Facing the ministers' renewed entreaties, Nawaki's face showed hesitation for the first time.
He first looked toward the enormous scroll filled with names and said emotionally, "I never expected the people to place such high hopes in me!"
Then he sighed, his expression turning solemn. "Sigh! So be it! Since everyone hopes that I will step forward to protect this nation, how could I possibly disappoint the hopes of the people?
Senju Nawaki will shamelessly assume the position of Daimyo for now and lead the Land of Fire down the path of prosperity and peace!"
Led by Great Heron, the Land of Fire's high-ranking officials excitedly knelt down and shouted, "Lord Nawaki is benevolent!
Long live His Majesty the Daimyo!"
At the same time, outside the Office of the Grand General, the people of the Land of Fire who had been following the broadcast erupted in cheers.
"Long live Skywalker!"
"Long live His Majesty the Daimyo!"
The thunderous cheers even carried through the gates and into the main hall. Meanwhile, other Land of Fire viewers in front of their televisions seemed to be swept up in the atmosphere as well, joining in the cheers unconsciously.
Skywalker had always been a hero of the Land of Fire, and the people had long hoped for rule by a Daimyo. Thus, the overwhelming majority cheered happily. Even those who held different opinions were driven by herd mentality to put on a show and join the cheering crowd, with some acting even more fervently than ordinary people.
Before long, the entire capital of the Land of Fire was filled with cheers. People poured onto the streets to celebrate as though it were a festival, turning the whole capital into an ocean of joy.
At the state guesthouse, the envoys from various countries watched