[Sorry to disappoint you, Chihiro, but he is indeed another sword spirit, the ultimate big brother of swords in fact with twelve younger brothers (so far)!

Little Ichigo, dressed like a little prince complete with side cape and tiny white gloves, hugs his sword close, trying to keep from dragging it along the ground. Then he looks up and gives a smile and a polite little bow.]

Hello, Miss! I'm fine. I'm just... it's just I've somehow been turned into a little child... Do you know how I can turn back?