"This is a grand prize worth two million."
Tsunade hesitated, wrestling with her conscience. Although she was deep in game debt, she still didn't want to steal something from a stranger, even if he was a businessman known for his reputation.
Sora, with a casual gesture, replied, "Don't worry. I'm the one responsible for the clay pot lottery. These dolls can be produced at any time."
Surprise overtook Tsunade. "You're the one who was named the cruelest businessman by the five great nations and topped the list for four consecutive years?"
"That's me, but I'm not inherently cruel," Sora said with a laugh. He refused to be labeled as a heartless businessman, considering himself more of a shrewd entrepreneur.
Tsunade, still in shock, put the doll in her pocket. She knew there must be a price to pay for her bad luck, but the idea of a cruel businessman still troubled her.
"Thank you for your contribution to the people of the five nations," said Fang Yi, another associate of Sora. "Every time you buy a clay pot, part of the money is donated to those in need. Our full name is Clay Pot of the Five Nations Welfare Lottery."
Tsunade didn't expect the money to go to such a noble cause. However, she was still reluctant. "Who guarantees that this is true?"
"I can guarantee it," Sora asserted. He was only trying to make some money for his needs, but the collected funds often grew and were donated.
"Our welfare clay pot always strictly controls the probability of the prize, so buyers don't lose too much. This way, they can recover their investment without going broke."
Sora displayed his entrepreneurial spirit, trying to justify his approach.
Tsunade, though reluctant, realized that her bad luck with purchases was an exception. Most buyers did not face the same difficulties.
Sora then introduced a new product. "As compensation, I'll give you a reincarnation clay pot that hasn't been officially released yet."
Tsunade's eyes lit up. Even with the grand prize already won, she didn't want to miss the chance to try something new.
"A reincarnation clay pot?" Tsunade asked, intrigued.
Shizune, standing next to Tsunade, covered her face in a gesture of despair. It was hard for her to see Tsunade so engrossed.
Tsunade picked up the pot and felt its firmness. Even without releasing chakra, she was impressed by the pot's resistance. As a specialist in physical strength, she knew how surprising something like this could be. Sora explained, "The reincarnation clay pot is special and cannot be destroyed by brute force."
Tsunade, skeptical, examined the clay pot, unable to detect any chakra fluctuations. Her ninja experience led her to assess the authenticity of the object.
"I'll open the pot," Tsunade decided.
Upon opening the pot, a pure white glow emerged, revealing a tattered booklet filled with detailed notes.
"What is this?" Tsunade asked. Sora responded, "It's a special medical technique that can rapidly repair damaged internal organs."
Tsunade, reading the description, felt a weight in her heart. The memory of losing Kato Dan in the war resurfaced. The pain of his death was still recent, and the idea of a technique that could have saved Kato Dan was unsettling.
"Is it a sealing technique?" Tsunade asked, her face pale. Sora confirmed, "Yes. It's a method that can quickly repair internal organs. Since the pot is an experimental product, we're eager to hear what you think."
Tsunade's expression was one of shock and confusion. Though her knowledge of medical ninjutsu was vast, she could not ignore the possibility that the technique described in the booklet might be genuine.
Shizune, noticing Tsunade's emotional reaction, watched with concern. She knew how much this technique could mean to Tsunade, given her past experiences.
"This is... unbelievable," Tsunade murmured, her heart heavy. Pain and hope mingled in her thoughts as she examined the manual and reconsidered her own abilities and what might have been.
*(End of chapter)*