Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-27565137-20160107161419/@comment-27584433-20160110134039

1. They are, read chapter 541.

2. For most of the series when not using Bankai, Ichigo always had Zangetsu in constant Shikai, kinda like Zaraki, but that's a different story. He also has trouble controlling his reiatsu, just like Zaraki, which is the main reason why Zangetsu will always be in Shikai when not in Bankai. This will only change if Ichigo learns to control his massive reiatsu.

3. No, that was just an avatar in him in a burning reishi cross, as that was the manifestation of Ichigo's Quincy powers.

4. Ichigo cannot use Cero because he never learned how to do it. He cannot use Hierro because he's not an Arrancar. He cannot use Sonido because he's not a Hollow/Arrancar. The reason why " he's been doing a whole lot less than he should actually be doing " is because he would be too overpowered, and Ichigo is overpowered enough.

5. No.

6. We've seen Ichigo fight ONCE ever since he returned from the Soul King Palace, so we can't judge his entire caliber.