Chapter 376: Konoha's Eternal Loyalty to the Daimyo!

"Hokage, what do you mean?"

The Daimyo Eldest Son of the Fire Country Daimyo trembled and stepped forward to ask.

My father was killed by the Hokage—are you planning to cut the roots?

Although his heart was a mess, he still forced himself to appear composed.

Everyone, stay calm and don't be restless; just go back and stay put.

Tuan Cang's expression was indifferent, as if he hadn't seen the tragic scene inside the hall.

The Daimyo's sons, knowing they could not escape, could only nervously gather in the center.

Lian Ye leisurely sat in his seat, ignoring the Daimyo's corpse at his feet.

"Woo woo woo, father... um um..."

A few younger children began to tear up, and just as they were about to wail loudly, several older youths covered their mouths.

When the children saw Lian Ye's gaze, they instantly stopped crying, only sniffing in hiccuping sniffs.

It can be said that Lian Ye is a terrifying presence capable of silencing a child's night cries.

Protecting the Daimyo's children is indeed good.

"May I ask, sir, what do you want?" the Daimyo Eldest Son stepped forward and bowed to ask.

He realized that the one truly controlling their lives in the group was the young man seated before him, not the Third Hokage guarding the doorway.

In other words, only if he is satisfied might they have any chance of surviving.

The younger brothers' survival is unimportant; as long as they themselves can stay alive, that's all that matters.

The one before them is the powerful ninja who killed their father, and they have no courage to resist.

Instead of hitting a stone with an egg, it's better to cling to a meager survival.

"You're a bit smarter than your dead ghost father," Lian Ye said with some admiration.

Actually, it's not that smart.

If the Daimyo had known his fate in advance, he would never dare to display that lofty demeanor.

Unfortunately, there is no if.

Having met a guy who doesn't speak of ninja martial virtue, he can only consider himself unlucky.

Fortunately, the Daimyo's sons saw their father's tragic state and won't do such reckless things.

The dead ghost father lies here.

Even the dumbest person wouldn't dare step forward to court death.

"Ninja Lord, what orders do you have? I will fulfill as much as I can."

The Daimyo Eldest Son lowered his posture to the extreme.

"Even if I cannot satisfy, I will still try to satisfy as much as possible..."

He only wants to survive in front of the powerful ninja, that's all.

As long as he lives, any price is acceptable!

"It's not a big deal," Lian Ye said calmly. "As you can see, your old father was killed by me."

Everyone lowered their heads, their bodies trembling continuously, and no one dared to speak.

—Afraid that saying the wrong thing would get them slaughtered.

For a moment, the great hall became so silent that a pin could be heard dropping.

"Your father is dead; will the next Daimyo be elected from among you?"

"Yes, Ninja Lord..." the Daimyo Eldest Son forced his inner fear aside and said.

He didn't know exactly what Lian Ye wanted, but he knew this matter was related to the previous Daimyo.

Whether it would be a blessing or a disaster, he could not tell.

"Given that, which of you is the Daimyo? Step forward so I can see."

For a moment, everyone's gaze fell on the eldest son who had already stepped forward.

"Lord, theoretically, with the father deceased, I would inherit the Daimyo Position."

The Daimyo Eldest Son gave a wry smile.

"Do you know why your father died?" Lian Ye suddenly asked.

"N-no, I don't know..." the Daimyo Eldest Son lowered his head.

"He refused to give Konoha Village a large amount of financial support."

Lian Ye's scrutinizing gaze fell on him, and he asked with a cheerful smile.

"Future Lord Daimyo, would you be willing to allocate some funds to the Village?"

"W-willing, I am very willing."

The Daimyo Eldest Son quickly lifted his head and said excitedly.

"The ninja of Konoha Village guard the Fire Country from invasion by other nations; I naturally will not be stingy with a little money!"

"Lord Daimyo, I don't know how much 'a little money' is?"

Zhi Cun Tuan Zang's hoarse voice came from the doorway.

"500 million—no, 1 billion!" the Daimyo Eldest Son shouted.

Lian Ye's expression did not change at all; he simply stared at him tightly.

"No, twenty billion!"

Lian Ye boredly began to fidget with his fingernails, as if he hadn't heard his words.

The Daimyo Eldest Son instantly guessed Lian Ye's true purpose.

Although his heart was reluctant, to survive he had no choice but to do so.

Thump—

He crawled on the ground and shouted loudly.

"Ninja Lord, when I become the Daimyo, I am willing to allocate all funds beyond ordinary expenses to support the development of Konoha Village!"

Lian Ye finally stopped his small movements, enthusiastically helped the Daimyo Eldest Son to his feet, and rarely showed a smile.

"Thank you, Lord Daimyo, for your support of the Village. Konoha Village will forever be loyal to the Fire Country, loyal to you, Lord Daimyo!"

And it is absolute loyalty!!!

Daimyo Eldest Son: "……"

Still forever loyal to the Daimyo?

Can this statement stump the father on the ground, do you believe it?

If that were true, the father wouldn't be lying on the ground.

"Hahaha, I naturally believe in the Village's loyalty!" The Daimyo Eldest Son also smiled.

Inside, he cursed, but on the surface he smiled brightly.

The Daimyo's other children, seeing this, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

Give the money, give the money; as long as they can survive, that's enough.

"By the way, Lord Daimyo." Lian Ye, as if he thought of something, lowered his voice and said, "I hope that only you know about this within the Daimyo's Residence…"

The Daimyo Eldest Son's smile froze the instant he heard that, and he instinctively looked toward the younger brothers behind him.

Lian Ye lightly patted the back of his hand, smiling, and said.

"You understand my meaning, right?"

"I—I understand…" The Daimyo Eldest Son seemed to have made up his mind.

As long as he can survive, that's all; as for the others, one can only say they have bad luck.

"Lord Daimyo is truly wise," Lian Ye said with a smile, "I believe that under your enlightened governance, the Fire Country will surely prosper completely."

"You flatter me, sir."

"Don't, don't call me 'sir', you are the one who is 'sir'."

"You may call me Lian Ye."

"O-okay, Lord Lian Ye…"

"Lord Daimyo, we won't disturb you any further; please don't forget the agreement between us."

"Rest assured, Lord Lian Ye!"

"Alright, let's go back." Lian Ye looked at the two companions and said.

Tuan Cang and Ri Zhan nodded, and left together with Lian Ye.

As for those few maidservants, Tuan Cang had already dealt with them.

Within a few days, news spread from the Daimyo's Residence.

When the Daimyo and his sons were having a banquet, someone poisoned them.

Only the Eldest Son survived by luck, but he was also seriously injured.

Fortunately, after a period of recuperation, his body gradually recovered.

The Daimyo's position was rightfully inherited by the Eldest Son.

The moment the Daimyo took office, he ordered a thorough investigation of the poisoner.

Unfortunately, the mastermind was never found.

"Tsk, this excuse is too clumsy, isn't it?"

In the Hokage Office, Tuan Cang, looking at the incoming intelligence, couldn't help but make a snide remark.

"I think it's okay, poor Eldest Son. Not only did he lose his father, but also his brothers; now he can only inherit the cold Daimyo Position alone."

Lian Ye said with some emotion.

Tuan Cang: "……"

ps: Everyone, p-please don't keep the books, okay, eee…