Genshin Impact, Teyvat's own beloved immortal.

With the Tongmenghui, Yae no Miko, and the Fools he led, their power was already strong enough; he refused to believe he couldn't overthrow the current shogunate.

Inazuma Arc: Chapter 89: Suzuka Gozen also did it.

A few nights later, a huge explosion suddenly rang out, and the flames shooting into the sky illuminated the entire Inazuma Castle.

When people looked up in alarm at the fiery light in the sky, they realized it was actually a cluster of dazzling fireworks.

However, as the fireworks gradually took shape and revealed their patterns, everyone suddenly knelt down in a panic and kowtowed repeatedly towards the castle tower.

"Outrageous! Outrageous! Regent, please forgive me! I didn't see it on purpose!"

What is it that can make everyone who sees fireworks feel genuine fear?

Naturally, it was Yoishi's way of expressing greetings to a certain direct relative of Suzuka Gozen through fireworks, along with an ambiguous piston-like motion.

The brilliance of the fireworks was fleeting; the patterns slowly disappeared, leaving behind a gigantic middle finger in the night sky that lingered for several seconds before fading and extinguishing.

Nobody knows what it means to raise the middle finger, not even Yoomiya, who makes fireworks.

It was that Tie Niu who taught her to do it.

In Inazuma Castle, Suzuka Gozen looked up at the sky, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Her fair and smooth face was illuminated by the fireworks, displaying a kaleidoscope of colors that obscured her emotions. However, her slightly chubby cheeks trembled slightly, as if she were clenching her teeth.

She had a pair of crystal-clear demon horns on her head, which shone with a captivating luster like coral. Her long, black hair, reaching her waist, was draped behind her, gently caressed by the wind from above.

Under the cover of night, a pure white silk dress emitted a soft, moonlit glow, adding a touch of mystery and nobility to her already aloof demeanor.

"The teacher guessed right, that person did indeed come to Inazuma."

Suzuka Gozen murmured, but she wasn't talking to herself; she was speaking to the person behind her.

"who's that person?"

The person hiding behind Suzuka Gozen stepped forward and was revealed in the moonlight.

He was a boy as pure as a blank sheet of paper, possessing a noble and kind soul at first glance.

The sixth seat of the Fools' Executive, "Sanbing," not only survived but also stood unharmed beside Suzuka Gozen, dressed in magnificent attire, a stark contrast to "Lady's" situation.

"Like me, he's also an alien from outer space. But unlike me, he started causing chaos everywhere he went. Not only did he throw Mondstadt into disarray, but he also recently brought Liyue to the brink of destruction. If it weren't for the Emperor, Liyue would probably be a living hell by now."

The skirmisher asked doubtfully, "Isn't he already dead? Even the Geo Archon of Liyue perished in that disaster, how could he have escaped from Rhinedot?"

Suzuka Gozen chuckled and said, "I thought so at first too. After all, that woman from Rhinedoth is someone even the teacher is wary of. But now the situation is different. I'm sure he's still alive and has already arrived in Inazuma. Most of the trouble we've encountered these days is caused by him."

"So what do you want to do? The situation in Inazuma is becoming increasingly unfavorable for you. In just a few days, there have been many more voices of opposition."

"What to do? Heh, these unruly people won't listen unless we use some violence." Suzuka Gozen's blue eyes revealed a ruthless edge. "I've learned one thing in my short reign: the more you try to govern the country with a benevolent approach, the more people will cause trouble and voice their opinions."

"Take the bigwigs for example, they are all incompetent and corrupt the country. They refuse to take back power, and I have to use strong measures to make them obedient."

"Take those lowly people from the outer islands for example. I asked them to relocate to Narukami Island, offering them land and money, but not only did they refuse, they demanded independence and autonomy. Especially those unruly people from Umijima Island. I've been very tolerant, willing to put aside my hatred and accept them, but what did they do? They even wanted to separate Umijima Island from Inazuma's territory. Especially that Coral Palace Heart Sea, whose ambitions were sky-high but whose fate was as fragile as paper. She didn't have the ability but still wanted to talk to me about independence and autonomy. She deserved her fate."

"From now on, I will show no mercy. I will eliminate any obstacle in my way with swift and decisive action. Aren't those people on Umijima Island prone to making a scene? It just so happens that the Inazuma Navy is going to wipe out the pirates this time, so I'll let them slaughter Umijima Island as well, leaving no one alive, regardless of age or gender. Since we can't get the population, we'll leave the land behind."

Suzuka Gozen's words grew increasingly harsh, "And then there's the opposition led by Kamisato Ayaka. They were all hiding better than anyone else before, but now they've all jumped out. Good thing! It's perfect for a purge of Inazuma. They've handed me the knife themselves. I didn't force them; they brought it on themselves."

"As for that extraterrestrial being... I originally had no hostility towards him. Perhaps we could even cooperate to achieve the goal of unifying Teyvat. Unfortunately, he insisted on standing against the Witches' Guild, so I had no choice but to eliminate him. Teacher Iris was my guide to the continent of Teyvat, and her enemy is my enemy."

"Once we get through this period, we will be invincible, and even the Seven Gods will have to bow down at our feet."

Confidence, genuine confidence.

Suzuka Gozen seemed to have a sure chance of winning.

Now, she holds the position of Kanpaku, second only to the emperor, and is the de facto ruler of Inazuma, possessing the ability to turn the entire country into a war machine.

With the Heart of God in her hand, she possessed abilities at the level of a quasi-demon god, infinitely close to the Seven Gods.

Furthermore, the existence of the head of the snake gods allows her to continuously create powerful monsters.

Who can stop them?

He would make Inazuma the next Kanria! An even more powerful Kanria! An Inazuma nation that even the gods could not defeat!

The stragglers looked toward the castle tower, their feelings toward the person inside quite complex.

"Won't such a commotion alert her?"

Suzuka Gozen reached out and gently stroked his cheek, her eyes filled with affection. She said tenderly, "Don't worry, A-Mao. The woman you hate is trapped in my memories from five hundred years ago, and that broken doll has been brainwashed into an idiot. She won't hurt you anymore. After all, compared to this country, she will definitely choose the illusory realm where she can be with Shin forever without hesitation."

“Not just her, no one will hurt you again. I understand all the pain you've endured, I feel your pain. I will settle all the grievances you've suffered over the past five hundred years for you, one by one. I've tormented the ladies you couldn't stand for you. Next is the Doctor. I will make that beast pay the price. I will repay you a hundredfold, a thousandfold, for all the suffering you've endured!”

As the soldier felt the gentle touch of Suzuka Gozen's fingers, a mix of emotions welled up inside him.

Although I don't know why she calls me Ah Mao, or why she knows so much about my past.

But since birth, I have never felt such pure love.

"Once all this is over, I will be the new Inazuma Shogun, and you will succeed me as Kanpaku, okay?"

The stragglers trembled with fear.

This woman has absolutely gone mad, but that's a good opportunity to take advantage of her and get the Heart of God from her.

He followed Suzuka Gozen's mood and took her hand.

The atmosphere gradually became ambiguous.

"Report! Regent! Something terrible has happened! Our warehouse has been blown up! The Evil Eyes have all been destroyed!"

Just then, the Tengu barged in at an inopportune moment.

"Hmph!" Suzuka Gozen sneered, "What's the rush? Do you really think I'd put all my eggs in one basket? I've already secretly hidden a batch of Evil Eyes in Inazuma Castle. You can transport them all out and make sure every soldier in the Inazuma army has one."

Tengu looked up in surprise and asked skeptically, "Does the Regent... really need so many?"

"Of course, I've already decided that I will no longer show mercy to opponents. Go tell Tamamo-no-Mae that after obtaining the Evil Eye, she should immediately lead the Navy to Umi-no-Island, bring me back Kidomaru's head, and... slaughter every single living creature on Umi-no-Island, leaving none alive. Tell the outside world that it was done by pirates."

Tengu was still puzzled, but he felt he had ruined the regent's plans, so he dared not ask any more questions and hurriedly ran away after receiving the order.

After the Tengu left, the stragglers transformed into the appearance of Ōtakemaru.

Or rather, he is Ōtakemaru.

The foolish multitude who bring disaster to Inazuma must appear in a different guise in order to reasonably govern the society.

"Since we're going to war, I'll start making preparations. If we encounter that extraterrestrial being on Haiqi Island, I'll bring his head back for you."

Suzuka Gozen smiled with relief and cautioned, "Be careful. I've heard that person can use multiple elements and is incredibly powerful."

The soldier didn't take it to heart. "You underestimate me. The sixth seat of the Fools' Executive is not a position that just anyone can hold."

Early the next morning, dozens of large ships lined up neatly at Inazuma Port, set sail, and carried tens of thousands of Inazuma soldiers to Haigi Island.

Every soldier going into battle, whether a general or a soldier, had a purple glass ball hanging from their waist.

Legend has it that it is a blessing from God, and as long as you make a wish upon it, God will grant you strength.

After a long march, the Inazuma Navy finally arrived at the waters near Kaigi Island.

On the opposite sea, the pirate alliance, which had already made defensive preparations, was not to be outdone.

Pirates throughout the Inazuma Sea understood the principle of mutual dependence; since the shogunate was determined to eliminate the pirate threat, the pirates had no choice but to unite.

The pirate leaders stood at the bow of their ships, heads held high, facing the Inazuma Navy, without a trace of fear in their eyes.

If the era of pirates is destined to end today, then they are willing to gladly face death with their ships.

On the largest ship in the pirate alliance, a flag with the character "鬼" (demon) flies.

Kidomaru, the leader of the pirate alliance who had unified the seas with his overwhelming strength, stood alone at the bow of his ship, looking at the menacing naval fleet opposite him, and let out a disdainful sneer.

Opposite him, on the treasure ship surrounded and protected by the Inazuma Navy, the three admirals sat in neat rows, their expressions solemn.

Tengu gave a bitter smile and couldn't help but sigh, "We were colleagues, but I never expected that we would end up fighting each other to the death. It's truly a poignant story."

Tamamo-no-Mae scoffed, "You're getting sentimental now? You didn't act this way when he was pointing his finger at you and yelling at you."

"Alright, neither of you is qualified to scold him. If you hadn't been so persistent, would Kidomaru have ended up in this state?"

Ōtakemaru's words made both Tengu and Tamamo-no-Mae look at him at the same time.

"Tell me, whose side are you on?"

Ōtakemaru stood up abruptly and went to the bow of the ship to face Kidomaru across the sea. "I'm on my side."

Just then, the figure on the opposite ship swept towards the sky and landed on the sea in front of the two armies.

Seeing this, all three admirals of the navy also leaped into the air and landed on the sea surface.

Kidomaru stood no more than fifty meters away from his three former colleagues and sneered, "Heh~ You all came to catch me, you really think highly of me."

Tamamo-no-Mae replied, "You are a major threat to the Regent, so we dare not be negligent."

Tengu then risked approaching Kidomaru and said earnestly, "We've been comrades, and I really don't want to resort to violence. The matter is quite simple to resolve today. You kneel down and kowtow to us three times, then surrender. We'll take you back and hand you over to the Regent for judgment, while these Marines stay to wipe out your pirate alliance. If you refuse, then the three of us will have to twist your head off and take it back before we wipe out your pirate alliance."

"Kneel down and kowtow? Hahahaha!" Kidomaru burst into maniacal laughter. "Who knows who will be the one kowtowing next!"

Having said that, his killing intent surged forth, and the blade in his hand was drawn, suddenly increasing in size tenfold as he swung it towards the three demons.

The three demons' eyes narrowed suddenly, and they all retreated.

"Since you want to die! Then I'll grant your wish!"

A cold glint flashed in the Tengu's eyes, and he was the first to draw his sword and charge forward.

Tamamo-no-Mae followed closely behind, and a ball of foxfire descended from the sky, instantly engulfing Kidomaru's figure.

Amidst the foxfire, the sounds of Tengu and Kidomaru clashing were incessant.

Suddenly, Ōtakemaru keenly spotted Kidomaru's location, decisively drew the two swords, Ōtōya and Ōtōya, from his back, and charged into the foxfire, knocking Kidomaru away with a single blow, sending him flying far into the sea.

He impatiently berated the other two demons: "You two can't even take down one, what use are you?"

Tengu and Tamamo-no-Mae were both furious but dared not speak out. They turned their heads in anger, ready to unleash all their hatred on Kidomaru.

Kidomaru, who had emerged from the water in a disheveled state, clutched his chest and roared, "Damn it! Where are they?! They promised to help! Where the hell are they?!"

At that moment, Lu Sheng, who was watching the battle from the bow of the ship, shouted: "I'm here to help you!"

Having said that, he leaped into the battlefield, blocking Ōtakemaru's path, and said mockingly with his arms crossed, "What kind of hero is it to fight three against one? I'll play with you!"

"Who are you?" the three demons asked in unison.