, and placed it on the table: "Thank you for your hard work, Tsunade-hime."

"Let me examine you again."

"it is good."

Tsunade stood up and used her chakra to sense his internal organs, which still showed signs of decay and weakness.

Xingyuan Qianshuo also used the system to investigate, and the results were consistent: organ failure and severely shortened lifespan.

If he were to be nourished with Yang-attribute chakra for a long period of time, it might extend his lifespan, but he would not expend his energy on that.

This person can be healed by using "Archangel's Breath" or "Nitromoe," but he would never use such precious items on an outsider.

Tsunade sat back in her chair and said softly, "The toxins have been cleared. You can rest and recuperate."

Yuanqiu Sheng nodded calmly.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "My eldest son, Hui, suffers from a chronic illness and has been sent to the villa in Daqiu Mountain to recuperate. My second son, Du, will inherit the position of daimyo. The ceremony is scheduled for the day after tomorrow. I hope you will all stay to attend the ceremony."

Neither Hoshino Senju nor Tsunade spoke, but Hatake Sakumo calmly replied, "Since Konoha has formed an alliance with your country, it is only right that we attend the ceremony."

Genjiro smiled and nodded, then coughed lightly.

A smiling man dressed as a scholar led four subordinates carrying red silk trays into the hall.

"I am Zuoqiu Zheng, and I extend my greetings to you all on behalf of Lord Daming. This is a small gift prepared by Lord Daming to express his gratitude." He bowed and explained, lifting the red silk ribbons one by one.

Each plate contained five gold bars, their gleam dazzling.

"This is for Lady Tsunade."

"This one is for Chisaku-kun."

"This is from Lord Sakumo, and it's a gift for everyone in Konoha."

The last plate contained ten sticks, clearly intended for them to distribute themselves back home.

Genjiro Minamoto's considerations were quite thorough.

The fact that Xingyuan Qianshuo was ranked alongside Tsunade and Sakumo was due to his performance in the battle last night.

He even guessed that Sunagakure probably had prepared a copy as well.

Hatake Sakumo looked at Tsunade and Senju, hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Daimyo."

"I'm the one who should thank you," Genjiro Mori replied with a smile.

The two sides then discussed the ceremony and the signing of the alliance treaty.

Minamoto no Mori plans to sign an alliance with Konoha and Sunagakure at the same time during the ceremony.

After a moment's thought, Hatake Sakumo nodded in agreement.

The three did not linger, exchanged a few more pleasantries, and then took their leave.

Sakumo Hatake found it inconvenient to carry more than a dozen gold bars with him, so he sealed them into a scroll.

Xingyuan Qianshuo's share ended up in Tsunade's hands in the blink of an eye.

Tsunade easily grasped the nine gold bars in her left hand, and picked up one in her right hand, weighing it up and down.

"Yes, each one weighs exactly 300 grams." A smile appeared in her eyes. "One is worth about 300,000 taels, so five would be 1.5 million taels—no more, no less, enough for an S-rank mission."

Xingyuan Qianshuo chuckled and shook his head.

While the reward for an S-rank mission is high, it's not necessarily meant for one person to receive it all. Besides, this gold bar is clearly a reward outside of the mission itself, and it's still unknown whether the third generation will provide further compensation upon returning to the village.

"Here you go."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow and stuffed the five gold bars back into his hand. "I'm not after your little bit."

Xingyuan Qianshuo took the tokens, but before he could speak, Tsunade declared confidently, "With these five as capital, I'll go to the casino in the Land of Rivers today and turn them into fifty!"

Xingyuan Qianshuo was speechless for a moment.

Only Tsunade could speak such grand pronouncements with such certainty every time.

He quickly put away his gold bars to prevent her from losing them all.

Although I have mastered the Magnetic Essence: Gold Sand, thrift is always a virtue.

Sakumo Hatake shook his head helplessly.

He wasn't much older than Tsunade and was already aware of her infamous gambling addiction and tendency to lose every time she gambled.

He didn't offer any advice, only briefly instructing, "Tsunade, Chisaku, we need to stay until the ceremony ends the day after tomorrow. You are free to move around during that time, just be careful."

"Mmm." Tsunade nodded absentmindedly, her mind already filled with the glory of dominating the casino.

"Understood, Senior Shuo Mao. Please summon us anytime if needed," Xingyuan Qian Shuo replied calmly.

Tsunade clearly didn't intend to return to her room, so Hoshino Senjutsu accompanied her. The two parted ways with Sakumo midway through the journey.

Before parting ways, Xingyuan Qianshuo once again used the system to secretly probe the other party's heart ailment, which was called "complex grief" and still lingered.

He sighed silently to himself: the knot in one's heart is indeed difficult to cure.

Although no one was injured or killed in this mission and the objective was achieved, it could not dispel the melancholy between Shuo Mao's brows.

The root cause of this illness has never been related to one or two missions.

As I stepped out of Daimyofu, the morning light bathed the streets of the capital city of the land of rivers.

The capital city is situated on the most expansive plain in the land of rivers, through which a great river known as the "Yomei River" flows, irrigating the fertile land and nourishing more than 100,000 residents.

The area surrounding Daming Prefecture consisted of the residences of nobles and ministers, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Once you leave this area, the vibrant energy of the capital city will immediately come to you.

A tributary meanders through the city, its surface shimmering with golden light under the rising sun.

The riverside streets are particularly lively.

On both sides are mostly two-story wooden townhouses, with various signs hanging under the eaves: teahouses, hot spring baths, kimono shops, and kimono shops.

The craftsman wearing a headscarf squatted in front of a roadside breakfast stall, slurping his buckwheat noodles.

Farmers carrying fresh vegetables and old men pushing carts of firewood strolled slowly along the stone-paved road.

On the stone steps along the riverbank, women were already squatting, washing rice and clothes. The "bang bang" of the wooden pestles striking the water mingled with the gurgling water, creating a vibrant rhythm.

Several flat-bottomed boats laden with rice and grain were moored at a makeshift dock, where boatmen and merchants were loudly negotiating prices.

Occasionally, one can see local samurai dressed in simple tunics patrolling with their hands on their swords, their pace neither hurried nor slow.

Despite being situated between the kingdoms of Wind and Fire, the capital city was spared the ravages of war thanks to the meticulous governance of Genjiro Oka over many years.

The long-standing tranquility permeates the city's streets and alleys; though not bustling, it is peaceful and content.

Ordinary people were unaware that he had been poisoned and was in a coma, nor did they know that he only had two months to live.

They were busy making a living, greeting this seemingly peaceful morning as usual.

Xingyuan Qianshuo and Tsunade strolled hand in hand, enjoying the foreign morning.

Tsunade took a deep breath of the morning breeze, which carried the scents of the bustling city, and her eyes lit up with excitement: "Chisaku, can you smell it?"

"What do you smell?"

"The taste of opportunity!" A smile played on her lips, her fingers unconsciously rubbing together. "A place like this must have plenty of interesting things to do—let's go check out the liveliest street over there!"

Xingyuan Qianshuo looked at her suddenly brightened profile and smiled helplessly: "The casino is open so early in the morning? Let's go shopping first and buy some gifts to take back."

"Casinos are open 24 hours a day, don't you know that?" Tsunade pouted. "But you're right, we should bring some small gifts for Kushina, Shizune, and Rin."

Although the capital city is not as large as Konoha, it is still the political and commercial center of the country, with stalls lining the streets, bustling and full of life.

Xingyuan Qianshuo spotted a steaming hot food stall, the way it was made was very similar to the Jianbing Guozi from his previous life.

He pulled Tsunade over and bought two; they tasted similar, only lacking the crispy texture.

He did not suggest that the vendor add a thin crispy pastry—although simple, it requires oil and time, and it is not cost-effective for such a small stall.

The two walked and ate, their eyes scanning the stalls, searching for a suitable gift.

"Eh?"

Xingyuan Qianshuo caught a glimpse of a pink pig, but unfortunately it wasn't alive; it was a piggy bank.

"How about giving this to Shizune? It would be a perfect birthday present?" he asked Tsunade.

"A piggy bank? It's quite cute." Tsunade replied, a sly glint in her eyes, as if she could already see Shizune saving money and then finding a way to "borrow" it from her.

Seeing her smile, Xingyuan Qianshuo shook his head helplessly.

They went into the general store and bought the pink pig-shaped can about 30 centimeters long for 320 taels of silver.

Xingyuan Qianshuo also selected four uniquely patterned wallets as souvenirs to give to the students.

"When we get back, we'll have them take on D-level missions. That way, we can fill these pockets and earn some pocket money for ourselves."

After leaving the general store, Tsunade stopped in front of a tailor shop.

This place not only makes clothes, but also sews cloth dolls and cushions.

She picked out a white rabbit and a turtle doll, intending to give them to Jingyin and Lin—regardless of whether they liked them or not, the sentiment was what mattered.

Then, she looked at the cushions embroidered with flowers, plants, and animals.

"Huh—" Tsunade noticed a cushion embroidered with a fox, her lips curled up, and she whispered a few words to the proprietress.

In just six or seven minutes, the new cushion was finished. The pattern was still a fox, but now it had nine tails.

"How about it? Cute, right? Give it to Kushina so she can hug it every day. Maybe it'll even help her get closer to Kurama." Tsunade smiled slyly.

"We should be thankful that the Nine-Tails didn't go berserk," said Xingyuan Qianshuo.

"It's not that exaggerated." Tsunade patted him lightly, stuffed all the gifts into his hands, and went to pay the bill herself.

Xingyuan Qianshuo had no choice but to put the gifts into the sealing scroll.

After the two left, they did not see the proprietress with a thoughtful expression.

Starting today, this store has two new hot-selling items: a nine-tailed fox plush toy and a cushion.

With the gifts prepared, Tsunade stopped wandering around and, relying on her gambler's intuition, led Chisaku to the streets where the casinos were located.

Looking out from Xingyuan Qianshuo, there are at least five signs with the word "gambling" hanging on this street, with many izakayas and brothels mixed in.

Samurai guards patrolled the streets from time to time, but it was unclear which nobleman or daimyo was behind them.

Tsunade's sharp gaze swept across the room, finally settling on a light green curtain with the word "gamble" prominently printed on it.

A triumphant smile played on her lips as she pointed: "How about this place? The noren's color is pleasing to the eye, and the izakaya next door is nice too. If I win, I can have a drink with it."

Xingyuan Qianshuo suppressed the urge to complain and nodded with a gentle smile.

However, with a thought, he formed a hand seal and created three shadow clones.

The moment the clone appeared, it vanished in an instant.

Tsunade looked at him in surprise: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. Let the clone familiarize itself with the layout of the capital and also go to cultivate." Xingyuan Qianshuo's expression remained normal. "I gained some insights from last night's battle."

"You're so diligent. I'll be relying on you to protect me from now on," Tsunade said with a smile. "Let's go, I can't wait to wreak havoc on the battlefield."

The two lifted the curtain and entered.

Two burly guards swept over with scrutinizing eyes, but their expressions turned solemn when they saw the ninja headband, and they bowed and made way.

Tsunade and Xingyuan Qianshuo walked along the passage, and a guard jogged to inform the shopkeeper.

Although it was her first time here, Tsunade acted as if she knew the way well and went straight to the innermost gambling hall.

Pushing open the door, a wave of noise and smog hits you.

Xingyuan Qianshuo was entering a casino for the first time and felt quite uncomfortable with the noisy and chaotic atmosphere.

Tsunade, however, was completely at ease, like a fish in water.

Inside the gambling hall, there is a passageway more than a meter wide. On the right is a semi-open tatami room, separated by wooden boards, with curtains half-drawn.

Perhaps because it was early morning, three of the six small rooms were closed, while the other three were bustling with activity.

Soon, a waiter greeted them with a beaming smile: "Welcome, esteemed ninjas! What would you like?"

"How do I exchange gold?" Tsunade asked directly.

"Playing in this arena, each gram can be exchanged for 1,200 taels."

"Okay." Tsunade nodded. This price was better than the exchange, clearly intended to attract gamblers.

She pulled out five gold bars and said generously, "I'll exchange them all, and I'll take some of each kind of chip."

"Alright, please wait a moment." The waiter's smile widened as he took the gold bars with both hands and quickly left.

Xingyuan Qianshuo stood quietly to the side. At this moment, admonishing her would only spoil the fun, so he might as well let her enjoy herself.

While waiting, Tsunade lifted the curtain to peek out, seemingly choosing a suitable betting game.

Outside the casino, three shadowy figures gathered together, arguing in hushed tones.

"You two go practice, I'll play a couple of rounds," one of them said bluntly.

"Why should you play while we practice? This is a great opportunity to make money," the other two protested.

"When you cultivate, can you use gold dust to refine gold? You're still making a profit."

"It feels different."

"Use the Flying Thunder God Technique to find a deserted place to train. It'll be much more comfortable than in Konoha. You can set up the scale however you like."

"That's true."

After a brief argument, the person who spoke first won the right to enter.

He disguised himself as an ordinary passerby at the corner and strolled leisurely toward the casino.

Lifting the noren curtain, the shadow clone, relying on the resonance between itself and the original body, directly entered the casino where the two were.

While Tsunade was observing the gambling game, Hoshino Senju secretly handed three gold bars to his shadow clone.

Soon after, the waiter returned and handed Tsunade a large tray of chips of various colors, explaining their face values ​​in detail.

Although Tsunade already had a plan in mind, as a "qualified" gambler, she still listened patiently to the explanation.

Then, she had Qian Shuo carry the chips into a booth that was open for business.

Although Tsunade was not yet the "fat sheep" she would later become, the fact that the two ninjas took their seats with nearly two million ryo still caused quite a stir.

"Welcome, esteemed ninjas," the dealer greeted with a smile.

Xingyuan Qianshuo placed a stack of chips on the tablecloth in front of Tsunade, then looked around the cubicle.

(Chapter 132, "Cleaning and Massage," was censored by the system last night due to its excessive interaction with Tsunade. Those who enjoy this chapter can check it out! This is free word count; please forgive the inconvenience.)