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

But she dared not disobey the man's orders.

and……

Deep inside, a twisted voice seemed to be telling her:

Your Majesty is right. Perhaps this is truly the best thing for everyone?

It's better for Hanabi to follow His Majesty than to face the cruel fate of the main branch being divided in the future.

Will the Hyuga clan also be protected as a result?

This is a self-comforting thought.

It relieved her guilt like poison.

Hinata took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the fluctuations within her.

He forced a gentle but somewhat stiff smile onto his face.

She gently stroked Hanabi's hair:

"Yes, my sister is back. Nothing's wrong outside... I'm sorry to have worried Hanabi."

She crouched down, looked into Hanabi's eyes, and softened her voice even more:

"Hanabi, do you want to... go out and play with your older sister?"

"Just the two of us, shall we... go and see where my sister is staying?"

"There are lots and lots of new and interesting things there."

Hinata's heart trembled as she said those words.

But she tried to make her eyes look sincere.

Upon hearing this, Hanabi's eyes lit up instantly!

Is her older sister taking her out to play?

Should we go to where my sister lives?

This was an incredible temptation for Hanabi, who was usually strictly disciplined within her family!

She was completely immersed in the joy of her sister's return and the anticipation of going out.

He was completely unaware of the struggle and pain deep in Hinata's eyes.

"Really? That's great! You're the best, sister!"

Hanabi jumped up happily, her little hand tightly gripping Hinata's. "Shall we go now? Should we tell Father?"

"No... no need."

Hinata's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shook her head, her voice a little hurried, "We...we'll go quietly and come back soon."

"How about we give Father a surprise?"

She came up with a lame excuse.

"Okay! I'll listen to you, sister!"

Hua nodded vigorously, having no doubt about her sister's words.

And so, Hinata took Hanabi's little hand.

Just like when we secretly took her to practice in the backyard when she was little.

They avoided being seen by some of their clansmen.

He quietly slipped out through the side door of the Hyuga mansion.

The sunlight shone on the two sisters, creating a seemingly warm and beautiful scene.

The older sister gently held her younger sister's hand, and the younger sister skipped and jumped around, her face full of excitement and dependence.

However, only Hinata herself knew.

She was holding her sister's hand, walking step by step toward the magnificent yet cold cage that she had helped to weave herself.

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

The guilt she felt was almost consuming her.

But Di Yan's figure and words were like invisible shackles, preventing her from turning back.

She could only tell herself over and over again:

This is for Hanabi's sake... for the sake of the family... His Majesty will treat Hanabi well...

……

Hiashi Hyuga had just seen off that enigmatic and unpredictable great Buddha, Teiyan.

Back in the tea room, before I could even have a sip of tea to calm myself down, the turmoil in my heart had not yet completely subsided.

A member of the Hyuga clan rushed in, his face pale, and reported:

"Chief! Something terrible has happened!"

"Hanabi-sama...Hanabi-sama has disappeared!"

"what?"

Hiashi Hyuga suddenly stood up.

The teacup in my hand fell to the ground with a "crash" and shattered into pieces.

His expression suddenly changed.

The composure he had shown while dealing with Di Yan vanished instantly!

Hinata is still in Di Yan's hands.

This has been keeping him up at night.

Now his most promising and more talented second daughter, Hanabi, has disappeared again.

This is simply adding insult to injury!

.......

53. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law; Konoha's fighting force

Could it be Danzo's men?

Or are they other forces eyeing the Hyuga clan?

At this juncture.

The loss of any one of the daughters could bring utter disaster to the family!

The main family's heirs are only these two daughters.

Just as Hyuga Hiashi was extremely anxious and preparing to immediately order the entire clan to search,

He even considered whether or not to immediately seek an audience with the Hokage.

Another member of the tribe strode in.

He was holding a sealed letter in his hands.

"Chief, someone just delivered this letter."

"The sender specifically requested that you open the letter personally. The messenger... was dressed like someone from the royal palace."

Hiashi Hyuga's heart sank.

An extremely ominous premonition instantly gripped him!

He almost snatched the letter, his fingers trembling slightly as he tore open the wax seal.

The letter unfolded, revealing only one line of text.

The brushstrokes are vigorous and powerful, carrying an undeniable domineering air:

"Hanabi is so innocent and lovely, I'll bring her over to play for a few days. Chief Hiashi needn't worry about her."

There was no name at the end.

There is only one simple fire emblem.

That's the symbol of the Emperor of the Land of Fire!

"Pfft..."

Hiashi Hyuga seemed to have all his strength drained away.

He staggered and slumped back into his chair.

His face was ashen, and the letter in his hand fluttered to the ground.

Should we stay for a few days?

Put lightly!

This is clearly blatant kidnapping!

It's a threat!

Di Yan is risking the lives and safety of his two daughters.

To force him to make a statement.

To seize control of the Hyuga clan's lifeline!

Hinata is still in their hands, and now even Hanabi has been "taken" away!

The other party didn't leave him any choice at all!

He suddenly remembered what Di Yan had said before he left.

That seemingly unintentional remark about the death of his younger brother, Hizashi…

"Sometimes, being too rigid in adhering to the so-called 'rules' can actually discourage loyal subjects..."

These words rang frantically in his mind like a cold alarm bell!

Hizashi's death is an eternal pain for the Hyuga clan.

It is also a thorn that they cannot erase from the hearts of Konoha's higher-ups.

Di Yan was reminding him.

The "rules" of Konoha once cost him his younger brother.

His daughter might be sacrificed in the future!

Following Konoha might not end well!

silence.

A suffocating silence enveloped the entire tea room.

Hiashi Hyuga seemed to have aged considerably in an instant.

He spent his entire life striving to maintain the Hyuga clan's exceptional status.

Surviving amidst the various 01 factions in Konoha.

Unexpectedly, they were ultimately swept up in this colossal wave.

Moreover, it was done in the most passive and humiliating way.

On one side is Konoha, a village with deep roots but also internal strife, where the Hyuga once bled.

On one side is a ruthless young emperor who controls his two daughters and displays terrifying power and ambition.

"Ugh……"

After a long while, Hiashi Hyuga let out a deep, powerless sigh.

The sigh was filled with helplessness and resentment.

But in the end, it turned into a resigned compromise.

He slowly raised his head and instructed the terrified tribesmen who were waiting nearby: