Seeing that it was Yusuke, the ninja world's strongest, Mukade, though initially fearful, gained confidence from his control over the Ryūmyaku's power and even tried to recruit Yusuke.
To conquer the ninja world, strength alone wasn't enough; he needed powerful subordinates.
Hearing Mukade's ambition, Yusuke shook his head, amused.
Mukade clearly didn't understand the depth of the ninja world. He thought he was invincible because of the Ryūmyaku, displaying ignorance and naiveté.
"Wait, what are you two saying?Anrokuzan, why does he call you Mukade? And who is this so-called 'strongest ninja'? Why did he say you're using the Ryūmyaku's power?"
Sāra rushed down from the throne, her face a mixture of shock and confusion, questioning Mukade.
She was bewildered; Mukade and Yusuke's conversation revealed too much, contradicting her understanding.
"HAHAHAHA! Sāra, you're either naive or foolish! But without your cooperation, I couldn't have easily controlled Rōran and obtained the Ryūmyaku!"
Mukade laughed maniacally, his mask of deceit shattered.
His face contorted, Mukade glared at Yusuke and Sāra, "I'm invincible! Surrender, and I'll spare your lives. You're still useful. Resist, and I'll kill you here."
Nozomi scurried to Mukade's side. Seeing Mukade's guards, Nozomi felt they had the upper hand.
"Surrender to Lord Anrokuzan! He controls Rōran, and the Ryūmyaku. Resistance is futile!"
Nozomi, who had just been fawning over Yusuke, straightened up, acting superior.
Sāra was enraged. She had trusted Anrokuzan, entrusting him with Rōran's affairs.
Though warned about Anrokuzan's treachery, she hadn't believed it.
The truth was harsh and unforgettable.
"Let's go!"
Sāra grabbed Yusuke's hand, intending to escape.
She planned to hide and exposeAnrokuzan's treachery to the people. Yusuke, an innocent bystander caught in the turmoil, deserved her help.
However, she couldn't pull Yusuke.
"What's wrong? Run! There's a place unaffected by the Ryūmyaku…"
Sāra screamed, startled by the sight before her.
A thin crack appeared between Anrokuzan and Nozomi, splitting them in two.
Blood stained the floor; their entrails spilled out—a gruesome scene.
"Ugh!"
Terrified, Sāra gagged, tears welling up. The scene was horrifying.
Yusuke had killed them. He had moved incredibly fast, bisecting them instantly. Anrokuzan's guards were paralyzed by Yusuke's genjutsu.
A creature with a human head and eight insect legs crawled from Anrokuzan's severed body, fleeing the throne room.
This was Mukade's true form. Yusuke had noticed his unusual body.
To learn the Ryūmyaku's location and observe its power, Yusuke hadn't killed him, allowing him to escape.
Sāra, still gagging, was startled by the creature.
"What's happening? What's that disgusting thing?"
Wiping her mouth, Sāra asked Yusuke.
Though naive, she wasn't foolish. She guessed Yusuke had caused Anrokuzan and Nozomi's deaths and the guards' paralysis.
Despite her fear, sensing no malice, she asked her questions.
Walking towards Mukade, Yusuke explained the situation to Sāra.
Learning the truth, Sāra felt anger, sadness, and self-reproach.
Her mother, the previous queen, had discovered Anrokuzan's plot and was murdered.
Almost everyone in Rōran knew of Anrokuzan's ambition. Many were forced into labor, separated from their families.
Sāra had been oblivious.
"I'm a terrible queen! I was deceived, and my people suffered."
"It's all my fault!"
Sāra wept.
Yusuke gently patted her shoulder, looking at her kindly.
Sāra, expecting comfort, felt a stir in her heart.
"You are a terrible queen."
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