"It's a helicopter from the Supernatural Konoha Military Police Force. Has Director Uchiha arrived?!"
The wealthy and prominent figures of Shizuoka Prefecture swarmed out of the courtyard, craning their necks toward the sky like chickens and ducks waiting to be fed.
Under their eager gazes, the black helicopter circled once overhead.
With luxury cars parked all around the courtyard, the helicopter could only fly farther out to land. Three to five people stepped out.
Dressed in a black suit, Director Uchiha had his black hair slicked back and wore an impassive expression as he walked steadily toward the courtyard gate. Several stern members of the Supernatural Konoha Military Police Force in black uniforms followed close behind.
Seeing so many strangers gathered at the entrance, entirely out of place in the village, Uchiha Senmon frowned and swept his gaze over them.
Uchiha Senmon's every glance carried great authority. His black eyes were particularly unusual, as though they looked straight into people's hearts, making others afraid to meet his gaze.
Although all these dignitaries wanted to curry favor with Director Uchiha, hailed as the foremost supernatural being, they grew uneasy before the man himself, looking at one another without daring to speak.
"Ah, Director Uchiha, please accept my condolences."
The governor of Shizuoka Prefecture, the highest-ranking person present, was the first to step forward, accompanied by the prefecture's police chief, and spoke mournfully.
"I hope you won't blame everyone for coming uninvited, Director Uchiha. After all, we're all from the same community."
"Not at all, Governor. It was thoughtful of everyone."
Uchiha Senmon had met the governor of Shizuoka Prefecture several times at the National Diet Building.
Uchiha Senmon recognized him at first glance and politely shook hands with him in greeting.
"You're the police chief of Shizuoka Prefecture, aren't you? Thank