Kapitel 217: Chapter 217
In this situation, Carnes finds himself a little helpless.
A man once esteemed as the embodiment of maturity and respect, he now, in an instant, transforms into a complete jerk.
It was a stark contrast to the person who was once addressed with honorifics like "Lord" and "sir."
In an instant, he's transformed into someone quite the opposite.
Indeed, as the saying goes, a woman can change her demeanor, faster than turning the pages of a book.
Carnes is well-acquainted with this truth.
It's a reality he's come to understand well due to the abrupt change in Tsunade behavior.
Observing Tsunade's current disposition reminds him of those girlfriends from his previous life who struggled with gaming, but still blamed it on their boyfriends.
However, circumstances dictate that now the ultimate judgment lies in the hands of the other party.
"Can you please stop crying," Carnes requested.
"You are the esteemed Hokage of Konoha Village!"
"Looking at your current state, others will find it challenging to perceive me positively and they might assume that I have wronged you in some way..."
"You jerk!"
Once again, Tsunade mutters another curse under her breath.
However, this particular retort lacks the expected impact.
She pushed Carnes away, a red blush gracing her face as well.
"Do you understand the gravity of this gamble for me? It determines Hinata's life and death, even the fate of the Konoha Village..."
"I couldn't afford to lose..."
"It's the one wager I can't let slip through my fingers."
Tsunade spoke with determination, pouring her heart out.
Tears flow unabated from her eyes and disappointment evident in her face.
Observing this, Carnes let out a long sigh of resignation, perplexed by the recurrence of emotional turmoil.
It's a mystery to him how, in such a short span, he manages to be the catalyst for women shedding tears.
It's just only been a short while, yet here it is again – he somehow always ends up being the one to vex crying women.
Shaking his head, he expresses his helplessness with a profound tone.
"I anticipated it would turn out to be like this."
"Hmm.... I concede defeat to you."
"As once a great philosopher aptly remarked, women and children are very challenging to handle."
"Women, in particular, are truly perplexing creatures! It was undeniably true."
"Do you think I am incapable of handling a loss!?"
Tsunade exclaimed, defiantly lifting her head with a sudden surge of arrogance in her demeanor.
Though she remained uncertain about the identity of the mysterious philosopher Carnes had referred to.
Nor did she comprehend the nuances of reference to a woman and a child, she grasped the essence of Carnes' underlying message.
As a woman who reveled in the thrill of gambling as if it were her very life, Tsunade wasn't afraid to take risks.
Despite losing nine out of ten times, she believed that there was nothing flawed about her gambling prowess.
With her strength, cheating wasn't necessary.
And those who fell victim to her wagers rarely dared to demand recompense, otherwise they would be branded with her punch.
"This time, I lost a gamble that I couldn't afford to lose. Rest assured, when this incident concludes, I'll provide everyone with an explanation!"
Tsunade declared, revealing a resolute demeanor that now resembled that of a Hokage.
Carnes, nonchalant and at ease, responded with a simple gesture that retrieved the discarded rocking chair.
Adjusting his posture, he lounged back comfortably, dismissing the severity of the situation.
"You merely lost a minor bet. Why do you have to take it so seriously?" he questioned.
"Are you embarrassed after losing to me?"
Carnes added a statement to which he was undoubtedly correct.
But given his current formidable combat strength, no one in the present Naruto world could match him.
Tsunade losing to him was par for the course, so she shouldn't have any shame about it.
That defeat was not surprising given the situation.
However, Tsunade, undeterred by the lack of shame in her loss, remained stoic.
Their "hand-to-hand" fight could even be considered a bonus when evaluating her strength.
Not every ninja had the chance to 'fight' Carnes and emerge victorious.
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