InuYasha [Inu-Yasha] #27
In "Explosion," Miroku fights to protect Sango as the demon cavern beneath Mount Hakurei begins to collapse, forcing him to make a desperate choice. Inuyasha, driven by urgency, breaks through the mountain’s barrier—only to lose his demon powers in the process. As the situation spirals, Renkotsu emerges, his presence shifting the balance of danger. Written by Rumiko Takahashi, Mari Morimoto, and Gerard Jones, with art by Takahashi and inks by both Takahashi and Yuki Ameda, this pivotal issue delivers intense stakes and emotional weight. The cover, a dynamic collaboration by Takahashi and Ameda, captures the moment’s explosive tension.
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A dying Miroku tries to evacuate Sango from the demon cavern inside Mount Hakurei. Inuyasha pierces the barrier around the mount, attempting to look for Miroku. The barrier robs him of his demon half. And then Renkotsu appears.
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