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

"It could even trigger greater unrest. It must be handled with caution."

"We also need to give the Hyuga main family an explanation that can appease them, otherwise..."

Upon hearing this, Di Yan burst out laughing.

He interrupted Tsunade: "An explanation? To appease?"

"Tsunade, your Hokage mindset is really deeply ingrained."

He sat up, his gaze sweeping over Tsunade and Shizune.

It carries a condescending analytical tone:

“You, and even the deceased Third Hokage, when faced with something like this, your first reaction is always to think about how to appease those so-called ‘main family’.”

"They were only thinking about how to maintain the 'stability' and 'dignity' of these ancient clans, fearing that they would cause trouble."

"But you have selectively ignored a most basic fact..."

Di Yan's voice turned cold, "The Hyuga clan, the largest in number, bears the vast majority of the battles and missions..."

"Those branch families who are bound by the cursed seal and whom you take for granted that they should be sacrificed!"

"How many people are there in the main family?"

"Having relied on the caged bird left by our ancestors to act arrogantly and domineeringly for so long, do they really think they are the gods?"

His words were like knives.

This shattered the illusion of balance that Tsunade had been trying to maintain.

"Mute, tell me exactly how to handle this now."

Di Yan turned to silence.

Jingyin quickly bowed her head and reported: "Your Majesty, the military camp learned of the incident very quickly after it occurred."

“Those members of the branch family who took action have been taken back to the camp by the ‘Black-Clad Clan’ for safekeeping.”

It's worth saying.

The so-called "Black-Clad Clan" is the name of the eight hundred black-clad ninjas under Emperor Yan's command.

They were responsible to the emperor and obeyed only his orders.

Back then, their profession was similar to that of the Embroidered Uniform Guard in the Ming Dynasty.

Shizune continued, "Hyuga Hiashi and several elders of the main family have been taken into custody, but they are agitated and keep demanding to see you."

"We also demand that the 'murderer' be severely punished and that justice be served for the Hyuga main family."

She specifically emphasized the new name "the Black-Clad Crowd".

This powerful force, directly under the emperor, had begun to inspire fear in its inhabitants.

Upon hearing this, Di Yan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"You want to see me? You want justice? Fine."

He stood up and casually draped an outer robe over his shoulders.

"Relay my order:"

"First, the Hyuga clan's actions in this incident are classified as a branch family member acting in accordance with the law to stop a main family member from attacking an active-duty soldier. Their actions are compliant and they have done nothing wrong but have merit!"

"All the branch family members who were under guard are to be released immediately and returned to the camp for reward according to their merits!"

"Secondly, the elders of the Hyuga main family openly attacked Imperial soldiers, and the evidence is conclusive, violating the new Imperial law!"

"All those involved in this act, have your chakra sealed, be imprisoned, and await trial!"

"As the clan head, Hiashi Hyuga has failed in his duties and has condoned his clansmen's violent acts. He is hereby confined to his quarters for three years to reflect on his mistakes!"

"Third, announce to the entire Hidden Leaf Village: Effective immediately, the Hyuga clan's main and branch family system is abolished! The Caged Bird Seal is also abolished!"

"All members of the Hyuga clan, regardless of their previous status, are equal citizens of the Empire!"

"Anyone who claims to be a member of the main clan and bullies their fellow clansmen shall be punished for treason!"

Each of the three orders was more earth-shattering than the last!

Silently, he was dumbfounded.

Even Tsunade looked up in shock, staring at Di Yan in disbelief.

This is hardly appeasement.

This is practically burying the Hyuga main family in the mud.

We should even eradicate them from their very roots!

"Your Majesty! This...this will cause a huge upheaval!"

Tsunade couldn't help but speak urgently.

"Change?" Di Yan sneered, "That's exactly what I want!"

"Things that are old, corrupt, or that hinder my will need not exist."

"As for Hiashi Hyuga..."

A deep light flashed in Di Yan's eyes, "Jingyin, go and tell him..."

"If you want to see me, you may. If you want to talk, you may."

"But it's not about 'fairness,' but about how the Hyuga clan can continue to exist under my new order."

"Let him think it through before he comes to see me."

After saying that, Di Yan ignored the two women's reactions.

He turned and walked to the window.

Looking down at Konoha, which was gradually returning to order but was also rife with undercurrents.

His methods were as domineering and thorough as ever.

He's not here to mediate the conflict.

He's here to... reshape the rules.

The dramatic changes in the Hyuga clan are just the beginning.

A resounding clarion call announcing the end of the old era and the arrival of a new imperial order.

Those families still clinging to old dreams should wake up.

Di Yan's decision regarding the Hyuga clan.

It's like pouring a ladle of cold water into a pot of boiling oil.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village erupted in chaos instantly!

The news caused an uproar throughout Konoha.

All the ninjas and civilians who heard the news were stunned.

They never thought about it.

The system of main and branch families that has lasted for thousands of years is a mountain weighing down on all the Hyuga branch families.

It's unbelievable that the emperor could uproot it so brutally and thoroughly!

What terrified them even more was the emperor's undisguised domineering attitude of "those who obey me prosper, those who defy me perish."

This stands in stark contrast to the shock from the outside world.

It was a time of wild joy and jubilation within the Hyuga branch family!

Countless Hyuga branch family ninjas were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes, and their whole bodies trembled!

The curse that had weighed on generations of ancestors has finally been lifted!

The excitement of being reborn and the gratitude towards Di Yan instantly transformed into an almost fanatical loyalty!

"Long live your Majesty!"

"I am willing to die for Your Majesty!"

"Anyone who dares to utter a single word against His Majesty, I'll fight them to the death!"

There were even elderly members of the Hyuga branch family who were over seventy years old and had long since retired.

Excitedly, he ran to the outside of the new army camp, leaning on his crutches.

The absurd scene of people shouting that even if they couldn't fight, they would still guard the camp gate for His Majesty.

Emperor Yan resides in their hearts.

He was already like a savior.

Conversely, inside the Hyuga main family residence.

The scene was one of gloom and desolation, with cries of sorrow echoing across the land.

The elders were deposed and imprisoned, the clan leader was punished...

A privilege that had lasted for a thousand years was stripped away overnight...

A tremendous sense of loss and fear gripped every member of the main family.

Hiashi Hyuga's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

He sat alone in the room, filled with humiliation, anger, and a deep sense of powerlessness.

Even he, the clan leader who always prioritized the interests of the family.

At this moment, they also felt that Di Yan had gone too far.

No matter what, this is an internal matter of the Hyuga clan.

The emperor's reach has gone too far!

at this time.

Several enraged core members of the clan stormed in.

His face was filled with grief, indignation, and determination.

"Clan leader! The emperor is going too far! He's trying to destroy the Hyuga clan!"

"We can't swallow this insult! Chieftain, let's go!"

"Leave Konoha! Leave this place of trouble!"

"Yes! In this vast world, is there no place for the Hyuga clan to belong?"

"With the power of our Byakugan, we will surely be valued and treated with respect, whether we go to the Land of Earth, the Land of Lightning, or the Land of Water!"

"At worst, we'll migrate as a whole clan! It's better than being slowly devoured and swallowed up by that tyrant here!"

The crowd was outraged, and the suggestion to leave received increasing support.

Hiashi Hyuga listened to what his clansmen were saying.

Looking into their desperate yet hopeful eyes.

That heart that was originally determined to protect Konoha and its family traditions.

They actually... wavered.

Yes, Di Yan is so ruthless.

The leaves of the past are no longer the leaves of today.

Perhaps leaving is truly the only way to survive?

With the value of a disdainful look, one could easily gain a new foothold in any major country.

They might even gain a higher status and more autonomy than they would in Konoha.

Once this thought arises...?