Jigen Jiro had effortlessly taken control of most regions in Hokkaido, instantly becoming the largest factional power within the Island Nation.
This was not the end, for Murakami Mian was not the only one with ambitions in the Island Nation.
In Shizuoka, west of Tokyo, lived the current Emperor's own younger brother. After confirming that Tokyo had been completely destroyed and no member of the Royal Family had survived, his ambition became apparent.
According to the laws of succession, he was now the first in line to the throne.
Therefore, the Emperor's younger brother openly declared in Shizuoka that he would succeed to the throne and become the new Emperor of the Island Nation.
Being close to Tokyo, this area also had a considerable military presence. The new Emperor's brother successfully garnered the support of the Shizuoka garrison through his roles as the Minister of Defence and Secretary of Army.
