Regent
Revitalizing the Uchiha, Starting with Genshin Impact
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Regent |
| Original Name | 摄政 |
| Type | Political title and government office 110 |
| Affiliation | Inazuma Shogunate 110 |
| First Holder | Uchiha Yucheng; the position was created specifically for him 399 |
| Appointing Authority | Raiden Shogun 110 111 |
| Rank | Second only to the Raiden Shogun; above the Tri-Commission 110 |
| Occupation/Role | Oversees the Tri-Commission, directs major state affairs, and represents Inazuma abroad 110 131 219 |
| Seat | Regent’s Office at the Uchiha Estate, formerly the Kujou Estate 111 |
| First Appearance | Appointment announced in Chapter 110 110 |
Establishment
The Raiden Shogun established the regency during the meeting that reorganized the Tri-Commission and brought Watatsumi Island under Narukami Island’s administration. Introducing Yucheng, she credited him with exposing the Tri-Commission’s crimes and identified him as the only human capable of withstanding her Musou no Hitotachi. She then appointed him above the commissions, with responsibility for supervising their work 110.
Officials objected to placing a commoner with no previous government service in such a powerful position. A Yashiro Commission official proposed that Yucheng first serve in the Tenryou Commission or Shogunate Army and earn military distinction. Yucheng rejected this route, declared that “might makes right,” and manifested his Susanoo. The intimidated officials withdrew their opposition, allowing the Shogun to confirm his appointment 111.
The appointment was part of the meeting later remembered as the Raiden Reforms. Alongside Inazuma’s first regency, the changes included the fall of the Kujou and Hiiragi clans, the end of hereditary government appointments, and Watatsumi Island’s administrative integration 111 112.
Purpose Behind the Appointment
Ei also intended the position to anchor Yucheng to Inazuma. Knowing that he had previously wanted to settle in Liyue and that Shenhe lived there, she consulted Yae Miko about giving him stronger ties to Inazuma. The regency was her first move, announced without consulting Yucheng beforehand 266 399.
Authority and Responsibilities
| Area | Scope |
|---|---|
| Government hierarchy | The Regent stands below the Shogun but above all three commissions and their heads 110 111. |
| Domestic administration | Yucheng handles major matters while leaving routine work—such as tax reports, lost property, and ordinary monster-clearing—to subordinate officials 219. |
| Approval of documents | Government measures can require the Regent’s approval before implementation; a three-day seclusion left documents awaiting his attention 124. |
| Development planning | Officials work toward annual targets while Inazuma undertakes large-scale construction 131. |
| Foreign affairs | The Regent can personally lead diplomatic missions, negotiate exchanges, and establish international partnerships 131 224 364. |
| National responsibility | Yucheng explicitly accepts responsibility for problems arising within Inazuma’s borders 254. |
The office’s practical authority depends heavily on Yucheng himself. Ayaka considers neither herself, Kokomi, nor Sara capable of controlling the Regent’s Office in his absence. When she mistakenly reports that he intends to resign, nearly all of Inazuma’s senior officials gather to persuade him to remain 131.
The narrative contrasts his authority with Jean’s more constrained leadership in Mondstadt: apart from the Shogun, Yucheng effectively has the final say in Inazuma, supported by both his personal strength and the nation’s political system 218.
Regent’s Office
The Shogun granted Yucheng the confiscated Kujou Estate, renamed it the Uchiha Estate, and designated it as both his workplace and residence 111.
By Chapter 379, it has replaced Tenshukaku as Inazuma’s political center. Important decisions are discussed there and issued in the office’s name. Tenshukaku functions as the Shogun’s private residence, and even she visits the Regent’s Office when she has special orders to deliver 379.
| Area | Use |
|---|---|
| Front courtyard | Shared government facilities, including offices, meeting rooms, training grounds, and a dining hall 379. |
| Rear courtyard | The Regent’s private residence; unauthorized entry is forbidden and subject to punishment 379. |
Staff
- Kamisato Ayaka — Secretary recruited during the newly established office’s staffing shortage; organizes government work and helps manage diplomatic business 117 124 318.
- Sangonomiya Kokomi — Secretary who later also becomes Kanjou Commissioner 124 231.
- Uchiha Sara — One of Yucheng’s four secretaries; also protects him and controls access during his seclusion 117 124 267.
- Kuki Shinobu — Part-time secretary who retains the position despite disliking restrictions 267.
Major Developments
| Period | Development |
|---|---|
| Early consolidation | Supplies obtained from Snezhnaya are publicly credited to the Shogun and Regent. Amid food shortages, this strengthens Yucheng’s position and raises his popular prestige to second only to the Shogun’s 125. |
| Liyue diplomacy | Yucheng travels as Regent to renew relations after Inazuma reopens its borders. Ningguang, Keqing, and Ganyu participate in his formal reception 131 134. |
| Mondstadt partnership | Negotiations secure permission to recruit Mondstadt specialists. Mondstadt subsequently announces a strategic partnership with Inazuma in recognition of Yucheng’s assistance 224 225. |
| Domestic reopening | Ritou’s shipping traffic increases following the abolition of the Vision Hunt and Sakoku decrees and Kokomi’s subsequent measures 229. |
| Sumeru diplomacy | Yucheng uses the delegation residence’s Inazuman jurisdiction to host a performance despite the Akademiya’s ban. Inazuma and Sumeru later formalize a strategic partnership 299 364. |
| Public scrutiny | Charlotte questions the legitimacy of his rise from commoner to Regent. Yucheng answers that the office was created for him because he could match the Shogun in combat 399. |
| Seven years later | Policies, technological applications, and public benefits continue to be issued in the Regent’s Office’s name. Yucheng’s prestige surpasses the Shogun’s, although he rarely appears publicly as Regent 430. |
Diplomatic Standing
- Liyue reception protocol: The narrative places the Regent’s formal rank slightly above an individual member of the Liyue Qixing, prompting a combined reception by the Tianquan, Yuheng, and Qixing secretary 134.
- Conduct abroad: Zhongli warns that Yucheng’s statements can affect relations between Liyue and Inazuma, even during disputes involving personal acquaintances 135.
- Public and private business: Jean recognizes that Yucheng sharply separates friendly interaction from negotiations involving national interests 224.
- Regent’s wife: Shenhe’s association with the title carries diplomatic significance. Ningguang invokes her status as the future Regent’s wife when rebuking Zhu Tao, while Jean cautions Lisa about teasing Yucheng in his wife’s presence 154 188.
Notable Quotes
“His position shall be second only to mine and above the Tri-Commission, and he shall oversee its work.”
— Raiden Shogun, announcing the appointment 110
“I’m the Regent of Inazuma. I bear responsibility for any problems that arise within its borders.”
— Uchiha Yucheng 254
Trivia
- In an author’s note, the author identifies Rōjū as the title considered for a position above the Tri-Commission, but chooses “Regent” because of a preference against that title’s sound and the perceived unsuitability of “prime minister” 110.