Chaos Ascending - Breach of the Soul Society

The Soul Society – Seireitei, the heart of the Shinigami's world. Inside the 12th Division headquarters, the night was quiet, but the lights in the Research and Development Bureau shone brightly, reflecting off the various monitors and equipment scattered throughout.

On the third floor, where the surveillance department was located, dozens of screens displayed live feeds from various locations in Soul Society. Shinigami monitored the security of their world 24/7, ensuring no threat went unnoticed. In a corner of the room, amidst the humming of the machines, sat Lucas Grey, a man from another world.

"Finally... It's done."

Lucas leaned back, letting out a relieved breath as he hit the final key to complete his work. He had been transported to this world six years ago—an ordinary human suddenly thrust into the complex spiritual world of the Shinigami. After much struggle and training, he managed to join the ranks of Soul Society and now served as a member of the 12th Division's Research and Development Bureau.

Three days ago, something extraordinary had happened to Lucas. He had awakened an unusual ability, one no one in Soul Society could predict—a system that allowed him to edit and compile videos from the past, present, and even glimpses of possible futures within this world. More than that, he could broadcast these videos across all of Soul Society, visible to Shinigami, Hollows, and Quincy alike.

And today, he had completed his first project: a video titled "Top 15 Strongest Fighters in Soul Society."

The title alone would stir controversy. The rankings? Even more so. Lucas smiled to himself, knowing that a storm was brewing, and he had just lit the match.

He stood, stretching his stiff limbs after hours of editing. "Tomorrow at noon," he said, setting the video to release. "That should get their attention." He clicked the upload button.

Ding!

A mechanical voice echoed in his head.

"Congratulations, Lucas! Your video has been successfully uploaded. Rewards will be calculated 24 hours after the video goes live. Be prepared to check your progress!"

Lucas nodded, satisfied. His reward system was simple—views, clicks, comments, and reactions from the video would grant him various abilities and powers, all accessible in the system's shop. As long as people watched, debated, and reacted, he would grow stronger. The more chaotic the response, the greater his reward. And what better way to stir chaos than to rank the most powerful beings in the world?

Setting the release time for the next day at noon, Lucas grinned. All that was left now was to sit back and watch the fallout.

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The Next Day - 5th Division Headquarters

In the depths of the 5th Division, within a secret underground base, Sosuke Aizen, the enigmatic and calculating captain, stood before a massive screen. The soft light from the screen illuminated his composed face, his sharp eyes fixed on the video playing in front of him.

Behind him, his ever-loyal subordinates Gin Ichimaru and Kaname Tosen watched quietly. Gin's fox-like grin widened as he leaned slightly forward, his curiosity piqued by the video title that had suddenly appeared.

"What's this?" Gin's voice was casual, yet it held an undercurrent of amusement. "A video ranking the strongest fighters in Soul Society? Heh, interesting."

Aizen remained silent, but his attention was completely focused on the screen. His usual calm expression did not change, but there was a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes—something rare for the man who prided himself on always being one step ahead.

"Number One: Yhwach – The Emperor of the Quincy and the Man Who Consumed the Soul King!"

Gin chuckled softly. "Yhwach, huh? That's quite the bold statement, isn't it?"

Still, Aizen said nothing. His gaze sharpened slightly as the ranking moved on.

Number Two: Ichigo Kurosaki – The Hybrid of Hollow, Shinigami, and Quincy, Standing Above All Shinigami!

Aizen's brow twitched slightly at the mention of Ichigo. But it was the next entry that truly caught his attention.

Number Three: Sosuke Aizen – The Betrayer of the Gotei 13, Ruler of Hueco Mundo, and Master of the Hogyoku!

Gin's grin widened. "Third place? Really, Captain? I'd think you'd be insulted."

For a split second, there was the faintest flicker of emotion in Aizen's eyes. But it was gone as quickly as it had appeared. "Interesting," he finally murmured, his voice as smooth and calm as ever. "It seems someone is playing a game."

Gin raised an eyebrow. "Should we be worried?"

Aizen's lips curled into the slightest of smiles. "No. Not yet. Let them continue."

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At the Same Time - Across Soul Society

The video had spread like wildfire across every corner of the Seireitei. From the captain's quarters to the lowest ranks of Shinigami, everyone was watching the rankings unfold, their reactions ranging from shock to disbelief.

In the hidden underground chambers of the 1st Division, the stoic and imposing Captain-Commander Yamamoto stood before a holographic screen, his weathered face unreadable as he watched the video play out.

"Number 15: Kisuke Urahara – The Greatest Mind in Soul Society."

"Hmph," Yamamoto grunted, his thick white eyebrows knitting together. While Urahara had long been regarded as a genius, the Commander found himself somewhat amused by the ranking. Urahara's intellect was undeniable, but Yamamoto had his own ideas about the true hierarchy of power.

Standing nearby, his lieutenant, Chōjirō Sasakibe, eyed the screen nervously. "Commander, should we look into this? A video ranking the strongest fighters... It could disrupt the peace."

Yamamoto's stern eyes narrowed as he considered the implications. Whoever had made this video clearly had a means of bypassing Soul Society's security, broadcasting it without warning. That alone was cause for concern. "Send word to Captain Kurotsuchi," Yamamoto commanded, his voice low but firm. "Have him investigate the origin of this broadcast. I want answers."

"Yes, Commander," Chōjirō responded immediately, hurrying to carry out the order.

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Back in the 12th Division Headquarters

Lucas sat back in his chair, staring at the clock on the monitor. Noon was fast approaching, and soon, his video would go live for the entire Soul Society to see. He felt a strange mix of anticipation and anxiety. He had crafted the video with care, knowing exactly how to provoke reactions from both the top brass and the lower ranks. The rankings themselves were bound to spark debates, arguments, and possibly even confrontations.

"Just a few more seconds..." Lucas whispered to himself, watching the seconds tick down.

Suddenly, his screen flickered. It wasn't the usual security feed that filled the monitors of the 12th Division. Instead, it showed something unexpected—an image of Sosuke Aizen standing in front of a massive screen, watching Lucas's video.

Lucas froze. Aizen was watching the video? Already? He hadn't anticipated this. The idea of someone as powerful and calculating as Aizen taking an interest in his ranking sent a chill down his spine. And the way Aizen was watching the screen... it felt as though his gaze was piercing through the video itself, almost as if he could see Lucas directly.

Lucas gulped, trying to calm his racing heart. This wasn't part of the plan. But then again, nothing ever went perfectly according to plan, did it?

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