[He laughs lightly, trying to imagine being any taller than he already is. It'd be dangerous to his forehead, at the very least. As it is he has to be careful about doorways.

Tonbokiri is moved by the fondness Ichigo had in his voice for his former master, and of course he has to agree.]

I believe so. There are as many stories as there are blades here, so it is a precious thing to have a history of being loved by a master like we have been.

Hidehoshi Toyotomi-dono was a great, talented and ambitious warrior, certainly worthy of the honours he won for himself, and those he earned from his Lords.

It is interesting to think that we may have crossed paths at some time, as our masters were rivals and allies. Ah, what a turbulent time that was.