Forum:Ichigo Substitute Shinigami

I am just wondering, why is Ichigo still considered a Substitute Shinigami? Didn't Byakuya Kuchiki destroy Rukia's powers in him, thus making Ichigo use his own? Dracinking 16:58, December 17, 2009 (UTC)

Im not sure where your at in the story but Ichigo isn't considered a substitute shinigami until after he saves Rukia and given the status by captain Ukitake before returning home. He is not a full shinigami in that he doesn't officially work for them (acting as more as an subordinate ally) nor is he truly ''dead" having a actual human body. Salubri (Talk)  17:06, December 17, 2009 (UTC)