Thanks to Kagome's return to the Sengoku era guided by the Shikon Jewel's presence, Inuyasha grows stronger and defeats a demon, the wolf youkai Yōkan. Watching from the shadows, Naraku finally reveals himself to the group...

Kikyo immobilizes Kagome and confronts Inuyasha. Gathering soul collectors, she unleashes her pent-up bitterness, but Inuyasha confesses he's never forgotten her. Touched, Kikyo kisses him—and tries to drag him to the underworld. But Kagome's voice breaks through, pulling him back to reality...