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Episode Summaries-133 to 143

                                Episode 133 & 134
                The Woman who Loved Shesshomaru (Part 1 & 2)
A young noblewoman named Sara lies dying. The eerie, mournful music catches the ears of both Kagome and Inuyasha as they pass by the dying girl’s house. Elsewhere, Sesshoumaru and his entourage make their way through a misty, rocky pass. A Sesshoumaru remains aloof amid the racket.Sesshoumaru is bemused, telling her to figure out a way to earn his interest. Sara agrees, passing by as an outraged Jaken blusters about her daring. Sessho-maru informs Jaken that was no lady but she was a demon. When Miroku and Sango reach the woman, it’s Sara, who is the monster’s bait. Lagging behind, Inuyasha, Kagome and Shippo arrive and discover Miroku, Sango and Kirara are turned to stone. The sea monster attacks, giving Inuyasha little time to ponder his friends’ predicament. Sara is rescued, but Inuyasha and Kagome must now try to free Miroku, Sango, Kirara and the entire seaside village, from their curse of stone.Sara offers to help, and tells Inuyasha about a shrine in a cave on a nearby cliff. Sara’s story strikes Shippo as suspicious, but he and the others follow Sara up the cliff-side to the shrine. Inuyasha’s attempt to move the stone is futile until Sara directs him to insert the Tetsusaiga in a slot carved into the stone seal. As the stone finally moves, Sara smiles wickedly. A powerful blast flings Inuyasha backward, and the cave collapses burying both Sara and Tetsusaiga. The demon Sara bursts through the ground, riding a gigantic carrion crow. She carries Tetsusaiga victoriously. Enjoying her success, Sara remembers when she spied Sesshoumaru in the forest while he recovered from losing his arm to Inuyasha. In his delirium, Sesshoumaru called out his brother’s name, cursing him for taking Tetsusaiga. This memory inspired Sara to steal the katana from Inuyasha, present it to Sesshoumaru and win his affection. Bad timing places Sesshoumaru at the cliff following Sara’s theft of Tetsusaiga. His brother present, Inuyasha believes this is another attempt to take Tetsusaiga and he angrily attacks Sesshoumaru. Sara hovers above with the katana, watching. After repelling Inuyasha, Sesshoumaru makes it clear he had nothing to do with Sara’s plot. Although Sara tries to present him with Tetsusaiga, Sesshoumaru refuses the weapon, making it clear he doesn’t want the Tetsusaiga from her under the circumstances and leaves. Inuyasha charges Sara, attempting to reclaim Tetsusaiga, but she attacks, hitting him with her petrifying stone spell. Quick reaction from Kagome saves him .Her Miko arrows destroy and purify the spell, reversing its effect on Inuyasha, but Sara manages to escape. Meanwhile, Sesshoumaru arrives back at the woods where he sought refuge to recover after his first tangle with Tetsusaiga. As Sara presses the Tetsusaiga upon Sesshoumaru again as the proof of her love, Inuyasha arrives ready to reclaim his blade. Sara isn’t giving up Tetsusaiga easily and attacks him again, sending forth hideous, snake-like demons to bind and restrain Inuyasha. In a startling turn of events, Sesshoumaru blocks further attacks upon his younger brother.Sara is shocked as Sesshoumaru attacks her, releasing the true demon Sara has become. Kagome and the others arrive at the strange battlefield, free Inuyasha and join the fight against Sara. The human part of Sara implores Sesshoumaru one last time to be with her, but Sesshoumaru isn’t interested. Kagome’s arrow hits Sara, blowing a hole through her torso. Sesshoumaru strikes with Tokijin, and severs the appendage holding Tetsusaiga. Masses of youkai continue to fly relentlessly from Sara’s demon body, inundating the fighters. Spotting the freed Tetsusaiga, Sesshoumaru grabs the sword and swings. Unable to hold onto the katana any longer, Sesshoumaru is forced to drop Tetsusaiga. Demonic Sara is vaporized but the human part of Sara still lingers, dying and dissolving into dust at Sesshoumaru‘s feet. Sesshoumaru stabs the instrument into the pile of dust and enigmatically walks away.

                                            Episode 135
                      The Last Banquet of Miroku's Master
 In a remote mountain temple, a solitary monk pours over scrolls on a stormy night. Kagura and Naraku’s evil infant has interrupt his devotions. Over in Kaede’s village, the gang enjoy leisure time when Hachimon the Tanuki, Miroku’s vassal, arrives bearing terrible news. Mushin,is ill. Hachimon witnessed the old man having a terrible attack. Although irritating, his comments inspire Miroku, Sango and Kagome.They decide to make Mushin happy before he dies. Unable to resist the bargain, Mushin puts everyone to work, including a conscripted Inuyasha! The unique sake is distilled by yokai on a distant mountain. Mushin’s wish is Miroku’s command so Miroku and his companions set off to find the rare nectar. Wary, Inuyasha warns everyone to be on guard. Anxiety and toxic smog smother the group, until Kagome shatters the tense silence by bursting into song. Perplexed, Miroku deduces that the fog is made from sake and everyone who breathes it becomes intoxicated. Sango then staggers out of the haze giggling madly, and stumbles purposefully towards Inuyasha. Inuyasha squirms pathetically trying to escape Sango’s clutches with no success as Miroku and the Kagome chorus line gawk in horror. The team has found the brewers of the demon sake. Miroku returns to the temple with Mushin’s prized sake. Enjoying his gift, Mushin and Miroku reminisce about the past. Miroku looks away, reflectively. Miroku tearfully embraces his foster father until he hears Mushin’s soft snore. Later, Miroku and company learn Mushin was not dead and Hachimon saw an accident and jumped to the wrong conclusion.

                                           Episode 136
                 The Bizarre Invisible Youkai Appears!
A local village has engaged her to get rid of a demon who has been stealing their scrolls and documents. Next day, Inuyasha and company arrive at the same village. Haori leads the team to the demon’s next target the village’s library, where the scrolls are kept. She selects her team, choosing Miroku, Sango and Kagome, however, Miroku and Kagome aren’t eager to participate so Miroku recommends Shippo and Sango for the job. Haori departs with her new assistants while Miroku, Kagome and Inuyasha enjoy a tea break. While Miroku chuckles over dodging the old taijin, but Kagome frets about Shippo’s safety. Haori and her team also have tea elsewhere, and discuss strategy for catching the scroll-snatching demon. The old lady and Shippo have an idea - it would be easier to catch the elusive demon while invisible. The old taijin and Shippo create an invisibility spell. Delighted with its success, Shippo and Sango decide to field test the newly discovered tool. Shippo is off to harass Inuyasha while Sango goes to find Miroku. The invisibility spell seems to work well. However, Miroku’s flirtation with the local village girls turns horrible. Panicked and unable to endure Sango’s silent, frightening pursuit, Miroku falls to his knees begging her forgiveness. Meanwhile, Shippo arrives at the gang’s current lodgings. Shippo executes one terrible prank after another on the incredulous Inuyasha. Shippo presses his luck a bit too far and Inuyasha sends him flying across the yard. Haori and Sango stalk the elusive demon while Shippo keeps an invisible vigil over the scrolls in the library. Shippo waits and is terrified, inside the library. Ignoring Shippo, the big demon helps himself to piles of scrolls until Shippo, using fox magic, multiplies him and swipes the scrolls back. Sango arrives in time to cut down the portly demon with the Hiraikotsu. Recognizing he is in trouble, the mammoth demon deflates, turning back into a wispy, floating creature. The creature flies after Shippo, attempting to steal back the scrolls while Sango and Haori chase him like a runaway kite. Haori stops the demon that can’t reveal the whereabouts of the stolen scrolls if he dies. The demon promises he won’t steal any more scrolls.

                                          Episode 137
                  The Ancestor's Name is Kagome
Back in the past, another Hojo-related incident occurs. Hojo’s Sengoku ancestor, Akitoki, Hojo - journeys on yet another family mission, crossing yet another bridge and facing another bunch of thugs ready to pound him. Once more Hojo is saved by a half-demon intervention by Inuyasha. Hojo is glad to see him and tells Inuyasha why he's returned Inuyasha takes him to Kaede's, where Hojo reveals his task to everyone. When Hojo unsheathes the blade it emits energy so powerful it entrances Inuyasha. Although Hojo’s vigil is rewarded with blows to the head by Kagome’s backpack and the big box of bento Kagome chucked out of the well heralding her arrival, Hojo is dizzy with delight at her return. Later, passing out the modern ‘ninja’ treats, Kagome notices Inuyasha is absent. While they’re talking, Inuyasha spots Hojo lurking behind a tree, eavesdropping, and confronts him. Observing the clumsy, awkward Hojo, Kagome convinces herself that modern Hojo’s scroll must be a mistake .As the team treks towards their destination; a mysterious figure dispatches a band of demon ninja to capture the Hojo Halberd. Inuyasha frantically searches for Kagome.

                                        Episode 138
            Survival of the Two in Demon-Infested Lands
Four shadows streak through the trees and attack Inuyasha, Miroku and Sango, blocking their attempt to rescue Kagome and Akitoki Hojo. Stranded, the four sinister creatures reveal themselves as Genbu, Byakko, Seiryuu and Suzaku. The evil quartet harasses Inuyasha and the others until their master arrives (a yokai named Hoshioni). While Inuyasha faces a new foe, Akitoki and Kagome flounder helplessly down the rapids of the river where they fell. Akitoki panics when he doesn't see Kagome in the torrent, and calls to her. Akitoki pulls Kagome to the safety of his willing, waiting arms. Hoshioni proves to be a terrifying opponent, prepared to do whatever he must to acquire halberd Akitoki possesses. Dispatching his demonic thugs to find the halberd, Hoshioni turns his attention to Inuyasha. Inuyasha tells Miroku, Sango and Shippo to find Kagome before the bad guys do, and prepares to fight. As he engages Hoshioni, the yokai casts a spell on Inuyasha, paralyzing him in his tracks. Recovered from their aquatic calamity, Akitoki and Kagome trek through the forest. Kagome's ankle is injured but Akitoki is deliriously happily to carry her on his back. Troubled and babbling cheerfully, Akitoki walks painfully into a low hanging tree branch. Although Akitoki is lavish with his praise and chivalry, Kagome is conflicted. Kagome recalls her confrontation with Inuyasha: his problem with Akitoki wasn't his normal jealousy (he was hurt and afraid). While Kagome searches her heart, the demonic group of four has located their target and hatches a plan to steal the halberd. Inuyasha manages to break free and charge Hoshioni, but his attack has little effect. Back in the forest, Akitoki marvels at Kagome as she sleeps, and makes plans for their future together. Kagome wakes and realizes something is wrong even though Akitoki thinks they've been saved. Kagome plays along and, while they travel through the woods, the three imposters ambush Kagome and Akitoki. Inuyasha's battle with Hoshioni ends explosively and Hoshioni disappears. On the way, he collides with Akitoki. When Inuyasha doesn't see Kagome, he grabs Akitoki demanding to know where she is. The answer isn't what Inuyasha wants to hear and, as Inuyasha prepares to brain Akitoki, Hoshioni interrupts. Inuyasha looks up and, to his horror and outrage, spots Hoshioni hovering above him, holding an unconscious Kagome.

                                              Episode 139
                       Big Duel at the Sho'Un Waterfall.
The Younin, Hoshioni dangles the hostage Kagome resembling an impossible prize in front of an irate Inuyasha. Inuyasha cannot break the barrier Hoshioni created from a single blade of the halberd. Inuyasha and the others, including the eager Akitoki, set off in pursuit using Akitoki’s half of the cursed halberd as a homing device. Reaching the refuge of the Furai Temple at the top of Sho-un Waterfall, Hoshioni dispatches Genbu, Suzaku, Seiryuu and Byakko to ambush Inuyasha and the others before they reach the temple. Inuyasha and Akitoki are the first to fall victim to Hoshioni’s magical defenses as they violently bounce off the barrier. Suzaku, however, has selected a more defenseless victim,Akitoki. Inside the temple, captive within the barrier, Kagome wakes from unconsciousness to find Hoshioni waiting. For all his demonic ambition, Hoshioni strikes Kagome as a tragic creature. With the destruction of Hakureizan, Hoshioni retrieved half of the lost weapon. Recognizing Kagome poses a significant threat to his plans; Hoshioni places Kagome back under a sleep spell. At the base of Sho’un Falls, the battle rages on. Genbu is crushing Inuyasha; Seiryuu has pinned Sango inside a tornado of sharp serpent scales and Byakko is tearing Miroku to pieces. Even without Suzaku’s attack Akitoki is still in trouble. Hoshioni’s halberd blade, sensing it’s mate is near, calls to it’s partner and Akitoki is helplessly dragged up the waterfall by his half of the weapon. Hoshioni’s demon thugs outmatch the team. Miroku’s fight with the starved Byakko catches Inuyasha’s attention even as Genbu attempts to wring the life out him. Unable to tolerate the deadly humiliation longer, Inuyasha frees a hand and attacks Genbu with his Hijin Ketsusou (Blood Claw) maneuver. The attack works, and Inuyasha breaks free of Genbu’s lethal hold. One by one, Miroku dispatches Hoshioni’s henchmen until they all disappear into the void. Only Akitoki remains in peril - his part of the halberd dumped him outside the Furai Temple front door. The weapon and its master power up. As the team joins Akitoki outside the temple, the doors swing open and a power-enhanced Hoshioni steps outside. In one hand, he holds the Halberd of Heaven and Earth - the other, Kagome’s limp body. With a mere swing of the demonic weapon, Hoshioni rips a hole in the heavens, blowing the team away.

                                           Episode 140
                          Eternal Feelings! Halberd of the Heavens
Recognizing Hoshioni’s demonic threat, Inuyasha, Sango and Miroku attack with their remaining resources but are violently repelled by the powerful demon. When force fails, Akitoki pleads with the Younin for Kagome’s return, but is ignored. As Hoshioni prepares to unleash the destructive power of the complete naginata at Akitoki, he is thwarted by a huge swell of energy emanating from Kagome. As Kagome and Hoshioni separate in airborne, the void in the sky shrinks and closes. Now afloat inside a globe of spirit energy, Kagome is possessed, taking on the Miko Sukione’s form and presence. Speaking thru her host, Sukione tries to reason with Hoshioni. A regrettable decision which cost Hoshioni his relationship with Sukione and Sukione her life! Kaijinbo’s weapon drove Hoshioni mad with it’s evil, tapping into his yokai spirit, bringing forth the demonic side to his personality. Angered by her betrayal, Hoshioni searched to find and come together the weapon. Inuyasha catches Kagome and brings her safely to the ground. Holding Kagome, he tries hysterically to revive her and, slowly, Kagome’s eyes open. Kagome attempts to negotiate with the Younin one last time, but Hoshioni’s reason has been stolen by the strong energy of the naginata. Hoshioni charges Kagome, poised to run her through with the naginata, but Inuyasha blocks him with Tetsusaiga, which has rapidly regained its power. While Akitoki tries to fight Hoshioni, Inuyasha and Kagome unite forces. Observing his two young opponents, Hoshioni sees himself and Sukione in Inuyasha and Kagome. Hoshioni strikes, but is defeated by a their shared attack -- Inuyasha’s Bakuryuuha and Kagome’s arrows. Dying, Hoshioni regains his sanity as Sukione returns to guide him to the spirit world. The threat of Akitoki’s (human) rivalry and Hoshioni/Sukione’s painfully familiar story gnaws agonizingly at Inuyasha.On the lonesome road home, Akitoki encounters a lovely young lady of good family bearing a strong resemblance to Kagome, traveling with her chaperone. Eri, Ayumi and Yuka pop up, teasing Hojo about winning his Kagome. During the banter, Hojo’s soft drink spills onto the ancient scroll, blurring the ink and erasing the name of “Hojo Kagome”.

                                            Episode 141
               The Released Demon Horse, Entei
An elderly Shinto priest’s peaceful evening deliberation comes to a cruel end at the hands of Kagura and Naraku’s evil infant creature to the shrine. Kagura savagely attacks the old priest, allowing him to survive just long enough for the dreadful baby to wrench information from the dying man. On the road, again, Inuyasha and the others approach a village. A village elder welcomes the team, and tells them demons killed the village priest and caused all the destruction. Surveying the village, Inuyasha gets a whiff of something evil and leads the team to the ruins of the village shrine. Inuyasha executes the demonic trio earning the team a hot meal and a roof for the night. It wasn’t the three demons Inuyasha killed, but a lone female who carried a baby with her. The team speculates why she’s conducting this murderous reign of terror and the elder wonders if Kagura is attempting to release a powerful demon sealed nearby - a horse demon, or ‘Youba’, called Entei. The village elder spins a tale how a local priest, a demon slayer, sealed the creature after its destructive run amok years before. Elsewhere, an elderly priest tells the same story to his young disciples. The old men weave a story of fear, mayhem, and death beneath the flaming, deadly hooves of Entei. The elderly priest tells the young monks he barely managed to seal the creature with his powers. At the temple, the old priest’s story is interrupted by the arrival of Kagura and the baby. Kagura attacks the elderly man as the young monks watch helplessly. When Kagura places the baby on him to steal his thoughts, the priest removes a holy dokko concealed within his ceremonial dress and it’s power blasts the infant in two. Kagura gathers up the bits of baby and flees the shrine, not sure what to do. Inuyasha and the team arrive at the shrine and find a dead priest and two young monks in hysterics. Kagura came to the shrine seeking information about the last jewel shard’s location, not to release Entei as suspected. Regardless of Kagura’s motives, Entei is released from his mountain prison and immediately runs wild, wrecking mayhem and destruction. No attack they can level at the demon stops its relentless violence. Meanwhile, Kagura bides her time, hiding with her half of the evil baby.

                                               Episode 142
              Out-of-Control Entei & Terrifying Hakudoushi
Inuyasha and the team pursue Entei. The fleet demon’s destination is the cave where his former partner, a bloodthirsty oni, is sealed. Entei releases the creature as Inuyasha arrives at the scene. Inuyasha struggles to stop the diabolical pair until the rest of the team arrives but the oni and Entei escape. Kagura, meanwhile, searches for clothing for the child, as ordered. Kagura stops to investigate the destruction (and sack clothing for the child) when she encounters Entei and it’s oni rider. Reluctant to reveal the boy’s defeat spot, Kagura drops the new kimono near the hidden cave, leading Entei away from the boy. The chase ends in an open field and Kagura confronts the oni. Entei spots the boy and immediately forsakes its old partner for a more powerful new master. The oni attacks Hakudoshi, but the child dispatches his powerful opponent smoothly and smugly. Hakudoshi approaches Entei and saddles up. Later, Inuyasha and the team encounter the razed town where they find evidence of Entei. A potent barrier background the creature repelling the power of Tetsusaiga, protecting it, and its diminutive new rider. From atop Entei, Hakudoshi greets his opponents arrogantly, bragging how Entei has chosen him for his new rider Hakudoshi confirms the information, telling Miroku he ought to be grateful for the clue. Motivated by the boy’s attitude, Inuyasha blasts Hakudoshi but, Hakudoshi’s barrier repels Tetsusaiga’s power, and the demonic duo escape. Kagura joins Hakudoshi’s air travel and, as they travel, Kagura asks what’s next. Hakudoshi has a new plan. Kagome and Shippo run, but Kagome stumbles and falls. Kagome and Shippo are about to be crushed by the mammoth demon when Inuyasha rockets out of the woods, destroying the monster. While Shippo rants at Inuyasha for being gone, Inuyasha apologizes to Kagome for his deficiency. Further examination of the body reveals a sloppy swordsman severed the demon’s head. A huge demon approaches the boy and, wielding his weapon, Hakudoshi leaps up and slices off the creature’s head. Kagura wonders what the boy is planning.

                                            Episode 143
                     3,000 Leagues in Search of Father
A small child with huge bundle runs high-pitched out of the forest, just steps ahead of a huge, headless monster. Shippo snatches the child out of harm’s way while Inuyasha confronts the juggernaut. Before Inuyasha can attack, the child tackles him, screaming for him to stop! Shippo leaps into the fracas, trying to pry the child off Inuyasha. The child falls to the ground transforming into its true form, a little demon. The youngster tells him the headless demon may be his father. When Inuyasha points out the lack of resemblance, the little demon agrees and Inuyasha obliterates the behemoth. Kanta tells the team that three days before, a strange boy appeared on a demon horse while he and his father fished in the river. He witnessed the boy behead and his father. Kanta was able to retrieve his dad’s head but while he searched for it, his father’s body wandered away. Shippo volunteers Inuyasha’s help, telling Kanta how Inuyasha helped him avenge his father’s death. In a secluded house, Hakudoshi interrogates his collection of demon heads for information about the boundary to the netherworld. Sesshoumaru has been especially moody since his encounter with Naraku at Mount Hakurei. Back in the village, Kanta’s headless Papa stumbles into town, terrifying the villagers. Kanta is distraught to see his father’s desperate condition. Inuyasha and company are stunned to see Sesshoumaru. Sesshoumaru regards everyone with his usual aloof distain. Kanta and Shippo leap into action and try to put Kanta’s father as one again. It’s futile: the otter demon is dead and Kanta grieves hysterically. Inuyasha confronts Sessho-maru, demanding to know why he’s there, but Sesshoumaru ignores him, and turns to leave. Kagome tries to stop Sessho-maru, pleading for his help with Tenseiga. Sesshoumaru tells Kagome it’s not his business. Shippo bravely assumes advocacy for Kanta and his Dad. Frightened and teary, he blocks Sessho-maru’s way, begging him for help. Unmoved by Shippo, Sesshoumaru tries to leave, then stops (Tenseiga is pulsing). The sword tells him to save Kanta’s father. With a sweep of the blade, Tenseiga restores Kanta’s father to life. As Kanta’s Dad recovers, he tells everyone about his ‘death’ experience in a strange land filled with white mist and the large, skeletal remains of other demons. Sesshoumaru departs before Kanta and his father can thank him. Enroute, Sesshoumaru ponders the demon’s story. Kanta and his father also part company with Inuyasha and the others. Inuyasha and Kagome both know that they’ve been to the place described by Kanta’s father,its the demon graveyard (the final resting place of Inuyasha’s father).