(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!
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!
Right! (starts to remove the rosary from his right forearm)
ShippoYou'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!
Shippo
Look out!
I'm not like you, Kagura! I cannot be used and then thrown away like that!
(opens the Wind Tunnel) Wind Tunnel!
... I have a very bad feeling.
It's as if Naraku planned for this to happen.
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.
Shippo
She's got a point, there.
Come on, Kagome, let's go.
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)
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.
Forgive me. I mustn't be very good company.
(glances at her) Sango...
You don't have to stay with me, go have fun. Just- as long as it's not with another woman.
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.
(smiles) You're so kind- my good monk.
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?!
No, no, 'tis the monk she does not trust, Shippo.
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:
(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.
That is what Kikyo said to Inuyasha.
I see. But, of course, in order to complete the Shikon Jewel, Kohaku's life would have to be sacrificed.
(looks away, sadly) And that's also what Kohaku wants.
And... what of you, Sango? Is it also your wish that Kohaku be sacrificed?
(shakes her head) I don't know.
Ye do not wish him dead- 'tis written all over your face, my child.
It may be a little early, yet, to give up on your brother.
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, regardless of what we decide to do, we must remain united. If you want him to live, say so.
Shippo
Umm... I just got this thing. (shows the other Kitsune his ranking card)
1K1st Kitsune
That's impossible! How'd you reach twenty-fifth rank on your first exam?!
2K2nd Kitsune
I can't believe you just went up five ranks!
Shippo
(confused) Five ranks is good?
3K3rd Kitsune
Number 77, who are you, anyway?!
Shippo
Is it because I beat up Inuyasha? (thinking, gleefully) That must be it! Does that mean I'll advance in rank every time I beat up Inuyasha?!
1K1st Kitsune
Number 77 knows those guys! He shouldn't be allowed to get points for tricking them!
3K3rd Kitsune
Don't you feel bad, using your friends for points?
Shippo
I do, I really really do! (grins wickedly, emitting a fiery aura) But the exam must come first!
2K2nd Kitsune
(amazed) That's cold-blooded.
3K3rd Kitsune
With a cutthroat attitude like that, Number 77 is goin' places!
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!
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?
(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.
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?!
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.
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-
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.
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!
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...
HDHoly Demon Spirit
I can't. Please leave!
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?
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.
(sarcastically) Well, excuse me for only being a half-demon, Oh wise one.
You are not helping things!
Shippo
This place is crawling with demons!
(draws Tetsusaiga and leaps) Huh! I'll cut every single one of 'em down!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Somebody stop that fool!
HDHoly Demon Spirit
Isn't it obvious, boy? Those aren't demons, they're villagers.
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.
Everyone, stand back! WIND TUNNEL!
(angered) Damn you, Monk!
Naraku! I will sever the ties that bind us!
(thinking) I may never get another chance to destroy him!
Please, you have to stop! Stop before it's too late!
(smiles) The miasma's toxins will kill you before you can suck me in!
(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!
If I can just hold it a bit longer! (his hand darkens and he begins to bleed from the eyes and mouth) Arggh!
(enraged) Curse you, Monk! You won't have my heart!
Let go! You've already lost!
He sucked in the Fuyoheki!
Shippo
(clinging to his leg) No! I don't want you to die!
Miroku! (he grabs Miroku's arm and seals the Wind Tunnel as Miroku falls) That's enough.
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)
(runs up to them) Miroku! Oh, no!
(weakly) Sango... forgive me...
(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.
(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.
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, are you gonna be okay?
(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.
(shakes her head) Mm-mm. It's a blessing you're still alive! Shards or no shards, you've helped us so much.
Anyway... (he stands up and walks towards Inuyasha)
(apprehensively) Koga...?
Oh, hey. (Ginta and Hakaku look shocked)
There's no sense me sticking around any longer- I'll only end up holding you guys back.
I see. So, you're leaving us, too.
(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?!
I mean, look at me! Try to imagine how it feels for me to leave Kagome behind- you think that doesn't hurt?
(whacks him over the head) Would you stop agreeing with me?! It's creepin' me out!
(irritated) Wolf boy, I'm only sitting here listening to you because you're injured, all right? Now back off!
(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.
I know. Thanks, Koga. I'm sorry to make you worry so much.
I know. (he gives her a hug)
Take care of yourself, ok?
(thinking) Damn you, Koga...
KOGA! Listen Wolf Boy, if you think you lost your Jewel Shards for nothing, you're wrong. Your effort won't go to waste.
(chuckles) Yeah, well... I'm holding ya to that. Kagome, feel free to come look me up if you get sick of the pup.
We'll run nice and slow, so you can keep up!
Shippo
And just like that... they're gone.
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!
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.
That's because he was human. It's different, this time.
Different to say the least. This demon has an endless appetite for energy. It won't be nearly as simple this time.
(to Inuyasha) It seems unfair, seeing as how far you've come with Tetsusaiga.
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!
(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!
Inuyasha! Look at your face!
Huh?! (he looks at his enlarged claws)
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!
It's going to attack again!
(growling) Fine by me- bring it on!
Inuyasha, is that you? Do you still recognize us?!
(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!
... You didn't have to die.
Shippo
D'you think maybe Kanna was trying to take us with her? Is that why she did that?
No. (they all look at her)
The truth is... she never actually wanted to die. That's why... she wanted me to hear her final words.
(flashback) The light will destroy Naraku.
(thinking) Kanna... wherever you are, I heard your heart's last wish.
You expect me to remove the poison from your weapon?
Yes. We've heard that you would be able to do so, Master.
Let me have a look. (licks the pieces of Hiraikotsu with his tongue)
Demon-slaying salve?! That's some harsh stuff you put on it! Even if I could fix it, I'd refuse to do it on principle! At a glance, I can tell you that this weapon is well-worn; this suggests you've been fighting with it for a long time, yet you'd apply this vicious poison to it without a thought?! That doesn't sit well with me.
(grabs him by his beard) Look, you don't even know the whole story behind it!
I forgot to mention, I'm a little bit hungover.
That's enough, Inuyasha. The Master of Potions is right, after all. There's no excuse for what I did.
What, so you're just gonna give up now?!
Huh?! A second ago, you said you wouldn't do it!
That's because I thought it belonged to you! But your friend here... I like her!
(smiles) Apparently, the Master of Potions has a soft spot for girls.
Well, obviously he's a good person at heart-
Shippo
If, by "good person" you mean pervert, then yes.
Young lady, let's have a look at your hand.
(sharply) What are you doing?
(pokes the Master between the eyes with his staff) Perhaps he's a little too good of a person.
I was merely examining the strength in her legs and waist. You see, though I agreed to fix your weapon, in reality you are the one who must fight and risk death.
Correct. (he brings up two giant jugs of potion) Now, be kind and hand over Hiraikotsu, dear.
Hey, the whole thing's dissolving!
Poison?! But I thought you were gonna fix it!
Hiraikotsu will be fixed when this poison turns into a remedy.
Well, mainly I need you to slay the demons inside this jug here. The poison in Hiraikotsu's jug will turn into a remedy if you can pacify the demons within it! To put it another way: if you aren't able to pacify the demons, Hiraikotsu will dissolve into nothing. You follow me?
Shippo
Huh? You're still here?
What did you say, Myoga? You know the guy Sesshomaru's fighting?
(terrified) I do! He's known as Shishinki, the Ogre of Death! He's a demon who was defeated by your father many, many years ago! He was a fierce opponent, as I recall! (thinking) It's impossible- how is he still alive?! Oh dear, this isn't good at all! If Lord Sesshomaru learns the secret behind Tenseiga, there's no telling what he'll do!
Is that the old flea, Myoga? I wasn't sure 'till now, but if you're here there can be no mistake!
That is Meido Zangetsuha!
That's it! You're gonna regret doing that! (draws and swings Tetsusaiga) Wind Scar!
(emerging through the dust) I heard that he had two sons, and now, here you are. The old man gave Tetsusaiga to his youngest, did he?
Hey, Sesshomaru, what the Hell's going on here? Why are you fighting with this guy?
Sesshomaru, don't you find it strange? Shouldn't the elder brother have received Tetsusaiga? Now, why do you suppose your father left it to him, instead?
Such cruelty! Bringing up the one thing that has tortured Lord Sesshomaru! He has tried to take the Tetsusaiga many times, without success; he even sacrificed his arm! He'd finally given up, and begun focusing on training with Tenseiga- and now, this!
Master Jaken, your explanation makes perfect sense-
But, if Lord Sesshomaru heard it, he would make you suffer just for saying it out loud!(Jaken gulps)
Hey, uh, Sesshomaru. That thing you just did- that was a complete Meido Zangetsuha, wasn't it?
Wait up, Sesshomaru! This means you've mastered Tenseiga, now! I can assume that, right? Look, Father died before I was old enough to remember him. I have no way of knowing what he was thinking back then. But all of those things that Shishinki was saying- that Tenseiga was something Tetsusaiga didn't need, that it's incomplete- those were lies, right? I mean, Father left you Tenseiga because he trusted you, and because you were a real demon!
... Why do you ask, anyway?
"Why?!" Because, Sesshomaru, I'm sick and tired of you giving me trouble about this sword! Let's just agree that Tenseiga was your proper inheritance from Father, and let that be the end of it!
... Inuyasha is showing his respect for Tenseiga.
I think he's trying to cheer up Sesshomaru.
Shippo
(nervously) I hope it works...
Can we agree, Sesshomaru?
... Inuyasha, are you blind? Can you not see it?
(thinking) Tenseiga was able to produce a complete Meido, only because Tetsusaiga was nearby. They responded to one another... and that will only lead to conflict.
Inuyasha... like it or not, you and I are destined to fight each other 'till the day we die. Do not forget that.
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