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

However, it is not without flaws.

Especially when the other side has an inside agent and may use unconventional methods.

"That old sly Danzo..."

Di Yan's gaze deepened, "If he really hardens his heart and uses that trump card..."

"He might actually be able to control Tsunade and complete the coup."

He thought of Danzo Shimura's right eye, which was always hidden under bandages.

That Mangekyou Sharingan was transplanted from Uchiha Shisui.

And the eye that contains what is arguably the most overpowered eye technique in the Naruto world... Kotoamatsukami!

It can completely change the will of others without them even realizing it.

To make the target of the spell work for you without any doubt.

This ability is used in political struggles and the usurpation of power.

This is practically a nuclear weapon-level cheat code!

"If Danzo had successfully used Kotoamatsukami on Tsunade and controlled the Fifth Hokage..."

"The internal strife in Konoha will probably be quelled soon, leaving Danzo as the sole ruler."

Di Yan rubbed his chin.

This is not the situation he wanted to see.

What he needs is chaos, mutual destruction, and a fight between the snipe and the clam!

One-sided crushing is certainly more convenient.

But it lacked fun.

This also makes it more difficult for him to find the perfect opportunity to intervene and seize the initiative.

"It seems... I might have to 'help' Tsunade out."

Di Yan's lips curled into a wicked smile, as if he had found an interesting new game:

"To prevent her from being careless and falling into Danzo's trap, which would make the whole thing pointless."

"The most wonderful thing is when the two sides are evenly matched, fighting back and forth, and wearing each other down."

A calculating glint flashed in his eyes, "When they've fought to the death, revealed all their cards, and are completely exhausted..."

"Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could reappear as a savior and clean up the mess?"

Just as Di Yan was pondering how to "add fuel to the fire" of the duel between Danzo and Tsunade.

Uchiha Izumi approached silently and reported in a low voice:

"Your Majesty, Tetsuka has sent word that he has successfully made contact with Danzo."

"This is a secret letter that Danzo had Tetsuya bring back."

As Quan spoke, he respectfully presented a sealed letter.

Di Yan took the letter and exerted a slight force with his fingertips.

The chakra seal on the envelope was shattered.

He unfolded the letter and quickly scanned it.

The contents of the letter were Danzo's meticulously planned coup scheme:

Danzo proposed that it be done three days later.

Emperor Di Yan, the "victim" of this conflict.

They formally confronted the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, regarding the "Asuma assassination incident," demanding an explanation from Konoha.

At that time, all the senior advisors of Konoha and representatives of the major families will surely gather together.

We must work together to address this political crisis.

And this was the perfect opportunity that Danzo had been waiting for!

He promised that at the meeting, he would take control of all Konoha's high-ranking officials, including Tsunade, in one fell swoop, at the "lowest cost" and "fastest speed"!

The letter did not specify the exact methods used.

But his confident tone suggested that he had everything under control.

Once the situation is under control.

Danzo demanded that Teiyan assume the status of the supreme ruler of the Land of Fire.

He immediately announced Tsunade's dismissal.

He appointed Shimura Danzo as the Sixth Hokage!

To complete this "legitimate" transfer of power.

As Di Yan read the letter, the cold smile on his lips grew even more pronounced.

Danzo's plan was almost exactly as he had guessed.

This old guy really intends to take advantage of this gathering of high-level officials to launch a thunderous attack!

And that unspoken method of "least cost".

Ninety-nine percent of the time, it's because Kotoamatsukami controls Tsunade!

If Tsunade is controlled, she will switch her support to Danzo.

In addition, there was the power of his roots and the support of some major families.

Other groups are leaderless.

The success rate of the coup was indeed extremely high, which was much smarter than the Uchiha clan's mindless coup attempt back then.

"Seize the Hokage position as quickly as possible, and complete the power transition before the regular Konoha ninja army system can react..."

Di Yan thought to himself, "That's a good move. After all, most mid- to lower-ranking ninjas only recognize the position and orders of the Hokage."

"As for who is sitting in the seat, as long as the procedure is 'legal,' they don't have much of a choice."

"History is always written by the victors."

In situations where intelligence is completely unequal.

Danzo has a very high chance of succeeding by relying on the "divine weapon" Kotoamatsukami!

"but……"

The amusement in Di Yan's eyes deepened. "Such a one-sided crushing victory is too boring."

"Moreover, it will be troublesome to deal with Danzo after he was made Hokage so easily."

He decided that he had to add a "variable" to Danzo's plan.

To make this show even more entertaining.

This also caused both sides to be more thoroughly exhausted.

Think for a moment.

Di Yan then devised a brilliant plan that would both annoy Danzo and extricate himself from the situation.

He turned to Uchiha Izumi and instructed her:

"Izumi, go and make arrangements. Have Ino... find a way to secretly contact her teacher, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade."

Quan was slightly taken aback, but immediately accepted the order:

"Yes. What message does Your Majesty wish to convey?"

Di Yan smiled slightly, his smile full of calculation:

"Let Ino tell Tsunade... that I, the 'victim' emperor, have some 'interesting information' about Elder Shimura Danzo's recent unusual movements, and I'd like to discuss it with her privately."

"As for the location... let her decide, but make sure it's kept secret."

He specifically mentioned that it was a "private chat," implying that there was the sharing of confidential information.

Choosing Ino to deliver this message was a well-thought-out decision.

Ino was once Tsunade's student and learned medical ninjutsu from her.

There is this master-disciple relationship.

Her attempt to approach Tsunade wouldn't seem too abrupt.

It is unlikely to arouse excessive suspicion from Danzo's spies.

Moreover, Ino is currently under the control of Di Yan and dares not disobey orders.

They also dared not disclose any unnecessary information.

Di Yan never believed that Danzo would completely trust him.

That old fox must have planted a lot of spies around the hotel.

Any direct movement by his subordinate ninjas, especially the Uchiha, could alert him.

Ino, a Konoha ninja who was "forced to stay by the emperor's side," is the one in question.

He attempted to secretly contact the Hokage by leveraging old connections.

That would seem much more reasonable.

It's more like a desperate girl trying to find a way to ask the village for help or send a message.

"Danzo, oh Danzo..."

As Di Yan gazed at the night view of Konoha outside the window, he could almost see his old rival lurking in the shadows.

"You think you have everything under control? Little do you know, hunters also enjoy watching their prey kill each other first."

"I hope Tsunade will like this 'grand gift' from me."

"Don't let me down... The more intense this internal strife in Konoha, the more exciting it will be!"

Quan accepted the order and silently withdrew to make the arrangements.

Not long after, Yamanaka Ino arrived.

She walked up to Di Yan.

His expression was complicated, and his eyes flickered.

It seems that a fierce internal struggle is taking place.

She opened her mouth, her voice a little hoarse:

"Your Majesty...you want me to go find the Hokage...I..."

Before she could finish speaking, Di Yan reached out his hand.

He pulled her into his arms.

Ino's body stiffened slightly, and she instinctively tried to struggle.

But in the end, she just pursed her lips.

She obediently leaned against Di Yan's chest.

You could even feel his steady heartbeat and the warmth of his body emanating through his clothes.

Di Yan looked down at the uneasy girl in his arms, gently lifting her chin with his fingers, forcing her to meet his gaze:

"What? You're unwilling to deliver this message for me?"

Ino avoided his piercing gaze, her voice carrying a hint of grievance and probing that she herself was unaware of:

"You...you're really willing to let me go?"

"Aren't you afraid that I... will take this opportunity to run back to the Hokage and never come back?"

Even Ino herself was taken aback when she asked that question.