I became Hokage in Tokyo

Chapters 159 and 161: Enlightenment in the Casino

The pachinko area is just for creating a lively atmosphere; the other half of the casino, with its various gambling tables, is the real money pit.

Texas Hold'em, blackjack, odd/even betting... all sorts of gambling games from ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign, are gathered together, and the mountains of chips piled up on the gambling table vanish in an instant.

It's like burning paper money, but you don't know who it's for.

Naruto Uchiha gulped down his whiskey, watching coldly as these well-dressed, successful men, their eyes red, ripped off their ties, and displayed their ugly side as they fought it out at the gambling table.

Some people sang merrily, pulled over beautiful waitresses for passionate kisses, and stuffed large sums of chips into women's breasts; others wailed and cried as they placed their last chip on the table, but failed to win anything and were dragged out by bodyguards in black.

Ecstasy, pain, despair, and regret surged within the casino, almost solidifying into a tangible force.

This bizarre and wonderful scene broadened Naruto Uchiha's horizons.

He saw a gambler who had lost everything clinging to the corner of the table, refusing to leave, but his fingers were ruthlessly pried apart by several men, and he was dragged away by bodyguards in black, tears streaming down his face.

"hehe."

Uchiha Naruto scoffed, his face showing no sympathy.

Gamblers, may you die a horrible death!

The wailing of these gambling addicts made the wine in the glasses even more fragrant.

However, while the gambler deserved to die, Chairman Hyodo, who hid behind the scenes to run the casino, was even more deserving of death!

As Naruto Uchiha drank his wine, the killing intent in his eyes intensified.

He began to understand why those outlaw heroes and chivalrous knights would drink several large cups of wine before killing someone.

This slightly tipsy feeling, like fuel, amplified the killing intent within.

Naruto Uchiha finished the remaining wine in one gulp, feeling somewhat smug. He hadn't drunk alcohol in over a decade, and it didn't feel so bad.

Naruto Uchiha placed his empty whiskey glass on a passing bunny girl's tray, then picked up the caviar and veal steaks on the tray and began to chew them heartily.

After witnessing the extravagant and decadent lifestyle of the wealthy, I realized that I had been too conservative all along.

If even these good-for-nothings can rise above others and spend lavishly, how could Uchiha Naruto, as an extraordinary being, not enjoy even more than them?

For Uchiha Naruto, money was just a number; all banks and vaults were like naked women, at his mercy.

It's just that Naruto Uchiha disdained to steal or rob.

With his ninjutsu, Naruto Uchiha could easily dominate the casino.

This isn't gambling; it's finding money.

He came to the Palace of Bliss today not to make money, but to wage war and turn this place into a river of blood!

Making money can wait.

Ham, bacon, smoked meat, and matsutake mushroom omelet sandwiches—like a relentless rice-cooking machine, Uchiha Naruto called for a waiter to bring out various snacks.

After Uchiha Naruto had eaten and drunk his fill, he looked down at his Patek Philippe watch and realized it was almost time to leave.

Just then, the girl in the cheongsam from before came running over, carrying a tray piled with a dozen or so black and gold chips.

"Guest, we've finally found you. Here are the chips you won earlier; please count them."

"Didn't I say I'd give it to you?"

Naruto Uchiha raised an eyebrow and casually picked up a black and gold chip, playing with it in his hand.

The chips from the Palace of Bliss are exquisitely crafted and quite heavy. The outer layer is made of specially made hardened plastic, while the inside is wrapped in pure gold, with the two Chinese characters "百万" (million) engraved on it.

"Such a large number is really frightening. If you really want to tip me, just give me a few tens of thousands or a handful of beads," the girl in the cheongsam said with a wry smile.

She almost thought they were there to play a trick on her.

Having worked at the Palace of Bliss for so long, I've never heard of such an astronomical sum of money as a reward. Even if this person is after my body, it's not worth that much money.

"Is it okay if I only give you one?"

Naruto Uchiha casually picked up a million-dollar chip and tossed it over, his tone full of domineering authority that left no room for refusal.

"Thank you very much."

The girl in the cheongsam hesitated for a moment, but still accepted it.

Although tipping a million chips is still a bit of a hot potato, it's not uncommon for customers to win hundreds of millions in one night at the Elysium Casino and then pay the female waitresses and dealers to spend the night with them.

"I wonder if the customer still needs my service?"

The girl in the cheongsam blushed slightly and revealed a genuine smile for the first time.

"No need. The places you're going to next are not safe for you."

Naruto Uchiha put away the remaining chips, waved his hand, took off his sunglasses, and strode towards the passage at the back of the hall.

Like a forbidden, closed door, the entrance to the passage was lined with bodyguards in black suits.

There are other places to have fun in the side halls, second floor, and third floor of the Bliss Palace's front hall, but guests are not allowed to enter or leave this area.

"Guest, that won't do..." the girl in the cheongsam quickly advised.

The guests of the Palace of Bliss are all wealthy and powerful, but even so, not everyone can enter the VIP passage.

Only the truly elite and powerful can enter.

In the past, there were also people who thought too highly of themselves and insisted on barging in, but they were eventually beaten half to death and driven out on the spot.

"Guests, please refrain from entering. This is not a place for ordinary guests. Thank you for your understanding."

A burly-looking bodyguard in a black suit stepped forward and spoke politely.

"Are you blind? Can't you see who I am? Get out of my way!" Uchiha Naruto rudely cursed.

The head bodyguard frowned, and one of his bodyguards, his expression changing, quickly ran over and whispered something in his ear.

"So it's you! Please forgive my rudeness! I'm sorry, Young Master Junfu!"

The bodyguard in black immediately changed his expression, forcing a fawning and humble look onto his otherwise stern face. He bowed and scraped, quickly giving up his seat.

"If we had known it was you who would be coming, we would never have dared to stop you. I will contact the master right away. The master will be very happy to know that the young master is coming."

"Hmph, at least you guys have some sense."

Uchiha Naruto snorted coldly, then asked calmly, "Which department is responsible for monitoring the Paradise Palace?"

"It's also my responsibility. Is there anything I can help you with?" the bodyguard in black asked, slightly puzzled.

"There's no need to inform that old geezer about my arrival."

A red light flashed in Uchiha Naruto's eyes as he swept his gaze over all the bodyguards and said coldly.

"In five minutes, turn off all the surveillance equipment in the Palace of Bliss. Also, destroy all the surveillance video recordings from today!"

Tonight is destined to be a bloody battle, and Naruto Uchiha doesn't want to leave any trace.

"Yes, it is your will!"

(End of this chapter)