Darkness and Light!
Into the chaos of the Feudal Era,
the Sacred Jewel brings a group of strangers together.
500 years across time, their destinies are controlled
by the few remaining shards of the Jewel.
Feudal Fairy Tale:
Inuyasha!
From the time he was little, Miroku has had no close kin.
He was taught everything, both good and bad, by one man.
And now, Monk Mushin was about to preside over one last feast.
Huh?
Wha...!
This is....!
Who's there?!
Serial murders at popular temples?
Lately, highly spiritual monks and head priests have been murdered.
Monks and priests? What significance does that have?
Well, I'm not the one to ask....
It's a terrible story.
But does it have anything to do with the remaining Sacred Jewel shards?
Would that Naraku go so far as to kill ordinary humans?
I doubt it.
Then it's got nothing to do with us.
Besides, there aren't any highly spiritual monks among us, or anything.
You're absolutely right.
Hey you.... That isn't funny.
Master Miroku!
Huh?
Huh? That's....
It's Hachiemon, the Raccoon Dog.
Master Mushin is going to die?!
It's regrettable, but I saw it!
Mushin is the monk who raised you?
That's who we went to see
to treat your Wind Tunnel, right, Miroku?
What's going on? Tell me everything!
Y-Yes....
Well....for the past few days, I've been staying at Master Mushin's temple.
Hyee!
Master Mushin!
l-It's nothing.
Still....!
Master Mushin!
I told you, it's nothing.
And that's why I rushed over to get you.
It seems that Hachi was not lying.
Miroku!
It's been a while, Master.
Is something wrong?
You shall die sometime tonight.
Just kidding.
This is no time to be joking.
Hmm?
Did Hachi speak the truth?
Hachi?
Hachi said that you are going to die soon.
It's not a lie.
I am going to die very soon.
It's the path I've chosen. I have no complaints.
But I'm glad I got to see you one more time.
Look! We all eventually die.
No sense getting sentimental.
Inuyasha!
No, Inuyasha is right.
All living things eventually die.
Miroku....
But isn't there something we can do?
Master....
Master Mushin!
I guess I dozed off.
Master Mushin is going to die...?
Um, Master Mushin....
Isn't there anything you'd like to do?
Anything I'd like to do?
She means you'd better take care of any unfinished business
before you go to the other world.
Inuyasha?
What?
Sit!
Well, that's what she means.
Well, let's see.... I'd like to drink sake.
You're already drinking.
Well, then....
First, you can clean up the temple.
First?!
Man!
Why do I....have to....do this?!
That's the way to go, Inuyasha.
After all, this is the last time.
But cleaning this huge temple is a pain.
Hmm.... You're right.
Wind Tunnel.
If he could use the Wind Tunnel freely...
Wind Tunnel!
Look! The dirt on the floor.... the trash in the bedrooms....
With my Wind Tunnel, you don't need to use a broom.
See? Spic and span in no time!
The suction power is so strong!
Gotta hand it to Miroku, the Human Vacuum Cleaner!
I can't say it out loud, but I sure would like to!
Kagome?
All done?
Next, you can air out the beddings.
Arghh! Tetsusaiga!
- Why me?! Why me?! Why me?! - Not so hard, Inuyasha!
- Tetsusaiga! Tetsusaiga! Tetsusaiga! - He's really into it.
He's the type who can't sit still.
Next, cut the grass.
Hiraikotsu!
Now, the laundry.
Go!
- And that's it. - All done!
We cleaned the temple, aired out the beddings,
and did all the wash.
Anything else?
Shall we prepare dinner?
Yes, let's!
No need for that.
T-This is....?
Can't you tell by looking at it?
It's an inn.... and obviously expensive.
I've always wanted to drink to my heart's content in a place like this.
Hey you, depraved monk!
You really are going to die, aren't you?
Of course! Would I ask for these things if I weren't?
Well anyway, come on, let's go.
That old geezer!
Come on, Miroku.
It is his last wish.
Here you are.
Oh come on....snuggle up closer.
Stay calm.
It is his last wish.
Cleaning, washing.... then a feast.
Nothing special, huh?
Well, he's just a drunk monk, after all.
This is the speed of a country monk.
Master Mushin, isn't there anything else you want to do?
Well.... I want to drink sake.
You're already drinking!!
What are you saying?
The sake I desire is no ordinary sake.
Huh?
Then what kind of sake is it?
The legendary sake, the Mist of Sages!
Mist of Sages?
Beyond four mountains from here,
there is a sacred peak known as Kasumidake.
A sage who lives there makes a very rare sake
and that is known as the Mist of Sages.
Those who drink this sake feel as though they have climbed into Heaven.
Its taste is indescribably delicious.
So you want us to acquire some of this sake?
I am not finished with the story.
A countless many have set out to acquire the sake,
but not one has ever returned with it.
If I could drink this sake, I would have no regrets.
I guess we have no choice.
Huh?
Miroku!
You'll go for me?
You said, if you drink it, you would have no regrets.
You're such a great guy, Miroku.
And so are you, Inuyasha, since you are coming along.
Stupid! I'm just....
Hmm?
Miroku, look!
That's....!
Yes, that is Kasumidake.
Well, we just have to find this sage
and have him share some of his sake with us.
I just hope he's willing to share it.
Huh?!
Miroku....
I know. I sense it, too.
This is no sage.
This is the aura of a demon!
This is....?!
Mist?
This mist... what is it?
Everyone!
Don't let your guard down!
I'll be Number One!
I'm Kagome Higurashi and I'm going to sing!
W-What?!
Next, I, Kagome Higurashi, will now dance!
And Number Three, Kagome Higurashi will laugh!
What's happened to me?!
It looks like there are a bunch of me!
Oh well, let's sing!
W-What's happening?!
Everyone, don't inhale the mist!
This is the work of the demon.
I don't know just what it is exactly, but it makes one intoxicated.
So do not inhale, no matter what!
It's too late! The others are already drunk!
I meant the rest of us!
All right, one more song! Kagome Higurashi, here goes!
Hey! Calm down, everyone!
Huh....!
S-Sango!
Inuyasha!
S-Sango, what're you doing?!
Forget 'im.... Let's just go.
Go?!
That flirtatious monk....
and Kagome... huh? There's so many of her.
But let's just leave them.
Let's go, just the two of us.... Let's go defeat Naraku.
Okay?
Sit!
Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit! Sit!
Now she's crying.
Sango!
Oh.... The one who made her cry is going to console her.
Miroku....
Miroku, you flirting cheat!
Now she's angry!
Go! Go!
Hiraikotsu!
Is this what the demon intends?
To intoxicate us with his demonic power and make us fight?
Inuyasha! Scatter the mist with your Wind Scar!
- Sit. Sit. Sit. Sit. Sit. Sit. Sit. Sit. - L-Look b-before y-you s-speak!
Sorry.
At this rate....
I have no choice....
It's not manly to fear being poisoned!
One must drink sake, but not get drunk on sake!
Wind Tunnel!
Huh?!
Are you the sake sages?!
Huh?!
Huh? I'm out of sake.
All gone already?
Huh?
Ohh....
Here.
How does it taste?
It is superb.
Miroku....
Forgive me.
It's nothing.
It's been quite a while since we sat and talked like this.
Yes....
Father! Father!
Let me go, Monk!
If I do, you will also be sucked into your father's Wind Tunnel.
Father!
Does it bother you?
I guess it will bother you even if I tell you not to let it.
Master Mushin....
Naraku is still alive, isn't he?
Yes.
The uncertainty of tomorrow can only be understood
by those who don't know if they will live another day.
Until Naraku is defeated,
you are not able to forget any of this even when drunk.
That's not true.
I may not be able to forget,
but I can get drunk with the hope of defeating Naraku.
Master Mushin!
Master Mushin....
Master Mushin!
Master Mushin....Master Mushin!
Master Mushin!
Master Mushin...!
Huh?!
Hey, you're not dead?!
What....?!
What does this mean?!
What do you mean, "what does this mean"?
So....because all those high-ranking monks and priests were being killed,
you figured you were going to be murdered, too?!
Exactly!
There's nothing wrong with your health?
Fool! I'm perfectly healthy!
Then what about the blood Hachi saw you spit up?!
Oh that.... A piece of fish got stuck in the wrong pipe.
N-No way....
T-This is so stupid....
Who else around here is highly spiritual?!
The next victim is sure to be....
Believe us, you are safe!
W-What did I say wrong?
Geez! Didn't I tell you not to bother with this?!
I'll say.... What a big mistake.
My head hurts.
But, well, it's okay.
Huh?
What do you mean?
Well, I just thought something like this is nice sometimes. That's all.
We'll be on our way.
Yes....
Just what is this kid up to anyway?
Half-killing so many highly spiritual monks and priests...
Is he looking into their hearts?
Kagura, I'm done. Finish him.
I couldn't see anything.
Even if they're highly spiritual, they're mere humans, that's all.
Just what are you trying to see?
The border between this world and the next.
Where the final shard of the Sacred Jewel lies.
Mysterious happenings occur night after night...
Only the wealthy are targeted
and no matter how tight the security,
the homes are broken into and valuables are stolen.
It's too strange for it to be the work of robbers.
A demon which can make itself disappear?
Will they be able to work together to slay the demon?!
Next on Inuyasha: "A Strange, Invisible Demon Appears!"
Just leave it to me!
I'll slay it for sure!