"It seems you truly understand!" Hearing Uchiha Tekka's response, Yan nodded with satisfaction and added, "You can even add some foreshadowing in between."
"For instance, divide them into different tiers, host exclusive events for the higher tiers, and showcase the special treatment and extravagant lifestyles they enjoy."
"You can also periodically select a few individuals, allow them to successfully ascend from a lower tier to a higher one, and promote it heavily. It would be best to overshadow the original high-tier clansmen, thereby deepening the friction between them."
"Then, cast a portion of those original high-tier clansmen into hell without a shred of mercy!"
Hearing this, Uchiha Tekka's brows furrowed slightly, a trace of worry appearing in his eyes. His hands clenched involuntarily, as if he were anxious about something.
He hesitated for a moment, then spoke with some trepidation: "But if we do this, while the possibility of the clansmen awakening their eyes may indeed increase, won't there be incidents of people selling off their family assets or seeking private revenge?"
"Of course there will be, and there will only be more, not less!" Yan nodded at Uchiha Tekka, confirming his suspicion. "Tekka..."
"Remember, never gamble on human nature. Under such disparity, I wouldn't be surprised by anything those clansmen might do."
"Then..." The worry in Uchiha Tekka's eyes deepened.
"Don't worry!" Yan walked over to Uchiha Tekka, patted his shoulder, and reassured him, "Aren't you all still here?"
"Isn't that exactly why I asked the Clan Head for so many people—to prevent such things from happening?"
"You don't need to worry about them selling their assets, but private revenge—that is absolutely forbidden."
Uchiha Tekka's brows remained tightly knit, and he said nothing.
Seeing the expression on his face, Yan knew what he was thinking.
It was nothing more than the feeling that ignoring the selling of family assets was also a bit wrong. After all, they were all clansmen, and the ultimate goal was to help them awaken their eyes, not to make money.
Regarding this, Yan smiled slightly, leaning back against the table.
"I know your concerns. We can coordinate with the clan to have their assets transferred to us, and once the experiment is successful, we can return them."
"Your worries are entirely unnecessary!"
Upon hearing the explanation, Uchiha Tekka's expression shifted, becoming somewhat flustered.
"Lord Yan, I am not questioning your orders; I am just worried..."
"I know!" Yan interrupted. "Worried that the clansmen will become addicted to gambling, and even if we return their assets, they will just sell them off again, right?"
"Yes!" Having his inner thoughts laid bare, Uchiha Tekka lowered his head in shame.
"Breaking a gambling addiction isn't actually as troublesome as you think!" Yan tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, his tone confident. "Don't forget what our Uchiha Clan specializes in."
"Genjutsu!"
"Using Genjutsu to influence the hearts of the clansmen—many experts within the clan can do this, but to do so without leaving any side effects will certainly take a considerable amount of time."
"Therefore, we need to prepare early. It would be best to choose someone who is not overly ambitious, has patience, and would not attempt to control the clansmen through Genjutsu."
Hearing this, a figure suddenly flashed through Uchiha Tekka's mind.
If it were him, he would certainly never attempt to use Genjutsu to influence the will of the clansmen!
"Shisui!" Yan and Uchiha Tekka said in unison.
"Am I really the right person for this?"
Hearing the task Yan had assigned him, Shisui felt a sense of trepidation.
This matter concerned the psychological health and inner will of his clansmen; it could not be taken lightly.
If he were even slightly careless, not only would the gambling addiction remain uncured, but the person might be completely ruined.
If such a thing were to happen, Shisui would never forgive himself for the rest of his life.
"That is exactly why we need you!" Yan patted Shisui on the shoulder, encouraging him. "To be honest, you are the person I trust most in the clan."
"For a task like this, who else could do it but you?"
"That's right, that's right!" Uchiha Tekka nodded in agreement. "Lord Yan is correct. Whenever I think of this task, you are the only one who comes to mind. I don't trust anyone else."
Seeing both of them flattering him, the pressure on Shisui began to increase sharply.
But since it was for the psychological safety of his clansmen, he asked tentatively.
"Then... shall I give it a try?"
Clap!
"That's the spirit!" Yan clapped his hands.
"I trust you, but you still need to prepare early and focus on researching a specific Ninjutsu to break gambling addictions."
"Good luck!"
Uchiha Tekka also pumped his fist. "Good luck, I believe you can do it!"
Seeing their gestures, Shisui gave a wry smile, feeling as though he had been set up.
But since he had already agreed, he would not allow anything bad to happen, out of his own sense of responsibility.
"I'll go prepare now and see if I can research a Genjutsu of that nature!" With that, Shisui turned and left.
Watching Shisui's retreating figure, Yan nodded in satisfaction.
As expected of Shisui, he's so easy to fool! I got a ninjutsu for free without lifting a finger, even if this technique isn't all that useful!
He then cast a sidelong glance at Uchiha Tekka, a thought stirring in his mind.
He gave him a firm pat on the shoulder and said in a heartfelt tone, "Tekka, among all the clansmen, you are the one I trust the most."
"Uh..." Uchiha Tekka's mouth twitched. "Lord Yan, you just said that to Shisui."
He silently added in his heart, Just ten minutes ago!
"Is that so!" Yan scratched his head in embarrassment and waved a hand. "Don't sweat the details. Let me put it another way then."
"I think you are the most capable person in the clan."
"You can grasp my intentions so quickly; even Shisui doesn't have that kind of talent."
"Once the Eye-Opening Project is perfected in the future, the Casino will be handed over to you."
"Ah!"
Hearing Yan's plan, Uchiha Tekka let out a cry of surprise, his face full of disbelief. "Lord Yan, I can't do it!"
"You won't know if you can or can't until you try, and besides, I'm not asking you to take over right now!"
"But..." Uchiha Tekka was still a bit uneasy. "I'm afraid I won't do a good job!"
"It's fine!" Yan maintained that gentle smile on his face, soothing him. "From the start of the project, you'll be stationed at the Casino. Feel free to try and implement any ideas you have; we have the budget for trial and error anyway, so what are you afraid of!"
Looking at the unreserved trust on the other man's face, Uchiha Tekka felt a surge of emotion.
Lord Yan has actually entrusted such a heavy responsibility to me; I must not let him down.
"Lord Yan!" Uchiha Tekka puffed out his chest and declared with soaring momentum, "I will definitely not betray your trust."
The corners of Yan's mouth slowly curled upward.
I really am a genius!
I managed to dump such a troublesome task right onto him.
And he even has to thank me for it!
"Go for it!"
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