InuYasha [Inu-Yasha] #31

In "Guards of the Gateway," Hakudoshi lets Inuyasha attempt to cross the treacherous gateway to the land of the dead, knowing the traps will spring—but confident the path will be clear for himself afterward. The tension builds as Inuyasha faces the gateway’s dangers, testing both his resolve and the fragile trust between them.

In "The Three-Pronged Halberd," Princess Abi’s growing unease about her alliance with Naraku begins to unravel as secrets surface. Meanwhile, Kagura’s fragile loyalty fractures further as she secretly schemes against both Naraku and Hakudoshi, while Kanna quietly places Akago in the care of a grieving princess who has just lost her child.

In the quiet shadows of a forgotten path, a desperate group of villagers flees toward the sanctuary of Priestess Hijiri, hoping her ancient wards can shield them from the relentless hunt of Princess Abi’s blood-sucking bird demons. But their journey is far from safe—Hakudoshi, a twisted spirit with his own dark purpose, strikes at the caravan, thirsting for human blood to open a forbidden door to the land of the dead. As the sanctuary’s walls are tested from both outside and within, the fragile peace of Hijiri’s village hangs on a single, unspoken vow.

In the quiet aftermath of a battle, Priestess Hijiri’s sudden power shatters Hakudoshi’s barrier, opening the way for Inuyasha to strike—only for the demon to flee. As Kagome watches the priestess with growing unease, a haunting resemblance stirs a quiet dread: could Hijiri be the long-lost Kikyo, returned in a form both familiar and unknown?

In "The Forbidden Mountain," Priestess Hijiri’s mysterious path leads deep into a sacred, perilous peak where only the pure of heart may tread. As Kagome and the gang race to find her before time runs out, they’re shadowed by demons sent by Naraku, each step closer to the mountain bringing new danger and unanswered questions.

In "The Pool," Kagome discovers Kikyo’s true form hidden beneath the surface of a still pond, her body struggling to purge Naraku’s lingering miasma. As Kagura weakens Kikyo’s priestess guise, the fragile balance between life and poison comes into sharp focus—leaving only the quiet, desperate struggle of a soul caught between memory and survival.