In the Soul Society, I Only Want to Coast into Retirement

In the Soul Society, I Only Want to Coast into Retirement. Author: Cat Living in the Clouds

Name: Yamabuki Chidori.

Age: Eighteen.

Cheat ability: The system would activate after retirement.

You thought that was bad enough? Let me tell you, that wasn't even the worst part.

Yamabuki Chidori: "Yamamoto, I think the Gotei 13 should establish a retirement system. Once a Soul Reaper has worked in the Gotei 13 for a certain period, they should be allowed to apply for retirement."

Yamamoto: "Of course. That's a good thing."

Yamabuki Chidori: "Then when can I retire?!"

Yamamoto: "A thousand years from now."

"..."

Taste

"Ding! Congratulations, host. The Retirement System has been activated."

"This system will officially activate after the host retires. It is currently a trial version (2.0 revised edition)."

The moment Yamabuki Chidori heard the voice in his head, he wanted to delete his account and start over.

"System."

"I'm here, dear."

"Take a look at how old I am this year."

"Eighteen."

"And you fucking want me to wait until I retire before activating the system?" Yamabuki Chidori cursed furiously.

"Dear, please don't get worked up. This is to cultivate your character! Once you have experienced the changes of the world, the shifting winds and moonlight, shed all worldly splendor, become smooth and complete, and seen through mortal affairs, the official version of this system will naturally activate."

"Fine, you have more words, so you're right about everything. But can you help me deal with those Hollows behind me first?!" Yamabuki Chidori shouted.

More than a dozen Hollows were desperately chasing him from behind!

Three days ago, Yamabuki Chidori had accidentally transmigrated to this place called the Soul Society.

As a transmigrator, Yamabuki Chidori knew this world was dangerously vicious. Aizen was causing trouble ahead, while Yhwach would destroy the world later. If he wanted to survive, he had to increase his strength as much as possible.

The simplest way to grow stronger was to join the Gotei 13 and become one of its members. With his familiarity with the plot, becoming a Seated Officer and coasting through life would be pretty nice.

But he had just arrived and knew neither the people nor the place, so he could only ask around the Rukon District bit by bit.

Yet not a single person in the Rukon District had even heard of the Gotei 13.

With no other choice, he could only set off to search for the Gotei 13 himself.

Then he ran into Hollows!

"Host, do not panic. You may draw your Zanpakuto and fight the Hollows, or convert your excess Reiatsu into Kidō for attacks. Young people should not think about relying on others for everything."

Yamabuki Chidori looked at his empty hands, then felt the pitifully weak Reiatsu in his body. Heh, what excellent advice.

"Oh, right. In order to help the host survive in the chaotic Soul Society, this system shall mercifully grant you a beginner's gift pack. Please accept it."

"Why didn't you take it out earlier? Use it now!"

"The beginner's gift pack has been used. You have obtained the title: Child of Destiny."

"You have obtained one Zanpakuto!"

"You have obtained Swordsmanship Mastery."

"You have obtained Flash Step."

"You have obtained Lieutenant-level Reiatsu."

Child of Destiny: As the Child of Destiny, the protagonist can break through racial limiters and grow without limit.

"This concludes the system's trial version. If you wish to unlock more functions, see you after retirement."

It ran away?

Yamabuki Chidori hurriedly drew his Zanpakuto, turned around, and used Flash Step. In an instant, his Zanpakuto pierced through a Hollow's mask.

The Hollows that had been hunting Yamabuki Chidori were at a loss when the little lamb from moments ago suddenly turned into a great black bull.

However, most Hollows had no intelligence. They only acted according to bodily instinct, and once again charged at him madly.

After gaining Swordsmanship Mastery, Yamabuki Chidori felt as though the sword in his hand had become one with him, moving as his heart desired. The moment the Hollows before him moved, all kinds of openings were laid bare before his eyes. His blade rose and fell, and the second Hollow was slain!

Hmph! The tables had turned!

Powerful Reiatsu radiated from Yamabuki Chidori as he advanced toward the Hollows step by step. Yet to his surprise, several Hollows sensed fear, turned around, opened a Garganta, and fled. Hollows with intelligence often evolved to a higher level, while those without intelligence, who acted only on instinct, charged at him again without a care.

A Lieutenant's Reiatsu was already extremely powerful to most Soul Reapers and Hollows. In less than five minutes, every Hollow had been slaughtered. Yamabuki Chidori wiped away his sweat. No wonder every transmigrator wanted a cheat ability. It really was incredible.

By then, it was already getting late. Yamabuki Chidori found a moderately sized cave and planned to make do there for the night.

Whenever times like this came around, Yamabuki Chidori missed the soft bed at home and the games he had yet to clear.

Just as Yamabuki Chidori was about to gather some dry grass for bedding, someone had somehow appeared at the cave entrance and was staring at him.

Yamabuki Chidori's heart tightened. The Rukon District's security was notoriously chaotic, and murder and robbery were common occurrences. Driven by instinct, he gripped the hilt of the sword at his waist and carefully examined the person before him.

It was a middle-aged man, around forty years old, dressed like a samurai. He also had a Zanpakuto at his waist.

That's not a Gotei 13 uniform. Did this guy pick up that Zanpakuto somewhere? Yamabuki Chidori secretly guessed.

The middle-aged man said, "You don't need to be nervous. I mean no harm. I saw your battle just now. You are a fine warrior. Would you like to join my organization?"

Yamabuki Chidori said, "I refuse. Please leave this place immediately."

What a joke. The one he wanted to join was the Gotei 13. Why would he leave with some shady stranger like this?

Everyone knew that if you wanted to coast into retirement, you needed a good employer. The Soul Society's only legitimate organization was the Seireitei. No matter what, getting into the Seireitei first was what mattered most.

Not only did the middle-aged man fail to leave, he even sat down cross-legged.

Big brother, are you really this familiar with strangers? Can't you see I'm about to draw my sword?

"I have a dream," the middle-aged man said.

You wanted to talk dreams with me? Was something wrong with your brain? Did you think this was a twenty-first-century job interview?

"Look, the Soul Society is in complete chaos right now. This situation can only be suppressed through extreme measures, and I need manpower," the middle-aged man continued as though no one else were there.

Fine. If you won't leave, I will. I don't want this place anymore. I don't want to listen to you ramble here.

"To suppress this troubled age, I plan to establish an assassin organization. Young man, how about joining me?" the middle-aged man asked.

Yamabuki Chidori was expressionless. "I refuse."

As he spoke, Yamabuki Chidori carefully circled around the middle-aged man, preparing to leave the cave.

Seeing how resolute Yamabuki Chidori was, the middle-aged man's eyes revealed a trace of loneliness. He softly said, "I even came up with a very nice name for this assassin organization. It was going to be called the Gotei 13. But now, it seems..."

Yamabuki Chidori, who had already made it halfway out, directly used Flash Step to appear before the middle-aged man. With a shocked expression, he asked, "What did you say the organization you wanted to establish was called?"

"The Gotei 13! What about it?" the middle-aged man asked.

Yamabuki Chidori thought of a possibility and cautiously asked, "May I ask your surname?"

"My surname is Yamamoto. Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni."

Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni? The founding of the Gotei 13? Holy shit! A thousand years ago!

"Ask me that question again," Yamabuki Chidori said excitedly.

Yamamoto gave Yamabuki Chidori a strange look. "Are you willing to join the assassin organization I am establishing?"

"I am!"

"Why are you willing this time?"

"Because that name has taste."

The Gotei 13 Is Founded

Right now, Yamabuki Chidori and Yamamoto were sitting there roasting sweet potatoes.

"Reduce all creation to ash, Ryūjin Jakka!"

"Whoosh!"

Yamamoto skillfully skewered two sweet potatoes on Ryūjin Jakka. After the Zanpakuto was released, faint little flames flickered along its blade, and the cave filled with the aroma of roasted sweet potatoes.

This ability was way too convenient! A must-have for home and travel!

"Since I've joined the organization, can I retire now? This is very important to me," Yamabuki Chidori said bluntly.

However, the word retirement did not exist a thousand years ago. Yamamoto looked curious. "What does retirement mean?"

"It means getting paid without working..."

"Then no." Yamamoto ruthlessly refused Yamabuki Chidori. He had finally managed to talk someone into joining, and this person wanted to get paid without working? Did he look like he had money? If he had money, would he be roasting sweet potatoes here with him?

"I know it's a little improper to retire right after starting work. How about this? Tell me who's currently in the Gotei 13," Yamabuki Chidori said.

The first anime he had ever watched was Bleach, and he was very familiar with the Soul Reaper storyline. But having the timeline suddenly shift back a thousand years left him struggling to adjust.

What major events had happened a thousand years ago?

The Gotei 13 was founded. The first generation of the Gotei 13 was the fiercest group of all. Then came a brutal war between the Quincy and the Soul Reapers.

All-Knowing All-Powerful Yhwach versus sword demon Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni. In the end, Yhwach was severely injured by Yamamoto at the height of his power and fell unconscious for a thousand years.

In other words, as long as he joined the Gotei 13, wouldn't he be guaranteed an easy win?

There might not be any sense of achievement in an easy win, but that didn't stop him from liking it!

Hearing Yamabuki Chidori's question, Yamamoto gravely raised one finger, pointed at himself, then pointed at Yamabuki Chidori. "At present, our manpower has doubled, from one person to two. I believe more people will join the Gotei 13 in the future."

So you'd been trying to recruit people empty-handed all along?

Yamamoto continued, "In my vision, the Gotei 13 will have thirteen Captains. Pick whichever one you like!"

Yamabuki Chidori's lips curled up. You were directly giving me a Captain's position? Old man, you sure were generous!

But don't forget what my ultimate goal is!

I'm here to coast into retirement. Before long, Yhwach will come with the Quincy, and as a Captain of the Gotei 13, I'd definitely be on the front lines. Those people are completely insane! I still want to live long enough to collect a salary. I don't want to go crazy with you people!

"I'll pass on being a Captain. I'll be your Lieutenant instead," Yamabuki Chidori said.

"Lieutenant?" Yamamoto froze. Perhaps such a role had not yet existed in his plans.

"It means every Captain has a deputy under them. When the Captain is absent, they can give orders in the Captain's place."

"Hm! Not bad. Since you put it that way, you can be this old man's Lieutenant for now! The sweet potatoes are done. Let's eat together. Afterward, we have important matters to attend to." Yamamoto tossed over a roasted sweet potato.

For the past few days, Yamabuki Chidori had relied on absorbing Reishi from his surroundings to replenish his strength. Today, he had finally managed to get a bite to eat. Life with an organization really was wonderful!

"Where are we going after we eat?" Yamabuki Chidori asked.

"To continue recruiting. I already have the next target. After we eat, we'll go to the Seireitei," Yamamoto said.

The moment he heard they were going to the Seireitei, Yamabuki Chidori perked up. He wolfed down the sweet potato in a few bites.

Seeing Yamabuki Chidori eat so eagerly, Yamamoto gave him his own sweet potato as well.

"You haven't eaten for a long time, have you? Eat more. Fill yourself up," Yamamoto said.

Yamabuki Chidori felt slightly moved. This old man treated his subordinates quite well. Besides, one sweet potato really was not enough for a young man like him.

"Then I won't stand on ceremony!"

After eating and drinking their fill, the two set off for the Seireitei.

Thirty minutes later, the two arrived at the Seireitei.

Yamabuki Chidori never would have imagined that the Seireitei had been so close, yet he had been unable to find the way there!

The Seireitei of this era was vastly different from the one a thousand years later. A thousand years later, the Seireitei was enclosed by a ring of high walls, with a powerful barrier overhead to prevent enemies from entering.