Governor

"Your Leader, did you include us when you mentioned [those present]?"

Amidst the horrified gazes of the Cardinal and the others, Antilin, with her long black and white hair and black and white eyes codenamed [Certain Death], stood up with a calm expression.

Lana, the Golden Princess, blinked and glanced at Gilkinef, who was clenching his fists and hesitating. She wasn't surprised that he hadn't made a decision yet.

"Ultimately, it's just the wisdom of mortals."

What prompted her to stand up was survival—what would happen to a beautiful young woman who was no longer useful? Lana could only imagine the worst.

Lana, who didn't want to die like this and still longed to be with her knight for a long time, needed to let everyone know of her existence and understand her strength.

Uchiha Takeyasu's questioning at the meeting was the perfect opportunity: one, to demonstrate his loyalty; and two, to seize power.

Having established the noble cause, Lana has a hundred ways to reclaim power through checks and balances, and she is not worried at all about her subordinates' outward compliance but inward disobedience, unless they dare to defy the rules Uchiha Takeyasu!

The only thing standing in Lana's way right now is her own strength—she's not even Chunin.

"Perhaps we should form an alliance with someone."

Lana exchanged a glance with Nara Shikamei, who was turning around, and then calmly maintained her dignified posture, waiting quietly.

This caused Nara Shikamei to secretly struggle with his feelings.

With the strength of the Ino-Shika-Cho, along with their affiliated relatives and friends, they are more than capable of upholding the prestige of an entire province. Furthermore, with the assistance of the military district's Ninja Army on the outside and the Security Bureau maintaining order on the inside, Nara Shikamei has ample confidence in managing a province well.

"Would competing for the position of Deputy Governor of the Heavenly Province just for Lana alone bring more value to the Ino-Shika-Cho and Konoha?"

Nara Shikamei wasn't sure, but that didn't stop him from making a choice.

Regardless, the Ino-Shika-Cho's roots are in Konoha, and even if something unexpected happens outside, they have the strength to make a comeback.

Moreover, the Ame no Kagami Province, which was first developed and managed by Konoha, has basically not suffered any loss in its local military strength. As long as it is properly commanded, there is no need for the Ino-Shika-Cho to deploy a large number of ninjas.

Most importantly, taking over the Heavenly Province in full view of everyone would undoubtedly catch the eye of Uchiha Takeyasu.

"That includes you, of course."

Uchiha Takeyasu gazed at the strangely charming Antilin. Her strength, at the Blazing Sun level, inspired him to adopt a more amiable attitude, and he directly inquired, "Do you wish to become the governor of the Xuan Province?"

"Certainly!"

Antilin's resolute answer brought a moment of silence to the Cardinal' minds, which had been burning with thought.

They all looked toward the Ninja World Head of State, their hearts filled with a hope they never dared to imagine.

If the governor of Xuan Province is still a member of the Slane Theocracy, then it is equivalent to the Slane Theocracy still being in charge of Xuan Province. To round it off, it is as if the Slane Theocracy has not perished!

"Your abilities are considerable, enough to serve as the governor of a province. However, managing a province requires more than just ability. Do you intend to rely on those around you?"

Before Antilin could reply, Uchiha Takeyasu uttered the words of ecstasy spoken by the people of the Slane Theocracy: "If they manage it well, it wouldn't be a problem for you to continue managing it."

"Now, you are the governor of Xuan Province."

Simple and direct, without the slightest hesitation, Antilin, who had become the governor of Xuan Province, slowly sat down. She only came to her senses when Uchiha Takeyasu and Lana began to talk.

Antilin didn't care about rights at all.

Her reason for wanting to become governor was simple—she wanted to take revenge on the Forest Elf King for using force to coerce her mother!

Although her mother inherited the bloodline of the Six Gods, Six Gods would die, not to mention that she was still the mother of a mortal.

After her mother's death, Antilin placed all her resentment for being abused by her relatives on the Forest Elf King. If it weren't for his violence, the girl named Antilin would not have been born, nor would she have suffered those torments and hardships!

"Kill him!"

Under the eager and excited gazes of the Cardinal, Antilin had already envisioned the future—

He led his ferocious Ninja Army, stepping on the face of the Forest Elf King, forcing him to watch helplessly as the Forest Elf Kingdom, on which he had placed his hopes and which he had set his sights on conquering the world, howled in agony and wept in blood!

Gilkinef trembled upon hearing that Antilin had been appointed governor.

This isn't a question of happiness or fear, but rather a reflection of regret for one's own foolishness.

If he had stood up at the beginning, he might have been able to leave a good impression on Uchiha Takeyasu. But now that he's stood up, he'll only be seen as a greedy and opportunistic person!

"Don't rush, you can't rush!"

After silently admonishing himself, Gilkinef waited expectantly.

To the east of the Earth Province lies the central continent, a land dotted with powerful nations and numerous ethnic groups.

He dares to swear 100% that the future front line will be in the Earth Capital!

What others saw as a hot potato, Gilkinef saw as the beginning of saving the empire!

"Lana, your abilities are too weak. Don't even think about becoming a provincial Deputy Governor; you're not even capable of being a city-level Deputy Governor."

Uchiha Takeyasu's words made Lana cover her mouth and smile. She said, "Your Leader, Lana doesn't have such great ambitions. She's just extremely familiar with the Heavenly Province and wants to volunteer to become a clerk in the Heavenly Province Governor's office."

Lana gave a convincing reason, Uchiha Takeyasu had no idea what the golden girl, a master of acting, was thinking, but one thing was certain.

As long as he still held the life of the other woman's beloved knight in his hands, Lana's only option was to obey.

Lana had already appeared. Feeling the sharp gazes behind him, Nara Shikamei straightened his slightly disheveled clothes and hair, and without waiting any longer, stood up and said in a clear and vigorous voice.

"Your Leader, I also wish to assume the position of Deputy Governor of the Heavenly Province, and I would like to invite Lana to serve as the head of the Heavenly Capital's think tank."

"Your Leader, the Nara Clan Head's strength is at most at the Morning Star level, insufficient to represent a province. Please appoint me as the Deputy Governor of the Heavenly Province."

Yuki Haku stated frankly, "Moreover, I am confident that my strength will soon reach that of Blazing Sun, making me a true governor of a province!"

The Uchiha ninja standing nearby extinguished their anger; Yuki Haku had used strength as an argument, they had no grounds for rebuttal.

The Uchiha Clan is indeed full of talented people, with at least twenty members of the Morning Star Clan. However, only a handful of them possess the strength of the Uchiha Shining Moon, and these few hold high positions, so they might not be interested in the position of governor of a province.