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

"Are they playing a trick on Konoha?"

"So what if he's the emperor? Even the former daimyo wouldn't dare to treat Konoha like this."

These discussions were kept very low in volume.

But it still felt somewhat noisy in the quiet square.

at this time.

Danzo Shimura, who was in the corner, suddenly snorted coldly.

The cane slammed heavily on the ground, making a dull thud.

It immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"presumptuous!"

Danzo's one eye swept over the gossiping ninjas, his voice dark and reprimanding, "The other party is His Majesty the Emperor of the Land of Fire, of incomparably noble status!"

"How dare you discuss this so casually?"

"Waiting for His Majesty is a matter of course, so show him some respect!"

His words were righteous and forceful.

It was entirely an act of upholding the dignity of the royal family and considering the overall situation.

However, those present who knew the inside story or had some insight understood his defense at that moment.

It's simply because, in his view, he and Di Yan are allies tied to the same boat.

Emperor Yan's prestige was directly related to the "legitimacy" of his subsequent coup.

He absolutely could not allow anyone to question Di Yan's authority.

Even if it's just complaining about the waiting time.

Shizune glanced at Danzo, a barely perceptible hint of sarcasm flashing deep within her emerald eyes.

But she didn't say anything.

The only difference was that the knuckles of the hand resting on the knee tightened slightly.

The scene temporarily quieted down due to Danzo's reprimand.

But the anxiety and unease surged even more violently, like an undercurrent beneath the surface of the water.

Everyone can feel it.

Behind this seemingly calm wait lies a turbulent undercurrent.

Tsunade's faction remained on high alert amidst their anxiety.

They knew that today was no ordinary meeting.

Di Yan's lateness seems more like a form of psychological pressure or a scheme.

Danzo and his Root forces, however, were suppressing their excitement.

Waiting for the moment when His Majesty the Emperor will appear and be "ordained by Heaven".

Meanwhile, many neutral parties and ordinary ninjas felt bewildered and uneasy.

They sensed an unusual and dangerous atmosphere in the air.

Squeak...

The sound of the door opening rang out.

The atmosphere in the square instantly became extremely tense.

All eyes were focused on the door that had suddenly opened.

The hotel door was finally pushed open.

Di Yan slowly walked out.

He even stretched lazily and yawned a few times.

He looked like he was still hungover or overworked.

It was completely out of place with the somber and tense atmosphere in the square.

Behind him, Uchiha Tekka and Uchiha Izumi stood on either side like the most loyal guards, their cold eyes sweeping across the entire scene.

Behind them were dozens of silent but powerful black-clad ninjas.

They filed out, quickly forming a menacing protective circle around Emperor Yan's seat.

The powerful aura made the air seem to freeze.

Di Yan ignored the astonished, angry, or awe-inspiring gazes of the Konoha people.

He went straight to the seat prepared for him and sat down.

Then, as if just remembering something, he said in a slightly lazy and teasing tone:

"Sorry everyone, I've kept you waiting. It took some effort to train two unruly little wildcats last night, and I didn't get much rest."

His words were so suggestive that those who knew the inside story instantly turned extremely pale.

Especially the silent mode, my fists were clenched so tightly they cracked.

Suppressing their various emotions, everyone bowed deeply in respect.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Emperor!"

Di Yan waved his hand casually, as if shooing away flies:

"Now that everyone is here, let's get started and get down to business."

Before he finished speaking, he waved his hand lightly.

Two black-clad ninjas escorted a figure out of the inn.

They forcibly pinned him down in the center of the square!

That person was none other than Sarutobi Asuma!

He looked very weak, with wounds all over his body and his mouth gagged with a strip of cloth.

It can only make a whimpering sound.

His eyes were filled with anger and resentment.

"Asuma!"

"Asuma-sensei!"

A commotion and exclamations immediately erupted in Konoha.

Those who were on good terms with Asuma, such as Nara Shikaku and Yamanaka Inoichi, suddenly stood up.

His face was filled with shock and worry.

The crowd of Sarutobi members became even more noisy.

Di Yan watched the reactions of the Konoha people with a leisurely air.

A cold smile played on his lips as he slowly spoke, his voice carrying clearly throughout the entire square:

"This person, Sarutobi Asuma, attempted to assassinate me while in the Royal Palace of the Land of Fire."

His voice suddenly turned cold, "Konoha ninja assassinated the Emperor of the Land of Fire, shouldn't you, Konoha... give me an explanation?"

That hat is way too big!

Almost instantly, the incident was escalated to the level of treason and war!

Danzo had been waiting for this opportunity, and he was the first to stand up, indignantly accusing:

"Asma dared to assassinate His Majesty! This is an unforgivable crime!"

"The evidence is conclusive, and he should be executed immediately as a warning to others! Konoha will never tolerate such a traitor!"

He was eager to prove Asma guilty.

This would both undermine the prestige of the Hokage faction and curry favor with Emperor Yan.

"Elder Danzo is mistaken!"

Nara Shikaku immediately retorted, suppressing his anger and remaining calm, "We all know Asuma's character very well, there must be more to this than meets the eye!"

"How can a crime be so easily committed without a thorough investigation? Your Majesty, please investigate carefully!"

Consultant Xiaochun, turning to the dormitory, also frowned and spoke:

"Your Majesty, could you please allow Asma to speak for himself? At least let's hear what he has to say?"

She was trying to get a chance to defend herself.

Mitomon En also chimed in, "Indeed, Your Majesty, a one-sided accusation is unlikely to convince the public."

Immediately, a debate broke out among the Konoha leadership.

Danzo's faction is desperately trying to prove their guilt.

Meanwhile, the Hokage faction is striving to secure an opportunity to investigate 4.7 and defend themselves.

The other Konoha ninjas in the square were also discussing the matter, and the scene became somewhat chaotic.

"quiet!"

Di Yan slammed his hand on the armrest of the seat.

The voice was not loud, but it carried an unquestionable majesty.

It instantly silenced all the noise.

The square fell silent instantly.

Di Yan's gaze was like a cold, sharp arrow, passing over everyone.

It shot directly at Tsunade, who was sitting on the main seat, completely submerged.

His expression was somewhat amused, then he looked at Shizune behind Tsunade, his expression turning strange.

It seems something interesting has been discovered.

Di Yan leaned forward slightly, exuding an extremely strong sense of pressure, and asked, word by word:

"The Fifth Hokage, Tsunade."

"Your elite Jonin from Konoha attempted to assassinate me within the Imperial Palace..."

"It's hard for me not to suspect whether this was his own doing, or... whether he was acting under someone's orders?"

His voice suddenly rose, filled with thunderous rage:

"Did you, the Hokage, assign this task?!"

"Your Konoha..."

"Are you planning a rebellion?"

He shouted the last sentence almost sharply, like a thunderclap in the sky above the square.

"Is this Land of Fire still mine?"

The ultimate question instantly dumped all the pressure and responsibility onto Tsunade.

The fate of the entire village of Konoha seemed to hang on Tsunade's next answer.

Everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Danzo stood to the side, his single eye gleaming with an excited yet sinister light.

I'm looking forward to Tsunade's breakdown or slip of the tongue.

...

63 Danzo's shining moment; Kotoamatsukami

The air in the square seemed to freeze.