This was a duel without any suspense. Neither before nor after the match were there any variables.
This confrontation lasted less than three minutes. If the time Kujou Kamaji spent struggling on the ground is excluded, the actual duel time was only a mere dozen seconds.
In this battle, Kujou Kamaji swung his sword at the Raiden Shogun a total of eight times, but their blades only clashed five times. After Kujou Kamaji got back up for the third time, he finally collapsed unconscious due to severe injuries, bringing an end to the duel.
"Kujou Kamaji showed commendable courage. His death sentence is commuted. From now on, he shall live as an ordinary citizen in Inazuma City."
"Thank you for your mercy, Lord Shogun." Kamisato Ayato of the Yashiro Commission was the first to express his gratitude, followed by everyone else who also praised her.
"Since he was the only one brave enough to challenge, the position of the Tenryou Commission will still be given to Sara. However, Takatsukasa Shin's suggestion is not without merit; the Kujou surname is indeed not suitable for a position in the Tenryou Commission. In that case, Sara, from now on, you should no longer identify as Kujou. How about I give you my surname, Raiden Sara? Does that sound good?"
What the hell???
The crowd below exclaimed, "Good heavens, can it be like this?" But upon closer thought, it seemed indeed possible. She was from the Tengu clan, not an ordinary human, and was merely adopted by Kujou Takayuki.
"Lord Shogun is jesting. Your subordinate would never dare to use the national surname. Please just call me Sara."
She said this with some humility. From her tone, Yuto could clearly sense that she was very fond of the surname [Raiden], but was simply too embarrassed to accept it in front of everyone. He decided to bestow this surname upon her after dealing with Inazuma's other affairs.
After the matters of the Tenryou Commission were settled, the Raiden Shogun's gaze turned to the Yashiro Commission's contingent. Everyone could feel the Raiden Shogun's complex emotions as she looked their way.
This made the officials of the Yashiro Commission tremble with fear, especially Kamisato Ayaka. Upon seeing Yuto on the high platform, she became even more nervous. In her several interactions with him, Ayaka could feel his disdain and contempt for the Kamisato Clan's actions.
Now that Yuto had achieved success and held a high position, if he had a bad impression of the Kamisato Clan, her family's future path would be very difficult.
Amidst everyone's apprehension, the Raiden Shogun finally spoke: "Descendant of the Kamisato Clan, I am aware of some of your actions during the Vision Hunt Decree. I need not say more; merits and demerits cancel each other out. The Yashiro Commission will remain under the leadership of your Kamisato Clan."
The Raiden Shogun's words immediately made the officials of the Yashiro Commission breathe a long sigh of relief. Thank goodness, maintaining the status quo was a victory, especially considering the fate of the other two great Commissions.
According to Teyvat's relativity, their decline meant that the Kamisato Clan was now Inazuma's foremost family. Until the two new great Commission families solidified their power, the Kamisato Clan would be the undisputed authority.
However, the excitement on everyone's faces did not last long. The Raiden Shogun's next words left them dumbfounded.
"But the hereditary positions of the Kamisato Clan shall cease. Not just for the Yashiro Commission, but for all Inazuma officials from now on, the capable shall rise, and the inferior shall be eliminated. There will be no form of hereditary succession, and the selection of officials should have corresponding standards."
As soon as these words were uttered, the reactions of those present showed a polarization. Inazuma's high-ranking officials were certainly unwilling. This... this was too much, wasn't it? Didn't that mean that the power they held could not be inherited? What the hell was the point then!
But for Inazuma's lower-ranking officials, the Raiden Shogun's phrase "the capable shall rise, and the inferior shall be eliminated" ignited a spark of hope in their eyes. Their gazes fixed on their superiors, making the leaders standing in front suddenly feel a chill down their spines.
"Lo... Lord Shogun, will this decision... Ah ah ah ah!"
One of the subordinate family heads belonging to the Kanjou Commission could not help but speak, but before he could finish, his right hand mysteriously vanished, and blood splattered onto his surrounding colleagues, making them even more terrified.
"Lord Shogun is not discussing with you, but merely informing you. Furthermore, next time, remember to be more respectful before speaking. This is Lord Shogun's Tenshukaku, not your family's backyard," Yuto said in a chilling tone from the high platform.
"Lord Uchiha's admonition is correct. My Kamisato Clan will be the first to obey Lord Shogun's command." Kamisato Ayato wisely took the lead in expressing his stance. The rest of the people, intimidated by the Raiden Shogun and Yuto, could only agree for now.
After dealing with the Tri-Commission on Narukami Island, the Raiden Shogun finally turned her gaze to the people from Watatsumi Island on the far right. Among everyone present, those with the most complex feelings were undoubtedly the faction from Watatsumi Island.
Regardless of the reasons or slogans she used to privately form the resistance and oppose the Shogunate Army for over a year, causing immense casualties among Inazuma's military and civilians, these were undeniable facts. In fact, Sangonomiya Kokomi had already prepared to sacrifice herself for Watatsumi Island this time, solely to ensure that Watatsumi Island would receive equal treatment from the Raiden Shogun.
"Is the person below the current Living God Priestess of Watatsumi Island?"
"Yes, my name is Sangonomiya Kokomi."
"Orobashi was indeed slain by this body. Back then, he openly broke the alliance and raided my Narukami Island's front lines, causing the unfortunate demise of the then Tengu General Sasayuri. After Watatsumi Island was defeated and surrendered, I, considering his contributions to Watatsumi Island, permitted the people of Sangonomiya to continue worshipping him under the name of Watatsumi Omikami, allowing him to enjoy offerings.
But I did not expect to leave myself with a lingering problem. After thousands of years, Watatsumi Island remains outwardly submissive but inwardly rebellious. Now it's even worse, openly destroying the Narukami branch shrine and rebelling against the Shogunate. As the Living God Priestess of Watatsumi Omikami, you must bear responsibility."
Gorou, the great general of the resistance behind Kokomi, was impulsive and wanted to step forward to say something, but Kokomi directly stopped him and said, neither obsequious nor arrogant: "Reporting to Lord Shogun, our formation of the resistance was actually just to protect the people's Visions from being taken away by the Tenryou Commission. That is all."
"To protect the Visions of a few dozen or a hundred people, the Shogunate Army and the resistance fought a war for over a year, resulting in over a hundred thousand casualties. Do you think it was worth it?"
Kokomi fell silent. In truth, the war escalating to this point had already far exceeded her expectations. This battlefield had long transcended the level of the Vision Hunt Decree; it was merely a continuation of that Eastern Invasion War from thousands of years ago.
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