Just as Senju Chen was carrying out his plan step by step, the direction of Konoha was quietly changing.
The center of the change was the discussion in the village about the Uchiha Clan.
"Hey, have you heard? Yesterday I saw the patriarch of Uchiha on the street!" A housewife lowered her voice and said to her companions while buying groceries.
"I saw it, I saw it! He even took the initiative to greet me and asked me if I needed help carrying my things. I was so scared that I almost dropped my basket! That was Uchiha Fugaku, the patriarch of the Uchiha Clan. He used to have eyes on the top of his head!"
"Isn't that right! My son said that now those people from Police Force are not as aggressive as before when patrolling, and they will nod when they see people!"
"Uchiha Clan Have you taken the wrong medicine recently?"
"What is this!" Another voice broke in, with a bit of mystery and excitement, "Haven't you heard of the biggest thing? About Sharingan!"
For a moment, everyone's ears stood up.
"That's the Obito Uchiha who died on the battlefield! Before he died, he gave his Sharingan to his teammates, the son of 'White Fang', Kakashi Hatake!"
"I know this! I thought Uchiha Clan wanted his eyes back! That's Sharingan!"
"Whatever you want!" The well-informed person slapped his thigh proudly, "Uchiha Clan made a public statement yesterday! The patriarch Uchiha Fugaku said it himself, they respect Obito Uchiha's last wish is that he also values the family ties between his comrades and will never take back that eye! Not only will he not take it back, he will also send someone to help Kakashi Hatake so that he can master the power of Sharingan as soon as possible!"
"What?!"
This news, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up huge waves among the Konoha people.
Sharingan, that is the root of the Uchiha Clan, the source of their pride. In everyone's perception, Uchiha Clan values Kekkei Genkai to the point of paranoia. But now, not only have they given up on recovering a stray Sharingan, but they also actively help "outsiders" use it?
This simply subverts everyone's inherent impression of Uchiha!
"I... I can't believe... when did people from the Uchiha Clan become so... so humane?"
"Yes, the statement said that they respect every tribesman who sacrificed for the village, and also cherish the bond between tribesmen and their companions... It sounds... quite touching."
"So, Uchiha... doesn't seem so unkind..."
For a time, everyone in the streets, teahouses and restaurants was talking about this matter. When people looked at the Konoha Military Police Force team members, their eyes gradually changed from the disgust and fear in the past to a hint of curiosity and scrutiny. The deep-rooted feeling of being hateful seemed to have faded a lot unconsciously.
This change is particularly obvious to the people of the Uchiha Clan, who are keenly observant and delicate in heart.
This first "emotional card" was played unexpectedly loudly.
Uchiha Clan Compound, the patriarch's residence.
Uchiha Fugaku was sitting in the main seat, listening to his subordinates reporting on the direction of public opinion in the village. A rare look of satisfaction appeared on his usually serious and cold face.
"Very good." He said in a deep voice, "The publicity thing will continue, but you must control the degree and don't appear too deliberate. In addition, inform the tribe that the person sent to guide Kakashi Hatake must be cautious. He must be a tribesman with a stable personality and know how to get along with outsiders. He must not put on that arrogant and arrogant air again!"
"Yes!"
After his men retreated, Fugaku breathed a long sigh of relief.
How many days have it been? Just by following the instructions of the young man and taking the first step, the effect was so immediate. He personally went to patrol the streets. Although at first he was faced with the horrified and evasive looks of the villagers, which made him, the patriarch, a little confused, but after a few days of persistence, he could clearly feel that the alert atmosphere was gradually melting away.
Especially after the announcement about Obito Uchiha Sharingan, the attitude of the whole village towards Uchiha has visibly warmed up.
That young man... has absolutely no plans!
Fugaku recalled the scene where he secretly visited Senju Chen a few days ago.
"Uncle Fugaku, in the early stage of reform, public opinion building is crucial. Obito's eyes are the best opportunity. What you have to do is not to simply issue a statement, but to package this matter into a 'story'."
"A story about 'sacrifice', 'friendship' and 'inheritance'. Let the whole village know that Obito Uchiha died to protect his companions. Let everyone understand that what Sharingan of Uchiha gave was not a gift of power, but a will to protect Konoha."
"We want the villagers to be moved by this comradeship and at the same time subtly accept a message - Uchiha Clan. They value their companions and their emotions. They are not cold-blooded monsters."
The image of Senju Chen talking eloquently at that time came to Fugaku's mind again.
At that time, he only adopted the suggestion with hesitation, but he did not expect that the effect would be so amazing.
"Fugaku, you are looking for me." A gentle voice interrupted Fugaku's thoughts.
Uchiha Itachi's mother, Uchiha Mikoto, walked in with a trace of doubt on her face.
"Mikoto" Fugaku looked at his wife, his tone unprecedentedly solemn, "Starting from tomorrow, Police Force will set up a 'Families Support Association', which will be responsible for condolences to the families of the sacrificed ninjas in the village, and help civilian families in need."
"I hope that you will serve as the president of the Support Association."
"Me?" Uchiha Mikoto was stunned. She had never been involved in family affairs. How could she be suddenly put in charge of such an important matter?
"Yes, it's you." Fugaku's eyes were extremely firm, "We Uchiha men give the villagers a too tough impression. We need the gentleness of you women to neutralize this toughness. Let the villagers see that we Uchiha also have a tender side."
"But I still have to take care of Itachi," Uchiha Mikoto said with an embarrassed expression.
"It doesn't have to be every day, just occasionally. If you are really too busy, you can also go with Itachi in your arms."
This is also the advice Senju Chen gave him.
Use the affinity between women and children to melt the strongest ice wall in the villagers' hearts.
Seeing the unprecedented light of "hope" in her husband's eyes, Uchiha Mikoto nodded meekly, although she was full of doubts.
"I understand, I will try my best to do it well."
Uchiha Fugaku smiled happily.
He stood up, walked to the window, and looked out at the blue sky.
Uchiha Clan's change has just begun, but he has already seen the future called "brilliant".
And all of this stems from that young man named Senju Chen.