A single-player post-apocalyptic game, but with an all-female teammate mod.

Aono has a system backpack where materials can be stacked in groups of 99, and gold coins take up absolutely no space. He usually leaves early and returns late, never coming back in the middle of the day.

"I encountered a survivor NPC with a merchant profession today, so I brought her back first."

Aono opened the bedroom door, pointed to the silver-haired older sister who had been smiling the whole time, and briefly explained why he had come back halfway through the day.

"I see..."

"Brother Qingye, let me tell you, we also encountered a new NPC today."

While curiously observing the silver-haired mature woman in the room, Dudu recounted her discovery of the blonde mature woman.

The shadow stood quietly to the side, hardly uttering a word.

I only provide brief supplements when the little cook misses something.

Dudu is lively and outgoing, while Ying is introverted. After spending some time together, they have naturally developed a tacit understanding in their interactions.

The former is responsible for speaking, and the latter for doing the work.

After hearing the little cook's description, Aono immediately decided to go with them to find the blonde older woman.

If it really is the person he suspected, this time he finally has the opportunity to master a supernatural power with extremely high effects and potential.

After discovering that Shadow's lightning element has a special effect against mechanical monsters, Aono also tried to get her to teach him how to use elemental power.

It doesn't necessarily have to be lightning; other elements will do.

However, Ying had no idea how to teach.

Using lightning is an innate ability of hers.

In her words, the lightning element is simply there, and can be activated with a thought.

As long as you have enough physical and mental strength, you can use it however you want.

But no matter how much Aono meditated and tried to feel, he couldn't get any sensations.

Furthermore, considering that in the continent of Teyvat, the vast majority of ordinary mortals cannot directly manipulate elemental power out of thin air.

Using elemental forces usually requires external force or special conditions.

For example, one can gain the "eye of God" through divine approval, or use external forces such as alchemy, which require consuming life force or paying other prices to forcibly drive the power of elements.

After Dudu indicated that she was also completely unable to sense the so-called elements, Aono decisively gave up the idea of ​​having Kage impart extraordinary power to him.

But it's different if it's chakra.

Chakra is a combination of cellular energy and spiritual energy.

Anyone who has watched Naruto knows this line.

The upgrade in level is precisely a comprehensive improvement in physical fitness and mental strength.

"Wait, I'll go to the store and buy some more playing cards and dice."

These two little gadgets cost one gold coin in the shop, which is too low in cost-effectiveness, so Aono didn't prepare many.

To avoid any accidents, I decided to buy several more.

……

The three arrived at the ninth floor of the metal building.

After seeing the blonde mature woman with his own eyes, even though he couldn't check the panel directly for the time being, Aono was completely certain of his guess.

The survivor NPC that appeared was indeed the super milk cow from Naruto, the Fifth Hokage, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, and the princess of the Senju clan, Tsunade.

Tsunade's appearance and clothes are really too eye-catching.

"I'm really lucky today, I have two teammates worth recruiting."

Aono excitedly stepped forward, triggered a dialogue, and then clicked the playing card option to submit.

Dudu and Ying watched curiously from the side. They didn't know Tsunade's background, so they naturally didn't understand why Aono was so excited.

Even though the previous women were just as beautiful and had figures as this blonde mature woman, Aono still hasn't shown any interest in recruiting them.

After the playing cards were submitted, NPC Tsunade finally triggered a new dialogue.

"Playing cards are one of my specialties."

As she spoke, the playing cards that Aono handed over appeared in her hand, followed by the gambling items and rules.

"Blackjack is indeed one of the classic gambling games."

Aono glanced at the system notification that popped up in front of him, chuckled, and clicked the start option.

The rules of blackjack are simple: each person receives one card and they take turns being dealt cards. Whoever gets closest to 21 wins.

If it exceeds the limit, you lose immediately.

A can make 1 point or 11 points; there are no other restrictions.

Aono had no idea he would lose to Tsunade, this easy target.

But he forgot that the person in front of him was just an NPC in Tsunade's skin, and did not inherit her almost unstoppable luck in gambling.

In a moment of carelessness, he played too many cards in the first round and lost immediately.

Fortunately, it was a best-of-three format, so there was still a chance to salvage the situation.

Aono wasn't sure what would happen if he lost, but winning would definitely be the best outcome.

Once he got serious, he stopped "playing dirty" and decisively stopped asking for cards after his score reached 18.

Meanwhile, the NPC Tsunade on the other side had 16 points. Even though she would lose if she didn't take any more cards, she still followed the procedure and chose not to continue drawing cards.

Aono won the game.

The third game begins.

This time, NPC Tsunade's points stopped at 19.

Aono's score is still 18.

Since he was going to lose anyway, he decisively chose to continue betting.

The blonde woman picked up a playing card from the top of the deck and placed it in front of Aono, then slowly opened it.

[Hearts 2]

[Game Victory]

After receiving two consecutive system notifications, Aono breathed a sigh of relief.

"Looks like I'm really lucky today."

He was about to step forward and pack up the NPC Tsunade to take her away when he discovered that an invisible barrier still existed.

He frowned and tried to start a conversation again.

"Want to take me away? Sure, but you'll have to beat me first."

After the familiar lines, the options popped up again.

This time, however, the playing cards are gone, leaving only the dice option.

There's not much to say, just submit the items and continue the competition.

The rules for dice are even simpler; it's all about comparing the numbers.

Three dice, three sixes are the highest, three ones are the lowest.

It remains a best-of-three series.

This was almost entirely due to luck.

Aono was one move behind and lost.

However, there was no real consequence, except that I was mocked by the NPC.

"Hmph, nothing special. Kid, go back and train for another two years."

Aono, with a dark expression, started the conversation again and then submitted the dice.

Luckily I brought some extra, otherwise I would have had to go back again.

Then I was mocked again.

Although the lines weren't particularly vulgar, being mocked by NPCs was still a bit hurtful.

For the third challenge, Aono decided to send the purple-haired mature woman.

Shadow was the luckiest of the three.

There weren't many other forms of entertainment. After dinner, the three of them would usually get together to play some card games, which was a good way to strengthen their bond.

During this period, I basically won every game that involved luck.

Aono's luck is average; he usually comes in second place.

Little Chef Dudu was the unluckiest, almost always coming in last place in games that relied on luck.

Speaking of which, I wonder if Tsunade's unlucky streak of always losing at gambling will continue after she's recruited.

If this continues, Dudu should be able to escape the bottom spot by then.

The purple-haired mature woman took the dice given to her by Aono and went forward to start a conversation, then clicked submit.

[Start Game]

Shadow casually tossed down the dice.

After the dice spun around on the ground a few times, they rolled the largest number.

Looking at the three bright sixes, Aono was filled with emotion.

Sometimes you really can't ignore luck.

They won the first game without any suspense, and in the second game, Ying threw out a straight of 456.

Nothing much to say, it was still an easy win.

As the words "[Game Victory]" appeared, the invisible force that had been separating the blonde woman disappeared.

"No, it's impossible, how could I lose!"

"One more time!"

Ignoring Tsunade's muttered lines, Aono went straight up and opened her panel.

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Name: Tsunade Senju

Occupation: Ninja

Trust rating: 0%

【recruit】

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After seeing the name and occupation, Aono was completely relieved.

Chakra, extraordinary power, here I come!

42. Go, Aono-kun!

Aono stepped forward and picked up Tsunade from the NCP.

The blonde woman did nothing more than continue reciting her prepared lines.

Aono was completely relieved.

Tsunade's combat strength is not low. If she really causes trouble, she might be even more difficult to deal with than the NPC Kage back then.

As the level cap increases, the NPCs' combat power will also increase, making them increasingly difficult to control.

Relying on coercive measures is like drinking poison to quench thirst; it is not advisable.

Aono, carrying the blonde woman, followed Dudu and the other woman to collect all the supplies in the building into their system backpacks, saving the two of them from having to make another trip.