Year seven of Kaiyuan, October 10.
Hanzo Province, the capital of Dragon Star.
Inside the administrative hall of the Empire Building.
Afternoon sunlight spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Beyond them, the city spread quietly beneath the sun. The Royal Capital that had once belonged to Re-Estize now had a new master.
The streets were orderly, with people coming and going. No trace remained of the upheaval that had accompanied the change of rule.
Hanzo of the Salamander stood before the windows with his hands behind his back, his slightly narrowed eyes holding the composure of a seasoned powerhouse.
Already gifted to begin with, he had mastered two Kekkei Genkai after receiving several injections.
He had also studied all the forbidden and secret techniques once treasured by the Five Great Shinobi Villages. His strength had surpassed that of the Third Raikage in his prime.
Among the five provinces, he was the second powerhouse after Namikaze Minato to reach the fourth-tier earth level.
Against Dragon Star's True Dragon Lords and Ainz Ooal Gown, he was a pillar of the Empire.
Behind him, a clear voice rang out, tinged with displeasure.
"Governor Salamander."
Her high heels clicked against the floor. Samui stood before the desk, her backlit silhouette edged in a crisp line of gold.
Her delicate features, high nose, and sharply defined lips, paired with her fair skin, gave her a cool, refined beauty.
She was tall and voluptuous, her curves breathtaking.
Her smart administrative uniform stretched tight over her proud, full breasts, as though its buttons might pop at any moment.
Below her slender waist, her full hips filled out her short skirt in a rounded curve.
Long, straight legs clad in black stockings extended beneath the hem, ending in a simple pair of high heels.
Coolly beautiful.
Sexy.
Bold.
Everything