Ikkaku had also heard of Yecheng's "paranoia" (he heard it from Yumichika), so his expression when he looked at Yecheng now was one of regret.
Ikkaku had always seen Yecheng as a strong opponent, and Yecheng's strength was indeed quite outstanding. It's just that his personality was really...
"I'll say it again! I don't have paranoia; this is a normal risk-aversion! You, narcissist and battle-maniac, wouldn't understand. Do you two know how many Shinigami [cannon fodder] die in the Seireitei every year? Why do the Gotei 13 divisions never have a full roster, even though Shin'ō Academy graduates fill their ranks every year? You two are at least named and significant side characters. I'm just a [minor character], and if I'm not careful, how am I supposed to live in this cruel world!"
Seeing Ikkaku and Yumichika look at him with a regretful expression, Yecheng naturally argued back. Unfortunately, Ikkaku and Yumichika didn't believe him. They just patted him on the shoulder as if to comfort him, with a look that said, "we get it."
"Anyway, my goal is very clear. I've been planning to join the Eleventh Division, a combat division, from the start. What about you, Yumichika?"
With a slightly fierce gaze, Ikkaku scanned the recruitment points of the various divisions. He then showed a satisfied smile to the muscular guys gathered at the Eleventh Division's recruitment point.
"I'll naturally join the Eleventh Division as well. If I could, I'd naturally want to join the Sixth Division, as it's more fitting for my demeanor. But the Sixth Division is noble, and it's difficult for people from the Rukongai to join without connections. Aside from the Sixth Division, the Eleventh Division, where I can show my face often, is naturally my first choice. Although I don't love fighting like you, being able to appear often and let other Shinigami know of my beauty is a pretty good thing."
As Yumichika spoke, he was holding a mirror and a jar of hair wax, ready to style his hair to increase his chances of getting a job later.
Upon seeing Yumichika take out the hair wax, Yecheng subtly took a step back. He's allergic to the stuff, especially after learning that a certain big boss in this world also likes to use hair wax.
"Yecheng, is my beauty so overwhelming that you have to retreat?"
They're all handsome... At least, Yumichika believes his beauty is unmatched. So, upon noticing Yecheng's small action, he was naturally a bit unhappy.
A narcissist doesn't care about others' feelings, and Yumichika has always been very self-centered. But at this moment, Yecheng's small gesture made one of his few friends unhappy.
"No, I think he just hates your hair wax, because it's not just him, I hate it too!"
Using hair wax in front of a bald person, is he mocking Ikkaku Madarame or showing off that he has hair?
Every bald person has an extreme obsession with their pores and won't tolerate desecration from others!
"This hair wax of mine is a popular product in the Seireitei right now. It's said to have a very significant effect on those without hair."
Ikkaku: "(_; Really?! Let me try some!"
After parting ways with the lively Ikkaku and Yumichika, Yecheng also began to search for the division he wanted to join.
The Gotei 13 was actually an assassin organization in the past, but due to some reasons, it was successfully [whitewashed]. The assassins changed jobs to become security guards, which is why the "Gotei 13" exists today.
The Gotei 13 divisions each have their own duties. The First Division is also called the "Main Division," and it's the head of the Gotei 13. Shinigami who want to join this division must have enough seniority, which is impossible for a rookie like him who just graduated from Shin'ō Academy.
The Second Division is the Covert Ops, responsible for arrests, assassinations, and supervising the "Maggot's Nest." It's a special and very powerful division.
The Third Division is the Support Division, the Fourth Division is the Medical Division, and the Fifth Division is the Relief Division. These three are known as the support divisions and are good places to retire.
The Sixth Division is a noble-led division, said to have been specially established for the nobility by Yamamoto-san to secure funding.
The Seventh Division is the Inner Court Guards, the Eighth Division is the Information Division, the Ninth Division is the Prison Division, and the Tenth Division is the Patrol and Guard Division.
The Eleventh Division is a dedicated combat division, the Twelfth Division is the Department of Research and Development, and the Thirteenth Division is the Purification Division.
Except for the First Division and the noble Sixth Division, the students of Shin'ō Academy actually have a chance to join the other divisions.
By just looking at the number of people lining up at the recruitment points, you can probably see how popular each division is.
As a combat division, the Eleventh Division's mortality rate was the highest in previous years, but since a monster captain named Kenpachi Zaraki arrived, the mortality rate of its members has been decreasing year by year.
The reason is simple. It is said that this new captain, Kenpachi, is not only incredibly strong himself, but also loves to be the first to charge into battle. This not only boosts the morale of the Eleventh Division's [muscular men] but also greatly reduces their casualties.
Because it's a combat-oriented and highly dangerous division, the Eleventh Division also has the best benefits. When the mortality rate was high, it was still sought after by many graduates, and now there's even more reason to join.
The Covert Ops of the Second Division and the Department of Research and Development of the Twelfth Division are special; they do recruit, but only for specific talents.
The Second Division needs Shinigami who are extremely proficient in "flash step," while the Twelfth Division requires smart students who have good academic scores in Shin'ō Academy.
It's clear that due to his hidden abilities, Yecheng has no connection with these two divisions.
However, he doesn't feel regretful about it, because he decided which division to join from the very beginning.
The Fourth and Thirteenth Divisions are his first choice. If neither of those works out, he'll go to the Seventh, Eighth, or Tenth Divisions.
If that still doesn't work, he'll show a little bit of flash step or advanced spiritual particle theory and join the Second Division's Punitive Force or the Department of Research and Development.
In any case, Yecheng has never considered any other division.
As a member of the transmigrator army, he knows that the Third and Fifth Divisions, while they may look like good places to retire, like the Fourth Division, will soon become one of the experimental subjects of a certain [hair wax big shot].
As for why the Fourth and Thirteenth Divisions are his first choice, the reason is just as simple. If you look at all the previous transmigrators to the world of Bleach, which one of them didn't join the Fourth Division, where you can both [admire a generous chest] and [act cool]?
Looking at the entire Soul Society, the only person with a [generous chest] comparable to Unohana's is Matsumoto Rangiku alone.
However, the captain of the Tenth Division, Isshin Shiba, is about to go to the Human World to become a third-rate quack doctor, and the Tenth Division's overall strength is too weak. Yecheng feels it's safer to join the Fourth Division.