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

A number of members of the Pig-Deer-Butterfly tribe gradually gathered along both sides of the road.

Their gazes were incredibly complex.

It contains undisguised hatred and deep fear.

And a sense of helpless sorrow.

The bloody battle in the square that day.

The Ino-Shika-Cho trio are, besides Shimura and Sarutobi...

The most severe losses were suffered.

The symbol of wisdom of the Nara clan... clan patriarch Nara Shikaku, and the pillar of the Akimichi clan... Akimichi Choza.

They all met a tragic end at the hands of Di Yan and his men.

This deep-seated hatred.

How could it be easily forgotten?

However, all hatred can ultimately be reduced to silent observation.

The fate of the Hyuga clan's attempts to rebel and escape is still fresh in our minds.

The Hyuga main family was almost completely eradicated.

Even the mighty Hyuga is like this.

How dare the pig, deer, and butterfly make any rash moves?

That chilling fear was like a shackle.

This firmly restrained their impulse for revenge.

Di Yan seemed completely oblivious to the piercing gazes directed at him.

Instead, he turned his head and whispered to Ino beside him, his tone tinged with amusement:

"Ino, it seems your clansmen... don't seem to welcome me very much."

Ino's body trembled slightly.

A bitter and helpless expression appeared on his face.

She turned her head to look at Di Yan, her emerald eyes filled with deep pleading, her voice low:

"Your Majesty...you promised me...you wouldn't...you wouldn't kill anyone again."

There was a barely perceptible pleading in her voice.

It's as if reminding the other party of a promise made at a huge cost.

Di Yan's gaze swept over her slightly awkward gait.

A meaningful smile curved at the corners of his lips:

"Of course. I always keep my promises."

"After all... this is all thanks to your own 'alternative approach', isn't it?"

This sentence is like the most intimate touch.

In an instant, Ino's cheeks turned bright red.

It spread all the way to the base of the ear.

She abruptly lowered her head, not daring to look at Di Yan again.

Images of last night's embarrassing, shameful, yet unavoidable "alternative paths" flashed uncontrollably through my mind...

For the family.

She paid an unimaginable price.

Seeing her reaction.

The curve of Di Yan's lips became even more pronounced.

He seemed to enjoy the feeling of being in control of everything.

The three races of Pig, Deer, and Butterfly suffered heavy losses in their high-end combat power after this battle.

The younger generation was then incorporated into the new army.

In reality, it has lost its threat.

The person in charge within the clan now.

He is Ino's father, the head of the Yamanaka clan... Yamanaka Inoichi.

The reason why Di Yan "condescended" to come this time is because of this.

It was because Yamanaka Inoichi relayed the message through his daughter, Ino.

He requested an audience with the emperor.

The purpose is self-evident... representing the remaining power of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

They formally pledged their allegiance in exchange for the survival of their family.

.......

89. Ino becomes the clan leader; she wipes out all the ninja clans.

soon.

The group arrived at the reception courtyard of the mountain clan.

They were led by Shan Zhong Hai Yi.

A dozen or so high-ranking members of the Pig, Deer, and Butterfly clans who were still in charge were already waiting there.

Yamanaka Inoichi's gaze immediately fell on the daughter beside Di Yan.

Looking at her daughter's forced composure, yet unable to hide her haggard appearance.

And that subtle, unnatural walking posture.

The middle-aged man's face showed an extremely complex expression.

There was heartache, guilt, and humiliation...

Ultimately, it all turned into a deep sense of powerlessness.

He didn't expect the survival of the pig-deer-butterfly pair.

Ultimately, they really had to rely on their daughter to use this method to save their lives.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

He stepped forward and bowed first.

The voice was slightly hoarse and heavy:

"Haiyi from the mountains, along with the remnants of the Pig, Deer, and Butterfly tribes, respectfully welcomes His Majesty the Emperor's arrival."

He kept a low profile.

The other high-ranking officials behind him also bowed, silently expressing their submission.

Apart from a very few people who still harbor resentful hatred.

Most people understand this.

Survive in the face of absolute power.

To ensure the continuation of the family tradition.

That is the most important thing right now.

What are the values ​​of hatred and dignity compared to survival?

It had to be put on hold for the time being.

Di Yan looked at the scene before him.

He watched as the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, who once held a significant position in Konoha, bowed their heads to him.

A satisfied smile appeared on his face.

Where are you going?

If you had listened to me earlier, things wouldn't have come to this.

Di Yan did not speak, and walked straight to the prepared courtyard.

The aroma of tea wafts through the courtyard.

But it couldn't dispel the somber atmosphere.

Di Yan leisurely sipped his tea.

He looked at the pale-faced Yamanaka Inoichi and the rest of the Ino-Shika-Cho high-ranking members, a playful smile on his lips:

"Logically speaking, you pigs, deer, and butterflies are all of the same ilk."

"Both Shikaku and Choi-za died at my hands. You should hate me to the bone."

"What's with this subservient act now?"

The bitterness on Yamanaka Inoichi's face was almost overflowing.

hatred?

How could I not hate it!

Nara Shikaku was his close friend and advisor for many years.

Choza Akimichi was also a comrade-in-arms who fought alongside him.

Their blood feud burned in his heart constantly.

but……

He spoke with difficulty, his voice hoarse:

"Hatred...can't change anything."

"Your Majesty, the three races of Pig, Deer, and Butterfly... are willing to obey all of Your Majesty's arrangements."

"I only beg Your Majesty... to give my people a way to live."

Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

It was filled with humiliation and helplessness.

As the clan leader, he was responsible for the survival of the remaining clan members.

Di Yan seemed quite satisfied with his pragmatism and nodded:

“Very well. As long as you sincerely submit, I can forgive and forget. However…”

He changed the subject, his gaze falling on the nervous and uneasy Ino beside him.

"You should resign as the clan chief."

"Let Ino take charge of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio."

"what?"

"Ino?"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked!

All eyes instantly focused on Ino.

Ino herself was stunned, pointing at herself in disbelief:

"Me? Your Majesty... I... I can't do it! How could I..."

She waved her hands frantically.