What's wrong with having a large harem if you're the emperor of the ninja world?

Yet, I inexplicably felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

It felt like punching cotton.

Shine, caught between the two, listened to their almost flirtatious conversation.

He felt Tsunade's warm embrace in front of him and Di Yan's undeniable restraint behind him.

A heart that was originally filled with fear and shame.

Strangely enough, things calmed down a little.

At least……

At least she wasn't alone in facing all of this.

At least……

Lady Tsunade was still by her side.

This distorted shared situation.

Instead, it lessened the extreme despair she felt when she was alone.

The atmosphere in the office became extremely strange and complicated.

Anger, humiliation, helplessness...

A distorted sense of dependence...

All kinds of emotions are intertwined.

A suffocating silence filled the Hokage's office.

Tsunade forcibly suppressed her surging emotions.

Those once vibrant and determined blue eyes are now filled with weariness and a deep numbness.

She reached out, her movements somewhat stiff but undeniably pushing away Di Yan's hand, which was still wrapped around Jingyin's waist.

Di Yan raised an eyebrow, but did not stop him.

He simply watched her with interest.

Tsunade bent down and carefully straightened Shizune's disheveled clothes, who was on the verge of collapse.

Button up the unbuttoned clothes.

Gently remove the scattered documents from her side.

Her movements were very gentle, carrying an almost sorrowful tenderness.

Silent was like a puppet on strings, completely at her mercy.

However, her body still trembled slightly uncontrollably.

Tears flowed silently.

He didn't dare to look up at Tsunade.

After doing all this, Tsunade straightened up and turned her gaze to Di Yan.

She deliberately avoided the trembling silence in his arms.

Her voice was calm and even, as if nothing had happened and she was simply reporting a routine official matter:

"All ninjas under the age of 25 currently residing in Konoha, except those stationed at the border, have been assembled and registered."

"A total of... 5,327 people."

This number caused a genuine look of surprise to flash in Di Yan's eyes, who had been wearing a playful smile.

"More than five thousand people?"

Di Yan stroked his chin, his tone carrying a hint of mockery and understanding.

"Heh... As expected, these long-established ninja clans are all hiding their true intentions."

"They've actually cultivated so much power in secret."

"It seems that the so-called total strength of Konoha was quite exaggerated before."

His gaze sharpened: "But this is for the best."

"Now let's tear off the skin of all the major families, take out all the hidden agendas (Li Nuo and Zhao) inside, and rearrange them."

"From now on, there will be no more Hyuga, Nara, Akimichi... only my army."

"Everyone is the same, just a cog in the Imperial weapon."

At this point, Di Yan seemed quite pleased with himself.

He even stood up and walked up to Tsunade.

He reached out to touch her cheek, but Tsunade slightly turned her head to avoid it.

His hand remained suspended in mid-air, but he wasn't embarrassed.

Instead, he laughed, a laugh tinged with an almost fanatical confidence:

"Tsunade, just you wait and see."

"Your grandfather, Hashirama Senju, dreamed of peace in the ninja world and advocated for one country and one village."

"And what was the result? Decades of suspicion, war, and greater inequality."

"And I!"

His voice rose, carrying a declarative tone, "I will use absolute power and will to break down the barriers between all families and crush all old orders!"

"I will create a truly unified world with only one voice and absolute equality!"

"His unfulfilled dream will become a reality in my hands in another way!"

His words were incredibly persuasive.

It seems to depict a grand blueprint.

Tsunade was clearly stunned.

Grandfather's vision?

The Peace of the Ninja World?

She imagined Konoha without the major clans... Wouldn't the Senju clan have completely integrated into Konoha, upholding Hashirama Senju's vision?

But after the Senju clan, which other clan did the same?

This guy's methods, though violent, are undeniable.

To a certain extent, he accomplished what even Hashirama Senju couldn't do.

Tsunade suddenly felt lost.

Is he the one who is right?

.......

80. Pyramid scheme brainwashing; arduous practice of the Flying Thunder God technique.

Di Yan's transformation of Konoha did not stop because of the superficial submission.

On the contrary, it is happening in a deeper and more systematic way.

It was in full swing at the camp on the edge of the Death Forest, which had been designated a restricted area.

This camp is under completely closed, high-pressure military management.

This is quite different from Konoha's previous training model, which emphasized team flexibility and individual ability development.

High walls, strict guards, uniform schedules, and harsh discipline have become the new normal here.

The core of training.

It was placed on the team's collective combat capabilities.

Individual heroism was severely suppressed.

Instead, the emphasis shifted to absolute obedience, coordination, and strict adherence to orders.

The ninjas were divided into different companies and battalions.

They are conducting large-scale formation drills, combined ninjutsu releases, and unconditional obedience training.

Any attempt to highlight one's individuality will be severely punished.

Outstanding team performance will be recognized and rewarded collectively.

This model is systematically erasing their individual characteristics as "ninjas".

They were forged into standardized, replaceable "cogs" in the imperial army.

However, what is more terrifying than military training is the ideological reshaping.

The black-clad ninjas brought by Di Yan acted as "instructors".

They regularly organize large-scale "idea exchange meetings".

In form, it even appears somewhat "democratic" and "introspective".

They would have the young ninjas sit together.

They were encouraged, or rather forced, to "speak up actively."

The content typically includes 597: "Describe your own strengths and weaknesses," "Describe the good and bad things you have done," "How to do things in the future," etc.

This process takes place in a corner of the blue planet where Di Yan originated.

It has a more widely known name... pyramid scheme-style brainwashing.

At first, these proud and arrogant young ninjas were naturally extremely resistant.

Awkward silences, quiet moments, and insincere remarks are the norm.

However, the black-clad "instructors" are extremely adept at manipulating the atmosphere and psychology.

They will take advantage of young people's rich emotions and empathy.

The process was carefully designed.

Sometimes, "plants" are arranged to take the lead in making "heartfelt" confessions or expressing loyalty.

He tearfully recounted his "realization."

Sometimes, one can seize upon loopholes in someone's words or emotional fluctuations.

Providing collective "help" is actually a form of pressure and criticism.

Sometimes, those who "perform well" will be given small favors or public praise.

Gradually, under the combined influence of herd mentality, environmental pressure, and fear of uncertainty about the future,

Some people began to waver.

When the first ninja truly opened his heart.

After expressing one's deepest vulnerabilities or "mistakes" and receiving "forgiveness" and "acceptance" from the "collective".

Cracks appeared in the dam.

Emotions are contagious.

Once someone starts, that false atmosphere of "honesty" and "resonance" will spread like a plague.

More and more people are beginning to let their guard down and open up in this well-designed environment.

Then, under the guidance of the "instructor".

This can all be attributed to "reflection" on the old order and "gratitude" and "loyalty" to the new order.

A subtle and extremely dangerous shift.

What was happening was quietly taking place deep within the hearts of these more than 5,000 young ninjas.

Their mindset, values, and objects of loyalty.