Bleach: The Template System Chose Me, The Forgotten Kuchiki

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A fractured rumble echoed from the massive crater below as Shiraha sheathed his cane-blade, the ground trembling in response. A colossal pit—over a thousand meters across and plunging several hundred meters deep—had been carved into the earth where Muguruma Kensei had fallen, the terrain around it pulverized and stripped bare under the crushing force of sixty-five times gravity, leaving nothing behind but a barren, cracked wasteland.

Using Observation Haki, Shiraha confirmed Kensei's presence deep within the pit, now unconscious. His uniform hung in shreds from his body, barely concealing the wounds etched across his frame. The Hollow mask that had once distorted his face was shattered, his human features returned, blood streaming freely from numerous lacerations and seeping into the desolate soil.

With a slight wave of his hand, Shiraha lifted the gravitational suppression not just from Kensei, but also from Hirako Shinji and the other members of the Visored Legion, allowing the crushing pressure to finally dissipate from the area.

A chime rang out in his mind.

"Sign-in successful. Task complete."

"Reward: Fujitora Smile Template progress +2%."

"Fujitora Ichirō Template – 100% Completion."

Abilities unlocked: Observation Haki – Perfect Level. Armament Haki – Perfect Level. Swordsmanship – Master Level.

Exclusive Abilities: Gravity Control – Perfect Level (capable of manipulating seventy times gravity within a 200,000-meter radius, gravitational enhancement of weapons, long-range meteorite summoning by linking gravity with Observation Haki, with current control extending to meteors up to 1,000 meters in diameter), weightlessness manipulation, Gravity Blade: Tiger, Gravity Suppression, Gravity Light, Hell Brigade, Fire Ritual.

As Kensei's consciousness slipped away, Shiraha felt the surge ripple through his body. The system's prompt wasn't just ceremonial—it marked a genuine transformation. Every aspect of his abilities sharpened, but it was gravity manipulation that leapt most dramatically. While his control radius remained static at 200,000 meters, the force had jumped from sixty-five to seventy times gravity, and his capacity to summon meteorites had scaled up from 300 meters to an overwhelming kilometer in diameter—an exponential boost born from a mere 2% increase in template completion. The sheer magnitude of the upgrade surprised even him.

"At this level, I should be comparable to top-tier captains like Kuchiki Byakuya," he murmured, the words barely audible over the whisper of settling dust.

With Fujitora's template now at full power, Shiraha felt confident in comparing himself to high-level captains like Byakuya and Kaname Tōsen. While someone like Ichimaru Gin might still hold an edge in speed and cunning, Shiraha's area-of-effect capabilities were on a completely different scale. If he summoned a meteor from tens of thousands of kilometers above and simply let it drop without delicate control, the resulting impact would annihilate everything within a radius of tens—perhaps hundreds—of kilometers. However, even this catastrophic power had limits. Figures like Yamamoto Genryūsai or Aizen, beings who had already transcended the captain level, could likely intercept or destroy the meteor before it reached ground level.

Still, with the first template completed, Shiraha had now unlocked the requirements for activating a second.

Just as he was about to trigger the next transformation, a familiar presence interrupted the silence. Hirako Shinji and the Visoreds approached from the rim of the crater, their spiritual pressure registering faintly through the still-humming remnants of the battlefield. Cautiously, Shiraha decided to delay opening the second template, unsure of what kind of change it might initiate or whether it would immediately destabilize the current balance of power.

"Yo, Shiraha-kun. I've got to hand it to you," Shinji called out casually, a faint smirk tugging at his lips while his eyes held a deeper wariness. "You really steamrolled Kensai. What do you say? Should I step up as your next opponent?"

Despite his easy tone, Shiraha noticed the undercurrent of unease in Shinji's reiatsu. The Visored leader had watched the entire battle unfold. Muguruma Kensei, a battle-hardened captain strengthened by Hollowfication, had gone berserk—yet Shiraha defeated him without even drawing his Bankai. That detail hadn't gone unnoticed.

Shiraha answered with a calm, measured smile. "You're being too generous. Senior Liuche is formidable. Honestly, I was on the verge of losing. I've already seen the strength of your Visored Legion. There's no reason to continue testing each other."

That, of course, was only a half-truth.

During their clash, Shiraha had already measured Kensei's limits. Even with Bankai and Hollow amplification, Kensei fell short of captains like Byakuya or Komamura—who was widely considered among the weaker Gotei 13 commanders. At most, Kensei stood just above a vice-captain and slightly below an average captain. His reputation as a baseline power gauge wasn't undeserved; Muguruma Kensei really had become a kind of combat unit of measurement.

By Shiraha's estimate, he had strength equivalent to at least a hundred "Kenseis." Once Kensei lost control to his Hollow, his power briefly spiked, but still didn't touch the threshold of a top-tier captain. Defeating him hadn't just been easy—it had been decisive.

Now that the mission was complete, there was no longer any need for more fighting.

From the crater, Lou Juro and Hachigen emerged, carrying Kensei's unconscious body between them. The scene—mangled earth, broken stone, and silence—was testament to the overwhelming pressure Kensei had endured.

"Hachigen, take care of Kensei," Shinji said with a glance, his voice lower than before.

"Understood," Hachigen replied, bringing his hands together and channeling Kaidō as golden healing light began to mend the battered body before them.

The remaining Visoreds stared at Shiraha, their expressions a mixture of awe and disbelief. Had the captains of Soul Society always been this powerful? Or had they evolved into something new entirely?

From the side, Yoruichi appeared, having observed the battle in its entirety. She leapt lightly onto Shiraha's shoulder and looked at him with a playful but knowing gaze.

"You didn't use Bankai, did you?" she asked, her tone light, but her eyes sharp with certainty.

She had seen everything—every flicker of movement, every ripple of power—and there had been no release, no transformation. In fact, she suspected not even Shikai had been activated.

"Mm. You're right," Shiraha replied, offering no deflection or denial.

There was no point hiding it. Kisuke and Yoruichi could verify everything from Soul Society records if they wished.

Yoruichi tilted her head thoughtfully, the grin fading into something more contemplative. "Maybe... just maybe... you really could fight Aizen one day."

Her words struck a chord. The idea no longer sounded absurd to the others. In the stunned silence that followed, members of the Visored Legion exchanged wary glances.

"Well then, since it's over... shall we go back, Brother Shiraha?" Yoruichi offered, brushing invisible dust from her shoulder.

"Miss Yoruichi, you and the others go on ahead. That fight with Senior Liuche left me with a few realizations. I'd like to reflect on them while they're still fresh," Shiraha answered, his gaze drifting back toward the shattered crater.

Yoruichi didn't press him. With a nod, she and the rest of the Visoreds departed, leaving Shiraha alone amid the wreckage.

The silence settled once more.

Closing his eyes, Shiraha extended his senses outward. Observation Haki confirmed that no spiritual signatures remained nearby.

Satisfied, he whispered under his breath.

"Open the second template."

Another chime rang out.

"Template extraction complete."

"Acquired Template: Gojo Satoru."

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