The girls chatting away happily were startled by the sudden voice.
They all looked up at the "head" above the partition.
When they saw a "lecherous" face perched above it, the girls could not help crying out again.
Jiraiya quickly raised a finger and whispered:
"Shh! Keep quiet, everyone. Don't disturb the other guests drinking."
The three girls actually stopped crying out.
Jiraiya wiped the "lecherous" expression off his face and said seriously:
"I just heard you all having a lively discussion about some 'Angel.'"
"Tell me, who is this 'Angel'?"
The three girls exchanged glances, and one asked hesitantly:
"'Angel' is 'Angel'! Who else could she be?"
The other two girls quickly chimed in:
"That's right! 'Angel' is the spokesperson for our Amegakure's 'god.'"
"And that 'Angel' lady really is gentle and beautiful! She's worlds apart from ordinary people like us."
Jiraiya hurriedly pressed:
"You say she's beautiful. Could you describe what that 'Angel' lady looks like?"
At this, the three girls grew much more suspicious.
"Who exactly are you? Are you a spy here to gather intelligence?"
Jiraiya simply ducked his head back down and gave Ye Chen, who looked incredulous, a meaningful glance.
Then he left their private booth and headed for the neighboring one.
Somewhat speechless, Ye Chen shook his head, got up, and followed.
Of course he knew Jiraiya was gathering intelligence in his own way!
But his "clumsy" method was too much even for Ye Chen to watch, let alone an outsider.
If someone reported them now, getting out of this tavern would become much more troublesome for the two of them.
Brimming with confidence, Jiraiya barged straight into the neighboring booth, naturally provoking another round of startled cries.
Jiraiya raised a finger to his lips again.
"Shh! Stop making a fuss. It wouldn't