1 Chapter 1: Death, Taxes, and Bureaucracy
It's said that in life there are two constants, Death and Taxes.
Turns out, there's a third thing that persists even after death.
Bureaucracy.
Because, as it turns out, bureaucrats? They run the afterlife.
And I'm here because of one.
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"We're so sorry for this Mr. Jones, but due to the significant trauma your body endured along with the fact that your family has already buried you..." And isn't that a kick in the balls, I've only been dead for a few days, "Makes it impossible for us to send you back to earth." The angel-like being in front of me says in a tone that could almost be mistaken for apologetic.
I just stare at it for a few seconds, "So what, I get killed because one of you dumbasses messed up your paperwork." Turns out one of the other afterlife bureaucrats wrote down Jones instead of James, and I got axed for it, "And I'm just supposed accept that and exist in purgatory for the rest of my time because your paperwork doesn't line up correctly to send me to either heaven or hell?" I shout angrily.
"Ah, no, of course not sir." It responds meekly, "In cases such as these we offer a, no strings attached, reincarnation into a world of your choice!"
"What? You mean I'm getting isekaid?" I ask, causing the bureaucrat to hand me a two page document and a ink pen for me to write with.
"Well, for lack of better term, yes." It says, "Just write down what world you wish to be reincarnated into, along with any relevant wishes for said reincarnation-" It begins to say, but I cut it off.
"Wait, I get a cheat?" I ask excitedly.
"Once again, for lack of a better term, yes." It sounds agitated, good.
"But as I was saying, once you've handed that in we'll review it and so long as no problems are found, you should be getting reincarnated in at most four earth hours!" The pseudo-angel says with an obviously fake smile.
"Alright, I guess..." I reply, walking away and sitting down in the, surprisingly well decorated, waiting area to begin filling in my information.
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The first page of the document are mostly normal, Name, Age at time of death, Gender, etc.
On the second page is where things are more interesting.
"Reincarnation world of choice" I read aloud, and I pause for a second, "Where do I want to reincarnate... I'd like a place that's fairly peaceful, and isn't on the constant edge of extinction... Fairy Tail? That's a pretty tame world by comic and anime standards, right?" I mumble, and deciding to go with it, I make my choice.
The next stand-out question I find is one involving when exactly I reincarnate, and at what age I reincarnate at, "I should probably give myself a few years to train and get used to my cheat powers before the story starts, no? So, a few years before canon?" I say and quickly write down '20th of June, X781', "And I'd rather not be a baby, so... let's go with 20."
The only remaining, and also the most important question on the document, is my cheat. The power and body I'll be using in my new life... And honestly? I already had my answer picked out from the start.
Obito.
Everyone's favourite dubiously sane Madara impersonator and international terrorist.
One of the strongest beings in Naruto at his peak power and probably the greatest villain in the story. Along with being my favourite villain of all time.
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"Alright, so we did have to change your request slightly as to not completely shift the balance of power in the world you've chosen." The pseudo-angel says before handing me an amended version of my request.
Turns out I'm not going to be walking around as Juubito or Obito at the top of his power during the war arc, I'll be getting the powers he had before stealing the Rinnegan from Nagato.
Meaning that for my reincarnation, I'll be entering the world of Fairy Tail with the body and powers of Kaguya's silliest soldier, Tobi.
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"Alright, everything looks good Mr. James-"
"Jones." I remind it.
"Right, Mr. Jones, sorry." The pseudo-angel corrects, "But as I was saying, everything's looking good, so I'll be seeing you next time you pass!" It says in a gleeful tone as a portal to a place suddenly opens up behind me, "Have fun~!"
I'm kicked through the portal.
"OH YOU PRIIIIIIIIIIICK!" I yell as I plummet towards the ground.
I hate bureaucrats.
