Only then did those who had come to pledge allegiance realize that the lord before them was not merely powerful and exceptionally shrewd. His ruthlessness far surpassed even Mu Lei's.
For a time, everyone who had come to submit turned deathly pale. They knew there was no longer any chance of escaping his clutches.
"This is merely an extra layer of insurance for you. After all, those accustomed to sitting on the fence have little loyalty to speak of."
Uchiha Yuu's voice fell into their ears word by word, weighing heavily on their hearts. They also knew that, in the eyes of those in power, their actions were hardly admirable.
But they believed the territory currently needed people to build it up, and that with their abilities, they could manage it well. Unfortunately, they had made the wrong bet and lost everything. The kneeling man at the front said tremblingly:
"Rest assured, Lord. We will not betray you."
"It is best that you recognize reality."
After administering a stick, he offered them a carrot. Uchiha Yuu knew exactly what these people wanted: to rely on him and gain the corresponding authority and status through his hands, thereby escaping their inferior position. So, Uchiha Yuu granted them the appropriate authority.
"You may select some strong individuals from the territory and form a patrol team to help me govern it. If anyone dares resist, you will handle the matter. Remember, I only look at results, not the process."
To keep them firmly bound to his side, relying solely on the Cursed Seal was not enough. More importantly, he needed to push this group of people into opposition with the common residents, making them administrators as well as Uchiha Yuu's dirty gloves. At the same time, he would intensify the conflict between both