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!
The frightening bird master, Princess Abi, sends her demon birds to attack the village.
But the holy one, St. Hijiri, stands in her way.
St. Hijiri, who was able to break through Hakudoshi's barrier with a single arrow...
Could the true identity of this person... be Kikyo?!
This arrow....
Inuyasha's Red Tetsusaiga could not break through Hakudoshi's barrier,
yet this arrow did...
Only one person is capable of that...
Kikyo... is alive!
It's not Kikyo.
Huh?
No one said anything.
But you're all thinking it.
Even I wondered the same thing.
However....
I don't get Kikyo's scent from this arrow.
It's different....
What is this smell?
In any case, it's not the smell of any of our allies.
Not the smell of an ally?
Thinking about what you said....
when that arrow was shot,
I didn't sense Kikyo's spiritual powers.
Then....
who was it?
That arrow helped Inuyasha.
Perhaps it was a friendly hand lent by St. Hijiri.
That's right.
That could be it.
St. Hijiri...
We must hurry to this St. Hijiri.
The birds must be headed that way, too.
St. Hijiri, we are almost at the village.
I hope they were able to hold out.
Everyone, do not move.
W-Will we really be safe?
Won't they break through?
When will St. Hijiri return?
Hah! A barrier? Such insolence!
Quite strong for something erected by humans.
Then I'll force them to come out.
Go!
Aghh! The birds are aflame!
We're surrounded by fire!
We'll be burned alive!
I can't take it anymore!
This side's not burning.
Huh?! Let's make a run for it!
Do not leave the barrier.
St. Hijiri has returned!
Please save us!
The one who erected the barrier...
Slay him!
Huh?!
We're saved!
My birds....are gone!
Damn! What's going on?!
Ever since Naraku came into the picture,
I've had nothing but interference!
S-She's gone!
It's the power of St. Hijiri!
Thank you!
You saved us, St. Hijiri!
We passed the summit.
We should reach St. Hijiri's village soon.
When we reach the village, we may learn St. Hijiri's identity.
There it is.
Yeah!
I smell blood and something burning.
What?
It's coming from around that craggy mountain.
Let's hurry!
This is....!
St. Hijiri exterminated them.
We're so grateful.
He wiped out a whole flock of birds with a single arrow.
A single arrow?
And where is this St. Hijiri?
St. Hijiri has left this area.
Huh?
He said he would find the birds' nest and destroy them all.
We are ever so thankful.
Seems we just missed him.
Inuyasha....
Should we go after him?
After this St. Hijiri?
It could be Kikyo, you know.
Kagome....
Inuyasha...
Kikyo... was killed by Naraku.
But...
I didn't see Kikyo die.
Nor did I see her body.
But Kikyo... if you are alive,
why haven't you shown yourself to me?
Kagome....
Kagome is so brave.
How is she able to speak up like that....?
You mean, about Kikyo?
If St. Hijiri turns out to be Kikyo,
we're sure to cross paths at some point.
If her aim is to find the birds' nest.
Yes, but....
Inuyasha becomes so indecisive whenever he sees her....
And each time, Kagome has forgiven him.
If it were me, I'd push him over some cliff,
and make him a cripple.
Are you talking about me?
She's serious!
Kagome, you okay with this?
With what?
Besides, what about you?
If St. Hijiri turns out to be Kikyo....
I dunno....
Huh....
He's so honest.
But....
But if that's true....
it'll mean that Naraku failed to kill Kikyo.
And that means...
he'll come and try to kill her once more.
In any case, we'll just concentrate on
finding the birds' nest and destroying them.
Yes.
Damn! Just who are you....?
to be able to break through my barrier?
Such a stubborn kid!
Huh?!
Am I really seeing this?!
No, this kid...
I can hear his heart,
but he's hollow inside.
Is his heart... somewhere else?
Mistress Kaede!
Terrible news!
What is it?
Well....
What?! Is that true?
Yes!
And where did you see this suspicious light?
We just saw it falling from the sky....
towards our lady Kikyo's shrine.
What?!
There it is!
Huh?
W-What....
Demons?
Mistress Kaede, what were they?!
Hmm.... They weren't demons.
They were probably shikigami messengers sent by someone.
I did not sense any evil aura from them.
Mistress Kaede!
Huh?
Take a look at this!
What is it?
It looks like they dug here.
What?!
Once before, Kikyo's ashes and dirt from her grave were taken.
Not again!
Who would take soil from Sister Kikyo's grave?!
For what purpose?
Naraku's demons?
They seem to be looking for something.
Uh-huh....
Probably looking for St. Hijiri....
You're right. For Naraku, he poses a problem.
So Naraku realizes this as well?
That St. Hijiri may be Kikyo...
If so...
Does he intend to find her and kill her again?
St. Hijiri....
We've heard rumors.
We heard that he was seen hereabouts.
I dunno....
But it could be a sign from him.
Just before dawn, two strange streaks of light
appeared in the sky.
And they were sucked into the forbidden mountain.
"Forbidden"?
Yeah.... Only the selected may enter.
Shall we go, Inuyasha?
Yeah.... Besides, we have nothing else to go on.
Weren't we looking for the birds' nest?
Huh?
Somewhere along the way,
that goal seems to have changed to meeting this St. Hijiri.
Shippo, don't say things like that in front of Kagome.
Kagome probably noticed that already.
It's that mountain.
Inuyasha, something is sparkling....
Water maybe?
Yeah, could be a waterfall.
Demons....
They're looking for St. Hijiri.
Inuyasha, have you noticed them?
You mean Naraku's demons? Yeah.
They're following us, huh?
Or....
There're more and more of them!
It seems they're all heading toward the forbidden mountain.
Does that mean Kikyo is there?
What the.!
A sacred arrow!
So, St. Hijiri is here in this mountain!
Let's go!
T-They're coming from below!
Hiraikotsu!
Move!
This is no good!
Miroku! Sango! Take care of Kagome!
Huh?
Go on ahead, everyone!
Inuyasha, what're you....!
Isn't it obvious?!
After I destroy these vermin, I'll follow you!
Go and find this St. Hijiri!
Huh?
Go on!
Kirara!
Inuyasha!
Is it okay for us to see him first?
If St. Hijiri is really Kikyo...
I don't know... what I'll do.
But...
Wind Scar!
I have to meet him and see for myself...
Or I won't be able to get on with my life.
Is that Kikyo?
I don't get Kikyo's scent from him.
But...
Your face! Let me see your face!
I wonder if Inuyasha will be okay?
He'll come after us as soon as he's done.
She's right.
Inuyasha is the one who most wants to meet St. Hijiri.
Sango!
More demons!
Kagome, Shippo....
Stay here!
Uh-huh!
Kirara!
Hiraikotsu!
K-Kagome.... l-I'm with you!
Uh-huh!
I must be strong!
K-Kagome....demons!
Huh? What's that?!
Soul Collectors!
K-Kagome! Where are you going?
So Kikyo really is...
Kagome!
I'm going after them!
Kikyo may be there!
Wait! Don't be so hasty!
S-She disappeared!
A barrier....
Answer! Are you Kikyo or not?
A potent aura has ravaged her flesh.
Her body cannot be restored to its original form.
She also lost her voice.
She fights with her spirit alone.
However....
soon her strength will run out.
Back then...
She didn't die?
Kikyo!
You are Kikyo!
Kikyo!
Huh?!
Kikyo!
Huh?
This is....
A paper doll?
Damn that Kikyo is elusive!
Kagura!
What's going on?!
That's my question.
Sending me on a fool's errand!
Is Kikyo alive?!
Hmm.... At least Naraku thinks so.
The arrow that broke through Hakudoshi's barrier
had dirt from Onigumo's cave on its arrowhead.
Huh? Onigumo....?
So that was the scent from that arrow...
The soil there is infused with Onigumo's longing for Kikyo.
And that protects Kikyo from Naraku.
Kikyo is the only one who can benefit from Onigumi's dirt.
In any case, we've been chasing around after a fake.
See ya!
Naraku's most troublesome hindrance is still alive...
Hah... this is starting to get very interesting.
Those two have also disappeared....
Is Kikyo really...
Kikyo... is alive somewhere.
Are they calling to me?
Huh?!
A waterfall....
Huh?!
Kikyo...!
When I was alone at the base of the mountain,
I met St. Hijiri!
It was actually a paper doll controlled by Kikyo.
The real Kikyo is submerged underwater....
Is she alive?
Or....
Please choose....
if you will save her or not.
You are the only one
who can save her.
Right now, you hold....
her life in your hands.
Next on Inuyasha: "Kagome's Instinctive Choice"
Only I can save her?
That's why you're telling me to choose?