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

They felt they had seen through Di Yan's "true and false".

He was nothing more than a "daimyo" who was being used by Danzo to extort money.

As long as Konoha doesn't descend into chaos.

By displaying his powerful muscles, Di Yan would naturally back down.

At most, they would have to pay some negotiation costs to get the hostages back.

Konoha is the de facto military power of the Land of Fire.

Years of independent operation have instilled in them a deep-seated belief:

The existence of the daimyo was more of a political symbol.

The real issue involves force and the survival of the village.

Ultimately, it's up to Konoha to decide.

They didn't really think that Di Yan himself posed much of a military threat.

Therefore, Konoha's focus of war preparations shifted.

It tilted quietly.

A large number of ANBU and regular ninjas were mobilized.

The main monitoring and defense forces were concentrated inside the village.

Especially the area where the "Root" organization operates, as well as the vicinity of the Shimura family and related suspected ninja clans.

The Imperial Flame team was slowly approaching.

Instead, they only sent out a regular reconnaissance team and negotiators to prepare.

No highest level of military response was given.

Nara Shikaku always felt that something was wrong.

But everyone believed that an internal coup was the primary crisis.

His doubts were temporarily suppressed.

top priority.

It is to ensure that Konoha cannot be breached from within.

……

Three days later.

Di Yan's team, which was eye-catching yet exuded an eerie atmosphere.

Finally, we arrived at the magnificent gates of Konoha Village.

I set foot on this land once again.

Di Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

The last time he visited as the "son of a daimyo" was many years ago.

At that time, he was still inexperienced and could only cautiously plot in the shadow of Konoha.

Now, he is the emperor of the Land of Fire.

They carried an army to "punish" them.

They returned as conquerors.

Before us stands this ninja village, hailed as the strongest in the ninja world.

In his eyes, it had already become a piece of fat meat that was about to be eaten.

Konoha has clearly done a lot of superficial work.

The welcoming procession was grand and imposing, with banners waving in the wind.

Two rows of spirited Konoha ninjas stood on either side of the road.

The line stretched from the village entrance all the way into the village.

And standing at the very front of the welcoming team.

It was none other than the Fifth Hokage... Tsunade herself!

She was wearing a Hokage robe, with her golden twin ponytails tied behind her back.

His face was serious, and his eyes were sharp.

He stared directly at the Emperor Yan on the dragon chariot without any hesitation.

It fully displays the majesty and grandeur of the entire village.

Her personal greeting demonstrated Konoha's "courtesy".

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It also implies a protest.

Look! We, Konoha, are not afraid of you at all.

The entire Hidden Leaf Village appeared as prosperous and peaceful as ever.

The villagers watched with curiosity.

But they didn't show much panic or anger.

Regarding the emperor's personal arrival and the so-called "assassination attempt".

The official Konoha administration seems to have deliberately downplayed the seriousness of the situation.

Create an atmosphere that "this is just a small misunderstanding and will be resolved soon".

What made Di Yan sneer inwardly was...

Representatives from the three races of pig, deer, and butterfly also appeared in the welcoming party.

Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and the others remained calm.

They can even maintain basic etiquette.

They remained remarkably calm and composed regarding the capture and humiliation of their heir, who had his finger severed.

It was as if it were just a trivial matter.

Everything is done with the stability of the village as the top priority.

This is naturally an illusion.

The three clans were already extremely anxious.

However, under the strategy of unified messaging from the top leadership and prioritizing responses to the "Danzo coup,"

They could only suppress their emotions and cooperate with the performance.

Di Yan took all of this into view.

However, he maintained an indifferent expression on his face.

It was as if the grand welcoming ceremony before my eyes was just a fleeting moment.

His gaze lingered more on Tsunade's stunning figure.

With undisguised admiration and a hint of aggression.

This infuriated Tsunade.

However, they had to maintain a facade of calm.

After a series of superficial greetings and welcoming ceremonies filled with meaningless diplomatic rhetoric.

The official in charge of etiquette in Konoha arranged for Di Yan and his party to stay at the best inn in the village.

It was euphemistically called "to facilitate His Majesty's rest and subsequent consultations."

In reality, it is a form of house arrest and surveillance.

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Di Yan gladly accepted.

No objections were raised.

He entered the inn in a grand procession with his female relatives, prisoners, and a hundred black-clad assassins.

It seems as if they are truly here for a friendly visit.

On the surface, everything in Konoha Village seems to be normal.

The sun was shining brightly, and the villagers continued their lives as usual.

However, after nightfall...

The undercurrents were just beginning to stir.

The inn was heavily guarded by Konoha ANBU ninja, making it virtually impenetrable.

And the hundred black-clad assassins that Di Yan brought.

They guarded the hotel interior without leaving its side.

There was no communication between the two sides.

But the invisible killing intent and sense of confrontation made the air almost freeze.

The Konoha leadership was mostly preoccupied with the impending internal coup.

They believed that Di Yan was just a front.

The real killer move came from Danzo.

Therefore, a large number of elite forces were secretly transferred to monitor the Root and Shimura clans.

Meanwhile, Di Yan was in the most luxurious room in the hotel.

Enjoying tea leisurely.

Uchiha Izumi stood by his side like a shadow.

"Everything is arranged?"

Di Yan asked calmly.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Quan responded in a low voice, "Tiehuo has already gone to contact 'Root' as planned."

"Danzo seems... to be getting impatient."

Di Yan's lips curled into a cold smile:

"Very good. Pass the word down, tell our people... to get some 'rest' and recharge their energy."

"Soon, there will be a good show to watch."

He walked to the window and looked at the seemingly peaceful night view of Konoha outside.

He knew that beneath this peaceful facade...

Danzo's ambition, Konoha's suspicions, and the countless spies he planted are all interacting with each other.

This is about to become the number one ninja village in the ninja world.

Dragging them into an abyss of irreversible internal strife.

All he needs to do is wait patiently.

Waiting for the perfect moment to harvest.

The calm before the storm is often the most suffocating.

……

In the dead of night, the most luxurious suite at the Konoha Inn was brightly lit.