I am a drifter

"That's a nice mask you got there, young man."

"I look fucking cool, don't I gramps? with a bonus to scare bandits."

"Hahahaha not really you need it though. You had me scared too when you saved me from those bandits, you know. I thought I was in my worst luck to encounter bandits and hollow on the same day. To think it would be a saviour such as you, I feel my luck soaring through the heaven."

"That's why it's a bonus. By the way gramps, anything you know that I can do in the city to make some bucks? I do come from a rural area, after all."

"Ah! Every young man's dream. To make some money. Don't worry, I do know some people there. They will definitely help you. Or you can help me in my travels. I will definitely pay you well."

"Hmmmmmmmm....Aaaargh!!!! I can't make a decision right now. I am going to sleep. Gramps, wake me up when you encounter any dangers."

"Sure, sure rest well. How about you meet my friends first? If they agree, work for them, if not you can work for me."

"Yeah…. I gotta meet them first."

Subaru closed his eyes trying to figure out everything that had happened. Not just his arrival in soul society.

'Now talk what had happened to me?'

<She tried to capture you. To think she->

'I said what had happened TO ME?'

Subaru was pissed. Not because Satella chased him. He knows the girl is crazy. Nor it was because he was lost in soul society but because he had lost his rational thoughts when he was….. he was intoxicated killing hollows.

The spirit didn't answer.

'Not going to answer huh?'

<I am sorry.>

'I don't blame you, don't worry.'

<It's not like that->

' Don't give me that cliché. Like I said don't worry. If you don't want to explain then don't. Make no excuses. I no longer care anymore. You do what you want. Since I am still alive, I too will live with all my might till I die. I have decided. From now on, I will do whatever I want without a care for anyone. The past or future doesn't matter.'

<That is all what I want too….>

He no longer cared what others thought, he had already grown out of it. Just ignore it. 'Ah! What a bliss ignorance is!' With that thought in his mind he fell asleep.

The journey was peaceful. The old man encountered no problems. When they were about to reach their destination, Subaru woke up.

"Is this the city, gramps?"

"Oh you're awake, I was just about to wake you up. Yes, this is district 1. That large gate over there is the entrance to the Seireitei. It's guarded by gatekeeper Jidanbō san. He is also a high ranking shinigami."

"You know the gatekeeper gramps? Is he the one we are looking for?"

"No. Let's just say he is someone I know. He looks scary but is a very kindhearted shinigami. The one we are going to meet is an elder from the Shiba clan?"

"Elder from the Shiba clan? Nobles?"

"Sigh, they are lacking some manpower in their household because of some troubles. She will definitely recruit you."

Talking with the old man Subaru had gathered some information. The district followed the ancient tradition like nobility and such. Shiba clan, one of the noble houses from the top five noble houses. Although they are nobility, people from the Shiba clan are more connected to common people than nobles.

'From the words of gramps, the family is having some problems. I hope it's nothing serious. I don't want too much trouble.'

<Entering the high noble family, the way you are right now is inviting trouble itself. We are walking right into the lion's den that has whole pride present there.>

'Sigh, I can only hope they are easy going like the gramps says and don't recognize me.'

"So, when are we going to meet them, gramps?"

"Right now."

"Right now?"

"Yeah, we are already near their courtyard. That's the Shiba clan."

"So fast?"

"We have already been travelling for half a day already. It's already evening."

It was a traditional house of nobles of ancient japan similar to that of the edo era. Although, the architecture was quite…..unique. Subaru got off the cart after they reached in front of the gate. The gate was guarded by two muscular men.

"How are you Kogane, Shirogane?"

"Oh! It's Dai-san. Welcome! How was your journey to district 64?" Both of them replied and asked at the same time.

"You two even after all these years still act like children. I will tell you my story later but where are the other guards?"

"Why don't you meet the elder sister Dai-san? The situation is a bit complicated right now." The one that was wearing yellow kimono said.

Dai sighed. That idiot of a clan head, or rather former clan head has disappeared who knows where and the current clan head is too young.

"Kogane, Shirogane. I have brought the materials for the next fireworks."

The one wearing white kimono took the cart to load off the cargo. The man wearing yellow kimono then led the way to the main house. On their way, he asked,

"Who might you be, young man? Introduce yourself! I am Koganehiko. The other one is my brother. He is Shiroganehiko."

"Nice to meet you. I am Natsuki Subaru. I am a….. a drifter."