Inuyasha, you mustn't show yourself!
You don't need to worry about that. There's no way that I'm gonna help Koga. (thinking) If Kagura's shown up, that means Naraku's castle is nearby! Still, Naraku had put up a barrier, to stop us getting close. I don't like the looks of this.
I guess we have to go check this out.
Inuyasha, you're going to stay here with Kagome, okay? You want to keep your mortal state a secret, don't you?
Huh! You gotta be kidding!
Listen up, you two: if you tell a soul about this, I'll kill you both!
(weakly) ...Got it. We won't.
Miroku(dryly) Well, he shut them up real good. So, shall we go?
(thinking) Day is breaking! Inuyasha is going to return to his half-demon state! But, if he's seen before that...
(thinking, as he runs toward Kagura) Kagome, Miroku, Sango- you're all mere mortals, yet you fight so hard! All because you believed in your own power. I can't hold back, knowing that!
(sneering) Koga, you're a glutton for punishment, aren't you? How about surrendering? (she conjures another whirlwind above him)
(smirking) Kagura- it can't be much fun, killing a half-dead wolf, can it?
(draws Tetsusaiga) I'll take you on from this point!
(thinking) I know I saw it. For a moment... I saw Inuyasha.
(to Kagome) D'you think that Kagura might've seen Inuyasha in his human state just now?
(thinking) I see- there was no moon last night. (smirks) So, Inuyasha- you lose all your powers on a moonless night?
Huh! What if I do? I'm back, so who cares! (charges)
You're right, it doesn't matter anymore. 'Cause you're gonna die, right this minute! Dance of the Dragon!
What happened?! How did he cut through my whirlwind?!
(thinking) He's going to get me!
All of Naraku's demons...
Miroku
They protected Kagura.
(sheathes Tetsusaiga) Rgh! Kagura- she escaped again! Hey, ya puny wolf! Hope you learned your lesson: never interfere in my fight with Naraku! (he notices Koga is not paying attention) Huh?
(finds the Jewel shards Kagura took from him) Found 'em! My sacred Jewel shards!
No way I'm doin' that! Remember this, mangy mutt: I've sworn to avenge my comrades' deaths! I'll be the one to take Naraku's head, not you! Don't forget that! (starts to leave)
Wait, Koga! (he stops) What you saw last night... I mean about Inuyasha. Please, don't tell.
Oh, don't worry. I couldn't care less what shape that mutt Inuyasha takes.
... Does that mean he won't tell?
Miroku
I think we can count on Koga. The problem is Kagura.
Miroku
Tell me, Naraku. You absorbed Muso, so does that make you a half demon?
But exactly when that occurs is a half demon's deepest secret. Let's start with you, Inuyasha.
When do you lose your powers and cower in fear of your enemies?"
Miroku (thinking): Interesting. Judging from what Naraku just said, Kagura hasn't told him that Inuyaha's is the night of the new moon.
Miroku
Such a shame. I'm sure there troubles aren't over; Shiori and her mother, I mean.
Oh, don't you worry about these two. A good half demon can't be afraid of every little hardship.
Miroku
Yes, indeed. [pokes the back of Inuyasha's head with his staff, grinning] And here, we have a perfect example of how a half-demon should behave.
Something tells me this has something to do with the great war that your father raged many eons ago.
Hey, I thought that Hachi said it happened fifty years ago.
No, no. It was long before that. It was when your father was still in the western province.
The panther tribe of cat-demons attacked the west, and tried to conquer all other demons. But your father stepped in order to stop them. The panther tribe leader was an enormous cat-demon. Your father protected his men and battled the demons. Naturally, it was your father who emerged victorious. The demons who escaped domination by the panther tribe were extremely grateful. However, a cat's anger runs deep, and they cursed your father and his family for all eternity. And swore that they would, one, day have their revenge.
So it's true that a cat's wrath lasts seven generations.
Like you, Lord Sesshomaru did not participate in the great war, either. But I'm certain the cats are coming after him to get their revenge.
What were you doing when all this was going on?
Naturally, I was watching over his home while he was away!
Miroku
You know, it's strange that he so adamant wanting Inuyasha to leave, wasn't it?
Heh. He just doesn't want to admit to himself that a half-demon can share his bloodline.
Still, I think it would noble for the two of you to join forces, and fight your father's enemy together.
I'm not going to have anything to do with Sesshomaru or my father. I came here to take back the Jewel shards and Kagome. That's all!
MMasahi
(to Sango) I have been asked to request that you destroy a demon, that plagues our castle nightly. We will not question your methods, and if necessary, we will evacuate the castle. (sets a huge bag of gold in front of her) Consider this an advance payment. After the demon is destroyed, you will receive the other half of the sum. I believe this offer is fair. What do you say?
But that's far too much money!
Miroku
Yes- it's twenty times what she normally gets paid.
MMusahi
Then you'll accept?
The offer is too generous. Sorry, I must decline-
KTKuranosuke Takeda
You cannot refuse! (jumps off his horse, revealing himself) It's been far too long, Sango.
Look closer, Sango. Doesn't he seem familiar to you?
He sure seems to know you.
KTKuranosuke Takeda
Well, I can't blame her for not remembering; it was an awfully long time ago.
Miroku
It's almost as if he possesses two different hearts.
Miroku
Huh?
I've heard of it before- it's called a "split personality"! Another completely different personality hidden in the subconscious has emerged!
(to Suikotsu) I dunno about all of that, but I do know that I was right about you belonging to the Band of Seven!
Suikotsu! (tosses Suikotsu his tiger-claw gauntlets) Here ya go.
(smirks as he puts on the gauntlets) So, then... I seem to recall you asking to do battle with me. (raises the claws) Well, you're about to get your wish. (Inuyasha glances at Tetsusaiga) What's the matter? Are you to frightened to fight without your mighty sword?
(cracks his knuckles) Huh- not likely! Are those claws of your all you got goin' for ya? 'Cause you're gonna need a heck of a lot more than that, you filthy two-faced liar!
Miroku
Saint Hakushin's altar ornament! I knew it!
(thinking) Huh? Saint Hakushin's ornament? The demonic aura around Tetsusaiga has been purified! (aloud) What's the meaning of this?!
Miroku
Wait, Inuyasha! That Vajra was at the core of the sacred barrier around this island! It seems Saint Hakushin is an ally of Bankotsu!
I take it he wants me to finish you off quickly? I have to admit, it bothers me that he doesn't have faith in my ability! (he lunges at Inuyasha) It's too bad this has to end so soon for you all!
(turns around) You got him, Kagome!
(glares at Kagome) Well, girl... you'll regret that.
You're nothing but a coward! Huh?
She notices that her arrow has eaten away the flesh of Bankotsu's arm, leaving only bones]
Miroku
His arm turned to bone!
(thinking) A Sacred arrow?! She must be Kagome, Kikyo's reincarnation!
Bankotsu, damn you! Don't you dare!
Inuyasha! Are you all right?
I'm fine... but now what?
Miroku
Bankotsu isn't our only problem. The Vajra seems to have disappeared as well.
Do you think it helped Bankotsu escape?
Miroku
Yes, probably.
SShintaro
I don't understand! What happened to Saint Hakushin? He's gone! Where do you think he could've disappeared to?
Bye! Shintaro, take good care of yourself and your sisters!
SShintaro
I'll pray for your good journey!
Miroku
If, for some reason, you ever feel lonely, please don't hesitate to call on me! I'll come to your aid anytime, day or night, especially night- Aghh!
That's enough outta you, Miroku.
Miroku
Ah! It's attached, you know!
I'm worried. The barrier is making Shippo so dizzy.
Hey, Miroku! Are you absolutely sure that Naraku is hiding in Mount Hakurei?
Miroku
I'm not entirely certain, but I'm positive that Saint Hakushin is the one creating this barrier.
Well, it does make sense, because the Saint protected Bankotsu, one of Naraku's men.
I would've thought that a massive evil like Naraku wouldn't be able to enter a sacred place like that.
Miroku
Once inside, though, there's no better place to hide. Think of those who hunt him: the wolf-demon, Koga. Sesshomaru. You, Inuyasha. And Kikyo... are all unable to go to Mount Hakurei.
Let's not waste any more time, Miroku.
Miroku
Right.
Miroku': We've decided that Sango and I will go survey Mount Hakurei.
Inuyasha and Kagome, you stay here.
Are you sure about this? The two of you are going there alone?
Watch over Kirara. I can't take her.
Miroku
Don't you worry about a thing, Kagome. (groping a furious Sango's rear end as he speaks) From this point on, I won't have a spare moment to caress Sango's enticing body.
(whacks him over the head with Hiraikotsu) I'll show you enticing!
I'm not worried about that. Are you sure you want to do this? We don't even know what's at Mount Hakurei.
Inuyasha can't go in past the barrier, remember? It has to be the two of us.
Sango. Miroku. (they turn towards him) Just check around, but don't take any unnecessary risks, okay?
Miroku
Rest assured, that's what we intend to do.
Miroku
I wonder how far this goes? There's no demonic aura, and nothing out of the ordinary here. Hmm...
We wouldn't have even thought to check this place out, if it wasn't for what happened on Hijiri Island.
Miroku
We have to be careful to keep on our guard, Sango.
Miroku
Hm-mm... remember, keep on your guard. (grins)
Miroku
(thinking) I can't believe this! Just one lecherous thought, and I feel sick to my stomach! The barrier of Mount Hakurei is strong indeed to have such an effect on me.
(glances back) What'd you stop for?
Miroku
Ah! Never mind me. Just stumbled a bit.
Yeah, well, watch your step.
I am the wind, remember? Pay attention!
Miroku
Sango!
Miroku
Sango! Sango, say something to me! Sango! (Sango moans weakly)
How very touching, Monk. Unfortunately, you might've lived a little longer if you'd only gone on ahead without her.
(smirking) You can't use your Wind Tunnel, though- for fear of the insect's poison!
Miroku
You don't know who you're dealing with! What meaning does my life have without the woman I deeply care for?! I would sacrifice my life for hers! Wind Tunnel!
Heh. Now that the priestess Kikyo is no longer with us, that girl is the only one who can see the Sacred Jewel shards.
Miroku
What!?
Very soon. Once Kagome's eyes become ours, the Sacred Jewel will become whole once again; a Sacred Jewel filled with hate that is.
You bastard!! If ever touch Kagome again...!!
There are many ways to corrupt that girl, Inuyasha. So as you cannot forget Kikyo.
(The leave, and Inuyasha turns to Kagome's motionless form)
Inuyasha (thinking): Kagome, I'm so sorry I left you all alone. I'll never let you fall into Naraku's hands again. Never will I let you suffer like Kikyo did.
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