Inside the Konoha Hot Springs Valley, Yusuke was enjoying a relaxing bath.
Over the past couple of days, good news had been pouring in continuously. Since the Ino-Shika-Cho trio had begun their operations, several clan heads from Konoha had already come to visit him. Yusuke hadn't been stingy — he directly rewarded each of them with a Mental Imprint, as well as some Loyal Personality Imprint.
Now, in just a matter of days, the Nara, Yamanaka, Akimichi, Aburame, Inuzuka, and several other clans had all agreed to his conditions.
Yusuke's conditions were simple: he let them choose for themselves. If they were willing to become his vassals, they could continue to live peacefully in Konoha. If not, their clans would end up like the Shimura clan — completely erased from the village map!
While ordinary villagers couldn't access this information — Hiruzen had suppressed it well — it was completely transparent to the major clans. Everyone knew this was Yusuke's method!
If they didn't agree, their clans would suffer the same fate as the Shimura clan — a fate they couldn't accept.
Therefore, under his pressure, all the major clans made an extremely wise choice.
Rather than waiting for Yusuke to eliminate their clans one by one, it was better to follow the trend, curry favor, and support him.
In this way, although the clans' faces were slightly damaged, what they gained in return was stability and peace!
After finishing his bath, Yusuke returned to his room. Mikoto had already prepared wine and delicious food, greeting him with a smile as she stood there in a light pink robe. Her eyes, bright and lively, were filled with love.
"Where's Kushina?" He asked with a gentle smile.
"Because of yesterday..." Mikoto glanced at him, her cheeks turning slightly red, "She's not feeling well today. I... I let her go back to the Daimyo's reception house."
Mikoto had her own thoughts — hoping to have him all to herself today.
"I see." Yusuke replied, feigning sudden realization. He knew her little tricks all too well.
"Master~ The wine and food are ready. Mmm... shall we start?" Mikoto purred, her breath fragrant as she approached him.
"Let's eat!" Yusuke's appetite was whetted by the delicious "food" before him.
Hours later, the meal was finished, the wine drunk, and the "dessert" named Mikoto thoroughly enjoyed.
Now naked, Yusuke lay comfortably on the tatami. Mikoto, also unclothed and bearing love bites on her neck and breasts, gently massaged his shoulders. She had been diligently practicing massage techniques, eager to serve him wholeheartedly.
Suddenly, an angry voice rang out from outside.
"Yusuke! I know you're here! Kushina told me you're enjoying the hot springs! Come out right now! I need to talk to you!" Tsunade shouted, flinging open the door to Yusuke's room.
After opening it, she saw a scene that made her blush. Then, she stormed up to him in a rage!
"Well, well! You dumped a bunch of messes on me, and then you're here enjoying yourself alone, are you?!" Tsunade stood with her hands on her hips, her cheeks slightly flushed, glaring angrily.
"If you want to enjoy yourself, I can fulfill that request for you too." Yusuke said nonchalantly, without even looking up.
"You!" Hearing this, Tsunade's eyes widened in shock, "You... you threatened my teacher to make him hand over the Hokage position to me. What do you have to say about this?"
Yusuke turned over and faced her directly, "Let me ask you. Did your beloved teacher say it was my threat? I can smell lies."
"This..." Tsunade's brows furrowed as she said angrily, "Of course he wouldn't say that!"
"Well, there you have it." Yusuke smiled lightly, "Alright. Making you Hokage doesn't mean I'm actually letting you manage Konoha. I'm just having that Old Fart step down and replacing him with a puppet."
Hearing his unabashed words, Tsunade's face instantly turned red with anger! She stomped her foot in frustration!
At this moment, she wanted nothing more than to strangle him!
"Anything else? If not, then Mikoto and I can proceed to the next step. Oh... of course." Yusuke smirked, "if you want to observe from the side, you're welcome to. After all, you need to gain some experience too. Sooner or later, you'll need to use it."
Hearing his words, Tsunade was about to explode with anger!
[ Ding! Tsunade now wants to bite you to death! Congratulations, host, you've gained 10,000 Villain Points! ]
Her eyes occasionally wandered to the large weapon completely exposed in front of her. It wasn't the first time she had seen it, but it was the first time it appeared so obviously before her. Even so, she tried to hide her shocked reaction.
Afterwards, Tsunade left in a huff.
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One day later, inside the Uchiha clan's compound.
Yusuke looked at the clan heads of various major families before him. They had all come to his presence, and a faint smile appeared on his face.
"Lord Yusuke, except for the Hyuga clan, all the clan heads — big and small — from the village have arrived here. They have all expressed their willingness to become your vassals. They only ask for stability." Fugaku reported respectfully, standing before him.
After the Uchiha clan's "friendly persuasion", plus the lobbying of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, now only the Hyuga clan remained!
"I'll handle the Hyuga clan." Yusuke said with a clap and a smile.
After all, the Hyugas was a family on par with the Uchihas. They still had this much courage and guts.
"Yes!" Fugaku immediately bowed and said.
Yusuke acted swiftly and decisively. In the afternoon, he brought Fugaku to the Hyuga clan compound.
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Inside the Hyuga clan mansion.
Hiashi Hyuga and Hizashi Hyuga sat tensely, having skipped lunch after learning that Yusuke Kamizuki would be visiting in the afternoon.
Over the past few days, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio had lobbied repeatedly, urging the Hyuga clan to become a vassal family to Yusuke's forces.
However, the proud and arrogant Hyugas had flatly rejected their proposals.
But now, Yusuke had arrived and stood before them!
Hiashi Hyuga, head of the Hyuga clan's main family, and Hizashi Hyuga, head of the branch family, fidgeted restlessly as they faced the infamous man.
Meanwhile, Yusuke regarded them with a gentle expression.
Hiashi and Hizashi Hyuga. He mused that Hizashi should be thanking him! If he hadn't wiped out Kumogakure in advance, he might have soon been used as compensation by Hiruzen and then abandoned.
"I came here today with one simple purpose." Yusuke said casually, smiling as if discussing an ordinary matter, "Soon, Konohagakure will become a vassal ninja village to my Kirigakure. After that happens, my first task will be to reorganize the major clans. Fortunately, most clans in Konoha have been quite reasonable. At present, only your Hyuga clan hasn't made a statement."
He looked at Hiashi before him.
"I'll give you two choices. Submit to me. Or die. Oh... I just remembered, isn't your daughter Hinata two and a half years old this year?"
The smile on Yusuke's face remained gentle as ever. However, his words cut like a knife.
Hearing this, Hiashi's face darkened completely.
He had no other choice. In the face of absolute, overwhelming power, he could only submit.
"We agree to become a vassal to the Hidden Mist Village." Hiashi said gravely.
He could refuse, but the clan couldn't. For the clan members, refusal would mean doomsday.
Seeing this, Yusuke smiled gently. The Hyuga clan had been easily handled.
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Three and a half days later.
Hiruzen Sarutobi made a shocking announcement to all of Konohagakure and the entire Land of Fire: he would step down from his position as Hokage.
In the same breath, he declared that Tsunade would assume the mantle of Hokage!
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