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

According to Di Yan's plan.

These tens of thousands of people will re-establish themselves in that largest oasis.

All the young ninjas will receive the same reorganization and training as those in Konoha.

Quickly assemble a new ninja army loyal to the empire.

Meanwhile, the 13,000 Konoha ninja who were originally stationed on the outskirts of Sunagakure have already set off, their swords pointed towards the border of the Land of Earth.

Their mission was firstly to deter Onoki from taking advantage of the chaos.

Secondly, along the long march, they took the opportunity to eliminate all the unstable bandit forces within the Kingdom of Wind.

It paved the way for the empire's rule.

　The new Sunagakure army, which will be formed in the new oasis on June 27th, will be sent towards the Land of Lightning.

To carry out similar border guard and clearance missions.

The territory of the Wind Kingdom is expanding at an astonishing speed.

They were forcibly incorporated into the territory of the Fire Empire.

And it was quickly transformed into the empire's war potential.

Temari stood beside Di Yan.

She looked down at the village that was gradually becoming empty.

Watching the departing figures of my clansmen.

My heart was filled with a sense of unreality and deep anxiety.

She finally couldn't hold back and asked:

"Your Majesty, is it really feasible to annex the Kingdom of Wind so hastily?"

"This will inevitably shock and panic other major powers, such as Iwagakure, Kumogakure, and even Kirigakure... They will definitely not sit idly by."

"I'm afraid... it will trigger a great war that will affect the entire ninja world."

Her concerns are reasonable.

Such a brutal change to the mainland's political landscape.

It is practically challenging the nerves of all existing major powers.

However, upon hearing this, Di Yan's face showed no sign of seriousness.

Instead, he revealed an almost fanatical, expectant smile.

He gazed at the horizon, as if he could already see the scene of endless war.

Panic? Shock? War?

He repeated these words, his tone filled with disdain and longing, "What I've been waiting for is for them to become restless!"

"Peace? That's nothing but an excuse for the weak to prolong their lives, and a breeding ground for the strong to sharpen their blades!"

His voice suddenly became impassioned and ruthless, "Only war! Continuous war! Can forge the sharpest blade and the most valiant army!"

"Only then can the empire expand continuously through blood and fire, becoming invincible!"

He whirled around, a chilling light flashing in his crimson eyes, and looked at Temari:

"Using war to sustain war is the best way to train troops and the fastest way for the empire to become powerful!"

"If they dare to come... it will save me the trouble of a long expedition."

Temari looked at Teiyan's aggressive and confident profile.

Feel the undisguised domineering and ambition in his words.

He was speechless for a moment.

She finally understood.

The emperor's ambition far exceeded her imagination.

He was not content with conquering just one or two countries.

What he wants... is perhaps the entire ninja world.

Fear still lingered, but there was also a twisted sense of excitement, amplified by the overwhelming power.

It also grows quietly and uncontrollably from the bottom of my heart.

The empire's war machine has started, roaring forward along the road paved with war.

And they are already on this irreversible chariot.

The wind howled, sweeping across the deserted streets, swirling up scattered debris, which then fell helplessly to the ground.

The once bustling Sand Village is now as silent as a giant tomb.

All the doors and windows were wide open and empty, as if their souls had been ripped out.

The last group of villagers, either reluctant to leave or slow to act, heard that their new home would be the legendary oasis of Damingfu, abundant with water and lush with greenery.

The last bit of sadness at leaving one's homeland was instantly replaced by a longing for the future.

They hurriedly followed the main group and left.

Before long, this village, which has stood against the wind and sand for decades, will be transformed.

It will be completely buried by the endless yellow sand.

It became a vague record on the pages of history.

At the village entrance, seven female ninjas, led by Temari, were bidding a final farewell to Teiyan.

Amano, Maki, Chi, Yome, Matsuri, and Yukata—each of them wore a complex expression...

There is a vague anticipation of participating in the reconstruction of "New Sunagakure," and an unease about the unknown future.

But more than anything, it was something she couldn't bring herself to say to the man in front of her.

After days of "profound education," the deep-seated attachment and awe have become ingrained.

They knew that after they left, the village built on the oasis would no longer be a ninja village in the traditional sense.

Instead, it will be like Konoha.

A violent machine completely loyal to Emperor Yan, existing solely for war.

A pure ninja army.

Their identities will also be completely changed as a result.

"Your Majesty...please take care."

Temari, speaking as the representative, said in a low, slightly hoarse voice.

The other women also lowered their heads, their eyes darting around, not daring to meet Di Yan's gaze.

The emotions of reluctance and submission were almost overflowing.

Di Yan looked at them with no expression on his face, only giving a faint "hmm".

Immediately, he moved with lightning speed, striking the seven women's buttocks, which were tense with nervousness.

It was struck lightly, producing a crisp sound.

Snapped...

Of course, Yu Nai, who had abundant capital, received special treatment, and her heart was squeezed painfully.

"Go, build the new village for me as soon as possible. Don't let me down."

This action carried a strong sense of disdain and possessiveness.

Strangely, it calmed the seven women's sorrow at parting.

It was as if it had been branded with an invisible mark.

She realized that she still belonged to this man.

Their cheeks flushed, and they responded softly.

He gave Di Yan one last deep look, then turned and joined the end of the migrating procession.

Their figures gradually disappeared into the rolling yellow sand.

Until the last figure disappeared on the horizon.

In the entire Sand Village, only Emperor Yan and Uchiha Izumi remained in a true sense.

The wind picked up, whipping up clouds of dust.

It was as if a lament was being played for this dead village.

Di Yan stood there for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the ruins that were about to become desert one last time, his eyes showing no emotion.

He naturally reached out and took Uchiha Izumi's slightly cool hand beside him.

Quan obediently let him lead her.

The crimson Sharingan watched him silently.

In their eyes, there is only absolute loyalty and obedience.

The two men did not look back, but strode forward, slowly walking into the more desolate depths of the desert, in the opposite direction of the migrating procession.

Their figures gradually became blurred and tiny in the swirling sandstorm.

It eventually disappeared completely into a dim, yellowish world.

It was as if they had never existed.

It was as if they had taken away all the stories and future of this place.

Only an empty city and sandstorms remain.

Di Yan's figure disappeared into the sandstorm, as if it were just an insignificant interlude.

However, at the same time he left.

A massive storm sweeping across the entire ninja world.

It is centered around the Land of Wind.

It spread like wildfire.

This plunged every country and every ninja village into unprecedented shock and panic.

If we talk about the dramatic changes in Konoha before...

It could also be interpreted by other major powers as a "power shift within the Land of Fire" or a "reshuffling of the relationship between the ninja villages and the daimyo."

It's still within the realm of understanding and acceptance...

After all, the Hokage himself is appointed by the Daimyo.

Then there was the horrific tragedy at the Daimyo's residence in the Land of Wind, the Daimyo's death, and the complete uprooting and forced annexation of Sunagakure.

This completely shattered all the pretense and tacit understanding that had maintained the superficial peace of the ninja world for decades!

The First, Second, and Third Shinobi World Wars, no matter how fierce they were, were all fought in the past.

In essence, they are all conflicts strictly limited to the level of "ninjas".

The big names in various countries are the financial backers and beneficiaries behind the scenes.

They provided funds and supplies.

The ninja village then joined the fight.

The ultimate goal of war is to secure more benefits and resources for each country at the negotiating table.

The scale and extent of war are, and even to some extent, controllable.

Never before has any party ever laid a hand on the Daimyo of a nation—the supreme ruler who symbolizes the legitimacy and power of the country—so viciously!

This is the absolute bottom line that cannot be crossed among all unspoken rules!