User blog comment:Xilinoc/Ch. 542 - THE BLADE IS ME/@comment-8051005-20130619203527/@comment-8051005-20130619203932

Plus the double blade is finally the undeniable physical manifestation of the fact that Ichigo is as badass as the baddest captains in Soul Society - Kiyoraku and Ukitake! A well-deserved recognition of Ichi's awesomeness, yay!