Potential Utility

Once the news of the creation of the Water Sect spread through, the upper echelons of society began maintaining a hawk's eye on any activity that involved the newly created sect. 

And they found plenty of it.

A huge chunk of land purchased in the name of the Water Sect.

A bank account opened in the name of the Water Sect.

These were activities that could not be missed even if one wanted to.

"Looks like he's finally getting around to making his sect." Rael skimmed through a few reports that detailed his son's activities. 

Admittedly, he was surprised that his son decided to go through with it at this point in time.

They were in the middle of a war with the East Panamic Alliance.

"Then, again, I suppose there is no real reason he can't do it, as long as he can tolerate the pressure that he will experience."

The war for allies was going to be a slow, grueling competition that would take its time.