Union of India, Late 1916 – 1917
With the Union of India established, Arjun Sen turned his full energies toward a monumental task—the integration of the autonomous princely states and quelling the divisive forces of partitionism that threatened the fragile unity of the new nation. His vision was clear: a united India, indivisible and strong.Arjun's approach was twofold. By day, he deployed his considerable political influence and diplomatic skill, negotiating with princely rulers and separatist leaders, appealing to their sense of honor, patriotism, and pragmatism. His charisma and reputation as Foreign Minister gave weight to his words, fostering trust and encouraging peaceful accession to the Union.But for those who resisted—the princes unwilling to relinquish sovereignty, the partitionists whose ambitions sought to fracture India's unity—Arjun's response was as decisive as it was invisible. Names linked to obstruction, subversion, and treachery regularly appeared in the Death Note. These individuals seemed to vanish overnight, discovered lifeless under circumstances dismissed as accidents or natural causes—a chilling warning that resistance would be met with relentless finality.This balanced use of overt diplomacy and covert elimination ensured rapid consolidation. Many princely states saw the wisdom of joining the Union peacefully, inspired by Arjun's vision and dissuaded by the quiet power he wielded beyond politics. The partitionist movement faltered, unable to withstand coordinated suppression.Throughout this campaign, Arjun bore the weight of harsh decisions, acutely aware of the moral lines blurred by the necessity of survival and unity. Yet the goal of a unified India remained paramount, a future worth every sacrifice.Under Arjun's unseen hand, India's fractious elements merged, and the nation—born from revolution, intrigue, and indomitable will—steeled itself for the challenges of sovereignty and identity in a rapidly changing world.