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

Ino asked in a low voice with concern.

His gaze swept urgently across Xi Rihong's pale face and slightly trembling body.

"And what about Kiba and Shino? Do you know where they are?"

"Teacher Asuma came with us, and now there are enemies everywhere outside."

"He, Shikamaru, and Choji are being hunted down!"

"We have to find them and break out together!"

Ino's words pierced Yuhi's heart like a knife.

Every question points to a cruel answer that she cannot face directly, much less speak of.

at this time.

hum...

A low, continuous mechanical hum, seemingly emanating from the depths of the earth, faintly echoed from Kurenai Yuhi's body.

The moment that sound rang out.

Kurenai Yuhi shuddered violently as if struck by an electric current.

His face instantly turned even paler.

Extreme fear and humiliation flashed in her eyes.

She even subconsciously squeezed her legs together and curled her body up slightly.

The courage that had just risen within me because of seeing Ino.

It was instantly shattered by this invisible death warrant!

She dared not utter another word.

He didn't even dare to look into Ino's eyes, which were full of trust and worry.

"Hmm? What's the sound?"

Ino also heard the strange buzzing sound.

She listened intently, puzzled. "Is it some kind of machine in the palace? The sound seems a bit strange..."

Kurenai bit her lower lip so hard it almost bled.

She could neither answer nor explain.

The buzzing sound was like the whisper of a demon.

It constantly reminded her of the humiliation she had suffered and her helpless situation.

It is more of a warning.

She was warned that she must obey orders.

otherwise……

She couldn't imagine what awaited her and Ino.

The buzzing continued, as if impatiently urging it on.

Kurenai Yuhi was engaged in a fierce internal struggle.

Looking at Ino, who was still oblivious to the danger and only thinking about saving people and breaking through the encirclement.

A terrifying yet "only" idea that could temporarily save Ino's life.

It popped up uncontrollably.

Compared to death, everything else...

It doesn't seem that important anymore...

At least, survive...

This thought clung to Kurenai's heart like a poisonous ivy.

It made her feel suffocated.

Yet it also carries a desperate allure.

Kurenai took a deep breath.

It was as if he had used up all his strength.

Her voice was dry and weak as she spoke, interrupting Ino's confusion about the buzzing sound:

"Ino...you must be thirsty after running for so long."

"Would you like some water?"

Ino listened intently to the sounds outside and the strange buzzing noise.

Upon hearing Kurenai's words, she subconsciously touched her throat.

The intense stress and running did indeed leave her feeling thirsty.

"Yes, I am a little thirsty. Thank you, Teacher Hong."

She didn't think much of it.

I just felt that Teacher Hong looked a bit strange?

But I still care about her as before.

Kurenai Yuhi felt as if her heart was being gripped tightly by an icy hand, the pain making it hard to breathe.

She turned around stiffly.

He led Ino, his steps faltering, towards the inner room.

Every step she took was extremely difficult.

It felt as if the floor beneath my feet wasn't a floor, but a red-hot branding iron.

The furnishings in the inner room were equally exquisite, but they carried a dull and oppressive feeling.

Kurenai gestured for Ino to sit down at a low table.

With trembling hands, he picked up the teapot from the table.

I poured a cup of clear tea.

The sound of flowing water was exceptionally clear in the quiet room.

Ino, unsuspecting, took the teacup.

Because I was thirsty, I tilted my head back and gulped it down without thinking.

The tea was slightly cool, with a hint of bitterness.

But it's very effective at quenching thirst.

Watching Ino's throat bob, she unsuspectingly drank the laced tea in one gulp.

Kurenai's pupils contracted sharply.

He instinctively reached out, as if to stop it.

But the sound was stuck in his throat, and he couldn't utter a single word.

"Ah... I'm alive again..."

Ino put down her empty teacup and let out a sigh of relief.

Only then did she notice Kurenai's unusually pale face and her outstretched hand.

"Teacher Hong? What's wrong? Where do you feel unwell?"

"You look really... strange."

Kurenai slowly withdrew her hand and clenched it into a fist.

The fingernails dug deeply into the palm.

She looked into Ino's eyes, which were still clear, full of trust and doubt.

An overwhelming sense of guilt overwhelmed her like a tsunami.

Ino... don't blame me...

Living... is more important than anything else...

At least like this...

You don't have to face the bloodshed and death outside...

At least this way... you're safe for now...

However, you'll need to pay a price...

She screamed wildly in her heart.

They try to find a justification for their despicable behavior.

But every reason seems so weak and feeble.

All that remained was endless bitterness and self-loathing.

The medicine in that glass of water.

It was given to her by Di Yan, something used to "tame" disobedient people.

It works quickly and won't be fatal.

But it's enough to make people fall into their biological instincts.

It stimulates the body's hormones, making one's desire burn fiercely...

She watched helplessly as the light in Ino's eyes slowly began to fade.

The look of confusion was gradually replaced by emptiness.

"Teacher Hong...I...I suddenly feel so hot..."

Ino shook her head, trying to stay awake.

But I only felt my body getting hotter and softer...

Her red lips parted slightly, and she exhaled breaths of warm air...

.......

42 Kurenai Yuhi: Ino is still young, please be gentle.

Yuhi Kurenai quickly stepped forward to support her.

Gently place the girl's soft but powerless body on the carpeted floor.

He watched as Ino's body began to tremble and heat up.

Finally, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't hold back her tears and they streamed down her face.

It dripped onto Ino's cheek.

Kurenai Yuhi is overwhelmed by immense guilt and fear for Ino's future.

Tears blurred vision.

at this time.

A voice, like that of a ghost, carrying a hint of pleased approval, sounded silently behind her:

"Well done, Hong. Very well-behaved."

Kurenai Yuhi froze abruptly.

It was like being doused with ice water, instantly stopping the tears.

She didn't even dare to turn around.