"Maybe. As they are right now... they're useful, but I have breathing room. And much as I like and respect most old people in this village, I'm not thrilled about giving more of them the opportunity or position to try to tell me how to run the village, you know?"

He shook his head slightly, watching Shisui for a long moment. "If your dad were around I might go for it but... well, not everyone is your dad."