That sure is an odd system...
"I'd have a few pain in the asses myself."
That tells us a little bit more about him... It's clear that he's rather popular, or at least has a few people trying to get a hold of him.
Looks like we aren't the only ones noticing Chad's disappearance XD
He's kind of like... That guy in
the Old Spice comercial "Worry about your father, now look away, now back at me, you don't have to worry about him, but if he smelt like me, you might have to. We're on a horse."
Oh, okay, so we have some more character now, eh..
I was actually quite surprised to read what their purpose was. Now, of course, that isn't the sole reason why they exist; it's just the reason why Ichigo is with them. Also, obviously, it's all part of a much bigger picture: chances are, after he gets his powers back, he'll have to repay a kind-of debt. I'm also predicting something new/related to his Hollow, and Ichigo will decline at first.