"She's done," said Kiba, sweat trickling down his face.
That's when Naruto saw Kiba was almost completely out of chakra, anymore and he'd suffer chakra exhaustion.
Tenten struggled to get back on her feet. She stood tall for a moment before fainting backwards, the bleed damage she was suffering finally knocking her unconscious. She was caught before she hit the tile by the green thing known as her sensei.
"Winner, Inuzuka Kiba," announced Hayate.
"Three minutes twenty-five seconds," said Sasuke.
"That's in line with Naruto's prediction. It wasn't far off," added Sakura.
"It was a very surprising outcome," Kakashi chimed in, his book unusually absent.
"I really didn't think Kiba stood chance," said Naruto. "He just had the better strategy, and I can hardly believe I'm saying that about Kiba of all people."
"You're one to talk, dobe," Sasuke slipped in, smirking slightly.
Naruto felt a bit of surprise at Sasuke's quip matched by a bit of embarrassment. He would have retorted but the next match was called.
Hyuuga Neji vs Sabaku Temari
"So, who wins this one?" asked Sasuke, taunting Naruto.
A taunt Naruto bit on. "Neji."
"5000 Ryo says Temari wins. Why don't put your money where your mouth is?"
"You're on," Naruto answered, grinning greedily.
"You taking bets, Naruto?" asked Kiba, tiredly walking toward his group.
"Um . . ."
"I'll put 5000 Ryo on Neji," said Kiba, not giving Naruto a chance to reply.
"5000 on Temari," jumped in Ino, glaring at Kiba.
"Troublesome, I'll put 5000 on Neji."
"If Shika thinks Neji is going to win then I'll 5000 on Neji too," Chouji said, holding out a wad of cash.
"What is this unyouthful activity?" demanded Gai, looking at the betting pool quickly building.
"5000 on Neji," said Kakashi, handing Naruto a stack of ryo.
"Damn you, Kakashi, you and your hip attitude."
"Ano, 5000 on Neji-nisan," stuttered Hinata.
"Temari," said Shino, holding out his own stack of money.
Naruto didn't know what was happening but suddenly money was being pushed at him from all the genin.
"5000 on my sister," Kankuro even joined in.
A special skill has been created through a special act.
Gambling comes in many forms, by taking bets on sports and other events 'Bookmaking' Lvl. 1 has been created.
[Bookmaking (Active) Lv1 Exp: 0.00% Ryo: ?]
Taking bets on life and death and making money from it. This underworld skill can earn you a lot of ryo but may also cost you everything. You are now able to set odds, calculate payouts, and take commission.
Passively increase LUK by 1%
"What kind of odds you giving on this?" asked Asuma, lighting a cigarette.
"No odds on this one," said Naruto. "Payout dispersed evenly to the winning bet." He had no idea where he came up with that answer but he understood it perfectly because of the skill he uncovered . . . created . . . whatever. If ten people correctly bet on Neji to win and he took in 75000 ryo, then everyone that won would get 7500 ryo back.
"Neji then," said Asuma, handing over some cash.
"Anyone else want to place a bet? Last call, as soon as the match begins the betting is closed," called Naruto, actually getting a lot of response from the Genin and the jounin sensei. He looked down at the Hokage to see the old man laughing and shaking his head ruefully.
When the last bet came in Naruto had taken in 100000 Ryo, fifteen percent of which was his off the top for [Bookmaking] in the first place.
"Hajime," was finally called from below by Hayate, drawing all of the room to watching the fight about to unfold.
Naruto though was focused first on the two fighters, studying one another. He was studying them too.
Neji's long hair was bound and carefully maintained, not a single stray hair out of place. He seemed to have permanent scowl etched on his face. And his clothes were very plain, a cream jacket and black shorts with bandages around his hands, fingers, and legs.
Temari was and interesting one, her blond hair was done up in four separate pony tails keeping the hair contained and looking stylish at the same time. She was fairly tan but that was kind of expected from living in the desert. She wore a short white dress that showed off a fair amount of leg that Naruto knew she could use as a distraction. She also carried a large battle-fan, something his [Observe] chimed on.
Suna Battle-Fan – A large fan used by Suna's infamous Wind Rider Corps. Capable of enhancing futon jutsu, being used as a glider, or as a blunt instrument of pain, its diversity makes both valuable and deadly. 75-100 Damage. +50% damage to futon jutsu.
Then he used his [Observe] skill on Temari.
Name: Sabaku Temari
Title: Genin (+10 increase to experience gain)
Level: LV28 Next Level: 16.14%
Affiliation: Suna
HP: 820/820
CP: 1840/1840
STR: 37
VIT: 82
DEX: 171
INT: 184
WIS: 183
LUK: 9
DEF: 100
SPD: 51
Status: Wind Rider (+5 DEX & +5 INT per level, -15% cost to futon jutsu, +10% damage to futon jutsu), Strategist (+5 WIS per Level, +15% experience gain to all skills), Diplomatic (+5% to all reputation gains, +5% effectiveness to [Barter] skill)
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