The next morning.
It was another lively, boisterous breakfast at the Hatake home.
"Shinichi, why do I feel like you've gotten even more handsome since you came back?"
Karin looked puzzled.
It was bad enough that Haku was prettier than her, but why did Shinichi seem better-looking too? Even his skin had grown several shades fairer, and it seemed smoother to the touch than a girl's!
That made no sense!
Did Shinichi spend all those days in the Land of Water getting beauty treatments?
Karin wondered to herself.
"You're imagining things!"
Feeling a little guilty, Shinichi turned his head away, no longer daring to meet Karin's scrutinizing gaze.
Looks and charm +200%!
Was that supposed to be a joke?
Although he hadn't particularly wanted that attribute either, the system wasn't Taobao. It wouldn't offer an unconditional refund just because he left a bad review.
What could he do? He could only keep being this handsome!
"I'm heading out."
To escape Karin's barrage of questions, Shinichi practically fled the house.
Back in Konoha after so long, Shinichi resumed his life of slacking off at work.
He arrived at the Konoha Military Police Force.
Fugaku was the same as ever, sitting in his seat with a poker face and an air of authority.
"Hey, long time no see."
Shinichi perched on the desk in front of him with practiced ease, picked up an expensive pastry, and began eating. With his mouth full, he asked, "How's the Uchiha Clan been doing lately?"
Sure enough, Fugaku's face darkened again.
"Can't you sit properly in a chair?"
Fugaku spoke through his suppressed anger.
"Nope."
Shinichi rolled his eyes at him and grinned wickedly. "Your desk is more comfortable than the chairs. More importantly, I love watching you look like you want to lose your mind