Chapter 145: They say no field can be ruined by too much plowing, but it seems old sayings aren't always right! (cont.)

Back on the main street of Sunagakure,

two aged figures came walking toward him.

Baki hurriedly bowed slightly:

"Elder Chiyo, Elder Ebizo."

Upon closer inspection,

both elders were carrying fishing rods and buckets, looking as though they were heading out to fish.

Chiyo looked at Baki:

"Baki, we've seen your contributions to the village over the years..."

Ebizo picked up where she left off:

"So we can turn a blind eye to certain things. After all, we know you're doing it for the village. However, if you extend your hand to the village's ninja..."

The atmosphere began to solidify,

and countless thoughts flashed through Baki's mind.

Just as he was about to say something,

Chiyo and Ebizo drifted away.

"One must know where to draw the line. I hope you understand, our Lord Kazekage."

Chiyo's voice floated back.

Looking at their two aged backs,

Baki began entertaining other ideas.

The scene shifted back to Iwagakure.

Aogetsu Hyuga was sitting in a restaurant.

He was savoring the sweet drink on the table by himself.

Beside the drink,

there was also a small cake.

All around him,

the restaurant was packed with girls from Iwagakure.

The girls gazed at Aogetsu Hyuga with flushed cheeks.

In an instant,

the entire restaurant was filled with twittering voices,

and fragrant scents wafted through the air.

Even the female servers

had gathered around the table,

repeatedly asking Aogetsu Hyuga what else he needed.

Aogetsu Hyuga refused no one,

chatting and laughing with the women around him.

He even took the hand of a rather pretty girl

and read her palm:

"From your palm, it seems you're not in a very good mood. Come back to Konoha with me tonight, and I'll help you work through it."

As soon as he said this,

the girl's face turned