Some of Naraku's incarnations plot to destroy him, but first they need to find his heart. Also, in order to defeat him, they will need the power of the Shikon Jewel shards.

Moryomaru and Sesshomaru square off, but Moryomaru has gotten some armor that he believes will give him the upper hand in any battle. Koga goes after a special weapon that belongs to the demon-wolf tribe. Kikyo tries to heal herself from Naraku's previous attack. Kagura tries to escape from Naraku's wrath, to avoid retaliation for her betrayal of him.

Sesshomaru sword learns another move.

Inuyasha tries to capture the demonic-energy absorbing properties of the demonic blade, Dakki, for his Tetsusaiga. Will Tetsusaiga become useless after its energy is absorbed by Dakki? Meanwhile, another incarnation of Naraku goes after Koga's Shikon shards.

To be able to use the Dragon Scaled Tetsusaiga without taking damage, Inuyasha seeks out a master spirit for some re-training. The master spirit puts Inuyasha through a series of tests to allow him to locate and destroy demon vortexes. Meanwhile Moryomaru searches for a way to strengthen his armor and in the process comes in contact with Sesshomaru, who is testing his new Tenseiga technique.

Naraku figures out a way to defeat Moryomaru. As Naraku goes after Moryomaru, Inuyasha and gang, Koga, Kikyo and Kohaku chase after Naraku. Miroku attempts to defeat Naraku, at great cost to himself.

Naraku attacks his enemies with toxic spiderwebs. Kikyo is sickened by the miasma from the spiderwebs. Kagome is the only one who is able to heal Kikyo, but she needs a special bowstring from the mausoleum on Mount Azusa in order to do so. However, anyone who wishes to ascend to the mausoleum must first pass some difficult tests.

While Kagome returns from the mausoleum, Inuyasha comes to help her. Meanwhile Naraku captures the rest of the gang, including Kikyo and Koga, and tries to absorb Koga’s Shikon shards. Will Inuyasha and Kagome catch up to Naraku in time to save Koga and heal Kikyo?

Sesshomaru searches for a method to increase the power of his sword. In order to help him, Sesshomaru’s mother uses the power of the Meido stone given to her by Sesshomaru’s father.

Inuyasha and gang encounter a demon named the Flower Prince that feeds on sadness using flowers to ensnare his victims. Meanwhile, Naraku orders Kanna to set a trap for Inuyasha.

Kanna and her Mirror Demon go after Inuyasha and his friends, even if it means her own death. Will Inuyasha be able to withstand the Mirror Demon, now that Tetsusaiga’s powers have been absorbed by the mirrored sword?

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The Ogre of Death, Shishinki lures Sesshomaru into a confrontation with the claim that he knows how Sesshomaru can increase the strength of his Meido sword technique, into a full circle attack. In the process, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru learn something about the origins of their swords.

Enraged by what Shishinki has told him about Tenseiga and his father, Sesshomaru goes after Totosai. Meanwhile, Naraku attacks Kohaku, in order to obtain the last Shikon shard. Naraku also has sinister ideas for using Sesshomaru to further his own goals.

Once again, Sesshomaru attacks Inuyasha, upset at not being bequeathed the sword, Tetsusaiga, by their father. But is Sesshomaru merely a pawn in one of Naraku's devious plans?

After Naraku attacks a priestess, Hitomiko, he uses her powers to capture Kagome. Will Kagome fall prey to one of Naraku's traps, in her attempts to free herself?

As Kagome tries to find out who has sealed her power away, the evil spirit of the Shikon jewel, Magatsuhi, goes after Kohaku. But he needs to get past Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, first!

Kagome faces one of the greatest challenges of her life: High School entrance exams. But don't worry, Kagome--Inuyasha's here to help you slay the "Entrance Exam Demon".

Kagome fantasizes about cooking a meal for Inuyasha. However, the fantasy doesn't live up to the reality of having Inuyasha as a house guest. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru continues to hunt Magatsuhi, and Kohaku awakens from unconsciousness, with unforeseen consequences.

Naraku attempts to get the last shard from Kohaku, and takes Kagome hostage, in order to do so. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru hunts down Magatsuhi. Will he be successful in destroying Magatsuhi, this time?

Kagome graduates from middle school and returns to the Feudal era. Inuyasha and gang are gearing up to go after Naraku, who has used the Shikon jewel. Sesshomaru plans to attack Naraku, as well, and rescue Rin. However, Naraku has transformed himself into something that is not very easy to kill.

Being inside Naraku with the defiled Shikon jewel has caused Inuyasha to transform into his full-demon form, which makes him a danger to others. Meanwhile, Naraku tries to separate the gang by using illusions made up of memories. However, the greater danger may be Magatsuhi, who's still lurking inside of Naraku.

Sesshomaru closes in on Magatsuhi. Meanwhile, Naraku creates illusions to protect himself and destroy those who fall prey to the illusions.

Inuyasha and Sesshomaru attack Naraku with their swords' special powers. Naraku defends himself with extra potent miasma. Byakuya fulfills his destiny, while Kagome has a very special question to ask Naraku.

As the gang attacks Naraku, attempting to destroy him, Naraku has a final devious plan up his sleeve--destroying the Bone Eater's Well, thus trapping Kagome. Will Kagome ever be able to return to the Feudal Era?

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