Miroku quotes from InuYasha

Inuyasha

Are you all right?

Kikyo

I was careless. I didn't detect Naraku's demonic aura.

Inuyasha

He must have stolen the Fuhoyheki in order to come after you.

Kikyo

Fuhyoyeki?

Miroku

A protective stone that makes demonic auras disappear.

Kikyo

Hmm.

Miroku

It's odd, though. If Lady Kikyo was actually what he was after, then Naraku seemed really casual about it.

Inuyasha

Yeah, good point.

Shippo

Hey, Kagome. They're at it again. You okay with that?

Miroku

Lady Kikyo is not likely to travel with us. This is nothing new. They're probably saying their goodbyes like they also do.

Shippo

Sure is taking long enough.

Shippo

Man, I'd wish he wrap it up.

Shippo

(turns into a double of Miroku) Close enough for you, Miroku?

Miroku

Wow! That's fantastic; you look like me from every angle! Now, you've just gotta hang around Sango in that form, all right?

Shippo

Seriously? You mean the whole time that Inuyasha's at Kagome's house?

Miroku

Yes. (starts to walk away) I'm going to spread my wings for a bit-

Shippo

(changes back, terrified) He threatened me with his Wind Tunnel!

Sango

(scoffs) So typical.

(to Kagura, trapped inside his barrier) I'm surprised. I didn't think I could use you as a shield.

Kagura

Fool!

Kagura

(to Inuyasha) We don't have much time, so listen up! Naraku's heart- the Infant- is inside Moryomaru!

Inuyasha

What?

Kagura

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.

Kagura

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.

Kagura

(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!

Miroku

Right! (starts to remove the rosary from his right forearm)

Shippo

You're using your Wind Tunnel?!

Too late!

Hold on! Why aren't they protecting me?!

Kagura

(smirks) Well, well- isn't this interesting. It looks like Naraku's given up on you.

Silence! I cannot be killed!

Shippo

Look out!

Kagome

I'll purify it!

I'm not like you, Kagura! I cannot be used and then thrown away like that!

Inuyasha

Run, Kagura!

I am-

Miroku

(opens the Wind Tunnel) Wind Tunnel!

I am... his essence!

Miroku

... I have a very bad feeling.

Inuyasha

Huh?

Miroku

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.

Kagome

(to Kagura) So... now, what will you do? You could come with us, if you wanted.

Kagura

(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.

Shippo

She's got a point, there.

Miroku

Come on, Kagome, let's go.

Kagome

(hesitant) Y-yeah.

Inuyasha

Listen, Kagura. I'm gonna make sure we get your heart back from Naraku, so just hang in there. All right?

Kagura

(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?

Kagura

(thinking) I don't need you to tell me to run for my life. I'll go as far as I have to.

Sango

Forgive me. I mustn't be very good company.

Miroku

(glances at her) Sango...

Sango

You don't have to stay with me, go have fun. Just- as long as it's not with another woman.

Miroku

Listen, we'll get through this together. I'm staying here with you- I can't even fathom leaving you alone to go indulge myself.

Sango

(smiles) You're so kind- my good monk.

Miroku

Uh- what are you doing?

Sango

Oh, I thought maybe you were Shippo in disguise, but- it's really you. (smiles and leans against his shoulder) I'm glad.

Shippo

(walking up behind them with Kaede, outraged) I don't believe it- she doesn't trust me?!

Kaede

No, no, 'tis the monk she does not trust, Shippo.

Miroku

Perhaps, but that's not what's troubling Sango. While their objectives may differ, we know that both Naraku and Midoriko are attempting to complete the Shikon Jewel. According to Inuyasha:

Kikyo

(flashback) When Naraku obtains the completed Shikon Jewel, it will instantly be defiled by his touch. In that instant, we must purify Naraku- along with the Jewel. He cannot be defeated with a sword.

Miroku

That is what Kikyo said to Inuyasha.

Kaede

I see. But, of course, in order to complete the Shikon Jewel, Kohaku's life would have to be sacrificed.

Sango

(looks away, sadly) And that's also what Kohaku wants.

Miroku

And... what of you, Sango? Is it also your wish that Kohaku be sacrificed?

Sango

(shakes her head) I don't know.

Kaede

Ye do not wish him dead- 'tis written all over your face, my child.

Sango

But-

Kaede

It may be a little early, yet, to give up on your brother.

Miroku

Indeed, it is. If Naraku seeks to complete the Shikon Jewel, then we must simply find a way to defeat him before that happens. Am I right?

Sango

Miroku-

Miroku

Sango, regardless of what we decide to do, we must remain united. If you want him to live, say so.

Come on, boy: out with it! What'd he do this time?

Shippo

No, it's Tetsusaiga; it hurt Inuyasha! It tried to burn him! I've never seen anything like it!

Kagome

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!

Kagome

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!

Kagome

(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!

Sango

But, how?

Miroku

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.

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?

I can't. Please leave!

Inuyasha

Bastard! (he grabs the Holy Demon Spirit and starts stretching him) Why not?! Tell me!

Kagome

Sit, boy!

Kagome

So, why can't you?

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.

Kagome

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!

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.

Kagome

You are not helping things!

Sango

What is it, Kirara?

Shippo

This place is crawling with demons!

Inuyasha

(draws Tetsusaiga and leaps) Huh! I'll cut every single one of 'em down!

Somebody stop that fool!

Kagome

Huh? Sit, boy!

Inuyasha

What was that for?!

Isn't it obvious, boy? Those aren't demons, they're villagers.

Inuyasha

What?

Their appearance has been altered by demonic magic. The demonic energy drifting in the air is from my missing organs!

Miroku

I thought the demon took them.

While it absorbs the energy, the demon can't move. It is likely still in the village somewhere.

Sango

So, it transformed the villagers' appearance to make them look like demons, in order to hide amongst them.

Miroku

Everyone, stand back! WIND TUNNEL!

Naraku

(angered) Damn you, Monk!

Miroku

Naraku! I will sever the ties that bind us!

Inuyasha

Miroku!

Sango

It'll kill you!

Miroku

(thinking) I may never get another chance to destroy him!

Sango

Please, you have to stop! Stop before it's too late!

Miroku

I can't do that!

Naraku

(smiles) The miasma's toxins will kill you before you can suck me in!

Miroku

(thinking) That would frighten me if I were only doing this for myself, but I'm not! I'm doing this for Sango, and Kohaku too!

Shippo

No- Miroku!

Miroku

If I can just hold it a bit longer! (his hand darkens and he begins to bleed from the eyes and mouth) Arggh!

Sango

Miroku!

Kagome

It's killing him!

Inuyasha

Miroku!

Naraku

(enraged) Curse you, Monk! You won't have my heart!

Miroku

Let go! You've already lost!

Kagome

He sucked in the Fuyoheki!

Shippo

(clinging to his leg) No! I don't want you to die!

Inuyasha

Miroku! (he grabs Miroku's arm and seals the Wind Tunnel as Miroku falls) That's enough.

Naraku

I see you're as naive as ever, Inuyasha. If you hadn't stopped him, he would have sucked in my heart. (envelops himself in a whirlwind of miasma) He had the perfect opportunity to destroy me, and you stopped him. For that, I thank you. (vanishes)

Koga

He- he got away!

Sango

(runs up to them) Miroku! Oh, no!

Miroku

(weakly) Sango... forgive me...

Kagome

(thinking) Miroku did it for Sango- that's why he wouldn't close the Wind Tunnel! He knew if he could destroy Naraku, Kikyo wouldn't have to use Kohaku's shard.

Kikyo

(examining Miroku's arm) The wounds from the miasma extend down his right arm... (she pulls his robe back to reveal scars on his chest) like the legs of a spider. If the Wind Tunnel had remained open even a minute more, he would not have survived it.

Sango

Will he make it?

Kikyo

I'll attempt to purify him. But you must understand: a body that's taken in that much miasma is unlikely to ever be fully restored.

Kagome

Please, try!

Inuyasha

Help him, Kikyo.

Miroku

... I had the chance to destroy Naraku. If I had done it, things wouldn't have ended up this way.

Sango

Miroku...

Miroku

But I didn't do it. (clenches his fist) I was so afraid for my own life, that I hesitated to open the Wind Tunnel! That woman saved my life, she needed my help, and I just-

Sango

(grabs his hand) That's not true. I think Kikyo knew what was going to happen, and she wanted you to survive for my sake.

Miroku

Sango...

Sango

I thought I despised Kikyo. All I knew, was that she was willing to sacrifice my brother and his shard to defeat Naraku. His life didn't seem to matter to her. (tearfully) However, when I saw her try to save Koga, I realized I was wrong about her. Kikyo was fighting to protect Kohaku's life- she'd been fighting to protect all of us!

Koga

(thinking) Well, my Jewel Shards are gone... but I'm still alive. Was that your plan for me, Kikyo?

Kagome

(crying) It didn't work! I thought I could save her, but I couldn't do anything! It took me too long- I had too much doubt- I couldn't get back in time to save her! Poor Kikyo...

Koga

(staring at Kikyo and Inuyasha) Damn that Naraku. He kept telling her that she would never see Inuyasha again, but... he made it in time.

Kagome

Kikyo...

Miroku

Look at this light...

Sango

It's Kikyo's soul.

Shippo

... It almost feels as if she's saying goodbye.

Kagome

(closes her eyes, thinking) It's so warm.

Kagome

Inuyasha...?

Inuyasha

...Kikyo doesn't want us to mourn her. She says... she'll protect us, forever.

Koga

Kagome, are you gonna be okay?

Kagome

Yeah.

Koga

(slaps his leg) Wish I could say that- my legs feel like they're made of lead now! I guess I just didn't expect to survive like this.

Kagome

(shakes her head) Mm-mm. It's a blessing you're still alive! Shards or no shards, you've helped us so much.

Koga

Anyway... (he stands up and walks towards Inuyasha)

Kagome

(apprehensively) Koga...?

Koga

Oh, hey. (Ginta and Hakaku look shocked)

Inuyasha

... You leaving?

Koga

There's no sense me sticking around any longer- I'll only end up holding you guys back.

Inuyasha

I see. So, you're leaving us, too.

Koga

(scoffs) Ah, quit feelin' sorry for yourself! (he kneels in front of Inuyasha) Wait, you know, I don't mean to sound harsh, Inuyasha... (he suddenly headbutts Inuyasha) But do you think you're the only one suffering?! Huh?!

Inuyasha

Hmmm- I know.

Koga

I mean, look at me! Try to imagine how it feels for me to leave Kagome behind- you think that doesn't hurt?

Inuyasha

You're right.

Koga

(whacks him over the head) Would you stop agreeing with me?! It's creepin' me out!

Inuyasha

(irritated) Wolf boy, I'm only sitting here listening to you because you're injured, all right? Now back off!

Kagome

Um, Koga?

Koga

(indicating Inuyasha) See that? He's actin' like a dumb dog! Looks like he's got a long recovery ahead of him. Look, Kagome... what he needs now is to have you by his side.

Kagome

I know. Thanks, Koga. I'm sorry to make you worry so much.

Koga

I know. (he gives her a hug)

Kagome

Take care of yourself, ok?

Koga

Yeah, you too... Kagome.

Inuyasha

(thinking) Damn you, Koga...

Alright, bye Kagome!

See you soon!

Miroku

You take care.

Kagome

Goodbye!

Inuyasha

KOGA! Listen Wolf Boy, if you think you lost your Jewel Shards for nothing, you're wrong. Your effort won't go to waste.

Koga

(chuckles) Yeah, well... I'm holding ya to that. Kagome, feel free to come look me up if you get sick of the pup.

Kagome

Yeah... sure.

Well, let's go, Koga!

We'll run nice and slow, so you can keep up!

Whoa- hang on!

Wait up, Koga!

Shippo

And just like that... they're gone.

Miroku

I've created a barrier. It should keep us safe, for the time being.

Shippo

What's wrong with your sword, Inuyasha?! How come they were able to attack us, but you weren't able to attack them? It's almost like they've gotten the real Tetsusaiga!

Miroku

Unfortunately, it seems as if all of Tetsusaiga's demonic energy has somehow been captured by Kanna's mirror.

Shippo

This isn't the first time this has happened! That sword, Dakki, was able to steal Tetsusaiga's demonic energy as well! (flashback of Inuyasha's battle against Toshu and Dakki) But in the end, he was killed by the demonic energy from the blade.

Inuyasha

That's because he was human. It's different, this time.

Miroku

Different to say the least. This demon has an endless appetite for energy. It won't be nearly as simple this time.

Kagome

(to Inuyasha) It seems unfair, seeing as how far you've come with Tetsusaiga.

Sango

Exactly. Who would've thought that Wind Scar and Adamant Barrage would fall into the hands of the enemy?

Shippo

(nervous) So... Is Tetsusaiga just an empty shell, now?

Shippo

It doesn't make sense- look where those spears went! It's like they were trying to avoid us!

Inuyasha

(in a feral voice) That was Tetsusaiga. Its' protective barrier must have kicked in... and that means Tetsusaiga is much more than just an empty shell!

Kagome

Inuyasha! Look at your face!

Inuyasha

Huh?! (he looks at his enlarged claws)

Miroku

There's no mistaking that look! His demon blood took over because he was in danger!

Shippo

This is not going well! Once Inuyasha transforms into a full demon, he won't hesitate to tear us apart; in fact, he'll enjoy it!

Sango

It's going to attack again!

Inuyasha

(growling) Fine by me- bring it on!

Kagome

Inuyasha, is that you? Do you still recognize us?!

Inuyasha

(growling) I don't know what I look like to you right now, but my mind is perfectly clear! (thinking) I can feel it: Tetsusaiga is seeking my demonic energy! It's trying to help me win this battle!

Inuyasha

Kanna... I know you were probably ordered by Naraku to fight to the death, right? Well, I'm not interested. Killing you would only give me nightmares.

Miroku

Indeed. Any further fighting would be pointless. Besides, now that she's half-destroyed, Naraku won't bother looking for her.

Sango

It's true. She may be able to survive.

Kagome

(approaches Kanna) Go on, Kanna. It's all over now.

Kanna

... Over?

Naraku

(telepathically) It isn't over, Kanna. Far from it. I've never seen such foolishness- allowing Kanna to escape after all the suffering she's caused you! Your forgiveness and compassion truly sickens me. This is your final task, Kanna: You will take the lives of Inuyasha and his friends with your own!

Kagome

What is it, Kanna? Don't you understand? You're free, now.

Kanna

(thinking) ...Free?

Kanna

...Kagura.

Naraku

Now, walk over towards Inuyasha and his friends. I shall be watching over you, until the very end.

Kagome

What's going on, Kanna? Do you know why this is happening?!

Naraku

Move! You must get closer to them, Kanna!

Kagome

Huh? I can't-

Kagome

(steps towards her) What is it you're trying to tell me?

Inuyasha

(grabs her and pulls her back) Look out!

Kagome

(thinking) Kanna! (a tiny shard of glass hits her eye) Agh- my eye!

Inuyasha

Kagome, are you okay?

Kagome

(clutching her eye) Ugh- it's my eye!

Kanna

The light...

Kagome

Huh?!

Kanna

The light... will destroy Naraku.

Kagome

It's Kanna's voice! I can see something... Is that the Shikon Jewel? There's a light at the center! Kanna... are you the one showing this to me? This light... is this what will destroy Naraku?