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

Uchiha Izumi's figure vanished instantly.

Di Yan lay back down in Xi Ri Hong's soft embrace.

He patted Inuzuka Hana's cheek, signaling her to continue massaging her legs.

He teased Uchiha Hikaru in his arms a little more.

It was as if he had just dealt with a trivial matter.

"Alright, it was just a little incident, don't worry about it."

He closed his eyes lazily. "Let's continue. Tonight looks like it's going to be interesting."

The courtyard returned to its eerie and extravagant tranquility.

Only a faint incense scent and the girls' suppressed breathing could be heard.

But everyone's heart.

Everything had been completely disrupted by those few sparrows that brought the news and Di Yan's casual words.

Outside the high walls of the palace.

Asma's squad was completely unaware of this.

They are proceeding according to their "meticulous" plan.

Like moths that have flown into a trap.

They quietly pried open a side door on the west side that was "just right" poorly guarded, and sneaked into the deepest part of this den of dragons and tigers.

In the shadows, countless eyes were already fixed on them.

Inside the courtyard, the luxurious and warm atmosphere seemed to freeze.

Yuhi Kurenai listened to the cold command that Di Yan gave to Quan.

Every word felt like an icicle piercing her heart.

Asuma is in danger... Ino is in danger...

Di Yan is clearly trying to take down Asuma's squad.

All caught in one fell swoop!

The immense fear and worry for Asuma's safety finally broke down Kurenai's last psychological defenses.

She suddenly broke free from behind Di Yan.

She didn't even bother to straighten her slightly disheveled clothes.

He staggered and knelt down on the soft bed.

Kurenai Yuhi raised her head, her eyes filled with pleading and desperation:

"Your Majesty! I beg you! Spare Asma and the others!"

"If you just let them go... I... I'll agree to anything you ask!"

"From now on, you can do whatever you want to me. Whatever you ask for... I'll do it... I'm begging you!"

Her voice was choked with sobs, filled with a humble plea.

To save his companions.

She was willing to pay any price.

Even his repeated requests to go there... weren't impossible...

Di Yan slowly turned his head.

Looking down at Kurenai, who was kneeling at his feet, begging humbly.

His amused smile deepened.

She reached out her finger and gently lifted Kurenai's chin.

It forced her to look at herself.

"Oh? You'll agree to anything? Anywhere... is fine?"

His voice was deep and suggestive.

His fingers traced suggestively along her jawline.

His gaze seemed to tangibly follow the shadow of the setting sun's red buttocks...

Kurenai's face turned deathly pale, and her body began to tremble uncontrollably.

She fully understood the blatant implication in Di Yan's words.

but……

The thought that Asuma might die a horrible death like those Inuzuka and Aburame ninjas made him realize the danger.

Thinking of young kids like Shikamaru, Ino, and Choji...

Kurenai bit her lip so hard it almost bled.

In the end, she felt as if all her strength had been drained away.

With immense difficulty yet unwavering resolve, he nodded, tears streaming down his face.

"Yes... as long as you let them go... I'll... do whatever you want with them..."

The moment she finished speaking.

A few sparrows fluttered in through the window.

They chattered incessantly around Di Yan.

Di Yan's attention was temporarily drawn to it.

He listened intently, his smile gradually turning cold and mocking.

"Heh... I see. Tsunade isn't all that stupid."

"They even knew to send two clandestine squads to wait for an opportunity to strike?"

"It seems that Konoha has become somewhat suspicious."

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes. "Trying to be the oriole unaware? Too bad, I am the hunter."

He sneered, not even bothering to avoid Yuhi Kurenai and the others.

He reached out and lightly patted Uchiha Hikaru's small, pert bottom in his arms:

"Hikaru, go play by yourself over there."

"Hmph! My brother is bad!"

Uchiha Hikaru pouted.

But she obediently jumped down from his arms.

I ran to the side and watched the sparrows with curiosity.

Di Yan clapped his hands.

A woman dressed as a female guard, with a cold expression, appeared silently in the doorway and knelt on one knee.

"His Majesty."

"Go tell Quan and Tiehuo."

Di Yan's voice was devoid of any emotion, as if he were giving a trivial instruction: "Outside the palace, there are two more Konoha rats hiding in the shadows."

"Make them clean it up, leave no one alive."

"As for those four inside the palace... let them in. I want to have some fun with them..."

"As ordered!"

Without hesitation, the female guard accepted the order and vanished instantly.

This order was like a death sentence.

It instantly shattered the faint hope that had just risen in Kurenai's eyes.

Her eyes widened in disbelief.

The body is shaky.

Di Yan did not agree to let Asma go.

Instead, they should kill all the supporters except him.

Are they going to put Asuma in here alone to "tease" him?

"Your Majesty! You—"

Kurenai wanted to make one last plea.

Di Yan had already turned back and focused his gaze on her again.

That look was filled with a cat-and-mouse playfulness and a cold, demanding need:

"Hong, I heard your request just now."

Kurenai Yuhi's heart tightened suddenly.

"I can promise you that I will not kill Asma immediately."

"It even allowed him to get here 'smoothly'."

Di Yan spoke slowly and deliberately.

Every word carries a cruel connotation.

"However... my promise requires you to pay a 'deposit' in advance."

His gaze became extremely aggressive, fixing firmly on Kurenai Yuhi:

"Now, right here, I will fulfill your promise."

"Since you're willing to take a different approach, then let me see your 'sincerity'."

.......

39. Hanlu is also a road; it exposed...

The setting sun felt as if it had fallen into an ice cave, leaving the whole body icy cold.

She looked into Di Yan's unwavering gaze.

He glanced again at Hinata and Inuzuka Hana, who were equally terrified and at a loss for what to do.

Finally, thinking of Asuma, Ino, and the others who were stepping into a death trap...

An overwhelming sense of despair and humiliation washed over her like a tidal wave.

She knew she had no choice.

Any hesitation or resistance.

Any of these actions could immediately cause Emperor Yan to change his mind and order the execution of all without exception.

She clenched her teeth so hard that she almost bit her lower lip to pieces.

I tasted the rusty flavor of fresh blood.

Finally, it seemed like she had used up all her strength.

Slowly, tremblingly...

Turned around.

Under the horrified, sympathetic, and ashamed gazes of Hinata and Hana Inuzuka.

Under the innocent and curious observation of Uchiha Hikaru.

Kurenai Yuhi bowed her head in humiliation.

He lay down on the luxurious yet cold animal-skin bed.

She buried her burning cheeks deep into the soft fur.