"Maybe..."
The guard's mind went blank after hearing Chiyo's words. Did Lady Chiyo even know what she was saying?
She wanted to use women to win over Konoha's higher-ups?
Was she sure this was not a joke?
There were indeed quite a few beautiful female ninja in the village, but did Konoha lack beautiful female ninja?
The guard only dared grumble about such things inwardly. He absolutely would not say them in front of Chiyo unless he wanted to make trouble for himself.
"Perhaps it will be difficult."
Chiyo suddenly sighed.
Even if Jingyi Hyuga liked beautiful female ninja, so what? Did Konoha lack beauties?
Knowing his preferences, plenty of people in Konoha wanted to build ties with him, especially now that Jingyi's status and authority were growing ever higher.
Even the Hyuga Clan was willing to put forward a girl from the Main House. Compared to that, Sunagakure's sincerity was not worth mentioning.
It was simply impossible to buy Jingyi off.
Unless Jingyi had rocks for brains.
At the Hokage Office Building, the Third Hokage still had not gone to rest. Mitokado Homura had not left that day either, remaining behind to assist the Third Hokage with official duties.
"How is Koharu doing?"
The Third Hokage, who was smoking while reading documents, suddenly remembered this matter.
"Ever since she entered the hospital for treatment, I have not visited her. She must be harboring quite a lot of resentment."
"Perhaps."
Mitokado Homura paused for a moment before continuing to write his report summary.
He had no interest in Utatane Koharu's affairs now.
Still, he had asked around about the basic situation.
"According to the hospital staff, Koharu has been in a bad temper and cursed quite a few people, including you and me."
"..."
Given their relationship, after something like