[He replaces his sword at his side properly then. Whether or not it takes a human form is unimportant--Sousei will care for it as his proper sword regardless. That is his duty, after all.

But this allows him the chance to segue into his concerns.]

That is admirable--but there are many here who do not understand the bushido way of thought.

[He doesn't want Souza to end up picked up and used by someone who doesn't understand a sword's worth, even if he himself is from a time post-samurai.]

You may not find someone worthy of wielding you here.