Bleach: The Template System Chose Me, The Forgotten Kuchiki Novel

Kuchiki Baiyu, the overlooked younger brother of Byakuya, awakens to his true potential when a mysterious Template System binds itself to his soul. Wielding the legendary Fujitora Smile Template, he emerges from the Soul Society's shadows as a force destined to reshape the very foundations of the spirit realm.

His synchronization with the system evolves his strength beyond mortal comprehension, transcending the boundaries between existence and transcendence. His path leads through the prestigious Shin'ō Academy's corridors, across Hueco Mundo's desolate battlefields, into the Wandenreich's corrupted domain, and finally toward the Soul King's celestial throne.

As word of his ascension spreads, powerful forces take notice:

Yamamoto Genryūsai recognizes him as the successor to the mightiest Shinigami bloodline.

Aizen Sōsuke seeks to seduce him toward rebellion against the heavenly order.

Yhwach views him as a threat that may eclipse the Almighty's supremacy.

Will Baiyu revolutionize the balance between worlds—or become the blade that sunders everything?