Restricted Death

Chapter 10 Death Wedge: Binding
The 10th Squadron barracks.

"Is this the question for the student union recruitment exam?"

Zhibo Yixin looked at the two pieces of paper handed to him by Haiyan in surprise.

"Where did you get it?"

"I went to ask for it directly. After all, I am an honorary chairman." Zhibo Haiyan said with a smile.

After Zhiba Yixin finished reading the contents of these questions, he was even more surprised: "Who made these questions? That Tachigawa Nobu?"

"good."

"Interesting, really interesting, hahahaha." Zhiba Isshin burst into laughter when he heard that.

His laughter attracted Matsumoto Rangiku who was outside.

"Captain, what are you so happy about?"

"Ms. Rangiku." Shiba Kaiyan greeted.

Shiba Isshin asked Matsumoto Rangiku to come over and take a look at the test paper. Matsumoto Rangiku seemed surprised after reading it.

"This is……"

"Even if I were asked to answer this kind of question, I wouldn't necessarily get it right," Shiba Isshin said with a smile. "This Tachigawa Nobu really has a way with it. What is he trying to test with this kind of question? Is it the students' character?"

Shiba Haiyan said, "Regarding the student union recruitment threshold, the Spiritual Arts Academy's top management has already agreed that academic performance is the primary assessment criterion. However, the recruitment period happened to be set shortly after the new students started school. These new students had no valid academic performance to use as a reference, which gave Xin this loophole to implement his tactics."

Shiba pondered, "I have a feeling this kid is up to something."

Zhibo Haiyan asked: "Have you ever asked him about the Sanxi matter I told you about before?"

"Third seat?" Rangiku Matsumoto exclaimed in surprise, "You want him to sit directly at the third seat?"

Zhibo Haiyan laughed: "What's wrong with being the third seat? Didn't I start out as the third seat as well?"

"Captain, do you agree too?" Matsumoto Rangiku turned to look at her captain.

Shiba Isshin said helplessly: "It doesn't matter whether I agree or not. The key is whether Tachigawa Nobu is willing or not."

Haiyan pondered: "What do you mean, he didn't agree? He doesn't even like the three seats in the 10th Division. What on earth does he want to do..."

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The student union interviews are still going on.

After careful consideration, Hinamori Momo answered the first question: "I would choose to flee the scene with all my strength and seek rescue in time."

Everyone present looked calm when they heard this. There were all kinds of answers to this question, and Hinamori Momo's answer was not that uncommon.

Hisagi Shuhei pressed the issue, “Explain your reasons.”

Hinamori Momo said, "Since we're facing a Hollow, it's definitely not something a student like me from the Spiritual Arts Academy can resist. Staying here will only cause trouble for Senior, and there's a high chance of annihilation. Therefore, leaving quickly to seek assistance from Soul Society is the wisest move. This extra glimmer of hope won't let Senior down with his brave sacrifice."

After she answered, she saw a group of student union members sitting there, each writing and drawing on the notebooks in their hands, which made her feel uneasy.

In any case, this was indeed the most appropriate answer she had considered carefully.

She noticed that the president sitting in the middle did not write anything in the notebook, but just looked at her quietly with a faint smile on his lips.

As for why Xin laughed, it was because he noticed the changes in the system interface.

【Hinamori Momo】

【Favourability: 27】

[For every 10 points of favorability increase, spiritual pressure level +1, Zanpakutō unlocking progress +1%]

[Reach 90 favorability to unlock the home run reward]

[You can sign the Death Wedge, which will unlock the third reward]

Look at your own information interface again.

[Reiatsu Level: Lv: 16]

[Zanpakutō unlock progress: 9%]

When he first met Matsumoto Rangiku, his favorability towards her also increased rapidly in the early stages. This Hinamori Momo had only just met for the first time, but she had already increased his spiritual pressure level and Zanpakutō unlocking progress by two levels. Naturally, Xin felt happy.

"That's a very good answer." Xin said with a smile, then turned to look at the people around him: "What do you think?"

Several officials who were evaluating and grading Hinamori Momo's performance all looked over at him upon hearing this. Hisagi Shuhei was helpless. Hinamori Momo's answer was only considered mediocre. He couldn't help but wonder if this guy would fall for this girl.
When Hinamori Momo heard the compliment from Xin, she felt delighted and quickly bowed and said, "Thank you for the compliment."

This president is a very kind person...

【Favorability: 31】Tsk!
Xin's smile grew wider, and he simply said, "Go on."

Hisagi Shuhei said, "Now, please answer the second question."

Hinamori Momo took a deep breath and continued answering the next interview questions. She did not make any mistakes in the remaining two questions. However, with Xin's encouragement, she was not so nervous and gradually answered fluently.

After answering all the questions, Hinamori Momo stood there anxiously waiting for everyone's judgment on her. She felt that her performance should be fine, plus she had received encouragement from the student union president just now, but she was still worried before the results came out.

Hisagi Shuhei spoke up, "After our joint evaluation, Hinamori-san, congratulations on passing the interview. Remember to report to the Student Council headquarters at 7: AM tomorrow. We will then make arrangements for your specific position within the Student Council."

Hinamori Momo was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly, saying, "Thank you all for your recognition!"

Xinye chuckled and said, "You are welcome to join us. You can go back first."

"Yes! Thank you, President!"

【Favourability: 37】

It’s rising so fast.

Xin was filled with emotion. In the past few years at the Spiritual Arts Academy, apart from Matsumoto Rangiku, he had never met any other woman with a system favorability.

"The president seems to like her very much."

Guang Goro, who had been sitting nearby and hadn't said a word the entire time, suddenly spoke in a sarcastic tone.

Xin didn't deny it and said with a smile, "Who wouldn't like such a cute girl? Does Xia Dalu hate her?"

Kogoro chose not to speak anymore.

"Next is Rukia from Class B. Call her in."

After leaving the interview room, Hinamori Momo didn't rush out. Instead, she went to the classroom where the remaining freshmen were waiting for their interviews. She approached Rukia and excitedly said, "Rukia! I passed!"

Rukia was stunned when she heard that, but then a smile appeared on her face: "Really? Congratulations, Hinamori-san!"

"I'll just call you Rukia, you don't mind, right?"

"No, how could it be?"

"Then you can just call me Tao! I'm sure you'll pass, and then we'll be colleagues in the student union!"

Rukia was not very happy because she had an interview coming up and was feeling nervous.

At this time, the student union members at the door also called out her name.

"exist!"

"Rukia, come on!"

"okay……"

Rukia felt her heart pounding as she walked step by step to the door of the interview classroom.

Xin sat in his seat, his eyes distracted, but he was actually staring at the system interface.

Among the three women he has contacted, Hinamori Momo seems to be the easiest one to deal with. If the Wedge of Death is bound to her, then obtaining the third reward should not be too difficult.

But the system had very little information about this, so he didn't dare to make a hasty decision.

After all, one of them is the heroine of the original work, so the third reward must be different.

While my thoughts were racing, the figure at the door had already walked in.

Her figure seems to be even smaller than Hinamori Momo, and her appearance is not as cute as Hinamori. Compared with Hinamori's gentle appearance, there is more determination and heroism between her delicate eyebrows. If you observe carefully, you can't help but feel that you dare not underestimate her.

Rukia

【Favourability: 7】

[For every 10 points of favorability increase, spiritual pressure level +1, Zanpakutō unlocking progress +1%]

[Reach 90 favorability to unlock the home run reward]

[The Wedge of Death has been concluded]

[Achieve the Grand Slam Reward and receive the third reward at the same time]

[Zanpakutō additional ability: Freeze]

[Achieving the third reward unlocks the second Death Wedge]

(End of this chapter)