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

The atmosphere at the scene suddenly became somewhat awkward.

A faint scent of jealousy and an unspoken comparison between the women filled the air.

Even the usually aloof Uzuki Yugao had a slight blush on her ears.

They arrived so early to learn the Yin Seal.

Isn't it just that they hope to occupy a more important place in His Majesty's heart and to keep his attention for longer?

But unfortunately, it was Samyi who came later and was a prisoner of the enemy country.

Yet, thanks to his "extraordinary talent," he was the sole favorite of her almost every night.

This even dragged Tsunade, the teacher who taught him, into the mess, making it impossible for her to get out of bed every morning.

How could this not make them feel bitter?

It was in this atmosphere that was a mixture of anticipation, anxiety, and a touch of bitterness.

Footsteps finally came from the garden entrance.

Everyone perked up and looked over.

Tsunade walked ahead with a lazy and listless expression.

Her long, golden hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and there were faint dark shadows under her eyelids.

She couldn't help but yawn as she walked, clearly still half asleep.

Behind her was Samyi.

Samui's situation looks "worse".

She was still wearing the Cloud Shadow style clothing that accentuated her figure, but her steps were noticeably unsteady.

His walking posture carried a subtle, almost imperceptible awkwardness.

Her cold, beautiful face bore a heavy weariness and a flush that had not yet completely faded.

Her turquoise eyes were lowered, and she dared not meet anyone's gaze.

She exuded a sense of fragility, as if she had been completely drained.

The moment these two appeared, the women who had been complaining fell silent.

His gaze swept back and forth over them with a complex expression.

Tsunade felt a little uncomfortable under their gaze, so she coughed and forced herself to stay alert.

"Well, everyone's here? Let's begin..."

"Today we'll explain the precise concentration of chakra at the forehead mark..."

Samui, on the other hand, quietly walked to a corner, trying to minimize his presence.

But the aura emanating from him was so dense it was almost impossible to dissolve, belonging to the Emperor's Flame.

And that look of someone who had been thoroughly "pampered".

But no matter what, she couldn't escape those gazes, whether overt or covert.

The morning lessons in the Imperial Garden began in such a delicate atmosphere.

The sun was shining brightly, and the flowers were fragrant.

But many people's thoughts had already drifted to the deep imperial palace.

Although all the women seemed to be listening attentively to the lecture.

But subtle positioning subtly reveals a certain invisible structure.

With Tsunade at the center, the female ninjas from Konoha naturally gathered in close proximity...

Kurenai Yuhi, Ino, Sakura, Tenten, Hinata, Hanabi, Anko, Yugao, Hana Inuzuka.

Most of their attention was focused on Tsunade.

Driven by a yearning for youth and an unconscious desire to follow in the footsteps of their "predecessors".

A little further away, under the cherry blossom trees, was the Uchiha (abeh) circle.

The youngest member, Uchiha Hikaru, stood in the very center.

Mikoto Uchiha and Izumi Uchiha stood on either side of her like guardian deities.

Somewhat surprisingly, it was Samui from Kumogakure.

At this moment, he stood quietly at the edge of the circle, leaning slightly behind Uchiha Hikaru.

She lowered her eyelids, her expression complex.

She seems to have a natural distance from the people of Konoha, yet she is also a gift "offered" by Hikaru.

He developed a subtle sense of belonging, or even... dependence, on this young Uchiha girl?

This combination appears abrupt yet strangely harmonious.

There was no verbal conflict between the two factions, and they rarely even exchanged glances.

But an invisible boundary has already become clearly visible.

"Therefore, the key to the Yin Seal is to compress and store the chakra that usually overflows into a very fine form and form a unique mark on the forehead."

Tsunade forced herself to explain, her fingertip touching the diamond-shaped blue mark on her smooth forehead:

"This requires not only extremely precise chakra control, but also years of persistent, tireless effort."

"If successful, it can not only instantly release a large amount of chakra for combat or medical purposes, but also greatly slow down cell division and lock in youth..."

Stay young forever!

These four words seem to possess a magical power.

The eyes of all the women, regardless of which side they belonged to, lit up instantly, and they listened even more attentively.

However, the difference in talent soon became apparent.

Surprisingly, Sakura Haruno made the fastest progress and demonstrated the most outstanding skill in manipulating chakra!

She grasped the key point almost immediately.

Faint chakra spots have even begun to gather at the center of his forehead.

Although it's still a long way from forming an imprint.

But this speed already far surpasses that of others.

Even Tsunade's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible hint of admiration.

"Sakura is amazing..."

Tian Tian couldn't help but exclaim in a low voice.

Ino also pursed her lips, somewhat unwilling, but she had to admit it:

"A broad forehead certainly has a knack for this."

Hinata cast an envious glance at her.

However, Sakura Haruno, who was at the center of attention, had mixed feelings.

There was even a hint of bitterness that was hard to describe.

Her talent and quick learning ability mean she can master the Yin Seal earlier.

To gain that powerful self-healing ability and the capital to remain young forever.

This should have been a wonderful thing.

but……

The thought of His Majesty...

The powerful self-healing ability brought by the Yin Seal means that the limit of the "punishment" she can withstand has been greatly increased.

While His Majesty was experimenting on her with various "tricks".

Because of her identity as a medical ninja, she was less reserved than she was with others.

If the Yin Seal were to reappear now...

Sakura Haruno's cheeks involuntarily flushed red.

Not shy.

Instead, it carried a hint of fear and... a kind of unspoken, undeveloped excitement.

It was as if she had foreseen it.

My future "experience" in His Majesty's palace will be even more "tragic".

That would be a true "fear and love" experience...fearing its brutality and persistence, yet indulging in the irresistible sensory storm brought about by its extreme impact.

She instinctively brought her legs together.

The chakra gathering on my forehead felt like it was getting scorching hot.

This talent is something that others can only envy.

For her, it was perhaps more like a key to unlock deeper "torture" and "pleasure".

Once you embark on this path, there is no turning back.

...

101 A letter from Sunagakure; Temari's curiosity

And at this time.

The tranquil cultivation in the Imperial Garden stood in stark contrast to the undercurrents swirling within the Imperial Study.

Di Yan sat behind his large desk, his fingertips tapping the surface casually.

Listening to Kankuro's slightly nervous statement below.

A faint hint of mockery crossed his face.

It felt like listening to a story that I had already anticipated and that wasn't very interesting.

"So, Gaara sent you to risk crossing the defenses of the Land of Wind to deliver this letter to me?"

Di Yan interrupted him, his tone calm but carrying an invisible pressure.

Kankuro instinctively straightened his back and answered respectfully:

"Yes, Your Majesty. Gaara... is in a very difficult situation right now."

Di Yan nodded slightly.

Only then did he slowly pick up the seemingly ordinary letter.

I opened the seal and unfolded it to take a look.

The contents of the letter were just as Kankuro had described, even more concise and restrained.

Gaara didn't elaborate on his grievances and predicaments, but simply stated the facts objectively:

The daimyo of the Land of Wind was angered by Gaara's previous unauthorized military intervention to intimidate Iwagakure and assist Konoha.

Enraged, they unilaterally announced the cessation of all economic support to Sunagakure.

Subsequently, within Sunagakure, led by the two highly respected elders, Chiyo and Ebizo, almost all the high-ranking members unanimously launched an attack on Gaara.

They accused him of bringing disaster to the village by "dictatorial" actions.

They forced him to give an explanation to Daming and the entire village.

Facing internal and external pressures.

Gaara chose not to resist and voluntarily relinquished his power; he is currently under house arrest.

Granny Chiyo temporarily assumed the position of Kazekage and apologized to the Daimyo of the Land of Wind in an attempt to salvage the relationship.