[Oops... apparently Horikawa wasn't paying attention as well as he should have been, which he only really realizes after Link's confusion is pretty much impossible to overlook. He offers a sheepish smile in return, though it's probably not worth much.]

I forgot to introduce myself properly didn't I? I apologize, I'm Horikawa Kunihiro! I'm the wakizashi that served at Hijikata Toshizou's side alongside Izuminokami Kanesada, so I am a sword. Or rather, I'm the spirit of a sword. My current master gave me a form like this.

[It's only once he's said it all aloud that he realizes how... little sense that might make.]

I hope that isn't too complicated! Do you need me to elaborate?