Soul Society, Seireitei, 12th Division Barracks
It was late at night, and the Technical Development Bureau's building was brightly lit.
The third floor housed the monitoring department, where large screens displayed real-time footage, ensuring the safety of the Soul Society 24/7.
"Done! The first edited video is complete!"
In a corner of the monitoring room, Hakusen let out a sigh of relief after finishing the final text.
He was a transmigrator!
Six years ago, he inexplicably arrived in the Bleach world, becoming a resident of Rukongai.
Later, Hakusen enrolled in the Shin'ō Academy.
After six years of training, he became a Shinigami and was assigned to the 12th Division, joining the Technical Development Bureau.
Three days ago, his cheat system awakened—a "Video Editing System."
Its function was simple:
Hakusen could edit scenes from the Bleach anime and broadcast them across the Bleach world—visible to Shinigami, Arrancar, and Quincy alike!
Moreover, uploading videos granted rewards.
By accumulating views, likes, comments, and popularity, he could exchange them for various abilities in the system's shop.
In short, by creating viral videos, Hakusen could grow stronger.
After three days of editing, his first video was ready:
"Ranking the Top 15 Strongest Fighters in the Bleach World!"
Looking at the title on the screen, Hakusen smiled with satisfaction.
Rankings were a common and controversial video format, perfect for sparking debates.
Everyone had their own standards for strength, and such videos often led to heated arguments in the comment sections.
But that didn't concern Hakusen—he just needed to edit and upload!
"Scheduled release: tomorrow at noon, 12 PM!"
After setting the time, Hakusen clicked upload.
Ding!
"Congratulations, host! Upload successful!"
"Earnings from the first video will be calculated 24 hours after release. Please check then!"
"Finally done. Time to get some sleep."
Hakusen stretched, relieved.
Thanks to the Technical Development Bureau's restricted access, he could edit videos at his workstation without worry.
Now, he just had to wait for the video to go live and collect his rewards.
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The Next Day, 5th Division Barracks, Secret Underground Base
Before a glowing giant screen stood an elegant man with his hands behind his back.
His black Shinigami robes were adorned with a pristine captain's haori, marked with the number "5."
A warm autumn breeze slipped through the window, tousling his bangs and revealing thick black-framed glasses.
Sōsuke Aizen.
The 5th Division Captain, known as the Gotei 13's model gentleman.
His expression was calm as he stared at the screen, his thoughts unreadable.
"Captain Aizen…"
"Rukia Kuchiki has departed from the 13th Division. The plan is progressing."
Behind Aizen, a man with a sly, poppy-like demeanor spoke, his narrow eyes glinting with amusement—Gin Ichimaru.
"Is that so? Let's see how it unfolds," Aizen replied, his voice cold as ice, lowering the room's temperature.
Nearby, Tōsen Kaname, his eyes covered by a blindfold, trembled slightly at Aizen's aura.
Yes, the three figures before the screen were the Gotei 13's secret villains—Aizen's trio!
Months ago, using his Zanpakutō Kyōka Suigetsu's sensory manipulation, Aizen had silently eliminated the Central 46.
His century-long plan to betray the Soul Society was nearing its final step.
Despite his calm exterior, Aizen's heart stirred with anticipation.
He had come to this base to monitor Karakura Town's situation in the living world.
But then…
The giant screen flickered with static, and the monitoring feed vanished.
"Hm?" Aizen frowned. "Equipment failure?"
"Impossible. The monitoring system has never failed in decades," Tōsen assured, responsible for its maintenance.
"Oh my, oh my…" Gin teased in his Kyoto accent. "Could someone have discovered our secret surveillance?"
Aizen ignored the jest, his dark eyes reflecting the snowy static.
The room's atmosphere grew tense with his silence.
Suddenly, the screen cleared!
But instead of Karakura Town, a new video played.
The title appeared:
"Ranking the Top 15 Strongest Fighters in the Bleach World!"
"What's this?"
The sudden change caught their attention, especially Aizen's, whose frown deepened.
Always in control, he disliked this unpredictable situation.
It gave him an unsettling sense of crisis.
"Oh? A ranking of the strongest? Sounds interesting!" Gin's eyes lit up with a playful smile.
Strength rankings were common among the Gotei 13's lower ranks, often leading to arguments or fights.
But a video like this, ranking the top 15, was unheard of—especially at the captain level.
"Lord Aizen, shall I cut the power?" Tōsen asked respectfully, assuming it was a prank.
"No," Aizen replied coldly, shaking his head. "Let's keep watching. This isn't as simple as it seems."
His intuition told him this video's appearance was no accident.
Driven by curiosity, he decided to see it through.
As expected, the screen flashed, and text appeared:
[NO. 15: The Greatest Mind, Kisuke Urahara]
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