That Transmigrator Big Shot Isn't in the Fourth Division?

Ikkaku had also heard about Yoru Machi's "persecution complex" from Yumichika, so when he looked at Yoru Machi now, his face was full of regret.

Ikkaku had always considered Yoru Machi a formidable rival, and Yoru Machi's strength truly was outstanding. Unfortunately, that personality of his was just...

"I'll say it one more time! I don't have a persecution complex! This is normal risk avoidance! What would a narcissist and a battle maniac like you two know about Pandora's Actor?

Do you two know how many nobody Soul Reapers die in Seireitei every year? Why do Shino Academy's graduates get funneled into the Gotei 13 every year, yet the Gotei 13 has never once been fully staffed?

You two are at least important supporting characters with names! I'm just a damn extra! If I'm not careful, how am I supposed to survive in this cruel world?!"

Seeing Ikkaku and Yumichika looking at him with such regretful expressions, Yoru Machi naturally argued back. Unfortunately, neither of them believed him. They merely patted him on the shoulder consolingly, wearing expressions that said, "We understand."

"Anyway, my goal has always been clear. From the very beginning, I planned to join the Eleventh Division, the combat division. What about you, Yumichika?"

His slightly fierce gaze swept across the Recruitment Points for the various divisions. When Ikkaku saw the few muscular men gathered at the Eleventh Division's Recruitment Point, he immediately smiled in satisfaction.

"Of course I'm joining the Eleventh Division too. If possible, I would naturally prefer the Sixth Division, since it suits my temperament better.

But the Sixth Division is a noble division. For someone from Rukongai, it's difficult to join without connections.

With the Sixth Division out of the question, the Eleventh Division, which gets plenty of screen time, naturally becomes my first choice. I may not love fighting as much as you do, Ikkaku, but being able to appear often and let other Soul Reapers know of my beauty is quite a wonderful thing too."

As Yumichika spoke, he took out a mirror and a bottle of Hair Gel, intending to style an eye-catching hairstyle to improve his chances of getting accepted.

The moment he saw Yumichika take out the Hair Gel, Yoru Machi quietly took a few steps back. He was allergic to that stuff—especially after learning that a certain big boss in this world also liked using Hair Gel.

"Yoru Machi, has my beauty reached the point where even you have to keep your distance?"

They were both handsome men... or at least, Yumichika believed his beauty was unmatched. So when he noticed Yoru Machi's little movement, he was somewhat displeased.

Narcissists never cared about other people's feelings, and Yumichika had always been extremely self-centered. But Yoru Machi was one of his few friends, so that small gesture made Yumichika unhappy.

"No, I think he just hates your Hair Gel. Because it's not just him—I hate it too!"

Putting Hair Gel on in front of a bald man—was Yumichika mocking Ikkaku Madarame, or showing off his lush head of hair?

Every bald man had an intense obsession with his own pores. They would not tolerate anyone profaning them!

"This Hair Gel is Seireitei's hottest product right now. I heard it has remarkably effective results even for people without hair."

Ikkaku: "(＿; Really?! Get me some so I can try it too!"

After parting ways with Ikkaku and Yumichika, who were like a pair of living comedy acts, Yoru Machi began looking for the division he wanted to join.

The Gotei 13 had actually once been an assassin organization. Only later, for certain reasons, had it successfully gone legit. Assassins had switched careers to become security guards, which was how the present-day Gotei 13 came to be.

The Gotei 13 each had their own duties. The First Division was also known as the "Head Division" and was essentially the leader of the Gotei 13. Soul Reapers who wished to enter it generally needed sufficient seniority, so a Shino Academy graduate rookie like him had no chance.

The Second Division was the Secret Mobile Corps, responsible for arrests, assassinations, overseeing the Worm Nest, and other duties. It was a special division within the Gotei 13, and one with considerable authority.

The Third Division was the support division, the Fourth Division was the medical division, and the Fifth Division was the rescue division. These three were collectively known as the rear support divisions and were great places to take it easy.

The Sixth Division was the noble-led division. It was said that Old Man Yamamoto had specially established it for nobles back in the day in order to secure sponsorship.

The Seventh Division was the inner court guard division, the Eighth Division was the intelligence division, the Ninth Division was the prison division, and the Tenth Division was the patrol Security Force.

The Eleventh Division was the dedicated combat division, the Twelfth Division was the Development 01 Bureau, and the Thirteenth Division was the Purification Squad.

Other than the First Division and the noble Sixth Division, Shino Academy students had a chance of joining any of the other divisions.

Just by looking around at the people lining up to register at the Recruitment Points, one could roughly tell how popular each division was.

Although the Eleventh Division, as a combat division, had the highest death rate every year, ever since a monster captain named Kenpachi Zaraki arrived, its members' death rate had been declining year by year.

The reason was simple. It was said that the new Captain Zaraki was not only absurdly powerful himself, but also liked to lead from the front every time. This not only boosted the morale of the Eleventh Division's fighting fanatics, but also greatly reduced their casualties.

Since it was responsible for combat and carried an extremely high level of danger, the Eleventh Division also had the best benefits. Even when its death rate had been high in the past, it had been sought after by countless graduates. Now, there was even less need to say so.

The Second Division's Secret Mobile Corps and the Twelfth Division's Development 01 Bureau were special cases. Though they recruited people, they only wanted specific talents.

The Second Division required Soul Reapers with exceptional mastery of Shunpo, while the Twelfth Division wanted students with sharp minds and excellent written grades at Shino Academy.

Clearly, because he had deliberately concealed his abilities, Yoru Machi had no chance with either of those divisions.

But he did not find that regrettable, because he had decided from the very beginning which divisions he wanted to join.

The Fourth Division and Thirteenth Division were his first choices. If neither worked out, then he would go for the Seventh, Eighth, or Tenth Division.

If that still did not work, he would reveal a little of his Shunpo skill or advanced Reishi theory and join the Executive Militia of the Second Division or the Development 01 Bureau.

In short, Yoru Machi had never even considered any divisions other than those listed above.

As a member of the great transmigrator army, he knew that although the Third and Fifth Divisions appeared to be retirement divisions like the Fourth Division, they would soon become experimental targets for a certain Hair Gel Boss.

As for why the Fourth and Thirteenth Divisions came first, the reason was equally simple. Looking at the many transmigrator seniors who had crossed into the Soul Reaper World, which one of them had not joined the Fourth Division, where they could both admire the view and show off?

Looking across all of Soul Society, the only one whose bosom could compare to Sister Hana's was Rangiku.

However, the Tenth Division's captain, Shiba Isshin, would soon head to the Human World to become a third-rate quack. The Tenth Division's overall strength was too weak, so Yoru Machi felt joining the Fourth Division was the safer choice.

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