The deafening screech of tires and the metallic crunch of impact filled Satori Shi's ears as his world went dark. His final thought wasn't one of regret or fear but pure defiance. If there's a God out there, I swear I'll make Him pay for this!
When Satori opened his eyes again, it wasn't to the blinding light of heaven or the suffocating void of hell. Instead, a warm breeze carried the scent of summer, and he found himself standing beneath the familiar skyline of a town he knew all too well.
"Karakura Town? What the hell…?"
Confused, he turned to a shop window, catching his reflection in the glass. His heart sank. Gone were his distinctive features. Staring back at him was the face of an unremarkable teenager plain, forgettable, and undeniably not him.
It didn't take long for the truth to hit. He'd been reincarnated. Not just anywhere, but as a background character in Bleach.
Before he could fully process the absurdity, a calm, mechanical voice echoed in his mind:
"Initializing SoulForge System… Welcome, Host. You have been chosen to rewrite your destiny."
The disembodied voice continued, introducing itself as the SoulForge System, complete with stats and a quest menu. A glowing screen materialized in his mind's eye, and his first mission popped into view:
Quest: From Zero to Hero
Description: Choose your path of power.
Time remaining: 60 seconds.
Options:
1. Hollow
2. Shinigami
3. Quincy
4. Fullbringer
5. Human
6. Etc.
Satori pulse quickened as the timer ticked down. The choice was his, but time was running out.