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Chapter 1013: Tsunade Owes Money, and I'm Here to Collect, Yecheng!
Chapter 1013: Tsunade Owes Money, and I'm Here to Collect, Yecheng!
In the southwestern region of the Land of Fire, Tanzaku Street, known as the most notorious red-light district where ninjas often violate the "Three Prohibitions."
After a long and arduous journey spanning half a month, Yecheng and his companions had been training and gathering intelligence, and they finally arrived at this infamous street.
"According to the intelligence I obtained at great cost... I mean, with considerable effort and resources, the person we're looking for should be here on Tanzaku Street.
Since Tanzaku Street is filled with casinos, brothels, and pubs, you three are still minors, and your minds may not be mature enough, making it easy to violate the Three Prohibitions. So, this time, you should wait outside for me."
"If you encounter any danger, send a signal to contact me. Alright, for now, let's split up as usual."
Upon hearing Yecheng's instructions, Naruto and the others nodded in understanding. However, as Yecheng's figure gradually moved away, the three of them exchanged glances and secretly followed him.
"Is what we're doing wrong? If Yecheng-sama finds out, he'll be angry, right?"
Sakura, feeling a bit guilty, spoke up as she watched Naruto and Sasuke sneaking around.
"Sakura, aren't you curious about how Yecheng-san usually gathers intelligence?
Every time Yecheng-san returns, he carries the scent of women and alcohol. I think he's lying to us when he says he's gathering intelligence.
My intuition tells me that Yecheng-san and the perverted sage are cut from the same cloth! The money we give him is probably spent in those brothels."
Hearing Naruto's speculation, Sakura immediately showed a dissatisfied expression, "I don't think Yecheng-sama is the kind of person you're describing!
Yecheng-sama is a ninja from the Senju Clan, a disciple of one of the Sannin, and he has both strength and good looks. There must be countless female ninjas who admire him. Why would he go to such places?"
It must be said that after feeding Sakura so much 'chicken soup for the soul' during this time, the little girl had become a loyal fan of Yecheng, and upon hearing her respected idol being slandered, she immediately became furious.
However, just as Sakura was arguing with Naruto, they saw Yecheng, who was far away, being greeted by several voluptuous young women with radiant smiles and led into a brothel.
Sasuke: (_;)
Naruto: (｀へ) So this is how intelligence is gathered. Next time, I can go gather intelligence too!
Sakura: "Even if Yecheng-sama entered such a place, it's definitely for gathering intelligence!"
Sasuke and Naruto were speechless at Sakura's defense of Yecheng. Just as the three of them were about to sneak in to investigate, an incomprehensible scene unfolded before their eyes.
Yecheng, who had been warmly welcomed into the establishment, was suddenly thrown out by a group of people the next moment. Moreover, numerous thugs emerged from the surrounding streets, surrounding Yecheng.
"Yecheng Senju, an elite Jonin of Konohagakure, a genius ninja of the Senju Clan, your master, one of the Sannin, Tsunade-hime, has incurred a significant debt on Tanzaku Street in your name, claiming that you would repay it later..."
The Sannin were experts in gambling, and Tsunade enjoyed gambling, but she didn't frequent brothels. This debt should never have been attributed to Yecheng.
However, Yecheng was unaware that Tanzaku Street, as a renowned red-light district, had its casinos, brothels, and other grey industries interconnected, often run by the same person or related entities.
Previously, when he boasted to the ladies in the establishment about being a disciple of Tsunade, one of the Sannin, and asked about Tsunade's whereabouts, the once-smiling ladies suddenly became cold and even kicked him out.
And it wasn't until several casino bosses, alerted by the news, appeared before him with a stack of IOUs that Yecheng realized he had been scammed by Teacher Da Lei again!
"I think you must have misunderstood. Although I am indeed Senju Yecheng, I have long been estranged from my teacher, and we haven't seen each other for over a decade."
"It's not just you; she also owes me a lot of money, so..."
Before Yecheng could finish his sentence, a heavily made-up young lady beside him interrupted, "But that's not what you said in the store just now.
You said that you and your mentor, Tsunade-hime, were so close that you even bathed together in the hot springs."
Yecheng thought to himself, 'Wasn't I just boasting...?'
"Why waste time talking? Just capture him, and the big spender will surely pay the ransom."
The casino thugs were strangely confident in their abilities, although they were wary of the ninja's strength. The famous Tsunade-hime of the Ninja World could only hide from their debt collectors, so they assumed her disciple wouldn't be any better.
Therefore, when these people rushed forward, their fate was sealed.
Dealing with a group of ordinary people, Yecheng didn't go all out. He merely symbolically released his chakra, creating an aura of pressure. Most of the thugs who had been fierce moments ago now foamed at the mouth and collapsed on the spot.
Grabbing the collar of the leader of the thugs, Yecheng first tore up all the IOUs he had presented. Then, looking at him, he said, "Without the guarantor present, all these IOUs are invalid.
Now, you can tell me, where is the big spender you mentioned?"
"The big spender is on Tanzaku Street. I heard she's gambling at the largest casino on the street today."
Hearing the thug leader's words, Yecheng was speechless. He had thought Tsunade had already fled, but he never expected her to still be on Tanzaku Street.
This raised a question: if the creditors were on Tanzaku Street, why didn't these guys bother Tsunade and came after him instead?
Seemingly sensing Yecheng's confusion, the thug, who had almost wet his pants, tremblingly spoke up, "The big spender somehow got her hands on the Land of Fire Daimyo's business card, and now she's a VIP guest of the Daimyo. We dare not use force against her."
On the other side, a woman with long yellow hair styled in twin tails, wearing a green robe with the character 'Gamble' written on it, exceptionally beautiful, and with a bust size beyond the alphabet, was walking down the street with a black-haired, flat-chested young lady, looking smug.
Over a decade had passed, and Sai had grown from a loli into an adult woman.
However, regrettably, she hadn't developed into a busty beauty like Rin; her height had increased significantly, but certain parts had stopped developing during her teenage years.
Yecheng always believed that Sai's potential as a woman had been absorbed by the woman beside her, whom she referred to as 'Tsunade-sama.'
Tsunade was a compulsive gambler, but she was also terrible at gambling and loved to play. Following Tsunade for days on end, Ton-Ton often faced the threat of becoming emergency food, which might explain her stunted development.
(Wishing everyone a prosperous and happy new year!)
(End of Chapter)
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