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Season Six Episodes Summary
Episodes 156 to 162
Opening Theme: Grip! (96-127) & One Day, One Dream (128-153) & Angelus (154-167)
Ending Themes: Itazura na Kiss (109-127) & Come (128-148) & Brand New World (149-155) & My Will (156-157)
Series Director: Yasunao Aoki
Producers: Michihiko Suwa, Hideyuki Tomioka
Music: Kaoru Wada
Character Designs: Yoshihito Hishinuma
Art Director: Shigemi Ikeda
Episode 156
Aired: 6/14/04
Bozen kessen! Sesshomaru vs Inuyasha
Battle before the Tomb! Sesshomaru vs. Inuyasha
As Inuyasha and the others battle for possession of the remaining Shikon shard, Kagura leads Sessho-maru to the gateway of the boundary world. Ignoring Kagura’s warning and Jaken’s fear, Sessho-maru enters the cave of the portal, pulsations from Tenseiga urging him forward. Inside the boundary world, Kagome anxiously searches for Inuyasha. The hunt is interrupted by Naraku’s arrival. The villain finally reveals himself to the group now that they are vulnerable. Gloating over his belief Inuyasha is dead; Naraku attacks Hosenki trying to steal the Shikon fragment. Back in the cave of the portal, Sessho-maru confronts Gozu and Mezu, the guardians of the passage. Once again, the guardians dare an interloper to pass as Kagura watches from safety, remembering the last disastrous attempt to enter the gateway. But, she believes if anyone can defeat Gozo and Mezu, it’s Sessho-maru. Down in the misted valley, Inuyasha regains consciousness. As he gazes up at his father’s remains, Tetsusaiga starts to vibrate and transform. High above him, Inuyasha witnesses Naraku’s assault on his friends and Hosenki. Hosenki’s resistance is admirable; although polluted by a tainted Shikon shard weakening his body, he battles Naraku persistently, piercing Naraku’s barrier with a razor sharp diamond arm. Naraku scoffs at the Dai yokai’s defense, spouting tentacles to probe and finally grasp the remaining shard protected by Hosenki’s diamond plated body. Naraku thanks Kagome and the team. If they hadn’t damaged Hosenki’s body, he would have not been able to seize the jewel. But just as Naraku has the fragment in his grasp, his greedy tentacles are sliced apart by a blast of power: Kaze no Kizu: Inuyasha rises from the abyss, attacking from the back of one of the skeletal birds. Naraku greets Inuyasha with smug confidence, fueling Inuyasha’s rage. He blasts Naraku with the Red Tetsusaiga, but as the dust settles, Naraku remains untouched. Naraku taunts him and Inuyasha blasts him again, this time using the Bakuryuuha attack. Naraku responds by throwing Hosenki at Inuyasha and impaling him on Hosenki’s jagged body. Back in the cave of the portal, Sessho-maru attacks Gozu and Mezu with Tokajin. When the guardians tell him they cannot be cut with a katana from the living world, Sessho-maru understands Tenseiga’s “message”. Sessho-maru draws Tenseiga and the mere threat causes the gateway to part and the guardians kneel in submission before “he who carries a sword from the next world.” Sessho-maru strolls through the gateway unscathed. Watching him go, Kagura believes she’s found her “champion”: she’s certain Sessho-maru can kill Naraku. Inuyasha and the team battle Naraku, refusing to admit defeat. They deploy everything in their arsenal to keep him away from Hosenki and the last jewel fragment. Sango severs Naraku’s probing tentacle with Hiraikotsu, but the wound releases a blast of miasma. The poison causes Inuyasha to lose his grip on Hosenki and Naraku’s other tentacle slips in to snatch the jewel. Finished with them, Naraku “tosses” Inuyasha and Hosenki into the maw of Inuyasha’s father’s grave. Undaunted, Inuyasha threatens Naraku, but Naraku tell’s him it’s over; he’s leaving and they’re stranded -- doomed to wander the demon graveyard. Suddenly the smug schemer is stunned by a powerful blast. A new player arrives: Sessho-maru. Warily, Naraku greets Sessho-maru, asking if he’s come to help his little brother. Sessho-maru responds with stony silence, ignoring Naraku as he proceeds towards his father’s grave. Inuyasha also wonders why Sessho-maru has come and receives his answer quickly. Seething with anger, Sessho-maru confronts Inuyasha violently punching him in the face. Sessho-maru angrily admonishes Inuyasha for damaging their father grave. Naraku is next to sample Sessho-maru’s wrath. The demon lord’s fury wipes the smirk off Naraku’s face. Back inside the Dog General’s remains, Hosenki has regained his senses and calls to Inuyasha. He wants to know if Inuyasha has any power left to fight.
Episode 157
Aired: 6/21/04
Naraku wo tsuranuke kongosoha
Pierce Through Naraku! Kongosoha!
The demon graveyard turns battlefield in the clash between Sesshomaru and Naraku. However, the powerful demon lord is no match for his nefarious opponent: the power of Tokijin bounces off Naraku’s barrier and he mocks Sesshomaru’s attack. Inside the cavernous remains of the Dog General, Hosenski invites Inuyasha to “cut” him and gain the power necessary for shattering Naraku’s barrier. Kagome recalls how Tetsusaiga gained intensity when Inuyasha conquered the powerful demons, Ryuukossei and Taigokumaru. Inuyasha thinks the same thing and asks Hosenki what would happen to him if he succeeds. Hosenski chides him, and encourages Inuyasha to try. One small catch: if Inuyasha is not worthy of the power, he may lose his life. With Kagome and the others safely out of the way, Inuyasha slams Tetsusaiga down on Hosenki’s head, the resulting blow pelting him with razor sharp diamond shrapnel. While Inuyasha suffers at his attempt to ‘cut’ Hosenki, outside Sesshomaru endures Naraku’s onslaught. The archfiend strikes at Sesshomaru with vicious, dragon-headed tentacles. Sesshomaru deftly decapitates the beasts, but miasma spews from the headless bodies engulfing everything. Meanwhile, Inuyasha relentlessly hacks at Hosenski despite his increasing wounds from the diamond fragments. The cloud of approaching miasma forces a change of plan for the team. While Inuyasha is busy with Hosenki, Kagome attempts to purify the encroaching poison, quickly running out of arrows. The only remaining arrow is Kikyo’s arrow, which rejected her. Outside, Naraku threatens to poison every living thing. Sesshomaru replies the lives of Inuyasha and the others mean nothing to him. He’s out to destroy Naraku at all cost. The menacing miasma draws closer and Inuyasha is forced to abandon attempts on Hosenki to save his friends from danger. Hosenki provokes Inuyasha, telling him he couldn’t use his power even if he received it! Inuyasha replies he doesn’t need Housenki’s power if it means sacrificing his friends. To punctuate his point, Inuyasha slams Tetsusaiga down releasing Kaze no Kizu attempting to push back the poison vapors. Naraku watches the approaching Kaze no Kizu; confident the attack is futile. Suddenly, Naraku’s barrier is shredded by dozens of diamond spears, and Naraku’s smirk is replaced by fear. Below the stunned monstrosity, Inuyasha watches in amazement as Tetsusaiga’s blade transforms into diamond. Inuyasha turns towards Hosenki and watches the old demon’s skull crack. Hosenki tells the boy because he cared more for his friends than for gaining power, Inuyasha earned his special power - Kongosoha. Inuyasha attacks with renewed determination, strength, and a sword radiating with new power. The mighty Kongosoha attack pierces Naraku with lethal diamond spears. As the stunned villain hangs in mid-air, Sessho-maru deals the final blow with Tokijin and Naraku is shredded to bits. In the wreckage of Naraku’s shattered body, Kagome spots the final shard. Kikyo’s arrow beckons her, finally allowing her to use it. Kagome takes aim and fires into the cloud of Naraku’s body parts, purifying the fragment, but opening up a hole into which Naraku vanishes. Back in the real world, Kagura secretly hopes for Naraku’s destruction as she travels back to Hakudoshi’s hide out. Recovering inside his barrier, Hakudoshi greets Kagura with a cross-examination but is rudely interrupted by the untimely arrival of Naraku’s remains inside his own protective barrier. Taking shape inside the barrier, Naraku sees Hakudoshi - Kikyo’s arrow struck him in his heart In the boundary world, Inuyasha takes possession of the Shikon fragment with Housenki’s approval. Inuyasha is more determined than ever to fight those who would seek the jewel and finish Naraku once and for all. The gang leaves, following Sesshomaru, but their victory is somber. Inuyasha seems distracted and Sango suffers renewed worries about Kohaku’s fate. The end of the Shikon Jewel means certain death for her younger brother.
Episode 158
Aired: 7/5/04
Daibousou musuu no youkai nezumi
A Stampede of Countless Demon Mice
Naraku suffers a setback as the result of his confrontation with Inuyasha and Kagome. While he and Hakudoshi recover at his mountain lair, Naraku recalls the last time Hakudoshi’s barrier was broken - it was pierced by an arrow from Kikyo. The damage to Hakudoshi indicates Kikyo is still alive and Naraku is eager to put an end to her once, and for all. He needs a plan to lure Kikyo out of hiding and kill her while (he believes) she is still weak and vulnerable from his last attack. But Naraku isn’t the only demon hatching a plot - outside the den Kagura reveals to Kohaku she wants Naraku dead. Kohaku shares her desire but wrestles with his conscience. Although Kohaku also wants to kill Naraku, he remains silent. Kohaku doesn’t dare reveal his intent: to do so would expose his regained memory and would mean certain death before destroying his evil master. Concerned about Kikyo, Inuyasha returns to the place of their last encounter. Disappointed but not surprised, Inuyasha finds no one - Kikyo has disappeared again. Elsewhere, Kagome plays the waiting game, trying to be nonchalant in front of the others. However, when Inuyasha rejoins the group, he receives a jealous interrogation from Kagome with the usual ground-slamming results’. Back at the villain’s retreat, Naraku completes his trap for Kikyo and prepares to implement the scheme. He dispatches Hakudoshi and Kohaku to steal the Zushi Nezumi (a demonic box containing vicious demon mice). Hakudoshi opens the zushi releasing a torrent of voracious mice that produce an endless swarm of death and destruction. Hakudoshi watches the hungry hoard, entertained by the carnage and anticipating Kikyo’s taking the bait. Inuyasha and the others don’t quite realize they’re headed for trouble until Shippou senses “something coming” on the path ahead of them. Suddenly, a horse streaks towards them bearing an old man and child. Pursuing the pair is a river of rapacious rodents. Inuyasha leaps to their defense, but, even as he strikes the first blow with Tetsusaiga, Sango warns him not to cut the mice. When Tetsusaiga slices through the wave of demon mice, they split and double in volume - cutting them only creates more! Miroku brings the situation under control by using his wind tunnel to vacuum up the swarm. The old man tells the group a horror story about the destruction of his village by the frenzied mice. Miroku and Sango take Kirara for aerial reconnaissance. While they track the progress of the mice Hakudoshi also watches the murderous march of the mice gleefully. Kohaku stands quietly, disgusted with Hakudoshi’s amusement. High on a mountain, Kikyo also observes the monstrous mice. Kikyo orders Kochou, one of her shinidama, to fetch a branch of the ‘oyadama’ tree for her. While Sango and Miroku check out the mice, Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo wait in the safety of a barrier-sealed cave on a mountainside. They notice Saimyoushou patrolling the area before Miroku and Sango return. The Saimyousho prove Naraku’s implication in the plague of uncontrollable mice. The gang wonders if the demon wasps were looking for them, but Miroku offers a different explanation - perhaps the Saimyoushou were sent to search for someone else - like Kikyo! Kochou, the shinidama, returns with Kikyo’s oyadama branch. Kikyo plants the branch and casts a spell that causes the branch to grow into an enormous tree. From their vantage point outside the cave, Inuyasha and company watch as the tide of rodents turns all their attention to one direction and stream away. Miroku wonders if someone is performing a “Mayose” ceremony - a ceremony that gathers demons together and destroys them. The ceremony requires great spiritual power and the only one they know who could perform the rite is Kikyo. Kagome suggests she and Inuyasha follow the mice to the Mayose while Sango and Miroku trace source of the mice and locate the zushi. Back at the zushi, Hakudoshi senses the Mayose, too, and leaves Kohaku in charge of the box while he goes to find Kikyo. Meanwhile, Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo arrive at the Mayose tree. They watch the mice race up its trunk into the clouds and disappear. There is no sign of Kikyo -- just her spell. With Hakudoshi gone, Kohaku debates whether or not to close the zushi and end the carnage. He hesitates, stopped by the arrival of the Saimyoushou; if he closes the zushi he’ll raise Naraku’s suspicions. As Kohaku stands with his hands on the zushi, and Sango and Miroku arrive. Spotting her brother with the zushi, Sango accuses Kohaku of unleashing the demon mice. Shaking rage and bitter disappointment, Sango attacks her beloved brother, unaware he struggles to keep a secret that might kill them both!
Episode 159
Aired: 7/12/04
Kohaku no ketsui to Sango no kokoro
Kohaku's Resolution and Sango's Heart
Sango attacks Kohaku, who finally makes a decision to close the zushi and halting the stream of rats. She pursues her brother while Miroku keeps a vigilant eye on the river of rodents. So far, Kikyo’s Mayose spell is working, attracting the rats to the oyadama tree. At the great tree, Kagome, Inuyasha and Shippo watch the multitude of rats climbing its heights to their death. Inuyasha scans for Kikyo but she’s gone. As if reading Inuyasha’s mind, Hakudoshi appears, cursing Kikyo for her interference. Demonstrating his aggravation, Hakudoshi attacks the oyadama tree with gigantic slugs. Inuyasha retaliates, attacking Hakudoshi. Wounded, Hakudoshi departs, giving Inuyasha a message for Kikyo: until she reveals herself to Naraku, more incidents like the rat plague will happen. Unable to pursue the brat, Kagome and Inuyasha do the next best thing; try to save the oyadama tree and salvage Kikyo’s Mayose spell. Though they destroy the slugs, the creatures have killed the tree and the Mayose spell is broken. The rats start their rampage again. While Sango chases Kohaku, Miroku notices the rats have changed direction and are headed straight towards them! Stalling for time, Miroku uses his Wind Tunnel to protect Sango and Kohaku. Sango finally pins Kohaku hoping to reason with him. As the Saimyoushou hover ominously over the siblings, Kohaku knows he must continue to act like Naraku’s loyal minion in order to destroy him. Even at the expense of breaking his sister’s heart. Back at the tree, Inuyasha makes the decision to go: the Mayose spell is broken. The only way to destroy the terrible tide of rodents is to find and destroy the zushi. Traveling on Shippo (his “balloon form”) Inuyasha and Kagome race back to Miroku and Sango. En route, Inuyasha senses trouble, catching the scent of blood - Sango’s blood! He leaves Kagome and Shippo to rush ahead. Kohaku manages to escape Sango, but is overtaken by the rats. They wash over him like a living wave, and Sango races to his rescue on Kirara while Miroku tries to stem the tide of rats. Sango pulls Kohaku from the rats, and then tries to break the zushi with her Hiraikotsu. She is appalled a barrier protects it. Beating on the zushi desperately, the mice inundate Sango, too. Miroku flails at the swarm with his staff, watching helplessly as Kirara attempts to pull Sango and Kohaku from the rat pile, only to be sucked down into the living mass. Inuyasha arrives and finds the trouble he anticipated - Sango, Kohaku and Kirara buried beneath a blanket of demon mice with Miroku about to join them! Suddenly a glowing arrow slices through the chaos, piercing and destroying the zushi’s barrier -- Kikyo’s purifying arrow. Wasting no time, Inuyasha crushes the zushi with Tetsusaiga and the demon rats vaporize. Arriving by air, Kagome and Shippo watch the horde disappear and spot Kikyo and her shinidama in the distance. As the air clears around them, Inuyasha spots Kikyo as she turns to go; Miroku only has eyes for Sango. She and Kohaku are on the ground, unconscious and wounded by the rats. Kohaku regains consciousness in Sango’s protective embrace; he grieves for his sister’s wounds, remorseful for the pain emotional suffering he’s caused her. Sango wakes and, despite her condition, beams with joy to see her brother alive. She tenderly caresses her brother’s cheek, but Kohaku bolts away from her, fearful of revealing his true heart to Sango. Sango’s heart breaks as she tearfully watches Kohaku leave her again, spirited away by Hakudoshi. Kohaku also suffers, leaving his sister with another bad memory, but his resolve is firm: he must continue to deceive Naraku in order to destroy him even at the expense of his sister’s feelings. Later, the team recovers in a hut deep in the woods. Outside, Shippo expresses concern for Sango, but Inuyasha reassures him she’ll recover. Kagome worries more about the wounds in Sango’s heart. Inside the hut Miroku watches over Sango. Sango tells him about the conflict she feels towards Kohaku. She can’t forgive her brother, but she can’t hate him either, and wonders why she saved him from the rats. Miroku asks her if she’s sorry she protected Kohaku and Sango replies she’d be sorrier if she didn’t. Miroku takes her hand, and assures her she did the right thing by following her heart. Elsewhere Kikyo surveys the devastation from the demon mice Naraku sent to coax her out of hiding. Cutting a lock of her hair, Kikyo gives it the shikigama girls, Asuka and Kocho with orders to fly around with the tress. It’s Kikyo’s turn to try and entice Naraku down from his web.
Episode 160
Aired: 7/26/04
Shiawase wo yobu bouryoku hutamata otoko
The Violent, Two-Timing Boy who brings Happiness
Naraku has vanished leaving the team an opportunity to recuperate. Seizing the chance, Kagome leaves for home encouraged by Sango and Miroku. Back in the village, Inuyasha tells Kaede the news about Kikyo. Kaede isn’t surprised considering recent events, but reacts oddly when Inuyasha tells her how Kagome saved Kikyo from annihilation. Back home in modern Tokyo, Kagome enjoys the comforts of home, but her mood is depressed. Although she feels badly having left the past without telling Inuyasha, he seemed so detached and tight-lipped after his encounter with Kikyo, Kagome wonders if she matters to him anymore. On the other side of the well, Inuyasha rages at Miroku and Sango for letting Kagome go home without a telling him. As a brand new day dawns in modern Tokyo, Kagome receives a present -- a new bicycle. Mrs. Higurashi found a used bike to replace Kagome's old pink bicycle. Thrilled, Kagome cleans the bike right away. As she cleans, Kagome admits to herself she liked being carried by Inuyasha, but, considering the Kikyo situation, going back to riding a bike is best. When Kagome and her brother Sota stand back to admire her handiwork, a familiar visitor interrupts, ‘dropping’ by (and crash-landing on the bike): Inuyasha. Unaware of the damage to the new bike, Inuyasha admonishes Kagome for leaving him so abruptly. His tirade is cut very short, as Kagome looms large and angry, losing her temper over the broken bike (and everything else!). Realizing the enormity of his error, Inuyasha tries to back-peddle, assuring Kagome he can fix the bike, grossly underestimating his talent as a mechanic. His frantic attempt to make good further infuriate Kagome who stomps off, angry beyond words. Kagome's day goes from bad to worse during her walk to school. Her three pals, Yuka, Eri and Ayumi, welcome her back, but notice something's wrong with their cheerful friend. Kagome is so irritated she tells all; revealing her legendary violent, two-timing mystery boyfriend is still at the shrine. The three amigos immedi-ately make plans for an after-school visit. Even Mrs. Higurashi’s encouragement can’t improve Inuyasha’s catastrophic repair attempt. Kagome’s bicycle is a truly tragic specimen; the handlebars are twisted into a knot; the tires are flat, punctured by clumsy claws, tires are bent out of shape from half-demon fingers tangled in the wheel spokes. Examining his handiwork, even Inuyasha is appalled by the result, certain Kagome will kill him once she sees her bike. Young Sota intervenes, taking Inuyasha’s mind off the bike disaster by putting him to work helping Grandpa Higurasha clean the shrine storeroom. With rolled up sleeves, a bandanna on his head and adult supervision, Inuyasha goes to work! Kagome endures a torturous walk home with her three friends. In spite of her efforts to ditch them, she can't make them go away. The trio is determined to meet her awful boyfriend and read him the riot act! Kagome stresses, wondering how she’s going to explain her 'special friend' with the red puffy pants and little dog-ears. Kagome immediately forgets that problem after arriving home and spotting the remains of her new bicycle. Her temper ignites as she angrily shouts Inuyasha's name at the top of her lungs and stalks off to find him. The trio ponders if "Inuyasha" the mystery guy's 'gang' name? Kagome's “call of the wild” shatters the tranquility of the shrine complex, shaking the storeroom with its fury. Inuyasha cringes, attempting to ignore the inevitable. Unable to locate the missing half-demon, Kagome uses her no-fail Inuyasha locater - the word "sit". The resulting commotion leads her straight to the storeroom where she discovers Gramps Higurashi standing tearfully amid a pile of wreckage with Inuyasha nowhere to be found. Later, in Kagome's room, the trio is pouting over having missed their opportunity to meet "the mystery guy". Kagome, however, is relieved - Inuyasha's disappearance was for the best; how could she even begin to explain? Kagome leaves the room to bring tea for her guests when Inuyasha barges angrily into the bedroom thru the window. Yuka, Eri and Ayumi and Inuyasha all freeze - gaping at each other. Kagome returns with the tea to a shocking sight: Inuyasha, Eri, Yuka and Ayumi all hunkered down on the floor, engaged in small talk. Kagome is relieved and flabbergasted, never expecting this kind scene in her wildest dreams! Later, when the girls leave for home, they compliment Inuyasha, chiding Kagome for being so critical of him. Kagome admits to herself she has been hard on Inuyasha; he is a nice guy and, in his way, kind of cool. Returning to her room, Kagome finding Inuyasha still there, removing his "do-rag". Horribly apprehensive about the bike, Inuyasha throws himself on Kagome's mercy. If she doesn't mind not using "that metal cart", he'll be happy to carry her whenever and wherever she wants if she'll stop being mad at him. To his overwhelming relief, a smiling Kagome happily accepts.
Episode 161
Aired: 8/2/04
Miroku-houshi mukashi no ayamachi
Miroku's Old Mistake
At a lakeside shrine, a man makes a desperate offering attempting to appease the shrine’s deity. Suddenly the earth trembles and the lake roils violently! Nearby, Inuyasha and the team feel the tremor. It’s no ordinary earthquake; the group senses a demonic presence and rushes to investigate. Arriving at the source of the disturbance, the lakeside shrine, they encounter the man who made the offering. He recognizes Miroku and joyously asks him if he’s returned to join their family. He drags the perplexed monk and his companions home where his household begins preparing for wedding festivities. Kagome grills the baffled monk while Sango sits quietly. Sango’s stoicism increases when a lovely young girl named Shima greets Miroku enthusiastically. Shima’s been waiting for Miroku’s return and their reunion is, to say the least, difficult with Sango watching. Miroku’s acquaintance with Shima goes back two years when she was a frail child. Shima’s health returned through a combination of his bogus herbal remedies and his promise to return to father her children. After Shima’s story, Sango is extremely unhappy with Miroku, adopting the mantra: “It’s fine, it’s something from the past, right?” Later, as Miroku tries to weasel his way out of a wedding in the comfort of Shima’s home, Inuyasha and the others are exiled to the cold outside courtyard. Sango remains composed, but her companions sense the depth of her anger. (Well… Kagome and Shippo, at least!). Indoors, things don’t fare any better for Miroku. Shima and her parents are eager for a wedding. A demon named Nushi wants to marry Shima and wouldn’t believe she was already “betrothed” to Miroku. Nushi is eager to claim Shima and, according to Shima’s father, has his heart set on his “pure” daughter as bride. If Shima is married to another, Nushi will give up and go away. Outside, Nushi arrives to claim Shima. The ground shakes ominously as Inuyasha draws Tetsusaiga, poised to fight the approaching demon threat. The tremors cease and the dust clears revealing Nushi: a pint-sized twerp with goggle eyes, fish lips and Jaken’s sense of fashion. He introduces himself to Inuyasha, Kagome and Sango as “Nushi of the Lake” and states he’s here to claim his bride. The flabbergasted trio gapes at the odd little fellow and his cartload of wedding gifts until Inuyasha breaks the spell by bopping Nushi on the noggin, telling him to go away. Nushi refuses to be bullied and deterred from nuptial bliss. The commotion in the courtyard draws Miroku, Shima and her family outside and Nushi happily blows kisses at the revolted Shima. Shima’s father finally reveals why the family is so anxious for Miroku to wed Shima - when Shima was ill, he prayed to Nushi for the girl’s recovery. He offered Nushi anything he wanted in return: Nushi chose the lovely Shima as his bride. Surprised by the revelation, Shima bows at Nushi’s feet, begging his forgiveness: she is not the “pure” bride he desires. She has already given herself to Miroku. The reaction is mixed: Sango chants her mantra (“It’s fine, it’s something from the past, right?), Kagome is incredulous, and Inuyasha receives rare validation for his suspicions. Nushi is distraught and the jilted demon turns into his true form - a gigantic catfish. Nushi thrashes angrily around the courtyard and Miroku calls for Sango’s assistance, but she coolly replies he’s on his own. Inuyasha goes to the rescue with Tetsusaiga, and the threat causes Nushi to transform back into his fish man persona. As Nushi sits, sobbing piteously in the middle of the courtyard, Inuyasha can’t bring himself to slay the blubbering little demon. Meanwhile, Miroku pleads with Sango to understand the situation, but she’s not open for discussion. Shima tries to intervene and explain, but Sango turns her back and angrily stalks off. Poor Miroku is depressed Sango doesn’t trust him even though he’s committed himself to her. However, Miroku’s blues come to a quick end when Nushi snatches Shima and drags her back to the lake. Miroku and the others give chase. Sango sits sadly at the edge of Nushi’s lake when the little demon and his stolen bride streak by. Sango is still angry at Shima but she can’t allow Shima to be assaulted by a demon, either. Nushi turns into his demon catfish form, plunging into the lake with his reluctant fiancée and Sango springs to action. Although Sango rescues Shima, Nushi traps her and dangling his new prize by a catfish whisker, informs Sango he’ll keep her too, and make her his concubine. Miroku and the others arrive in time to hear Nushi’s threat. Declaring Nushi can’t do that to “his woman” Miroku dives into the lake to Sango’s rescue. Nushi is certain Miroku can’t stop him until Miroku opens up his Kazanna, and sucks the lake dry leaving Nushi vulnerable. Defeated by the irate monk, Nushi apologizes frantically. During the fracas, Sango’s mood softens and she feels even better when Shima confesses her tryst with Miroku was a lie. Shima didn’t want to be the bride of a catfish so she fibbed about her involvement with Miroku to drive Nushi away. Apologies and forgiveness is exchanged and the team resumes their quest. …. But not without a lot of teasing at Miroku’s expense!
Episode 162
Aired: 8/9/04
Sesshomaru-sama to eien ni issho
Together with Lord Sesshomaru, Forever
The ominous glow of a fire attracts the attention of the new exterminator talent in town - a group of monks under the guidance of their sensei, Ungai. Sensing a demonic presence, the exterminator team races to the scene of the disturbance. The glow is a village in flames but its attackers are human - marauding bandits. The thugs demolish the town, terrorizing the villagers. A lone figure watches the chaos with distain from the top of a hill -- Sesshomaru. The brigands spot Sesshomaru and move in to attack but it’s a fatal error as Sesshomaru dispatches them with effortless elegance. Ungai and his monks arrive but see the destruction, not true culprits. Believing Sesshomaru is responsible for the ruined village Ungai tries to exterminate the demon lord, failing miserably. Ungai doesn’t like to lose to demons and he vows to destroy Sesshomaru. Ungai and his exterminators also unwittingly cause problems for other members of Sesshomaru’s family: Inuyasha and the gang keep losing business to the new group of ‘demon-busters’. Even Miroku’s smoothest sales pitch can’t salvage their latest job application: rescuing missing village children from a ‘pied piper’ creature named Ongokoki. Also, as Ungai travels thru the forest, he and his exterminators discover Rin. Feeling a demonic presence, Ungai harasses Rin and she escapes on Au-Un. A human child’s involvement with a demoni beast weighs heavily on the disapproving monk. Rin returns to Jaken, worried about the exterminators and Sesshomaru’s absence. Jaken treats her concerns lightly making her feel useless and burdensome. Rin knows Jaken is being a jerk, but she’s still upset, dozing off to sleep fitfully. Rin is almost asleep when a weird, flutelike music bewitches her and she walks into the depths of forest, entranced by the odd tune. Waiting for her in the shadows is Ongokoki, the demon who steals children, and he leads Rin away into the darkness. Elsewhere, Inuyasha and the team camp for the night. Miroku is depressed about the competition beating them out of a job. One cue, Ungai and his team arrive at their campsite. His young competitors perplex Ungai: a monk, a female exterminator, an oddly dressed miko and demons Kirara and Shippo strike him as an unorthodox and unprofessional team. And, on this night of the new moon, Ungai certainly doesn’t like the vibe he receives from his encounter with the team’s sixth member -- the smart-mouthed kid in the red kimono with the big katanna! After an unpleasant exchange with Inuyasha, Ungai and his exterminator leave. Inuyasha and company decide they don’t like Ungai anymore then he likes them! Ongokoki and Rin arrive at his mountain lair where she’s corralled with the missing village children. Rin doesn’t mix well with the other kids who are terrified by their captor. After a failed attempt to cheer the others, Rin calmly waits for her chance to escape. Later, Ongokoki’s attention is attracted outside the cave to a wonderful sight: a group of children just waiting for his spell. Picking up his pipe, Ongokoki plays his bewitching tune, but the children don’t respond. Drawing closer to investigate, the demon discovers the children are straw decoys. Ungai’s monks rush out and circle Ongokoki pelting him with prayer beads and ofuda. Weakened by the attack, Ungai aims his staff at the creature, vaporizing the demon. The monks release the kidnapped children who happily greet their saviors - except for one little girl who stubbornly remains in the cave. When Ungai goes inside to get her, he recognizes Rin. Seizing Rin, she threatens him with Sesshomaru and Ungai realizes his fortune having found the perfect bait to lure his nemesis to extermination. Ungai’s wait for his enemy is brief when Rin’s cries for help attract Sesshomaru right away. Ungai’s team performs their drill of destruction but it only irritates the demon lord. The commotion also attracts other members of Sesshomaru’s family: Inuyasha and the others arrive at Ongokoki’s cave. When the exterminator team’s tactics fail against Sesshomaru, Ungai tries the personal approach. The monk throws everything he has at Sesshomaru but Sesshomaru blasts the smug exterminator with a strong shot of power. Ungai is knocked to the ground, his staff shattered and his team out cold. Inuyasha and the others watch from the woods, unsure what they just witnessed! Sesshomaru calls Rin, but Ungai has one more ploy. Grabbing Rin’s hand he tells her that her place is with humans. Rin just smiles, waves goodbye and happily scampers after Sesshomaru. Ungai is defeated and dumfounded. Morning finds the kidnapped children reunited with their parents and Ungai realizes why the kid in the red kimono gave him such a strange feeling the night before … Although Ungai can’t leave without a parting remark to Inuyasha and the team, the old monk may has grudgingly realized not every demon is bad. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru and Rin are reunited with an exhausted Jaken and their unique little “family” continues their quest for Naraku, together once more.
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