The Best Shinobi

Gambling

The man didn’t say much. He quickly put the cards on the desk, in front of the three of them.

It was a simple card game. With three cards, the bet can be increased by the player. If you check the card, you need to increase the bet by double its original bet. But, if you don’t then you can use the same number of bets to increase the bet.

The last one to give up would win or the one with the highest card would win.

Menma didn’t say much. He quickly picked up his card but when he was looking, he blocked the view of the spectators. After all, no matter how bad her luck might be, it would be impossible to lose every time in such a game.

Of course, in Tsunade’s case, her luck was truly the worst.

Menma saw his own cards and quickly increased the bet.

Tsunade didn’t look at her card. She was also a Ninja who had seen their tricks. So, she continued to increase the bet without looking. The man on the opposite side also continued the bet.

Then, it started. Three of them continued to increase the bet. The more they continued, the more hesitant Tsunade and that man became. After all, only Menma had watched the cards.

Since he was increasing the bet without even thinking twice, they could feel that his cards were truly amazing.

Now, there was a big problem for both of them. Either they could both end the game right now, or they could watch their cards and wait for Menma to end the game.

Tsunade watched her cards and when she saw those cards, her face turned green. At the same time, that man also watched his card but unlike her, his expression was quite good.

So, he continued to increase the bet with a big smile on his face.

Seeing this, Tsunade gave up. She lost all of the money she had already placed on the bet. She gave Menma a look and hoped that he would win.

After all, she didn’t even have the money to pay for the rent now.

Menma on the other hand was completely aware of her condition. He continued to increase the bet.

As he continued, the man also continued. Both of them didn’t back down. There was no reason to back down now. Slowly, the man started to become hesitant.

Although his cards were good, they weren’t excellent. He could feel confident in Menma’s eyes. And, he didn’t even know what Menma’s cards were.

He had no choice but to rely on his instinct. He continued for a moment but at last, he felt like he would lose all of his money in this game.

So, he eventually gave up. After all, without Menma showing his own cards, the game won’t end. That means he would have to forfeit.

After he forfeit, Menma finally showed his card.

It was two of diamond, three of diamond, and four of spade.

At this moment, that man’s face turned green and there was anger burning inside his heart.

Even Tsunade was stunned. Although her cards were still worse than this, it didn’t mean Menma’s cards were good. That man had three cards of seven.

It was his game but he forfeit because he didn’t know Menma’s cards and there were a lot of options to win above his cards.

Menma pulled a massive mountain of chips toward his side.

“Boy, let’s play again.” That man gritted his teeth and looked at Menma with anger. He didn’t believe that he was played by Menma.

“Menma, give me chips!” Tsunade without any reservation asked for the chips from him.

Hearing her words, his lips twitched but he still passed some chips to her. After all, she was his teacher now.

He took the cards and started shuffling. After that, he put the cards in front of the three and waited.

This time, it was that man’s turn to watch the cards. He wasn’t going to give this big opportunity to Menma.

So, he watched his cards and suddenly his mood brightened. These cards were even better than before.

At the same time, Tsunade also looked at her cards, and once again, her expression turned dark.

Luck was never on her side. She lost even before she could start.

But, this time, Menma didn’t look into his cards. He continued to increase the bet without even looking.

This surprised everyone but it was only a surprise. They didn’t care how much he increased. After all, he hadn’t even looked at his cards.

Without looking at his cards, Menma continued to increase the bet until the chips reached their previous position. There was a huge mountain of chips in front of him.

Seeing this, everyone couldn’t help but swallow. At least, this bet has gone over one hundred thousand Ryo.

But, two of them had no intention of giving up. This time, that man wasn’t planning on forfeiting. He wanted Menma to forfeit.

Now that if he watched his cards and still increase the bet, that man will definitely end the game, Menma didn’t even look at his cards. He left everything to his luck.

As the bets kept increasing that man started to panic. He was really panicking because the chips on his side were ending. If he loses this bet, he would lose everything.

He didn’t come here for fun. He came here to win. He knew that the big fat sheep was in this casino so he took out all of his money and came here running.

But now, he was on the verge of losing everything. He was scared. He truly was scared.

But, he continued. He was also betting everything on his luck. As they continued to his last bet, he finally decided to end the game.

He showed his card.

There were three cards of ten.

He looked at Menma, waiting for him to reveal his own cards.

At this moment, Menma spread out three of his cards. He put his hand on the first card and slowly turned it over.

Ace of Spade!

The first card almost frightened that man and Tsunade’s eyes widened.

Menma slowly turned his second card.

Ace of Diamond!

Now, the man couldn’t remain calm. His forehead was covered with sweat and his hands were shaking. Everyone could feel his nervousness.

Even Tsunade was surprised by his reaction. Normally, a gambler wouldn’t have such a reaction. It felt like he was gambling for his life.

Finally, Menma turned over his last card.

Ace of Clover!

At this moment, that man lost all of his money and breath. He almost fell to the ground.

‘No, no, no, I can’t lose. I can’t lose that money. I must get it.’

Suddenly, his eyes turned red as he stared at those chips. He wanted to get it. He wanted to steal it. At this moment, he would do anything to get those chips.

Just as Menma put his hand on the chips, that man roared.

“Give me that money!”

He rushed toward Menma without any hesitation. But, Menma had already seen that coming. He simply raised his hand, gathered his Chakra on his hand, and moved back.

Pat!

He slammed the edge of his hand on the back of that man’s neck.

Thud!

That man fell on the table but it didn’t even shake the table. Menma was holding it tightly with his other hand. It happened so fast that only Tsunade and Shizune reacted.

Menma took the chips in his hand and went to the counter. Only then the crowd started talking.

Tsunade and Shizune quickly rushed toward the counter as Menma exchanged those chips.

He earned nearly two hundred thousand Ryo.

Seeing all that money, Tsunade couldn’t help but swallow. Shizune had the same situation. Menma turned his head at them and said.

“Sensei, follow me to meet someone!”

They were surprised but they still nodded their heads. They walked out of the casino and Menma quickly walked toward the side of the village.

There was a small thatched house and he stopped outside that house.

Tsunade and Shizune were just behind him. When they reached there, they heard the sound of someone’s crying.

“Hicc! Hicc! I’m sorry, mother. I couldn’t find father. He left us with all that money. Hicc! Hicc! Now, I don’t even have money to call a doctor.”

“I’m sorry!”

At this moment, Menma entered the house. Tsunade and Shizune hadn’t even properly digested the information but they still followed him inside.

“Who? Who are you?”

As they walked in, they saw a seven years old boy with red eyes, covering the body of his mother with his arms and shouting at Menma.

But, Menma didn’t care. He walked forward and pushed the boy to the side. The woman saw him. She wasn’t unconscious but her condition was really severe.

Menma realized that he can’t treat her so he turned around and looked at Shizune directly.

“Sister Shizune, can you treat her?”