Aizen Sōsuke took the letter Hanachirusato handed him, slowly and gracefully tearing open the envelope.
He exuded an air of refinement at all times.
It was as if he had handled official duties hundreds of times, performing tasks with remarkable order.
Aizen Sōsuke folded the letter in his hand, placed it back in the envelope, and set it down on the table.
"Miss Hanachirusato, please inform the Tri-Commission's representatives to come over," Aizen Sōsuke said, maintaining his amiable smile. "For the Kamisato Clan, have the Kamisato siblings come together."
Hanachirusato nodded slightly and slowly walked out of the Tenshukaku's main entrance.
Watching Hanachirusato depart, Aizen Sōsuke's face revealed a surprised smile.
"Maximizing profit, is it?"
"I didn't expect that warrior to have such an idea."
"No need to be too ruthless… Is this the will of the Narukami Shrine Maiden, or her own idea?"
"Is she worried that Inazuma won't function if too many people are dealt with?"
Not long after, all the principal figures of the Tri-Commission arrived at the Tenshukaku.
"Greetings, Mister Aizen."
With the Tenryou Commission and the Kanjou Commission almost completely purged by Aizen Sōsuke, the two major Commissions were already on the verge of collapse.
"Please sit down, all of you. I am not the Shogun, there's no need for such formality with me."
The four nodded, but it was clear they were still somewhat nervous around the seemingly gentle but secretly cunning Aizen Sōsuke.
Especially the representatives of the Tenryou Commission and the Kanjou Commission, who had become interim Clan Heads during their families' precarious times.
"Kujou Clan Head, and Hiiragi Clan Head, regarding the former Clan Heads of the two Commissions, and the disposition of the crimes of those involved, the Shogun has been fully informed and has made a final decision."
Aizen Sōsuke's gentle words, in the mild atmosphere of the Tenshukaku's discussion hall, made cold sweat break out on the foreheads of Kujou Kamaji and Hiiragi Chisato.
"As for the disposition of other participants or those with other crimes, it will remain unchanged according to the disposition decision sent previously."
"However, concerning the two leaders of the Tenryou Commission and the Kanjou Commission, that is, the former Clan Heads of the two Commissions…"
"The Shogun's answer is…"
"To serve as a warning to others!"
As the words fell, Kujou Kamaji and Hiiragi Chisato both trembled suddenly.
"What do you think?"
Aizen Sōsuke narrowed his eyes, observing the adaptability of the two new Clan Heads.
Compared to Kujou Kamaji, who had been in office for a long time, Hiiragi Chisato, as the young lady of the Kanjou Commission, was slightly lacking.
Although she tried desperately to conceal it, her expression was clearly quite flustered.
"Quite a difference from the two representatives of the Kamisato Clan," Aizen Sōsuke's peripheral vision also noted the Kamisato Clan beside them.
The Kamisato siblings' expressions were as usual, and not even one of them showed any joy at the complete removal of the other two Commissions.
They truly were the siblings who could lead the Kamisato Clan out of its precarious situation.
"Heh… Perhaps the matter of letting the Traveler storm the execution ground was truly an act of them going with the flow."
These thoughts merely briefly crossed Aizen Sōsuke's mind.
He didn't dwell on them.
"Hiiragi Clan Head, Kujou Clan Head… What do you think of the Shogun's decision?"
Killing with words, Aizen Sōsuke asked again, unhurriedly.
"We obey the Shogun's divine judgment," Kujou Kamaji replied, his body trembling.
"The Kanjou Commission also obeys the Shogun's judgment," Hiiragi Chisato quickly replied.
Aizen Sōsuke nodded and said, "Considering the new Clan Heads of the Kanjou Commission and the Tenryou Commission's subsequent compensation to the victims, and their determination to cut off their own arm to survive the deep-seated problems within the Commissions,"
"The Shogun has also left you some leeway."
"Hanachirusato."
Hanachirusato nodded and handed two mission documents, previously drafted by Aizen Sōsuke, to the Clan Heads of the Tenryou Commission and the Kanjou Commission.
"Go… to Snezhnaya?" Kujou Kamaji murmured in a low voice.
"To rectify Inazuma's commercial environment," Hiiragi Chisato was also somewhat surprised.
"That's right, these two missions are the Shogun's final benevolence towards the two Commissions."
"If you can succeed and bring sufficient benefits to Inazuma, then it might be possible to reduce the sentences of the former Clan Heads of the two Commissions."
"Of course, limited to avoiding the death penalty."
Although Kamisato Ayaka was curious about what missions Aizen Sōsuke had given the other two Commissions, it was impossible to directly snatch them, wasn't it?
It was rumored that Aizen Sōsuke and the Shogun had fought a battle.
The outcome of the fight was unknown, but what was certain was that this seemingly gentle and refined man in front of them was an extremely powerful and dangerous existence.
And the black-haired shrine maiden in the Narukami Shrine maiden outfit standing behind Aizen Sōsuke, through confirmation with her brother, Kamisato Ayato, it could basically be confirmed that she was the terrifyingly strong individual who had previously warned them and could easily suppress both siblings.
"Hiiragi Chisato and the Hiiragi Clan will do everything in their power to complete the assigned tasks." Hiiragi Chisato did not hesitate much and immediately made a decision.
After she finished speaking, her gaze turned to Kujou Kamaji on the other side.
Kujou Kamaji was silent for a moment before speaking, "The Kujou Clan will do its best to demand compensation from Snezhnaya, but I don't know what this Gnosis is?"
"The Gnosis is something the Cryo Archon needs to obtain. That is a transaction between gods; you don't need to know too much. Just inform the Cryo Archon that Inazuma is willing to yield the Gnosis, and that will be enough."
"At that time, she will definitely send a Fatui Harbinger over."
"Your main task is to elaborate on the various inhumane actions of the Fatui Harbingers in Inazuma, and to demand as much compensation as possible. Oh, and the Harbinger named Signora has been apprehended; part of the compensation also includes the ransom for Signora."
"As for the specific amount, I will only give you a baseline; you can exercise your discretion. It's not limited to Mora; other things beneficial to Inazuma are also acceptable. If you can bring back enough benefits for Inazuma, not only can the two major Commissions continue to exist,"
"…the Shogun will also attend your and the Hiiragi Clan Head's wedding. You must be well aware of what this means for the two Commissions in their precarious state."
"This… Is this true?"
The two Commission representatives couldn't help but widen their eyes as they looked at Aizen Sōsuke.
"It's true, one hundred percent!"
"However, there's one thing I must clarify: this journey is extremely perilous. Whether to go or not, I will give you one week to consider."
"During this time, I will capture the second Harbinger in Inazuma, which will allow us to demand even more benefits."
"If the capture is successful, I will give you another baseline. You don't need to overthink it; just consider how to maximize Inazuma's interests."
"This is also the Shogun's test for you."
After explaining the matters, Aizen sent the representatives of the two Commissions back to attend to their own affairs.
After the new Clan Heads of the Kanjou Commission and the Tenryou Commission departed,
Aizen picked up the somewhat cool coffee cup, took a small sip, and said dispassionately,
"The Kamisato Clan colluded with the enemy and betrayed the nation during the Vision Hunt Decree. The Shogun is aware of this matter."
"What do you two have to say?"