"Good, I'll accept this. As long as your family doesn't violate the empire's laws in the future, I guarantee your family's prosperity and wealth for all generations. You have my word!"
Seiichi held the seal in his hand, toying with it.
He gave his promise with a smile.
Mere wealth and prosperity-now, it really took no more than a word from him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Miroku briefly wiped the sweat from her forehead, inwardly overjoyed. Her gamble had paid off.
Ever since the Uchiha first issued their announcement, she had been communicating with the ministers of the Land of Demons.
She had interacted with Seiichi before and had a general understanding of his personality.
Since the Uchiha had announced this publicly, it meant they would definitely do it.
They weren't doing it now because they couldn't spare the time.
Once the Uchiha actually had time to start preparing for it...
No one knew how things would develop.
That was why she had always felt this might be an opportunity for her family.
An opportunity for her family to truly become part of the Uchiha Empire, just like the families of Konoha.
In that case, the Land of Demons might as well be the first to take the plunge.
That way, they could reap the greatest benefits as well.
Thus, Miroku had stood against the opposition and forcefully suppressed every objection.
Since they were doing it anyway, they might as well go all the way.
She hadn't chosen to inform the Shinobi World through an announcement.
Instead, she had immediately brought a group of people straight to Konoha herself.
And today, she had succeeded.
Seiichi accepting the seal didn't amount to much.
If other countries did the same, Seiichi would accept theirs too.
What made Miroku happy was Seiichi's attitude.