Spreading rumors of battle.
Inciting the soldiers' emotions without authorization.
And even leading soldiers to attack at will.
These were all things the Watatsumi soldiers had done.
Even after the Shogunate reconciled with them later, some people still felt unwilling, wanting to assassinate Kujou Sara and tear up the agreement.
They wanted the war to continue.
Because those soldiers felt that without war, what did their ancestors' efforts amount to?
Hearing Su Han's words, Sangonomiya Kokomi fell silent. She was a kind girl.
Because of this, she was unwilling to kill!
But… fate had pushed her to the position of a ruler. An existence who could control the fate of countless people on Watatsumi Island.
However, not everyone could be a ruler.
Take the God of Salt, Havria, for example. Because she was too gentle, in the end… she died a miserable death!!!
If she couldn't even control her own subordinates, what was there to say?
Playing house with management would only amplify the ambition in their hearts, just like the Tenryou Commission. They had all been dazzled by the ambition in their hearts.
Sangonomiya Kokomi raised her head and forced a smile. "Is that so... I understand. For the happiness of Watatsumi Island, I will try my best to fulfill my duties. Can I ask you one more thing? How do you view the situation of our Inazuma... I mean, Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island!"
"Sooner or later, it will be unified. No matter how you struggle, it's just a mantis trying to stop a chariot! Without the protection of a god, you should have recognized your status earlier and guided your people to reduce war."
"Raiden Beelzebul did not go to Watatsumi Island because she allowed you to continue worshiping Orobashi. But... what did you do?"
"Destroying her statues. Overturning the Shogunate. Wanting independence!"
"You even consorted with the Fatui. How long do you think... she can tolerate you!"
"As the mastermind, you must bear the main responsibility!"
"She gave Orobashi face, but you betrayed her trust... I have to say, Sangonomiya Kokomi, you people of Watatsumi Island are really not afraid of death."
"After the Tatarasuna incident, if the Raiden Shogun comes... she will definitely execute all those who disobey. If there is one, she will kill one. If there are a thousand, she will kill a thousand... Don't blame her for being ruthless."
"If it were me, I would be even more ruthless. All rebels would be enslaved for generations..."
Su Han finished expressing his views and silently drank his tea.
Beside him, Mona looked at Sangonomiya Kokomi. Her face was pale; it seemed she had been frightened quite badly.
However, she felt that Su Han was not wrong.
The Raiden Shogun wasn't really stupid. She was just giving Watatsumi Island a chance.
If you didn't live up to expectations, then sorry! The god of Inazuma was her!
When the thunder of annihilation fell, what would Watatsumi Island amount to? It would only be ruthlessly slaughtered.
Sangonomiya Kokomi, who had always indulged in her identity as a strategist and played house, finally woke up.
She thought that with her own efforts, she could strive for happiness for Watatsumi Island.
Little did she know, this kind of resistance was just a joke.
It could give the foolish Watatsumi people inexplicable confidence, and plunge Inazuma into civil strife. In the eyes of the Fatui, the more chaotic this country was, the better. Ideally, there would never be peace.
She had hoped her idol could give her guidance. But she didn't expect to be greeted by a bolt from the blue.
Sangonomiya Kokomi really couldn't hold it anymore. She burst into tears.
Looking at the sad girl, Su Han sighed. "Don't blame me for being cruel. This is something you should bear... even if I don't say it, you will encounter it in the future."
"No... Sir, I was too naive. You are right... recalling the records in the books, we, the people of Watatsumi Island, were indeed allowed to worship Lord Orobashi."
"But later, for some reason, resentment persisted, leading to an outbreak of conflict one day. Finally, we turned against the Shogunate..."
"If the Raiden Shogun comes, we really have no ability to resist at all..."
Sangonomiya Kokomi wiped her tears. She felt that her previous efforts, perhaps in the eyes of that Shogun, were just a child's game.
The more she thought about it, the harder she cried.
Mona came to Su Han's side and whispered, "Don't you need to comfort her? She looks so pitiful crying..."
"No need. This is something she should bear as the Divine Priestess. Crying is a good thing... just let it out!"
The Five-Star Jellyfish was actually in quite an awkward position right now.
The soldiers didn't respect her. The situation on the island was all about revenge.
But what did they have to fight with?
They didn't even have mines to mine. Were they going to fight the Shogunate soldiers with wooden pickaxes? What a joke.
About half an hour later, Sangonomiya Kokomi finally stopped crying. She looked up and asked, "My lord... what do you think I should do? I feel so lost... If the people of Watatsumi Island surrender, I, the priestess, will have nothing to do, right?"
"No... you're wrong again! There are actually many things you can do. By giving up power, actually... you can seek more benefits for the people of Watatsumi Island!"
"Watatsumi Island has a very good geographical location. The scenery is even more beautiful. There are not only many corals nearby, but also beautiful pearls."
"If the Sea Train opens in the future, you can completely build this island into a tourist destination. You can even advertise that couples who get engaged here will receive the Raiden Shogun's blessing."
"As a priestess, you should strive for the happiness of your people. Since the Raiden Shogun protects your safety, why are you obsessed with war?"
"Earn a little more Mora, enrich your life. Even make your people richer. No need to worry about food and clothing every day, no need to think about hatred every day."
"This is what you should do... Moreover, as far as I know... the people of Watatsumi Island are actually very good swimmers. They can totally be guides. Leading foreign travelers to sightsee..."
Under Su Han's description, Sangonomiya Kokomi was gradually captivated.
His words were direct and in line with her inner thoughts.
Why fight? Wouldn't it be better to develop properly?
The common people have money. Life is happy. Isn't that enough?
Moreover, Watatsumi Island was truly beautiful, and pearls were so abundant that every household treated them as ordinary stones to play with.
Why not sell them?
There were thunderstorms outside. Ritou exploited them. Pearls couldn't be sold at all.
But if the thunderstorms disappeared and the Sea Train opened, then Watatsumi Island would have a geographical advantage. They would make a killing.
Having seen the profits of Falcon City, Sangonomiya Kokomi understood just how terrifying the profits brought by convenient transportation were!
And their Watatsumi Island was really poor. The people in those villages couldn't even afford decent clothes.
Yet they shouted for revenge all day long...
In her opinion, their brains were really broken.
Su Han continued, "Watatsumi Island is close to Liyue. Without the interference of thunderstorms, you can arrive in basically an hour. Consider it yourself. Our sea train has already been built in the outer sea. It's just unable to enter because of the thunderstorms!"
"People controlled by hatred can no longer be considered humans. They are monsters of hatred..."
"Yes, I also agree with your philosophy... the people of our Watatsumi Island are truly controlled by hatred. Today's chat has enlightened me."
"Please allow me to call you: Teacher Su! Thank you for waking me up. You are absolutely right. Watatsumi Island shouldn't be like this; it should look forward to a better tomorrow. This conversation has benefited me greatly."
Sangonomiya Kokomi touched her head to the ground. This was the highest etiquette in Inazuma.
Although today's conversation was very uncomfortable, it also enlightened her completely.
Su Han smiled. "Actually, I also have my own interests. However... the situation on Watatsumi Island really can't continue to be wrong."
"Yes. Next, I will arrange for someone to take you to tour Watatsumi Island. Because next, I will have to be away for a while..."
Looking at the determined gaze of the Five-Star Jellyfish, Su Han could roughly guess what she was going to do next.
So, he nodded. "Okay... then I'll leave it to you... It's my first time on Watatsumi Island..."
After watching Su Han and the others leave, Sangonomiya Kokomi spoke to the side room. "Gorou, do you know what to do?"
"Yes, Lady Sangonomiya! I understand..."
In the next room, Gorou's eyes were cold as he slowly walked out.
For the future of Watatsumi Island, he had to be ruthless!
Only in this way could the situation on Watatsumi Island be saved.
Su Han's words not only woke up Sangonomiya Kokomi but also sobered him up.
In the end, they were all Inazumans. The past was already the dust of history. The current Watatsumi Island should rewrite its future in their hands.
...
At this time, inside the detention room.
The soldiers who had been beaten with twenty-five military batons looked miserable. Some even had hatred on their faces.
"Hmph... if Lord Gorou and Lady Sangonomiya acted together, they could definitely kill that Tengu General!"
"Stop it... they are all cowardly people! How dare they act? We are the hope of Watatsumi Island..."
"I heard before that Lady Sangonomiya Kokomi wanted peace talks many times. I really don't understand. If we have peace talks, where is our dignity?"
"That's right! The hatred between Watatsumi Island and Narukami Island can never be reconciled!"
"Yeah, otherwise our ancestors' efforts would be in vain, and even the brothers who died before would have died in vain..."
"By the way, Boss Takahashi... otherwise, shall we act again tonight? I heard there is a lot of precious Jade Steel in Tatarasuna. If we can find some from the ruins, then we can definitely forge many powerful weapons!"
"Well said. It's a pity... Lady Sangonomiya won't let us go out. Nor will she allow unauthorized action..."
"Tch, it's just getting beaten with military batons. As long as we get the Jade Steel, who dares to say anything..."
The crowd discussed spiritedly. Some even suggested attacking the Kujou Encampment under the cover of night. After all, having saved so many people, they were very tired.
Gorou, outside the door, listened to the unscrupulous discussion and slowly pushed open the gate.