My eyes flutter open to a dim, quiet room. I squint, trying to make sense of where I am. I'm... sitting at a desk? The walls are wooden, the atmosphere quiet but charged, almost like a school.
Wait.
I'm in a classroom. Not just any classroom—the Shinigami Academy in the Soul Society.
The realization hits like a shock. I look around, taking in the rows of desks, the faint hum of spiritual energy in the air. This isn't a dream. It's real. I'm really here. And that's when a soft chime rings in my mind, followed by a message.
"Welcome to the Ethereal Interface. I am your guide and source of power, designed to help you ascend through the ranks of this world. Beginner Gift Pack unlocked."
A system message floats in front of me, translucent and shimmering.
Beginner Gift Pack.
* 100x Training Effect: All training you undertake will be 100 times more effective.
* Perfect Sword Mastery: Instantly grants flawless proficiency with any bladed weapon, from katana to zanpakuto.
* Enhanced Reiatus Control: Enables advanced manipulation of spiritual energy.
* Keen Perception: Heightened awareness, able to detect changes in spiritual energy and the environment around you.
* Unyielding Will: Greatly increased mental resilience and endurance, ensuring focus and clarity in harsh conditions.
I feel a rush of energy as each gift is activated, a sense of power settling within me. It's like my senses are sharpened, my movements more fluid, as if I've been practicing for years. And with a 100x training effect... the possibilities are endless.
I look down, seeing a standard sword at my side. It's not a Zanpakutō—yet. But I know that's something I'll unlock when I'm ready. For now, I need to understand where I am and what my path will be.
As I wander through the academy, blinding in with the other students, I catch bits of conversation. Some students are talking about instructors, others about training regimens, and a few are gossiping about high-ranked Soul Reapers. Through fragments of overheard conversations, I gather one crucial detail: it's five years before the events of Bleach begin. I have time—time to grow strong, build connections, and prepare.
The system's voice chimes in my mind. "Objective: Grow stronger. Reach the level of Lieutenant within two years."
I smirk. With the system's help, that goal is more than possible.
The weight of the sword at my side serves as a reminder: I'm here to claim power. And soon, I'll wield a Zanpakutō of my own. Soul Society won't know what hit it.
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