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

It's like petting a pet.

He performed this action with perfect naturalness.

Quan obediently lowered his head slightly.

“Silly girl,” Di Yan smiled, his tone carrying a knowing and playful air, “Of course I did it on purpose.”

He paused, his gaze deepening, and slowly explained:

"The Ino-Shika-Cho trio, like the Sarutobi clan, are the oldest and most established pillar ninja clans in Konoha."

"Their interests are most intertwined with those of the previous Hokage, especially with that old guy, the Third Hokage."

"Their loyalty is built on decades of shared interests and ties."

“It is far more solid than the relatively marginal families like Inuzuka and Aburame.”

"You think you can use the few fingers of their heirs to make them betray Konoha, which they've built up over decades, and turn to me, an 'outsider'?"

Di Yan chuckled and shook his head. "That's simply unrealistic."

"Pushing them too hard will only make them completely side with Tsunade, and they will become united against the enemy, which will only increase the obstacles we face in the future."

Uchiha Izumi nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite:

"So, what does Your Majesty mean?"

A cold, calculating glint flashed in Di Yan's eyes:

"Therefore, I simply decided to do the opposite."

“I don’t want them to be loyal, I want them to… be informed.”

“I deliberately told them that I supported Danzo’s coup.”

"To make them believe that Danzo was behind all the conspiracies."

"And I am merely Danzo's collaborator or someone he uses."

"In this way, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, and even the entire Konoha leadership, will direct their greatest vigilance and hatred toward Danzo and his 'Root' organization."

"Think about it,"

Di Yan's smile turned cruel and gleeful. "When Danzo thought he had victory in his grasp and began to launch a coup..."

"But he discovered that Konoha was already on high alert, and all his plans were exposed to the light of day..."

"At that time, a fierce civil war will inevitably break out within Konoha! Dogs fighting, it'll all be a bloody mess!"

“And I,” Emperor Yan’s voice was filled with absolute confidence, “only need to sit on the high throne and quietly watch them wear each other down until they bleed to the last drop.”

"When they are both exhausted and weakened, I will then use the pretext of quelling the rebellion and maintaining the stability of the Land of Fire."

"Leading a large army 'at the invitation' to enter Konoha... At that time, who can stop me?"

"The rest is just cleaning up the mess and naturally bringing Konoha's military forces under national control!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Izumi's eyes suddenly lit up.

Her face showed a look of sudden realization and immense admiration:

"I see! Your Majesty is wise!"

"By letting Konoha fall into internal strife, we can achieve the greatest victory with the least cost!"

"That old fox Danzo will probably think His Majesty is helping him until he dies."

"In reality, he is nothing more than the sharpest knife in His Majesty's hand, and also the one that will break last!"

"Yes."

Di Yan nodded in satisfaction, expressing his appreciation for Quan's comprehension ability.

However, this was an extremely ruthless scheme.

To the ears of the evening gloomy woman standing nearby, it sounded like a series of thunderclaps.

It blew her away, leaving her terrified.

My blood felt like it was freezing!

She originally thought that Di Yan's goal was only to retaliate against the Konoha high-ranking officials.

Or seize partial power...

But she never expected it.

This man's ambition is so vast!

His purpose, from beginning to end.

It's not about supporting or retaliating against anyone at all!

His goal is the entire Hidden Leaf Village!

The goal is to completely destroy Konoha's existing system.

He completely absorbed the power of the entire ninja village and integrated it into his empire!

Frame Danzo, instigate civil war, and reap the benefits...

This plan was extremely ruthless.

It also accurately grasped the biggest contradiction within Konoha!

Once successful.

Konoha's decades-long foundation could be destroyed in an instant.

Countless ninjas will die in the civil war.

Asuma, Kakashi, Guy...

Even Naruto's children might...

Thinking about that terrible future.

Kurenai felt a bone-chilling cold rush from the soles of her feet to the top of her head.

It made the hairs on her body stand on end, and she even forgot to cry.

All that remained was boundless fear and despair!

This was the first time she had realized it so clearly.

They were facing more than just a lustful tyrant.

He is also a ruthless, ambitious, and cunning... Demon King!

Di Yan seemed to sense the intense emotional fluctuations of Yuhi Kurenai.

He turned his head to look at her, a meaningful smile playing on his lips:

"Now, Kurenai should understand why I said... Konoha is about to become history, right?"

"Just watch closely. This... is only just beginning."

Kurenai lay limp on the ground, her face ashen.

She could almost see Konoha burning and collapsing amidst flames and conspiracies.

.......

48. The threat of the spring; the morbid sunset.

At this moment, Di Yan glanced coldly at Yuhi Kurenai, who was slumped on the ground, her spirit nearly broken.

It was as if she were just an insignificant decoration.

He casually straightened his sleeves, his tone as indifferent as if he were discussing the weather:

"That girl Ino... the effects of the medicine should be wearing off by now."

"If they woke up and found themselves like that, they would probably be terrified."

"I need to go and 'comfort' her properly."

With that, Di Yan no longer glanced at Xi Ri Hong.

He turned and walked towards the palace.

It was as if the ruthless scheme that had just determined the fate of Konoha was merely a casual conversation after the meal.

Uchiha Izumi immediately followed like a shadow.

But when she passed by the distraught Kurenai Yuhi.

Quan paused slightly in his steps.

She lowered her head, her cold gaze scraping across Xi Rihong's pale, tear-streaked face like a scalpel.

The voice was low, yet carried an undeniable warning and... a twisted form of "admonition":

“Kurenai Yuhi, recognize your own identity.”

Uchiha Izumi's voice was devoid of any warmth:

"You used to be a Jonin of Konoha, and the instructor of Team 8, but that's all in the past."

"From now on, you have only one identity... His Majesty's woman, His Majesty's possession."

Her eyes were sharp as knives, carrying a hint of hidden killing intent:

"If you still don't recognize your place and continue to cling to those unrealistic fantasies, you'll only cause trouble for His Majesty..."

“I wouldn’t mind cleaning up His Majesty’s unruly toys.”

This blatant threat of death sent a shiver down Kurenai's spine.

She raised her head subconsciously.

He met Izumi's cold and ruthless Sharingan eyes.

However, Quan suddenly changed the subject.

His tone became somewhat complicated.

It even carries a hint of... indescribable "sense of identification"?

"But if you were a little smarter..."

Quan's voice softened slightly, but it carried an even more seductive quality:

"If you truly care about Konoha, as you say, and want to do something for Konoha..."

"Then you should serve His Majesty even better, obey His Majesty, and please His Majesty."

“Look,” Quan said in a low voice, his gaze sweeping in the direction Di Yan had left, “His Majesty possesses the power and wisdom to overturn everything.”

"The destruction of Konoha is perhaps only a matter of time in his eyes."

"But if you can make him happy, make him satisfied..."

"Perhaps you can, at a crucial moment, plead for a sliver of mercy for Konoha?"

"Perhaps fewer people will die? For example..."

"That Asma? Or one of your other students?"

"This is the only thing you can do right now... for yourself and for Konoha."

After uttering these seemingly plausible words that twisted and bound responsibility and hope together,

Uchiha Izumi did not linger.

He quickly caught up with Di Yan's figure ahead.

Inside the side hall, only Kurenai Yuhi remained once again.

She sat on the ground, dazed.

Uchiha Izumi's words were like a demonic chant.

The words echoed repeatedly in her chaotic mind.