Overdrive!

Aha, well, I suppose when you put it that way… it is rather strange, isn’t it? This entire citadel is full of beings like me, with one or two exceptions.

[He tilts the blade this way and that, letting the light catch it on the flat of the surface.]

It is! I was on display for quite a long time, and I am slowly getting accustomed to having a human construct. Walking and such came rather easily, but emotions and feelings are still rather mysterious to me…

But yes! I suppose that is normal, considering I was inanimate and incapable of thought up until recently.

I’m used to guys who turned themselves into stone and all, but still...

-He almost wants to ask to handle it, but that--that sounds really weird and kind of gross if they are connected.  At least he has some manners not to blurt that out.-

I bet it’s a doozy having an actual body to run around in.  Why do you even have one now?

Ah, I see! Well, I can understand that–though, it certainly would be nice if I had that many centimeters on me!

Oh…! Could it really be that you’ve heard of me? Well, incidentally, I did not always have this human form. Ah, one moment…

[He unsheathes his sword and holds it up–non-threateningly, of course, simply showing it to him.]

I suppose this sword would be the real me. I am a genuine Kotetsu blade, and I was held by the Hachisuka clan for many years.

Oh my god, so that’s where I heard the name!

I find a living, talking sword a bit hard to believe...  But I’ve seen weirder things at this rate.

-But he does, despite his exclamations and outbursts does take the time to lean forward and investigate the blade presented to him.-

Well, among those theories yours is the most accurate. Although rather than wandering into the void he crossed what could be actually described as a “jump” similar to a wormhole from Italy to Japan, much like you have.

… You do realize you are in Japan now, right?

Oh! Now that I get a good look at you… yes, there is quite a resemblance there. They are sure to be around here, I will be sure to let them know you are here if I run into them–

Star-shaped birthmark…?

Ah, I am not sure–I do not believe so? My name is Hachisuka Kotetsu, if that helps. It is a pleasure to meet you, Joestar-san.

No need for the formality thing!  You just reminded me of my grandpa, and I thought I’d take a shot in the dark there.

But Kotetsu... I think I read that name somewhere.  Hachisuka also rings a bit of a bell.

I absolutely could. Don’t you doubt it.

Oooh, your grandson? But you hardly look old at all! Gyahahaha! Are you one of those vampires, or something? Those people who look young and never age? My, my, there’ve been a lot of strange not-humans around lately…

And he did. We spoke about the language that he speaks with his fingers that I want to learn! To be able to read…Bah, I can barely read that well even with my sight. It would be amusing to learn to read with my fingers!

But I haven’t seen him around lately. I think he’s around here, though. Well, if you’re a friend of his, you’re welcome to explore the citadel as much as you’d like!

Nice to meetcha, Joseph Joestar! I am Iwatooshi, the naginata of the most famed Benkei.

I’m originally from the past.  Everything’s all fucked up here and I ended up in this time.  That was... like two years ago?  I’ve met so many Jotaro, you wouldn’t even believe it.

But I am his friend!  I was hoping to find him, but... I think all signs are pointing to him having ditched this place.

It’s nice to meet you, Iwatooshi!

I could argue that, but maybe another time.

Ah, the blind one? Yes. I found him and brought him in to stay with me. He was looking a bit on the sick side, so I told him it was best to wait it out before he travelled back. The vampire and Noriaki showed up as well, though I’m not sure where they went now. I assumed they went back.

Rude grandson.

Yes, yes! He came here with Ichigo a while ago. I believe he spoke with Master a few times… and those other two you mentioned are around here, as well? The one in white with red eyes and the young man in the odd wheeled-chair.

Are you a friend of theirs?

I would be related to him, in fact!  Joseph Joestar’s my name!  And you’ve seen the full set, too!

But--wow, you really--