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

"what?"

The Hidden Mist Village ninja doubted that he had heard correctly.

Suddenly, several men in black appeared behind the Hidden Mist Village ninja and slashed down with their swords.

It happened in an instant.

The head of the Hidden Mist Village envoy rolled to the ground, splattering blood onto the clean floor.

Those wide eyes still held a hint of questioning and astonishment.

The figures in black were like ghosts, their attacks decisive and ruthless.

When sheathing the sword and standing at attention.

It was as if the killing had never happened.

quiet!

After a brief moment of silence.

"Your Majesty! What do you mean by this?!"

The loess suddenly stood up, its heavy body exuding a powerful aura.

The two Jonin from Iwagakure behind him instantly assumed battle stances, gripping their kunai tightly.

They kept a vigilant watch for any potential ambushes around them.

Despite having weathered many storms.

But to kill a nation's envoy so suddenly and almost childishly.

It still sent a chill down his spine.

On the other side, Karui and Omoi also jumped up in surprise.

Karui drew the short sword from his back, his dark face filled with shock and anger:

"Bastard! How could you..."

Omoi's face turned deathly pale, and he was drenched in cold sweat. He grabbed the impulsive Karui, his voice trembling:

"Calm down, Karui! He...he even dared to kill members of Kirigakure, we..."

He dared not think any further.

Faced with stern questions and tense standoffs from both countries.

Di Yan seemed to have merely brushed away a speck of dust.

He leisurely picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth, not even glancing at the headless corpse that was still convulsing and the mess on the floor.

"mean?"

Di Yan finally raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping calmly over Huang Tu and the Yun Yin group, who were on high alert.

His gaze was as if he were looking at a few noisy insects. "Is it so hard to understand what I'm saying?"

He leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on the table.

The fingertips tapped lightly on the table, producing a heart-stopping tapping sound.

"The Kingdom of Wind was ungrateful, so it was destroyed."

"The trash sent by the Land of Water was not even qualified to speak with me, so he died."

His tone remained calm, yet it carried an extreme coldness that regarded human life as worthless: "This is my 'explanation' to you."

His gaze finally settled on the loess, with a hint of mockery:

"Yellow earth, right? Go back and tell Onoki that at his age, he shouldn't try to play the game of alliances and betrayals like young people."

"Submission is the only way for Iwagakure to survive; resistance is..."

Di Yan didn't finish speaking, but just chuckled softly.

The laughter sent chills down the spines of everyone present.

He then looked at Karui, whose muscles were taut with tension, and Omoi, who was almost shrinking back.

"As for Kumogakure... didn't Samui tell you that my patience is limited?"

He specifically mentioned Samui's name, which made Karui and Omoi's expressions even more unpleasant.

"The banquet continues."

Di Yan leaned back in his chair and waved his hand.

As if he had just dealt with a trivial matter, he said, "If you still have an appetite."

The servants stepped forward expressionlessly and quickly cleaned up the body and bloodstains.

It was as if nothing had ever happened.

But the air was thick with the stench of blood, and the envoys from both countries looked pale.

All of this demonstrates the cruel reality that just occurred.

Huang Tu's face was ashen as he slowly sat down.

He knew that any further protests would be futile at this moment.

It could even lead to death.

He must bring back to the Earth Shadow everything that happened here, exactly as it happened.

Karui gritted his teeth and, under Omoi's almost pleading gaze, reluctantly put away his short sword.

But his gaze toward Di Yan was filled with anger and humiliation.

This emperor was a hundred times more insane and terrifying than she had imagined.

This banquet was destined to be spent in fear and repression.

Di Yan used the most direct and bloody method.

He announced his rules to the remaining envoys from the two countries: those who obey me prosper, those who defy me perish.

...

126. Shall we talk privately? Karui will take a shower first.

"Everyone, please don't be shy. Try the food from our Fire Empire and see if it suits your taste."

Emperor Yan acted as if nothing had happened and invited the envoys to have a meal.

But those understated words he made earlier.

But it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.

The scene of the Hidden Mist Village envoy being instantly killed is still vivid in my mind.

The strength displayed by those men in black was terrifying.

At this moment, the entire hall was completely silent.

All that remained were heavy breathing and a heartbeat.

Huang Tu's face was ashen, and his fists were clenched tightly.

The nails were almost embedded in the flesh.

He knew all too well that any unnecessary words or actions at this moment could lead to his death.

Di Yan's arrogance and power exceeded his expectations.

He must return this blatant threat and humiliation to Lord Tsuchikage intact.

He stood up silently, bowed slightly, and that was considered a gesture of respect.

"Your Majesty, we shall take our leave now!"

Then, accompanied by two equally grim-faced Iwagakure Jonin, he turned and left with heavy steps.

Every step felt like walking on a knife's edge.

This is a humiliation for a ninja.

But it is also the cold reality.

Omoi was almost exhausted. He tugged at Karui's sleeve and whispered:

"Hurry up, hurry up... Staying here for even a second longer will shorten your lifespan..."

He just wanted to escape this terrible palace and that emperor who treated human life like dirt.

Karui was equally angry and terrified.

But her stubborn nature prevented her from losing her composure like Omoi.

She glared fiercely at Di Yan.

He was about to leave with Omoi and the other Cloud Village ninja.

at this time.

Di Yan's voice, tinged with a hint of languor yet utterly authoritative, rang out once more, clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Please wait, everyone from Kumogakure."

He paused, his gaze landing precisely on the dark-skinned figure. "Karui, you stay behind alone."

"I... have some things I'd like to 'discuss' with you."

This statement was like a thunderclap out of nowhere.

The Cloud Village members, who had already turned around, suddenly froze.

Omoi's face turned deathly pale instantly, and cold sweat poured down his face.

He looked at Karui in horror, then at Di Yan, who sat high on the throne.

Countless terrifying thoughts flashed through my mind in an instant:

Left alone?

What to talk about?

Could it be because of Karui's rudeness at the banquet earlier?

Is it still about Samui?

Oh no, Karui's volatile temper is definitely going to lead him to argue with the emperor.

Then they'll be chopped to pieces by those men in black!

We'll all be dragged down by her and die!

I'm doomed!

They're absolutely going to die!

The other Cloud Village Chunin exchanged bewildered glances.

They gripped their weapons tightly, but no one dared to make a move.

Karui himself froze.

She turned around abruptly, looking at Di Yan in disbelief.

Those bright eyes were filled with vigilance, anger, and a hint of barely perceptible panic.

"You...want to talk to me alone? What do you want to talk about?"

Her voice was somewhat shrill due to nervousness.

Di Yan watched her react like a frightened little animal.