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

He lowered his voice.

It carried an unquestionable command and a hint of ambiguous threat.

They bit their lips, thinking to themselves, "Just as I thought."

Without hesitation, he nodded repeatedly.

"Hmm~"

……

The next morning, the first light of dawn was just beginning to appear.

The hotel's heavy wooden door was gently pushed open.

Several figures appeared in the corridor.

Kurenai, Ino, and Hinata all wore expressions of undisguised exhaustion.

His steps betrayed a hint of weariness...

They exchanged a very complicated look.

But more than anything, it was a sense of relief and resolute determination.

Regardless, they ultimately got what they wanted.

They were allowed access to the detention center...

The message was quickly passed on through secret channels.

Evening, in the woods at the edge of the leaf-covered forest.

"Still can't get in touch with Kakashi-sensei and Guy-sensei?"

Sakura Haruno anxiously pressed Neji, who had just returned, for answers.

Neji pushed up his sunglasses and calmly shook his head: "The Anbu said that the two Jonin have a more important and urgent mission."

"It was directly assigned by the Hokage, so he cannot intervene in our affairs for the time being."

"how so……"

Xiao Li clenched his fists, his face full of resentment. "So what do we do now? Are we the only ones left to rely on?"

Hyuga Neji kept his Byakugan active, observing the inn in the distance.

He said in a deep voice, "Red-sensei, Ino, and Hinata have already sent definite news and will be providing support from within."

"This is our best chance, and possibly our only chance."

A forced smile was always on her face.

"It seems we have no choice but to rely on ourselves. Is the plan unchanged?"

The group exchanged glances and finally nodded emphatically.

……

The night was deep and still, the moon was dark and the wind was high.

Several dark figures, like raccoons blending into the night, silently avoided all the visible sentries around the inn.

With the help of Neji's Byakugan's insight.

They pinpointed a gap in the defenses and infiltrated the hotel.

The corridor was unusually quiet, with only their suppressed breathing and heartbeats.

Following the instructions they had received beforehand, they moved quickly and quietly.

Sure enough, at several key corners or passageways.

They saw Kurenai Yuhi, Ino, or Hinata.

They seemed to have just happened to be there.

They might lean against the window gazing at the moon, or bend down to adjust their clothes.

But their very existence is like an invisible signal and a barrier.

The black-clad ninjas, standing like statues, ignored their appearance.

They also failed to react at all to Neji, Naruto, Sakura, and the others who were passing by them quickly.

They were as if they were just an insignificant breeze.

Neji maintained his Byakugan stance throughout.

He could clearly see the immense chakra within the black-clad ninjas, as well as the special equipment they wore that could obstruct vision.

But at this moment.

These powerful guards did not react at all to their infiltration.

"As expected...no obstacles."

Neji said in a low voice, but his fear of the emperor's control deepened.

This is not a relaxation at all, but a kind of deliberately permitted "passage".

How did Ms. Kurenai and Hinata manage to do that?

But now is not the time to ask that.

With another meaningful glance from Kurenai Yuhi.

They arrived at a door that looked completely unremarkable.

According to intelligence, Asuma, Shikamaru, Choji, and Kiba are being held here.

Hinata was already waiting there.

Her face flushed slightly, and she nodded gently to Neji and the others, indicating that this was the place.

The guards have been temporarily diverted for a moment.

Xiao Li couldn't wait any longer and carefully pushed the door open.

The door wasn't locked!

"Success!"

Sakura gasped softly, a look of delight spreading across her face.

Without further hesitation, the group slipped into the room.

Hinata and Ino, who was on lookout duty, quickly followed them inside and gently closed the door behind them.

The room was dimly lit, and several figures could be vaguely seen sitting or lying down, locked in the shadows of a corner.

"Asuma-sensei! Shikamaru! Choji! Kiba!" Naruto shouted, suppressing his excitement, and rushed over.

Neji, Sakura, Lee, and Tenten immediately followed, cautiously observing their surroundings.

Be prepared to respond to emergencies and carry out rescue operations at any time.

However, just as they all entered the room and their minds began to relax slightly...

"Click."

A clear, crisp click of metal mechanisms snapping shut came from behind me.

Everyone turned around abruptly.

All that could be seen was the inside of the door that they had just easily pushed open.

A heavy gate, gleaming with the metallic luster of chakra, suddenly appeared.

Completely shut down the exports!

at the same time.

Several complex sealing spells suddenly lit up on the walls around the room.

It spread rapidly, like a burning flame.

A huge barrier was formed, completely enveloping the entire room!

"No! It's a trap!"

"Damn it, the other side has a way to disrupt the Byakugan."

Neji's Byakugan instantly revealed the powerful sealing energy on the barrier, and he cried out in disbelief.

hum...

The barrier was fully completed, and a powerful binding force spread out.

They were all trapped in this carefully prepared cage, along with Asma and the others who were originally imprisoned!

The lights suddenly turned on.

A lazy, slightly mocking chuckle came from the shadows in the corner of the room.

Good evening, everyone from Konoha.

“My hotel… is not a place where you can come and go as you please.”

The room was brightly lit, and the moment the trap was activated, an atmosphere of despair engulfed everyone like a cold tide.

Neji, Tenten, Lee, and the others instantly assumed fighting stances, their backs already soaked with cold sweat.

They stared in disbelief at the completely sealed door and the ominous glowing runes surrounding it.

Finally, their shocked and angry gazes fell upon Di Yan, who was slowly emerging from the shadows in the corner.

Although none of them recognized Di Yan.

But if I'm not mistaken, he must be that young emperor.

At this moment, Uchiha Izumi and Uchiha Tetsuka appeared behind Di Yan like ghosts.

More black-clad ninjas silently surrounded them.

"how come……"

Kurenai's face turned deathly pale, and she subconsciously took a half step back, her delicate body trembling slightly.

She thought she had paid a sufficient "price" to get the opportunity.

Little did they know that this was a trap to lure them in.

Ino and Hinata were utterly horrified.

Hinata's pure white eyes were filled with fear and bewilderment at being deceived.

They looked at Di Yan.

It was as if I was truly realizing for the first time how ruthless and calculating His Majesty the Emperor was.

Di Yan didn't even glance at the three of them, as if they were just insignificant pawns.

He waved his hand lightly, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable authority:

"Take it."

The order was given, and the battle erupted instantly!

Uchiha Tetsuka took the lead, instantly activating his Sharingan.

He moved with lightning speed, directly targeting the strongest opponent, Hyuga Neji.

Tie Huo's movements were fast, ruthless, and precise, demonstrating his exceptional experience.

Neji's Byakugan could see through the movements, but his physical reaction couldn't keep up with the opponent's rhythm at all.

The palm strikes of the Soft Fist were easily dodged or blocked.

Instead, they were forced to retreat repeatedly by the fierce counterattack of the iron fire.

Lee roared and opened the first gate of the Eight Gates Formation, his speed and power increasing dramatically as he attempted to force his way through.

But the two black-clad ninjas immediately attacked from both sides in perfect unison.

One person might not necessarily be a match for Xiao Li.

But these men in black worked together flawlessly, and their physical skills were fierce and domineering.