"What?!"
Not only were the officials below the stage dumbfounded, but Yuto himself was also confused. "Strange? We didn't discuss this beforehand!" It was Yae Miko, who had been observing, who revealed a sly, foxy smile.
The crowd below discussed animatedly, with a sense of collective indignation. "What does the Raiden Shogun mean by this?"
"To give such a wet-behind-the-ears brat a minor official position would be one thing, but to give him the Regent position? This is truly second only to one person, and above tens of thousands! Even the heads of the Tri-Commission will be under his overall management. Isn't this going too far? Does he even know how to govern Inazuma?"
An official from the Yashiro Commission indignantly stepped forward. Having learned from the previous few, he very procedurally put forward his suggestion.
"Reporting to the Raiden Shogun, is your decision not too hasty? The position of Regent is high in power and responsibility, bearing the burden of Inazuma's countless common people. Its responsibility is not to be underestimated. Of course, this humble official does not have any prejudice against Lord Uchiha, but is merely considering the issue from Inazuma's perspective."
"Furthermore, Lord Uchiha has not previously held any position in Inazuma. If he were to ascend from a commoner to the Regent of a nation in one step, it might have a negative impact on Inazuma's official system."
"This humble official's suggestion is that since Lord Uchiha was able to withstand the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi, he must have extraordinary abilities in combat. Perhaps he should consider serving in the Tenryou Commission or the Shogunate Army first."
"With Lord Uchiha's capabilities, he would surely achieve unparalleled military merits for Inazuma in no time. At that point, his promotion would be well-deserved, and everyone would be convinced."
What this official said was well-reasoned and well-founded. Not only did he voice his opposition, but he even thoughtfully presented remedial measures. He quickly gained the support of many officials. As long as they could prevent Uchiha Mikage from becoming Regent, the Tri-Commission officials, who had originally acted independently, now united as one.
When Yuto heard the official's words, the arrogance, belligerence, and defiance deeply embedded in the Uchiha Clan's bloodline immediately manifested. He stood up, walked to the Raiden Shogun's side, clapped his hands, and laughed:
"Hahaha, what you said is very reasonable, but I do not accept your proposal. Furthermore, I need to teach you an eternal truth that has existed in Teyvat since ancient times: Might makes right!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than a massive skeletal structure appeared behind Yuto, its size just reaching the Tenshukaku's ceiling. Then, muscle tissue grew, and armor covered it, displaying an unprecedented sense of oppression.
Everyone below, whether they were powerless civil officials, somewhat capable military officials, or even Vision holders, were all, without exception, terrified into immobility by this terrifying pressure.
"I, Uchiha Mikage, once severed three heads of The Vortex Vanquisher, Osial, with a single blade, and I once withstood the Raiden Shogun's Musou no Hitotachi. I believe that my current self is a human with the strength to fight a God. I think that a human with such strength, let alone in Inazuma, should be unique in Teyvat."
"Now, you want to restrain me with the rules of the mundane officialdom? Don't you think it's ridiculous? Do I need your approval? Hmm? Speak up!"
The official who had spoken earlier trembled as he pleaded, "Lord, Regent, it was my recklessness. You don't need anyone's approval. Please, I beg you, recall your divine power!"
"Yes… yes! Lord Uchiha, the position of Regent belongs solely to you! Please recall your divine power!"
Yuto snorted coldly, the Mangekyo Sharingan pattern in his eyes slowly reverting to the initial three-tomoe mode. The Susanoo behind him gradually dissipated, and the suffocating sense of oppression slowly receded.
Kujou Sara, after seeing the Crow Tengu Warrior that Yuto manifested, looked at him with what seemed to be a kind of fanaticism in her eyes.
Everyone below finally let out a sigh of relief. However, as they relaxed, they couldn't help but sniff their noses, seemingly catching a whiff of a fishy, foul odor. No way? Who dared to lose their composure in the Raiden Shogun's Tenshukaku? Some of the disgraced officials tightly clamped their legs, fearing that any unclean substance might fall onto the Tenshukaku's floor.
After Yuto's display, the doubt and disdain in everyone's eyes when they looked at him had vanished, quickly replaced by respect and admiration. Indeed, the Inazuman concept of revering the strong was also etched into their bloodline.
At this moment, a sharp-eyed official noticed the pair of crimson eyes on Yuto's face. His eyes actually had the same three-tomoe pattern as the Raiden Shogun. This… this shouldn't be a coincidence, right?
Could it be… Lord Uchiha… is the Raiden Shogun's… illegitimate son?
With this preconceived notion, in their eyes, Uchiha Mikage and the Raiden Shogun shared many similarities. Although their hair colors were different, their domineering eyes seemed to be carved from the same mold. Lord Uchiha's astonishing strength, and the Raiden Shogun's trust and importance placed on him, also found an explanation.
The more they looked, the more alike they seemed.
The Raiden Shogun didn't care what the crowd below was thinking. Since Yuto had used his own method to demonstrate his strength and "convince" everyone, she no longer needed to worry. She said:
"Since none of you have any objections, then Mr. Uchiha Mikage's position as Regent is settled. As for the location of the Regent's Office, after the Kujou Clan is sealed, the Kujou Estate will be granted for the Regent's office and residence, and renamed the Uchiha Estate. This meeting concludes here. Dismissed!"
With that, the Raiden Shogun left the Tenshukaku without looking back, and Yae Miko followed closely behind.
When the people in the Tenshukaku left, looking at the brilliant sun outside, they all felt as if a lifetime had passed. Although they had prepared themselves mentally beforehand, the dramatic changes in this meeting still exceeded everyone's expectations.
Inazuma's two major noble families, which had lasted for hundreds of years, became a wisp of history. Even the Yashiro Commission, which suffered the least loss, lost its hereditary power. Watatsumi Island was officially brought under Narukami Island's jurisdiction. Most importantly, Inazuma welcomed its first Regent in history, and this Regent was a teenager in his teens.
However, this also indicated that Inazuma's sky had changed!
Later historical records of Inazuma referred to this meeting as the "Raiden New Deal," an important turning point for Inazuma from decline to prosperity. It was even incorporated into later historical textbooks, becoming one of the very few knowledge points in Inazuma that required full memorization.
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