Uchiha Must Have Presence!

A week passed.

Under Senya's arrangements, every squad had two days off each week and a month-long vacation every two months, which they could use for outside missions or personal training to improve their strength. All Police Force members were very satisfied with the new work assignments.

The squad training procedures had already been taught to each squad captain, and Senya finally had time to move on to his next plan.

At the same time, after that week, the custom combat uniforms and ninja swords Senya had prepared for the Police Force members were collected from the ninja tool shop.

At the training ground, eagles circled overhead. Anyone looking down from the sky would surely have been stunned by the sight before them.

Senya stood before the Police Force ninjas in his dark blue combat uniform. Fugaku wore the same uniform as Senya, though his weapon differed—a samurai sword radiating a cold silver-white gleam was strapped to his back.

Before them stood over four hundred Police Force ninjas in matching gray-black combat uniforms. The style was the same as Senya's, though the materials were far less expensive and only offered basic waterproofing. Each person stood one meter apart in neat rows and columns, with black samurai swords strapped to their backs as well.

Snap.

Senya snapped his fingers again, using Genjutsu to let everyone see what the current formation looked like.

The scene shifted. The Police Force ninjas could all see themselves: legs slightly apart, arms folded, eyes looking straight ahead, backs upright. Every one of them appeared imposing.

As the view pulled back, only the faces in the first row could be seen; everyone behind them was perfectly obscured by the rows ahead. From above, more than four hundred ninjas dressed in gray-black stood in perfect formation, Uchiha Gunbai crests and black ninja swords on their backs. The left arms of the ninjas in the far-left column bore dark blue armbands, also emblazoned with the Uchiha clan crest.

The sense of oppression, deterrence, and mission had been maxed out.

When the Genjutsu was released, the ninjas' faces were filled with pride and joy. They finally understood why the vice clan head had made them train like this all week. They had thought it meaningless before, but now, only two words could describe it: So cool!

That was right—this was Senya's first plan. The Uchiha clan was full of strikingly attractive people, either handsome men or beautiful women. After all, an outstanding appearance was the first thing that drew attention.

Based on memories from his previous life, Senya remembered this point vividly.

In his previous life, when a handsome man spoke sharply, he was called a cold and aloof heartthrob. If he looked average, people would call him a self-confident ordinary guy or a creep.

What was more, throughout the history of his previous life, all sorts of civilian organizations that emerged in different countries during the twentieth century—the gangs of Dragon Country, Italy's Mafia, and the British Empire's Peaky Blinders—had all attracted young people to join through stylish uniforms.

Military parades were also a means for every major nation to display its armed strength.

That was Senya's goal. Through the actions to come, he would display the Uchiha clan's strength and discipline, giving the villagers a sense of security.

With handsome matching uniforms paired with the Uchiha clan's beautiful men and women, they would form an overwhelming advantage, madly winning the villagers' favor and making them yearn for it.

Standing beside Senya and looking at the Police Force before them, Fugaku saw that compared to a week ago, they had undergone a complete transformation. Only then did he realize that Senya's plan would definitely produce extraordinary results!

Next, it was time to show the results.

Inside the Hokage Building, in the office.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was peeping into the women's bathhouse through a crystal ball with a lecherous look in his eyes. His old face was flushed red, and his nostrils periodically flared.

Knock knock knock!

The sudden knocking interrupted his enjoyment.

He hurriedly put away the crystal ball and feigned calm.

"Come in."

"Lord Hokage! The Police Force has suddenly gathered at the village gate. We don't know what they intend to do!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing the Anbu report, Hiruzen Sarutobi could no longer sit still.

"Gather the Anbu squads! Come with me immediately!"

"Yes!"

He immediately set off for Konoha's gates. There, Fugaku and Senya stood before the more than four hundred Police Force ninjas, leading them. The ninjas behind them all held their ninja swords upright before them in their right hands.

Looking at the well-equipped Uchiha, Hiruzen had no idea what they were planning. Shisui's death should have made the Uchiha clan afraid to launch a coup for the time being. Besides, what kind of coup was this open and aboveboard? The Uchiha had far more than just these four hundred Police Force ninjas; altogether, they had over a thousand ninjas.

And why was Senya Uchiha standing beside Fugaku? He was merely a somewhat talented Uchiha jonin, far inferior to geniuses like Shisui and Itachi.

Before Hiruzen could speak, Senya immediately seized the initiative and raised his voice.

"Lord Hokage, some time ago, we received a large number of complaints from villagers, accusing our Police Force of being overly violent in enforcing the law and lacking compassion. Minister Fugaku and I have already reformed and disciplined the Police Force."

"Now, we will present a brand-new Police Force. Would Lord Hokage be willing to inspect the results of our reforms together with the villagers?"

Hiruzen froze. What trick were the Uchiha playing now? Had the Uchiha changed their ways? Had Shisui's death really had such a great effect?

"Since the Police Force has accepted the villagers' suggestions, that is naturally a good thing. Then begin. The villagers have conveniently been drawn here as well."

Senya's words were far too polite, making it difficult for Hiruzen to refuse his proposal. He was also curious about what changes had taken place in the Police Force, so he might as well see for himself.

Senya gave the order.

"Move out! Destination: the Hokage Building!"

"Yes!"

The uniform, orderly reply spread rapidly through the air, drawing even more villagers over. Even idle ninjas in the village were attracted, flocking to nearby rooftops to watch.

March!

The Police Force ninjas moved as though they had been cast from the same mold, their steps perfectly synchronized as every foot came down heavily upon the ground.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

The heavy footsteps shook the bodies and minds of the spectators.

The sight before them was so stunning that some people were already left speechless.

Every male Police Force ninja stood tall and handsome, while the female ninjas were full of heroic spirit. Their ninja swords were held steadily before them in bent right arms, kept at exactly the same height.

Senya and Fugaku, marching at the very front in their distinctive uniforms, were the perfect finishing touch, like dragon heads leading the ninjas behind them.

Nara Shikaku, Akimichi Choza, and Yamanaka Inoichi stood together atop a roof made of red tiles.

Shikaku was the most shocked, because Senya had asked him to find someone to custom-make these clothes! He had even made a tidy profit from it, replenishing his little treasury.

"Choza, Inoichi, the Uchiha clan has changed. Konoha is about to face a change of skies."

Inoichi pondered Shikaku's words. He vaguely understood some of it, but not completely. Choza, on the other hand, looked utterly confused. He only felt that the scene before him was shocking and cool; he did not understand why Shikaku would say such things.

Shikaku's expression was grave.

"The Uchiha are changing the villagers' fixed impression of them. Look at the villagers' expressions now. Where is the fear, disgust, and dread from before? Now, there is only admiration and yearning."

Just as Shikaku said, this was Senya's intention. He wanted to change the villagers' fixed perceptions through the most direct method, using a powerful visual impact to shatter the bad impression the Uchiha had once left on them.

Even other ninjas were discussing it with their squadmates from the eaves nearby.

"Look! That's Captain Inohibi! The one on the far left of the first row!"

"Was Captain Inohibi always that handsome? I don't remember him being this handsome before..."

"Nonsense. Captain Inohibi has always been handsome, all right? He's even more handsome now! I really want to marry Captain Inohibi someday~"

These three little ones were the genin squad currently led by Inohibi. The fourteen-year-old girl was Kiba Inuzuka's older sister, Inuzuka Hana. The other two were Aburame Sakamoto and Gekko Jiro.

Inuzuka Hana had completely failed to consider that Uchiha Inohibi was already twenty-five, eleven years older than her. All that could be seen on her face, full of wild beauty, was a lovestruck expression.

Not far from the three, Mitarashi Anko and Yūhi Kurenai stood together, looking at Senya at the head of the formation.

"Hey, Kurenai, I haven't seen that kid Senya in over a year. Has he gotten this handsome now?!"

"Cough, cough. How would I know? I haven't gone on missions with Senya for more than half a year either."

The two women spoke to each other, but their eyes were both fixed on Senya. Their cheeks gradually warmed and flushed red. They both knew exactly what the other was thinking: they both wanted to win Senya over.

When Kurenai had just been promoted to Special Jonin at sixteen, she had led ten-year-old Senya, who had graduated early. After Senya was promoted to chunin, she often teamed up with him on missions, frequently pouring out her troubles to him, such as Asuma's pestering and difficulties in daily life. After spending a year together, Kurenai gradually fell for this boy six years younger than herself without even realizing it.

It was not until Senya was promoted to jonin and left that Kurenai felt reluctant to part with him, as though a piece of her heart had been carved out, leaving a faint ache behind. Only then did she realize that she had long fallen for the student who had been so considerate and caring toward her.

Anko was even more outrageous. When Senya had just entered the Ninja Academy, his adorable, delicate face had made her heart race. At that time, nine-year-old Anko had already set her sights on six-year-old Senya! Every day after class, she would go tease Senya, and she would occasionally bring him boxed lunches. After learning that Senya's parents, like hers, had died in the Third Shinobi World War, their similar childhood experiences made Anko feel even more sympathy for the little boy he had been.

If Orochimaru had not taken a liking to Anko when she was ten, accepted her as his disciple, and taken her away from the Ninja Academy, she probably would have deliberately repeated grades for three years just to graduate alongside Senya! It was absolutely something she would do!