Totosai quotes from InuYasha

Inuyasha

So you're the sword-smith who forged Tetsusaiga?

Indeed. I forged Tetsusaiga from a fang that your father gave me. Only certain circles of the finest blade-swinging demons are acquainted with my work.

Inuyasha

Certain circles?

Kagome

I think that's a polite way of saying he's not very famous.

Inuyasha

What did you say!? I don't care who made the sword, you dried up metalbender! It's mine and I'll run you through with it if you even try to break it!!

It was only a thought.

Sorry. I forgot to warn you about his temper.

Master Inuyasha, you haven't been able to unravel the mystery of Tetsusaiga on your own. You tried but you haven't been able to tap into the power that killed a hundred demons in one sweep. But Totsai knows its secret. I think if you take the time to know each other and cooperate, you can awaken and harness Tetsusaiga's full strength.

Inuyasha

There's no mystery. I'll get the hang of it. I just need practice.

I understand you been collecting the Sacred Jewel shards for awhile. Who knows how many demons have multiple pieces of the Jewel? You know how difficult it's been to battle demons with more than one. Don't you want to awaken the Tetsusaiga's full potential in order to defeat demons with that enhanced strength?

Miroku

He does have a point, Inuyasha.

Sango

I think you should at least hear what he has to say.

Sango

Who is that?

Miroku

Inuyasha's older brother.

Kagome

I was right. He is the one who's after you.

Exactly! So protect me!

Sesshomaru

Inuyasha, why have you conspired with Totosai to plot against me?

Because you happen to be evil incarnate!

Sesshomaru

Totosai, it seems you're looking for an early retirement into your grave.

I never said I was talking about you, Sesshomaru!

Sesshomaru

So you absolutely refuse?

Be quiet, you ungrateful mongrel! You know as well as I do, I already made you an excellent sword! The famous sword that you now wear- the Tenseiga. I also forged from a fang given to me by your father. He clearly instructed the eldest brother should have the Tenseiga, and the youngest brother would have the Tetsusaiga! That was your father's last wish. It is a great sword of swords. No greater and no better than the Testsuaiga! You should learn to respect and love it!

Kagome

So that old man also made Sesshomaru's sword?

Miroku

Though, come to think of it, I never seen Sesshomaru unsheathe his sword in any of the battles yet. Have you?

Kagome

No. You're right.

Kagome

Totosai, I been thinking about Sesshomaru's sword. Is it really as powerful as the Tetsusaiga like you said?

The Tenseiga? Its abilities are unlike any I've heard of before. When your father first commissioned me to forge it, I shuddered at the very thought of its immense powers.

Inuyasha

It's a blade that doesn't cut? So how are you supposed to fight with a sword like that?

The Tenseiga is not a sword used against foes. To put it simply, it is a sword of healing.

Kagome

Healing?

The Testsuaiga is a sword that defeats the powerful, and the Tenseiga is a sword that has the ability to save the lives of the weak.

Sango

It saves lives?

If the bearer has kindness of heart towards humanity, then the Tenseiga has the power to save a hundred people in one sweep.

Kagome

Kindness of heart?

Miroku

So the Tetsusaiga can slay a hundred demons in one sweep, and the Tenseiga can save a hundred people in one sweep?

Sango

But how are you able to use this sword as a weapon?

Miroku

It must have the ability to bring back dead souls. Such a power could be very useful during these Fuedual times.

I almost called the sword "the Coffin Cheater", but I opted for Tenseiga instead. It was a little more classy. Actually, it was your father who suggested the name.

Inuyasha

I get it now. No wonder Sesshomaru wants a new sword. He can't use his. He's incapable of feeling kindness for people, let alone saving lives.

Too bad this isn't working. It was your father's last wish.

Miroku

Your brother's so black hearted.

Kagome

He wouldn't be happy with the sword, even if he could use it.

Sesshomaru

The Tetsusaiga is amazing. Despite not being wielded by its true owner, its power is still formidable. However, it refuses to reveal the Wind Scar to the one it has received as its master. Tetsusaiga, cut through the emptiness...and reveal your power.

Sesshomaru must be able to see the Wind Scar.

Kagome

The Wind Scar? What is that?

In a nutshell, the Wind Scar is the secret to Tetsusaiga's ultimate power. Slaying a hundred demons in one sweep would be virtually impossible unless you can see the Wind Scar. Sesshomaru must be able to see it.

Kagome

Well, if Sesshomaru can see it, can't you teach Inuyasha to see it, too?

It is impossible to teach. Inuyasha must discover it within himself. And if doesn't not discover it in time, then he will surely die.

Kagome

You did it, Inuyasha! You discovered Tetsusaiga's secret and now you can master it.

Shippo

So does that mean Sesshomaru is dead?

Miroku

Most likely. I don't know how he could have survived. He received a direct blow from the fully empowered Tetsusaiga.

I didn't see Inuyasha make a direct blow. All he did was widely swing his sword around because his eyes were blinded with poison.

Inuyasha

What are you trying to say?

Listen, Inuyasha. You've uncovered the Wind Scar, I'll give you that much. But it now means that you now know what you're brother knows. You're still not his equal, and now he's even more formidable than he was before.

Miroku

You referred to him as though he were still alive.

Sesshomaru is still alive, and even though he despises the Tenseiga, it protected his life.

Sango

It protected his life?

Shippo

Do you mean that Sesshomaru is still around somewhere?

Inuyasha, when you used the Wind Scar against Sesshomaru, you didn't feel it strike him, did you?

Kagome

Is that true, Inuyasha?

Inuyasha

Hard to say. I was blinded. His body felt like it disintegrated in the blast from the Tetsusaiga. I didn't pulverize him or nothing. He just sort of disappeared...evaporated.

Tenseiga protected Sesshomaru from the power and might of Tetsusaiga. It acted on its own accord.

Kagome

It has a will of its own?

Sango

And here Sesshomaru calls Tenseiga a useless sword. And despised it as his birthright.

Miroku

Tenseiga is the sword of life. And when Sesshomaru's life is in danger, despite his dark soul, the Tenseiga choose to save him. And that is what makes him invincible.

So how do you defeat a foe like that? I wouldn't know how to. It's beyond me.

Only a simpleton would have allowed this to happen!! What has this fool done to you, my precious Tetsusaiga!?

Inuyasha

Yeah, yeah!! Now can you stop bawling and start fixing my sword!!?

Listen, youngster, it's not that simple!

Inuyasha

You mean you can't fix it!?

I am a master sword-smith. I can repair it over the course of three days.

Shippo

Totsai, I hope you made Tetsusaiga a lot stronger than it was before.

Perhaps a little.

Kagome

A little isn't enough.

Sesshomaru

I've seen all that I needed. [advances] DIE!

Miroku

Look out, Inuyasha! He's coming for you!

Sesshomaru

[thinking] This scent again!

Kagome Higurashi

Inuyasha! [Thinking] Oh, no! He's transformed again!

You people need to take Inuyasha and flee from here!

Sesshomaru

Totosai...

Sango

Inuyasha!

Miroku

Kagome, now!

Kagome Higurashi

Sit!

Jaken

But my Lord, why did you not go after him? He was in the palm of your hands! Master Sesshomaru?

Kagura

[thinking] He's strong. He might even be able to kill Naraku. Hmm [Smiling, she flies away] Naraku holds my life in his hands, but I have no intention of remaining a servant forever to the likes of him. I am the wind. One day, I shall be free!

He must use the bakuha or Backlash Wave.

Kagome

But Inuyasha can't even lift the Tetsusaiga, let alone use it. He can't master a new technique.

Jaken

Huh?

(glances at Tenseiga, in Sesshomaru's belt) Oh- that's why I'm here.

Sesshomaru

What do you want?

I had a feeling something was missing. Tokijin's gone, isn't it?

Sesshomaru

(scoffs) Even without the Tokijin, my claws would be more than sufficient to tear you apart!

(rolls his eyes) There'll be no need for any of that. I had no choice but to come here- it was Tenseiga that summoned me.

Sesshomaru

Tenseiga summoned you?

Don't play dumb with me. I refuse to believe you haven't noticed that Tenseiga's been disturbed for the past few days! (Sesshomaru glances at Tenseiga) Interesting... It appears your heart now possesses what it had been lacking all this time!

Jaken

What do you mean by "lacking?!" Lord Sesshomaru's heart is flawless!

Rin

That's right! He's strong and kind-

Jaken

(glares at her) He's never been kind to me!

Rin

Oh, please don't cry, Master Jaken.

Tenseiga has reacted, to the change in your heart. (Sesshomaru scoffs and turns away) A heart that has felt rage and sorrow, not just for yourself... but for another being. Now, you must hand over Tenseiga.

Sesshomaru

(turns around) What?

The time has come to re-forge Tenseiga- to use as a weapon.

Sesshomaru

(thinking)... Re-forge Tenseiga?