Inuyasha battles Sesshomaru and regains Tetsusaiga by slicing off the arm with the embedded jewel shard. Learning of Naraku's involvement, Inuyasha fears Kagome's life is in danger and sends her back to her time—taking away the Sacred Jewel shards to keep her safe.

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...