(walking behind them with Shippo and Inuyasha) I was just thinking: If he had only told her the truth sooner, none of this would have happened!
... Just a second. Hey, Miroku! Maybe it just took you a long time to remember what was what! (Miroku and Sango both freeze)
Inuyasha(quietly, to Shippo) That was a bull's-eye.
(grabs the collar of Miroku's robes and hoists him off the ground) Is that true? Well- is that it?
(smiles guiltily) I don't know, it just...happened so long ago!
Inuyasha
Are you all right?
I was careless. I didn't detect Naraku's demonic aura.
Inuyasha
He must have stolen the Fuhoyheki in order to come after you.
A protective stone that makes demonic auras disappear.
It's odd, though. If Lady Kikyo was actually what he was after, then Naraku seemed really casual about it.
Inuyasha
Yeah, good point.
Inuyasha
So are you saying Naraku was a diversion?
I'm certain of it. And that's not all. My shikigami were almost close to discovering something.
Inuyasha
What was it?
It seems that Naraku did not die by my arrow.
Inuyasha
Yeah. Even since Mt. Hakurei, he won't die, no matter how times I slay his body.
That can only mean that his heart is located somewhere else.
Inuyasha
His heart? So that's what he's trying to hide with the Fuhyoheki?
In order to destroy Naraku, I must find his heart.
Inuyasha
Yeah. That's what Kikyo told me.
So, Inuyasha, is that all you talk to Kikyo about?
Inuyasha (irritated): That's all.
Kagome (thinking): If that's true, then they didn't have to head off alone like that. Looks suspicious.
Kagome (thinking): The Sacred Jewel! It's demonic aura has grown stronger.
Now, give me a present before you go to the Netherworld.
Inuyasha
What!?
Kagome, I mean the Sacred Jewel fragment you have in your possession.
(to Kagura, trapped inside his barrier) I'm surprised. I didn't think I could use you as a shield.
(to Inuyasha) We don't have much time, so listen up! Naraku's heart- the Infant- is inside Moryomaru!
Inuyasha
What?
Hakudoshi and the Infant intend to empower Moryomaru and have him overthrow Naraku!
An impressive deduction, Kagura. (flashback to Mount Hakurei) It was a grave mistake for Naraku to release his heart that day. He entrusted the Fuyoheki to the Infant to keep his heart safe, knowing it would conceal its' demonic aura. That gave the Infant an idea: to create a durable armor to protect himself. And that armor is Moryomaru, who swallowed the dead Goryomaru. (his body regenerates) It was at that point that we realized: Naraku without his heart is but an empty shell. The Infant and I are the real thing, and one day soon, we'll overthrow him.
Heh! Naraku has been aware of your plot from the very beginning, fool.
No doubt... but, if I were you, I'd be more concerned about my own fate right now. After all, we may both be traitors, but it is your heart that Naraku holds. It's hopeless for you. No matter what, you'll never be free.
(angrily) Shut up! (she slashes him in half again]
You can rip my body to pieces; I still won't die. Nobody can kill me... not even Naraku himself!
Inuyasha
Take this! Wind Scar!
Right! (starts to remove the rosary from his right forearm)
You're using your Wind Tunnel?!
Hold on! Why aren't they protecting me?!
(smirks) Well, well- isn't this interesting. It looks like Naraku's given up on you.
Silence! I cannot be killed!
I'm not like you, Kagura! I cannot be used and then thrown away like that!
Inuyasha
Run, Kagura!
(opens the Wind Tunnel) Wind Tunnel!
... I have a very bad feeling.
Inuyasha
Huh?
It's as if Naraku planned for this to happen.
Inuyasha
He probably did. It makes sense: Naraku decided to let us take care of Hakudoshi for him.
(to Kagura) So... now, what will you do? You could come with us, if you wanted.
(stands) No, thanks- I can't go with you, or with anyone. Anyway, you don't have any time to waste. It won't be long before Moryomaru finds Kohaku.
She's got a point, there.
Come on, Kagome, let's go.
Inuyasha
Listen, Kagura. I'm gonna make sure we get your heart back from Naraku, so just hang in there. All right?
(scoffs) Who do you think you're kidding? (she expands her feather-ornament glider and flies away)
Inuyasha
Just promise me you won't die before that happens! Ya got that?
(thinking) I don't need you to tell me to run for my life. I'll go as far as I have to.
(thinking) Naraku's miasma is persistent. Even Kagome's purification was not enough.
Inuyasha
Kikyo!
Inuyasha, I take it you followed the Soul-collector?
Inuyasha
Kikyo, what do you intend to do with Midoriko's soul?
(pulls her robes back from her shoulder, revealing her poisoned wound) This is what Naraku inflicted upon me at Mount Hakurei.
Inuyasha
But weren't you healed?
For a short time, yes. But as you can see, the wound has now reopened. This is the reason why I have taken Midoriko's soul. Using it is the only option I have. Otherwise, I'll be consumed by the miasma; this body will return to the earth before I defeat Naraku. Even though Midoriko's soul is dead, I know it will help me stay alive long enough to complete my task. Midoriko was priestess who had died, slaying demons. In many ways, you could say that we share the same soul. (the Soul-Collector drops Midoriko's soul into Kikyo's body) I am sure she will understand my reasons for doing this.
Inuyasha
Kikyo! (picks her up, thinking) Her wound is healing.
Inuyasha
Are you gonna be okay? That wound isn't gonna reopen again, is it?
I cannot be sure. That is why I must make haste. (picks up her bow and arrows)
Inuyasha
Can't you just wait, until I defeat Naraku?
You cannot defeat Naraku with a sword.
Inuyasha
Huh?
Please listen to me: Destroying Naraku requires the obliteration of his entire being, including his soul. It doesn't make a difference how many times you destroy his body. Naraku was originally created when demons' were merged into the vile soul of the thief, Onigumo. From the beginning he's had no true body. So, the Shikon Jewel is the one and only power great enough to eradicate his soul.
The Shikon Jewel must be restored at once; there is no other way. There will only be one chance: When Naraku obtains the restored Shikon Jewel, the Jewel will be defiled within Naraku's hands as it fuses with him. At that instant, we must purify Naraku- along with the Jewel. And only I am capable of this.
Inuyasha
Wait!! Kikyo!!
Inuyasha, now is not the time for hesitation! And it is too late now to turn back!
Inuyasha (thinking) Restoring the Sacred Jewel would mean taking Kohaku's shard... and to do that, you'd have to take his life.. Kikyo, you're not the kind of person who's capable of that...are you?
I understand, now; I know what I have to do. So, I'm going.
Inuyasha
(thinking) I don't get it- why didn't I notice Kohaku's scent when he was so close?
Please explain to the others!
Inuyasha
Kohaku!
(turns and smiles) I'm not going there to die. I'm going there to defeat Naraku! Please, take care of my sister.
(thinking) It's so quiet... no one is in sight. Is this how it ends? All by myself? Is... this the freedom... that I longed for?
(shocked) You! You... came.
I followed the scent of blood and miasma.
(smiles sadly) Oh- I see. You thought I was Naraku. (stares down, holding back tears) Disappointed...that it's not him?
... No. I knew it was you. (Kagura gasps)
... I see. (smiles, thinking) So, you came- you came here, to see me.
(thinking) Even Tenseiga cannot save her. (aloud) Are you leaving?
... Yes. I've had enough.
(thinking) Now that I've seen you... one last time.
Inuyasha
Wait! Sesshomaru. (he and his group arrived in time to witness Kagura's death)
Inuyasha
Kagura. Did she... suffer?
(not turning around)... She was smiling.
I am the wind... the free wind.
The demon-blade Dakki, huh?
Inuyasha
C'mon, you must know something about it!
[examining the broken Dakki] Well, yes. I have heard of it. Take a look at this! [he hammers the broken tip; green lightning erupts from it, and it transforms into a dragon scale]
Inuyasha
What is that thing?
[hops onto Inuyasha's nose and sucks his blood] I've heard of this sword! The legendary Dakki- [Inuyasha squishes him]
This one is a failed attempt, hardly worthy of the name.
Inuyasha
"A failed attempt?" That thing absorbed all of Tetsusaiga's demonic energy! [smugly] Naturally, it still wasn't enough to defeat me-
[sternly] If the blade had been successfully forged, you wouldn't be here!
Inuyasha
Are you saying it's possible that there's a real one like this, somewhere?
Why would you ask such a thing?
Inuyasha
Well, if Tetsusaiga had the ability to absorb demonic energy like that, then fighting Naraku and Morymaru would be easy-
Out of the question! To achieve that kind of power, you'd have to fight against Dakki! If you were to lose such a battle, and all of Tetsusaiga's demonic energy were to be absorbed, it'd be just a rusty blade, incapable of being returned to it's original form! Tell me, Inuyasha: is that a risk you're willing to take?
Come on, boy: out with it! What'd he do this time?
No, it's Tetsusaiga; it hurt Inuyasha! It tried to burn him! I've never seen anything like it!
Oh, hello again, Totosai.
Hmm. Here, let me have a look. (Inuyasha hands him Tetsusaiga, which he examines) I see it's now capable of absorbing demonic energy. So?
Inuyasha
(headbutts him) So I'm asking you what the problem is, old man!
There is nothing wrong with Tetsusaiga! (returns the sword) If there's a problem, the problem is you, Inuyasha!
What're you talking about?
Listen carefully. Demonic energy is like a poison, of sorts. Originally, Tetsusaiga was forged from the fang of your father, who was a mighty demon. He had the capacity to absorb an infinite amount of demonic energy! However, you, who are half human, simply do not possess the power to restrain the demonic energy absorbed by your own sword! Now, then, show me your hands.
Inuyasha
Huh! What, are you gonna read my fortune or something?
(thinking) Stubborn boy! This much damage, and you still refused to let go of the sword?!
Inuyasha
The Dragon-Scaled Tetsusaiga grew hotter as it absorbed more demonic energy.
It was warning you of the danger you faced- a warning you would have been wise to heed!
(thinking) So, Tetsusaiga never wanted to hurt Inuyasha.
Inuyasha
All right, what should I do?
Now that Tetsusaiga has become stronger, you too must become stronger to handle it!
It's going to take extensive training-
Inuyasha
We don't have time for any of that, and you know it!
(deadpan) That is unfortunate, but it's your fault for ignoring my warning in the first place.
Inuyasha
My fault?! I'm begging you for help, and that's all you can say?!
Well, if this is your idea of "begging", I'd hate to see what demanding looks like. Since you insist, go meet the Great Holy Demon Spirit!
Inuyasha
"Holy Demon Spirit?"
He's the demon equivalent of a wise old hermit. If you want to master the Dragon-Scale Tetsusaiga, you have no choice but to go train under him.
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Thanks. The wind was picking up. So, you're Inuyasha are you? I shall train you well, my boy. At least, that's what I'd like to say, but...
Inuyasha
What?
HDHoly Demon Spirit
I can't. Please leave!
Inuyasha
Bastard! (he grabs the Holy Demon Spirit and starts stretching him) Why not?! Tell me!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Well, it happened last night. I was preparing for my evening meditation, when a demon attacked me from behind, and made off with all of my internal organs! That's how I ended up like this.
I see. In that case, let us help you! We just have to recover your internal organs, right?
Inuyasha
No way! I didn't sign up for that!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
It's a very nice thought, but this isn't an opponent a half-demon and a bunch of humans can handle.
Inuyasha
(sarcastically) Well, excuse me for only being a half-demon, Oh wise one.
You are not helping things!
This place is crawling with demons!
Inuyasha
(draws Tetsusaiga and leaps) Huh! I'll cut every single one of 'em down!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Somebody stop that fool!
Inuyasha
What was that for?!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Isn't it obvious, boy? Those aren't demons, they're villagers.
Inuyasha
What?
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Their appearance has been altered by demonic magic. The demonic energy drifting in the air is from my missing organs!
I thought the demon took them.
HDHoly Demon Spirit
While it absorbs the energy, the demon can't move. It is likely still in the village somewhere.
So, it transformed the villagers' appearance to make them look like demons, in order to hide amongst them.
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