Learning Tsunade was born from Tobirama…
Kazuku left the Hokage Tower, racing home.
He never expected…
Tsunade to be born now.
He felt fondness for this unmet sister.
Exaggeration aside…
Among Naruto's female ninja, Tsunade's beauty was top-tier.
Soon, Kazuku reached home.
Since Ayako had just given birth and was weak, Mokuma cared for her.
Tsunade was naturally entrusted to Hashirama.
Undeniably, Hashirama doted on his newborn granddaughter.
Before Kazuku entered, he heard Hashirama's laughter.
Thinking about it…
Hashirama did say his overindulgence led Tsunade to pick up his gambling habit.
When he learned Tsunade became the Fifth Hokage…
He worried for Konoha.
Clunk.
His mood dipped.
Standing at the door, hearing the sounds, Kazuku imagined a heartwarming scene.
Hashirama holding Tsunade, lifting her high.
Grandfather and granddaughter, joyful.
With this, Kazuku took a deep breath, composed himself, and pushed the door open.
But…
One glance, and he froze.
He never dreamed…
Hashirama was sitting cross-legged on the tatami.
Before him was Tsunade, wrapped in a skirt and diaper.
Between them…
Two cups!
And two papers before Tsunade, marked "big" and "small."
Slap!
Tsunade's tiny hand pressed the "small" paper, making a crisp sound.
Slap!
Slap!
Slap!
Finding it fun, she slapped it more.
"Oh, Princess Tsunade's betting small, huh!"
"Since you're decided…"
"I, Hashirama Senju, will play along!"
"Is it big, or…"
Your sister!
Before Hashirama finished, Kazuku leaped, kicking his abdomen, nearly sending him flying eight meters!
Hashirama rolled across the floor.
Thud! He hit the wall.
This was worlds apart from Kazuku's cozy vision!
Clatter!
Kazuku's movement stirred the air, knocking over the cups, revealing three dice.
Four, five, four.
Thirteen! Big!
Tsunade…
Lost!
"Yo, Kazuku's back."
Hashirama noticed, standing, brushing his haori, unfazed by the kick.
"Oh, oh, oh…"
Glancing at the dice, he grinned excitedly. "Haha, I win again."
Saying this, he strolled back from the corner.
Before Kazuku, he grabbed a stack of bills beside Tsunade.
Kazuku: "???"
What's going on?
Hashirama was gambling with Tsunade.
For money?
Snatch!
Kazuku grabbed the bills, confronting Hashirama. "What's this about?"
"Whose money is this?"
"What are you doing?"
"Stealing from my sister? Tsunade's not even one! Doesn't your conscience hurt, Grandpa Hashirama?!"
"Wait, no!"
"Gambling with Tsunade? What were you thinking?!"
Kazuku's face darkened, overwhelmed with points to criticize, unsure where to start.
He knew Tsunade's gambling addiction came from Hashirama.
But he never imagined…
Hashirama truly started young.
Tsunade, not yet one, was being groomed for gambling.
"Hahaha."
Hashirama chuckled, scratching his head, acting blameless.
He was tasked with watching Tsunade, but everything he did made her cry.
Except this game, which she enjoyed.
Unknowingly, they played all afternoon.
"Uh…"
Kazuku gasped, unsure if this was terrifyingly impressive or just terrifying.
When he interrupted their game…
Tsunade…
Crawled up, mimicking Hashirama, putting the dice in the cup, shaking it skillfully.
Kazuku was stunned!
Why so proficient?!
"Haha, Little Tsuna's got talent, right?" Hashirama slapped his thigh, thrilled.
"I bet Future Tsuna will make casino bosses quake!"
Pfft!
Thinking of Tsunade's "Big Sucker" nickname, Kazuku retorted, "They'll be thrilled!"
Hashirama: "???"
His eyes sharpened. "Oh? Challenging me, Kazuku?"
"Wanna bet? I'll teach Tsuna everything I know!"
"My unyielding will, reading opponents' expressions, eyes, and actions to guess their hand."
"I'll pass it all to Tsuna, making casino bosses hear her name like a nightmare!"
Hashirama spoke gravely, like a gambling master.
Gamble your sister!
"Why not teach her ninjutsu…"
Kazuku wanted to punch him.
Do you know how badly your granddaughter got beaten by your best friend?
Still gambling?
Speaking of money…
Kazuku shook the bills. "What's this? Tsunade's not even one, she can't possibly…"
Before he finished, Tsunade dropped the dice and cup, grabbed his clothes, climbed up, reaching for the bills.
Kazuku: "???"
Newborn Tsunade was a money-grubber?
Exasperated, Kazuku lifted her, placing her back on the ground.
He turned, demanding Hashirama explain.
"Not my fault. You saw, Tsuna loves this stuff." Hashirama shrugged helplessly.
Tsunade loved money.
What could he do?
He was despairing too!
"Fine, whatever the reason, I'm confiscating this money. Don't do it again."
Kazuku said, stuffing the bills into his pocket.
Hashirama: "???"
Confiscation out of nowhere?
Before Hashirama could protest a seven-year-old taking his money…
Tsunade…
Wailed loudly.
(End of Chapter)