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

Yet another sister has fallen into the clutches of this devil.

"Sister Hua...?"

Hinata couldn't help but speak in a trembling voice.

Her voice was filled with disbelief and a hint of crying.

Inuzuka Hana could hear it clearly underwater.

The pity in that voice pierced her heart like a needle.

She abruptly raised her head, no longer caring about hiding herself, and growled in a low voice, both ashamed and angry:

"Red Teacher, Hinata...you...what are you doing here? Get out! Get out now!"

She preferred to bear it all alone.

I don't want acquaintances to witness my shameful state!

Di Yan took in the three women's completely different reactions.

The wicked smile on his lips became even more pronounced.

He enjoyed the scene.

He relished watching these proud female ninjas gradually lose their dignity before him, witnessing each other's downfall.

This can break down their defenses more quickly.

It creates a strange sense of identification among them that they are "fellow sufferers in the same boat".

This makes it easier for them to accept the status quo and serve Him.

He ignored Inuzuka Hana's attempts to drive him away.

Instead, he waved to Kurenai and Hinata, his tone as relaxed as if he were greeting friends:

"Perfect timing. Kurenai, Hinata, come down and let's go to the bar together."

"This hot spring has the effect of soothing nerves and nourishing the skin."

Kurenai and Hinata froze simultaneously, their faces drained of color.

Again...

In this situation...

And it was with Inuzuka Hana, who had just suffered humiliation?

Looking at their terrified and hesitant expressions.

Di Yan seemed to find it very interesting.

He suddenly seemed to remember something, and turned to Inuzuka Hana in the water, saying:

"Oh, right, Flower. There's something I forgot to tell you."

His tone became slightly more "serious".

It sounded like they were discussing official business.

"I have discovered that your Inuzuka clan has the ability to communicate with ninja dogs and even coordinate combat on a deeper level, which is quite interesting."

"This isn't just simple animal taming; it's more like... a talent?"

"A talent for being close to nature and sensing the emotional fluctuations of living beings?"

Inuzuka Hana was stunned.

I don't understand why he suddenly said this.

Di Yan continued, his eyes filled with the inquisitive curiosity of a researcher:

"I am very curious, if this talent is further explored, will it have even more amazing potential?"

"For example... sensing and absorbing natural energy? Like the immortal techniques of the three legendary holy lands?"

Immortal magic?

Inuzuka Hana, Yuhi Kurenai, and even Hinata all looked at Di Yan in shock.

What is this man thinking?

How could the Inuzuka clan's abilities be related to Sage Mode?

Di Yan seemed quite satisfied with their reaction.

He smiled slightly, his gaze regaining its aggressive intensity, fixing firmly on Inuzuka Hana in the water:

"So, Flower. Stay by my side and cooperate with my 'research'."

He emphasized the word "research".

The meaning is self-evident.

"Perhaps one day, I will be able to master immortal arts with your help?"

His tone carried an almost arrogant confidence.

It's as if this is already a fait accompli.

“Of course,” he changed the subject, reverting to his nonchalant demeanor, “this is just a small conjecture of mine.”

Whether it will work out or not... we'll only know as time goes by and we gradually develop feelings for each other, and explore things more deeply, won't we?

His gaze swept ambiguously over Inuzuka Hana's exposed skin above the water.

Hana Inuzuka was so angry at his absurd and aggressive words that she trembled all over, but she was powerless to refute them.

This demon wanted more than just her body.

They actually coveted the power within her bloodline?

They even dared to try and obtain immortal arts through this?

Kurenai and Hinata, on the other hand, felt an even deeper chill.

Di Yan's goal seems to be far larger and more terrifying than they imagined.

He wanted not only power, but also women.

They even want to pursue one of the ultimate powers in the ninja world.

In his eyes, these were the people.

Perhaps they are all just tools and experimental subjects to achieve their goals!

Di Yan said no more.

He clapped his hands and gestured to Kurenai and Hinata:

"What are you all standing there for? Do I need to personally 'invite' you down?"

Under Di Yan's unquestionable gaze.

Kurenai and Hinata gritted their teeth, their fingers trembling.

It began as if I were going to my death.

He untied his belt extremely slowly.

In the warm pool.

Hana Inuzuka watched as her companions were destined to suffer the same fate.

He closed his eyes in despair.

A misty fog spread out, enveloping the new figure soon to be added to the pool, a figure filled with humiliation and sorrow.

Di Yan, on the other hand, admired it as if it were a masterpiece.

As his "collection" drew closer step by step...

The turning point of World War II has begun...

In this battle, Di Yan achieved a triple kill.

[Ding! You have completed a communication with Kurenai Yuhi, resulting in a significant increase in your spiritual power (Yin energy).]

[Ding! Communication with Hinata Hyuga completed; Byakugan purity greatly increased.]

[Ding! You have completed your interaction with Inuzuka Hana, further connecting with natural energy.]

.......

37. The pig, deer, and butterfly began their operation; the sparrows of the capital...

Three days later.

On the bustling streets of the capital of the Land of Fire.

There were a few more seemingly ordinary merchants and travelers.

Sarutobi Asuma had an unlit cigarette dangling from his mouth.

The brim of the hat was pulled very low.

His sharp gaze swept over the surroundings without making a sound.

Ino Yamanaka, Shikamaru Nara, and Choji Akimichi also disguised themselves simply and blended into the crowd.

They cautiously gathered all possible information.

They did not rush into the palace to demand people as Asma had initially impulsively thought.

As an experienced Jonin.

Asuma forcibly suppressed the anxiety in his heart.

A more reliable approach was chosen.

After two days of secret investigation.

All the clues pointed to that magnificent, heavily guarded palace.

The place where Kurenai Yuhi's squad last appeared and disappeared.

"So, Teacher Hong and the others must be locked up in the palace!"

Ino lowered her voice, her tone firm and tinged with urgency, "Why don't we just go and ask the emperor directly?"

"He can't just openly detain our Konoha ninja, can he?"

“That’s right, that’s right,” Choji agreed, cautiously snacking to replenish his energy. “Maybe it’s a misunderstanding? We’ll find out by asking.”

Only Shikamaru had his hands in his pockets, his brows slightly furrowed.

He gazed at the distant palace complex, which resembled a colossal beast lying prone.

His face wore his usual "troublesome" expression.

He remained silent throughout.

Asma took a deep breath and exhaled a faint smell of smoke.

His face darkened as he explained, "It's not that simple. I once... gave this new daimyo..."

"Yes, now he calls himself emperor. I was his guardian ninja for a period of time."

"Strictly speaking, he also briefly studied with us as a transfer student at the Ninja Academy."

Ino and Choji both looked surprised.

They had never heard Asma mention this before.

"So I have some understanding of his personality."

Asma's gaze deepened and became serious. "He is definitely not as simple as he seems on the surface."

"Deeply calculating, and his methods... are quite extraordinary."

"I suspect that Hong and the others' disappearance was not an accident during the mission at all."