Anime Card System

Zhang Ye carefully raised his hand and stroked the Charizard's head.

Click!

"what……"

The Charmander had a gaping maw and bit down hard on Zhang Ye's palm, causing Zhang Ye to quickly pull his hand away in pain.

"Ouch, you really have the guts to do that, it hurts like hell!" Zhang Ye said, blowing on his hands in small breaths.

"Hoohoo!"

Charmeleon looked at Zhang Ye with excitement in its eyes. It slowly extended its claws and roared at Zhang Ye a few times.

"You want to shake my hand?" Zhang Ye asked, puzzled.

Charizard roared excitedly.

"Alright!" Zhang Ye clasped its paw together. "From now on, let's work hard together and become the strongest team in this world!"

"Roar!"

A thick flame shot out from the fire dinosaur's mouth, burning towards Zhang Ye.

"Hehe, I won't let you get away with this time!"

Zhang Ye opened his mouth to face the flames and swallowed them whole.

……

Early in the morning, Zhang Ye rushed to Tsunade's house.

This time, he wanted Tsunade to win a gamble so that he could complete his mission.

"Aunt Tsunade, no offense, but I can already tell it's too small, why are you still pressing it to be bigger?"

Zhang Ye said impatiently, "This is the Nth time Tsunade has made the wrong choice."

"Damn it, I don't believe it, let's try again!"

Tsunade said fiercely, but she still lost this round.

Although she lost, her spirits remained high, unlike Zhang Ye, who had now lost faith in Tsunade.

That's it, I can't possibly complete this task.

"Again!" Tsunade shouted again, but seeing Zhang Ye's expression, she said, "Oh, little turtle, have you lost faith in me? Don't worry about me at all! Who am I? I'm Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha! A few more rounds and I'll master it!"

"Ha ha……"

Zhang Ye didn't know what to say to her. He couldn't beat her in a fight, and if he angered her, he might end up going home with a bruise on his back.

"Since you can't play dice, let's try another one!"

Zhang Ye taught Tsunade dozens of tricks throughout the day, but without exception, she failed to learn any of them.

Zhang Ye lay on the tatami mat, extremely distressed. Given Tsunade's luck, there was no way Zhang Ye could complete this task.

"Ding, reminding the host that completing the task does not necessarily require winning the competition through strength; you can use tricks."

Opportunism?

"What does this mean?" Zhang Ye asked himself skillfully.

"You'll know once you go to the store, host."

A shop? Zhang Ye quickly opened the shop interface, and sure enough, it was there.

Seeing the cards displayed in the shop, Zhang Ye laughed, "Hahaha..."

"Hey kid, what are you howling about? Can't you see I'm practicing like crazy?" Tsunade said, annoyed.

"It's nothing, Tsunade-neechan. How about we go to the gambling den for a couple of rounds tonight? It's so boring practicing here all the time!" Zhang Ye said with a mischievous grin.

Gambling den!

Tsunade's eyes lit up when she heard about the gambling den.

"Okay!"

Zhang Ye, with a wicked grin, arrived at a gambling den with Tsunade.

The people inside stared wide-eyed when they saw Tsunade arrive, not because of her stunning figure, but because a big fat sheep had arrived, and they could make money again.

Looking at their expressions, Zhang Ye couldn't help but feel sorry for them.

You're the only ones who will lose money today!

"Lady Tsunade, why didn't you let us know you were coming? We could have come to welcome you!"

The man in the lead, named Oda Ritsuhito, was the owner of the gambling den, and the men behind him were also regulars at the den, all of whom were trying to curry favor with Tsunade.

"What are you planning to do today, Lady Tsunade?" Oda Tatsuhito asked.

Tsunade glanced at Zhang Ye subconsciously, only to see Zhang Ye making a dice-shaking motion.

"Let's play dice!"

"Alright!" Oda Ritsuhito gestured to the people beside him, and they immediately tidied up the things on the gambling table and put a dice cup on it.

Oda Ritsuto picked up the sieve and shook it vigorously before slamming it down on the table.

"Then let's place our bets!"

Without a second thought, Tsunade placed her bet on the big one.

"Open, four, five, six... big!"

"Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the 'Always Lose at Gambling' task! Rewards have been issued!"

Upon seeing the size of the dice in the sieve cup, Oda Ritsuhito was stunned, and then shook his head.

Luck, luck! Given Big Fat Sheep's gambling luck, winning one game is already his limit; he's bound to lose next!

Seeing Oda Ritsuhito's expression, Zhang Ye pursed his lips.

Lose? How could that be? With me here, Tsunade will never lose!

Several rounds were played in a row, and Tsunade won every time. Her face was flushed as she stared at the gambling table with great interest.

"Come on, let's do it again!"

After a few rounds, Oda Ritsuto and the others were getting restless. Tsunade had won every bet she made today, winning over 100,000 yen in just a few rounds.

Zhang Ye tugged at Tsunade's sleeve, feigning innocence, "Tsunade-neechan, I'm hungry, let's go home for dinner!"

Tsunade looked at the gambling table with reluctance. She had been gambling for decades, and today she had finally achieved a winning streak. How could she bear to leave now?

Seeing Tsunade's reluctant expression, Zhang Ye glared at her fiercely.

Under Zhang Ye's gaze, Tsunade had no choice but to give in, "Alright, it's getting late, let's go home for dinner!"

On the way, Tsunade looked at Zhang Ye with suspicion. She had been so caught up in winning those few rounds at the gambling table that she had lost her head. Only after leaving did she realize that she hadn't used the gambling techniques Zhang Ye had taught her at all, yet she still won.

"Kid, why did you call me out so early?" Tsunade asked, puzzled.

"Have you ever heard of 'giving and receiving'? If you give, you will receive. If you win all the money in the gambling den today, will they still stay open?" Zhang Ye laughed.

"Then how could I possibly win so many games in a row today?" Tsunade asked.

"secret!"

After saying that, Zhang Ye leaped up and headed towards Jiraiya's house.

Watching his departing figure, Tsunade couldn't help but smile.

You don't look like a child at all!

How should this be resolved?

"Hmph, anyone who injures a member of our family must be punished, especially since he is the child of Izayoi Kouya!"

"Reconsider!"

"Me too!"

"Alright, let's leave this to Yahiko. I don't think he'll have any problems!"

"Even without the clan leader, Masahiko will definitely be able to complete the mission perfectly!"

"Then go!"

"Yes!"

Chapter Eighteen: Sword Practice

"You lecherous immortal, how's it going?" Zhang Ye asked with a grin at the dinner table.

Jiraiya was engrossed in reading a women's magazine, replying without even looking up.

"With my help, success is assured. I've already arranged a month's leave for you, so just focus on your cultivation!" After a pause, Jiraiya put the magazine on the table and said in a deep voice, "Originally, I planned to personally guide your cultivation, but the old man suddenly gave us a mission to go away for a month or so. You'll be home alone these days. I've also left you some living expenses; it's not much, but it'll be enough for you for the month!"

As he spoke, Jiraiya took out an envelope from behind him. The envelope was bulging, and Zhang Ye estimated that it contained several hundred thousand yen.

"There are 900,000 here. Your bloodline limit has also been activated. Don't make things difficult for yourself. I'm waiting for you to win the Ninjutsu Tournament!" Jiraiya smiled kindly.

Zhang Ye rubbed his sore nose and nodded.

Nine hundred thousand. You know, Jiraiya never saves money. He always spends the money he gets after completing a mission. But he actually started saving money for Zhang Ye.

"What kind of mission is this that requires such a long trip?"

Although Jiraiya often went out on missions, none of them ever lasted more than a week.

"I can't tell you that. Remember two things these next two days: First, don't provoke the Uchiha clan. Second, try to stay in crowded places." Jiraiya said seriously, "Your injury to Uchiha Kento has already brought shame to the Uchiha clan. They will do anything to kill you to save face for their clan. If you encounter any trouble, go to the Hatake clan immediately. White Fang will protect you!"

"I understand!"

Zhang Ye nodded. Although he was furious about the Uchiha clan's actions, there was nothing he could do because his strength was too low, and he was no match for the prestigious Uchiha clan of Konoha.

Uchiha... clan!

In his previous life, he had also felt aggrieved, but since he was just an ordinary person, he had no strength to be a match for his enemies. However, he knew how to endure.

He once stayed in a wasteland for three days, just to get rid of his enemy. For those three days, he ate grass when he was hungry and drank urine when he was thirsty. He didn't move for three whole days, just to get rid of the bastard who had framed him.