Furious and Defeated

Shiraishi Yoshijo stopped talking about Oyashiro En and casually asked, "So who are you planning to have serve as the diplomat to persuade the various countries to join the United Nations?"

"Nara Shikaku. He's very intelligent and exceptionally capable. Although he belongs to Konoha's Tsunade-led faction, that faction has kept a low profile over the years and remained neutral in political struggles. I think highly of him. If he handles this matter perfectly, the position of United Nations chairman will definitely be his. After he steps down, he might even run for president of the country."

Shiraishi Yoshijo's expression turned strange. "Wouldn't that be inappropriate? To be honest, I don't trust those people from Konoha. By the way, how about Nianze? Does he have what it takes now?"

"Nianze?" Sayo rolled her eyes. "You really do dote on your eldest son. Aren't you afraid the other children will say you're playing favorites?"

"I've always liked Nianze. Besides, he's worked hard these past few years—he's given me more than twenty grandchildren. Just what I'd expect from my blood!"

"No. He may be your eldest son, but his influence has expanded far too quickly these past few years, and he has too many supporters. Besides, none of your sons can inherit the throne anyway. You are the sole emperor of Peach Country; they can only ever be princes. Don't give them too much power, or they may develop needless ambitions. What's more, each of them represents a political faction. If you favor one too much, the others will resent it. That wouldn't be good either."

Shiraishi Yoshijo immediately frowned.

That was indeed reasonable, but suppressing his own child because of it still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Sayo seemed to guess what he was thinking and continued, "Anyone can see the benefits