Chapter 1: Recruitment Assignment

Sir.

Squad 9 Lieutenant, Shuhei Hisagi here. I've arrived as summoned.

Very well, but ease yourself. I did not summon you here for a combat mission today.

You see, there's been a lack of manpower in the squads as of late, as I'm sure you're well aware.

Therefore, I've decided we need to begin seeking recruitment of new personnel.

Ah!

That is where you come in. I want you to create advertisements for these jobs.

I expect you will be able to create an intriguing ad that will stir up the desire to join each of the thirteen squads.

U-Understood, sir.

I will gladly take on this role to create the recruitment ads.

We're counting on you.

Recruitment ads, huh?

I don't think I know enough about the other squads to be able to write up the qualifications for the roles, though.

I should go ask around after I'm done with today's mission.

So, why of all people, do I have to come and help you?

You know everyone else is really busy right now. I need any help I can get.

I shouldn't have said I was free.

You would've just sat around all day in the barracks doing nothing but munching on rice crackers anyway.

Try to at least do something for the 13 Court Guard Squads, will you? And while you're at it, you could lose some weight.

It's not like I don't do anything! I handle my portion of work for the Stealth Squad!

But I didn't think you would be joining us too, Captain Soi Fon. This isn't that troublesome a mission, I think.

You two just happen to be going where I was headed.

She's here because she overheard that the Hollow we're defeating today lives in a place surrounded by catnip.

Ow!!!

There was no need for you to mention it.

If the Hollow even tries to touch Lady Yoruichi's catnip, I'll make sure to use you as a shield.

Well, speak of the devil. It looks like they've appeared.

Let's get this over with!

Well, it's all done now. There's nothing else I need to help you with, right?

Yeah, I'm good. Thanks for the help.

You know, I happened to be free today, but just know that I've actually been really busy lately.

Oh, right. I'm working on making recruitment ads for each of the squads right now.

What kind of personnel would you like to have for Squad 2, Captain Soi Fon?

Hmm, well...

Squad 2 is the Stealth Force. It is required for our members to eliminate our targets without hesitation.

If a squad member is in danger, that's our chance. The moment the enemy feels certain of their victory, you take that opportunity and strike them from behind.

You must not be fazed by emotion, and you must be able to complete the mission without failure. That's the kind of person I need.

I don't know if you'll get any applicants if I actually write that down in the ads, though.

What was that?

N-Nothing! I'll take your words as reference!