InuYasha [Inu-Yasha] #16

In "The Human Shield," Inuyasha faces a critical choice as Totosai prepares to mend the Tetsusaiga—knowing the weapon’s power to suppress his demonic nature may be lost forever. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru moves with cold precision, delivering Goshinki’s severed head to a new smith to forge a weapon from one of the fallen demon’s fangs. Written by Rumiko Takahashi, Mari Morimoto, and Gerard Jones, with art and inks by Takahashi, this 2003 issue captures the escalating tension between brother and rival, with a cover by Takahashi and Yuki Ameda.