SSSesshomaru's Mother
What's wrong, Sesshomaru? You look so sad. Tenseiga has matured considerably, and your Meido has expanded, just as you'd hoped. Isn't that cause for celebration?
(angrily) Did you know this would happen to Rin? Did you, Mother?!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
If I'm not mistaken, you have already used Tenseiga to revive her once, have you not? Son, Tenseiga can only call a person back from the dead once.
SSSesshomaru's Mother
It only makes sense. Life is not supposed to be limitless, after all. It's not something that can be renewed over and over again for your own convenience. Sesshomaru, had you come to believe that you were a god, perhaps? That you did not need to fear death, as long as Tenseiga was in your hands? You needed to learn two things: the desire to save the life of a loved one taken by death... and the sorrow and fear which accompanies that loss.
(thinking) Sorrow and fear...
SS'Sesshomaru's Mother
Your father wanted me to tell you this: Tenseiga is a sword for healing. Only a person who values life and possesses a compassionate heart may wield such a weapon, and use its' power to bury their enemies. That is the requirement of any who wish to be worthy of Tenseiga, a sword that can save lives and condemn others.
(thinking, sadly) So Rin had to die in order for Lord Sesshomaru to learn about compassion?
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Little demon, why are you crying?
(weeping) The name's Jaken, my Lady. It's just that Lord Sesshomaru, by his very nature, will never shed tears, so I must cry in his stead!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Oh? Is that how you feel, Sesshomaru? (Sesshomaru glares at her) This is her last chance. You understand?
SSSesshomaru's Mother
It's the little girl's life, which was left behind in the Underworld.
(squeezing his hand) Lord Sesshomaru... you're here.
... You're okay now, Rin.
Excuse me, my good Lady. (bows to Sesshomaru's mother) Please allow me to thank you, on Lord Sesshomaru's behalf!
SSSesshomaru's Mother
Is Sesshomaru happy that I've brought her back?
SSSesshomaru's Mother
All this fuss, over a little human girl. He's inherited one of his father's more unusual traits.
1V1st Villager
This house was built specially for travelers like you to use. Please make yourselves at home- we'll see you in the morning.
2V2nd Villager
Yes. Enjoy your stay! (they leave)
(looking concerned) Look, you need rest more than any of us.
Huh! What do you know? Sitting around just makes it worse.
Sheesh! He never stops complaining! Kagome, please tell him to sit.
What's the point? (thinking) He can't help it. It's obvious Inuyasha still hasn't gotten over Kikyo's death.
Kagome, are you all right?
I'm all right- thanks to you.
(to herself) He wept tears of blood- whatever happened, it must have been pretty hard for him.
...Kagome, before you came... I had a dream about Kikyo.
When I saw her... she asked me to go with her.
I never answered. You woke me up.
(to herself) That doesn't answer my question.
I couldn't save Kikyo's life... and, that caused me a lot of pain. For some reason, I- I didn't want help. I thought it was something I had to go through alone. I guess... I was so focused on my own suffering, I couldn't see yours. I never... realized, you were in pain, just like me. (bows his head) Forgive me, Kagome.
Ok. (Inuyasha looks surprised) I'm just glad you came back. The thing is, Kikyo's death was hard for all of us. But, I know that it must have been especially hard on you. I understand- it'll all be ok.
Kagome, you- I don't get it. How are you so strong?
I am not strong, you idiot! (scared, Inuyasha jumps back and falls down) You should be asking why I'm so kind. I'm kind.
(hastily) Right- you're kind, very kind.
(turns away, smiling, to herself) He might be clueless, but I'm still glad he came back.
I've created a barrier. It should keep us safe, for the time being.
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.
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?
(nervous) So... Is Tetsusaiga just an empty shell, now?
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!
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!
(to Kanna) It appears they have no intention of killing you. For the life of me, I can't fathom why. I mean, Kagome could have fired her Sacred Arrow into the hole in the sky and killed you, but instead she chose to warn everyone. These people are completely insane.
(watching from afar, chuckling) What are you fools thinking? Do you pity Kanna- is that it? Don't you realize she cannot feel a thing- be it pain, or sorrow, or even fear? Yes- your pity is wasted on her. She doesn't even understand the concept.
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.
Indeed. Any further fighting would be pointless. Besides, now that she's half-destroyed, Naraku won't bother looking for her.
It's true. She may be able to survive.
(approaches Kanna) Go on, Kanna. It's all over now.
(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!
What is it, Kanna? Don't you understand? You're free, now.
Now, walk over towards Inuyasha and his friends. I shall be watching over you, until the very end.
What's going on, Kanna? Do you know why this is happening?!
Move! You must get closer to them, Kanna!
(steps towards her) What is it you're trying to tell me?
(grabs her and pulls her back) Look out!
(thinking) Kanna! (a tiny shard of glass hits her eye) Agh- my eye!
(clutching her eye) Ugh- it's my eye!
The light... will destroy Naraku.
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?
... You didn't have to die.
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.
Stop! That's enough. Are you okay?!
BDBone-Demon
Didn't I try to warn you? You're wasting your time; resistance is pointless! There's nowhere for you to run!
BDBone-Demon's Father
I shall start by eating the bones of that troublesome monk.
... Very well, then. You may have Hiraikotsu. However, I want your word that no harm will come to the monk. Promise me that, and the bone is yours.
BDBone Demoness
How absurd! Obviously, you still don't understand the situation you're in. I will get what I want, whether you obey or resist! You are in no position to negotiate. Both of you will die, and Hiraikotsu will belong to Father. It's that simple.
I understand. (smiles grimly, thinking) Now, I know what needs to be done.
(thinking) This demon-slaying salve is strong enough to dissolve Hiraikotsu. (she smears the salve over Hiraikotsu and hurls it at the bone-demon's father) Try eating Hiraikotsu now! Take this!
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-
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?
Don't you get it? If you drink this medicine, you won't hesitate to use the Wind Tunnel. In other words, you're just gonna end up killing yourself sooner!
Inuyasha, are you telling me not to fight? I should allow myself to be protected instead?! If I can't use the Wind Tunnel, Sango will only push herself harder to compensate for me!
You just can't stand being protected by a woman, huh?
That's right! If it means her life is in danger, I can't! Sango would risk her life to protect me, but I won't let her do it.
Huh! Your stupid pride's gonna kill you-
Listen to me! You seem convinced that I'm rushing to my death, but my decision has nothing to do with that. Don't you see it? Drinking this medicine will determine how I live.
I want to fight so I can survive... so I can protect her.
What's wrong? Aren't you gonna argue with him?
Shaddup! I can never beat this guy in an argument.
Inuyasha, this goes without saying, but please do not tell Sango or Kagome about this.
I won't tell them. But you have to promise me something: that you won't use your Wind Tunnel, unless it's a matter of life and death. Sango might forgive you for killing yourself... but I won't.
SHSpirits of Hiraikotsu
Sango, even now the monk is being consumed by miasma. He is nothing more than a burdon upon you.
Yes, I know that. But, the monk has risked his life many times to save me.
SHSpirits of Hiraikotsu
And for that you're willing to throw away your own life, to save a dying man?
I have no intention of throwing my life away!
SHSpirits of Hiraikotsu
What?!
I plan to survive, and share my life with the monk. Knowing he's alive is what gives me the courage to live on. Hiraikotsu, I beg of you... lend both of us your strength!
