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Throughout the 1930s and 40s, Tessio's importance within the Corleone family grew. While Clemenza managed the family’s military operations, Tessio excelled as a strategist, keeping the business running smoothly and negotiating deals that were crucial for the family’s expansion. His brilliance culminated in the elimination of rival Don Mariposa during the olive oil wars. Such feats solidified Tessio in Corleone's inner circle, but beneath the surface lay an unsettling ambition that began to grow.