Soul Society, Seireitei, First Division Barracks.
Amidst the sounds of enthusiastic training from the soldiers, Uehara Shiroha stretched lazily and slowly got up.
After casually donning his Shinigami uniform, he habitually opened the task panel to check his daily assignments.
As expected, today's task had been refreshed.
[Visiting Old Friends (Daily Task)]
[Today's wind is particularly strong—a perfect day for drinking. You decide to invite a friend for a drink and a chat.]
[Reward: Random Attribute +2]
A simple panel, simple tasks, and good rewards.
It was exactly what he expected from his system—laid-back, stress-free, and perfect for a salted fish like him.
In his previous life, Uehara Shiroha had been an ordinary office worker.
More than twenty years ago, he inexplicably found himself reincarnated into the world of Bleach, becoming just another Rukongai orphan.
Having read the manga, he was well aware of how Soul Society operated.
This place was home to countless spirits. Those without spiritual pressure were merely wandering souls, constantly at risk of being erased from existence. Those with spiritual pressure could become Shinigami, and those with exceptionally strong spiritual pressure could live for thousands of years, securing their place in Soul Society's ruling class.
However, even achieving Bankai did not guarantee safety.
After all, history proved that Seireitei was far from secure. Following Aizen's rebellion, the Quincy King Yhwach arrived, causing even greater devastation.
One by one, powerful Shinigami fell. Even the strongest of them all, Captain-Commander Yamamoto, was slain. If not for Kurosaki Ichigo's miraculous intervention, Soul Society would have been annihilated.
In a world filled with such catastrophic threats, having the power to protect oneself was essential.
Fortunately, Uehara Shiroha possessed an innate talent for spiritual pressure, allowing him to become a Shinigami. His talent, while not monstrous, was still quite decent.
More importantly, as a transmigrator, he had a golden finger.
Upon his arrival in this world, he awakened a task system—a simple panel devoid of intelligence.
The system provided only two types of tasks.
The first was a daily task, like [Visiting Old Friends]. Completing these tasks granted random attribute increases, such as enhanced Reiatsu or skill proficiency.
The second type was special tasks, which were triggered randomly. These tasks provided even greater rewards, sometimes granting abilities or equipment from other anime and movies.
For example, when he had first arrived in Rukongai, he had triggered the special task [Exploring Rukongai]. Completing it had granted him the Shadow Clone Technique from Naruto, a skill so overpowered it was practically a cheat code.
With the system's assistance, Uehara Shiroha confidently joined the Shin'ō Academy and became a reserve Shinigami.
From then on, he leisurely completed daily tasks and occasionally sent out shadow clones to train in his stead.
Before he knew it, more than twenty years had passed, and both his strength and status had undergone a complete transformation.
On the surface, his talent seemed slightly inferior to prodigies like Ichimaru Gin, Shiba Kaien, and Kuchiki Byakuya.
But in truth, what people saw was only the tip of the iceberg.
With a thought, Uehara Shiroha pulled up his character panel.
Name: Uehara Shiroha
Position: First Division, 7th Seat
Reiatsu: Third-Class (Captain-Level)
Zanpakutō: Shunkyō[Fleeting Void] (Second-Stage Shikai) -> Change Zanpakutō name from Dankū to Shunkyō, because Dankū already existed.
Zanjutsu: Vice-Captain Level
Hakuda: Senior Officer Level
Kidō: Captain Level
Shunpo: Vice-Captain Level
Abilities:
Shadow Clone Technique (B-Rank, Mastered)
Stand – White Album (S-Rank, Mastered)
Breathing Technique – Sun Breathing (B-Rank, Proficient)
Items:
Disguise Glasses (B-Rank, Kryptonian Creation)
Five Thunder Curse (C-Rank, Talisman for Cultivation)
Death Gloves (D-Rank, Extraordinary Artifact)
After joining the Academy, he had completed a special task and received the S-Rank ability: Stand – White Album.
This Stand, originally belonging to Ghiaccio from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5, allowed him to generate ultra-low temperatures, freeze the air to create armor, and even lower temperatures to absolute zero.
Three years after receiving his Asauchi, he successfully awakened his Zanpakutō—Shunkyō.
Shunkyō's ability was reminiscent of Obito's Kamui, a complete fusion of the left and right eye techniques.
However, due to the presence of countless old monsters in Soul Society, Uehara Shiroha disguised its true nature. He publicly claimed that his Zanpakutō was named "White Season," with an ice-based ability that could freeze everything around him.
His exceptional performance at the Academy earned him the title of "genius," and he graduated as the top student, securing a position in the First Division.
As the Captain-Commander's direct unit, the First Division had the highest status, the best resources, and the fiercest competition.
To prove their strength, several officers had challenged him to duels upon his arrival.
Uehara Shiroha, who preferred a relaxed life, had merely fought half-heartedly. Yet, before he even used his full strength, his opponents had already collapsed.
Thus, he inexplicably became the 7th Seat of the First Division, a small but respectable leadership position within the Gotei 13.
After all, each division housed hundreds of Shinigami, and to become an officer—especially in the First Division—was a significant achievement.
Still, Uehara Shiroha had no interest in climbing further up the ranks.
In his previous life, he had suffered enough under the work culture.
In this life, he just wanted to take things easy, complete his daily tasks, and live a peaceful existence.
Overtime? Not in this lifetime!
Why bother when he could be drinking with Kyoraku Shunsui and casually finishing his daily missions?
With that thought, Uehara Shiroha staggered out of the barracks.
His leisurely demeanor stood in stark contrast to the officers training diligently around him.
Seeing him, several officers could only shake their heads helplessly.
Uehara Shiroha had long proven himself a genius. And geniuses always had privileges.
Ordinary soldiers looked at him with a mix of admiration, awe, and envy.
Becoming an officer of the First Division before turning forty? Befriending captains like Kyoraku Shunsui? Rising from Rukongai to surpass noble-born Shinigami?
It was the kind of success story they could only dream of.
But while they saw a carefree young man, they remained unaware of what was happening behind the scenes.
Within the "Personal Space" exclusive to Shunkyō, four shadow clones were relentlessly training in Zanjutsu, Hakuda, and Kidō.
As a transmigrator, Uehara Shiroha understood just how overpowered the Shadow Clone Technique was.
Despite being labeled a mere B-Rank ability, its training potential was on par with S-Rank skills.
It was Naruto Uzumaki's personal cheat code—one of the greatest hacks in existence when it came to skill development.
Once a shadow clone was dispelled, its knowledge and experience were instantly transferred to the original body.
By creating four clones at once, Uehara Shiroha essentially had four extra bodies constantly training in his place.
This alone was enough to master the fundamental four techniques of a Shinigami.
While others took centuries or even millennia to hone their skills, he had achieved in twenty years what most Shinigami couldn't accomplish in a lifetime.
The secret behind his strength?
Shadow clones. Grinding. And an unshakable determination to slack off.
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