Mirai's cheeks flushed slightly at those words.
He immediately realized that if it had been his second brother, Mitianxia, who was well versed in political maneuvering, he probably would have deduced the entire truth from the slightest clues long ago.
He was still too inexperienced.
Xuandou did not press him further and briefly explained that he had already brought the Raikage under his control with Kotoamatsukami.
Then, following Mirai's account, he broke down the Uchiha's plan to usurp control step by step.
"This really isn't a particularly sophisticated plot."
"Some clever people will certainly suspect that the Raikage's sudden madness has something to do with Uchiha genjutsu. Some might even realize we're pulling the strings behind the scenes."
"But what of it? We don't just have military power. We also have benefits to offer."
"The nobles of the Land of Lightning need someone who can stabilize the situation, and the Uchiha happen to be able to provide the security and order they need."
"With both force and incentives, we can secure control of the Land of Lightning."
He paused, then continued:
"As for the Daimyo of the Land of Lightning's youngest son, he's a clever man too, willingly giving up his position."
"A wise man knows when to yield. At least he'll keep his life and live out his remaining years without worrying about food or clothing."
Mirai nodded thoughtfully.
In his previous life, he had only seen the results of what his father was describing, never giving much thought to the process.
Hearing it now, he realized that every step held hidden intricacies, every step had a contingency.
Just then, Mabui presented the scroll she had drafted.
Xuandou took it and read it carefully from beginning to end, his brow creasing slightly.
He considered it for a moment, a