InuYasha [Inu-Yasha] #38
In "Hakudoshi's Scheme," Inuyasha and Kagome follow Myoga to the ancient remains of priestess Midoriko, where they discover a mysterious pupa nestled in the hollow where the Shikon Jewel once was. As the group grapples with the strange find, Inuyasha uncovers a chilling connection to one of Kikyo’s soul collectors—setting the stage for a confrontation rooted in the past. Written by Rumiko Takahashi, Mari Morimoto, and Gerard Jones, with art by Takahashi and inks by both Takahashi and Yuki Ameda, this issue blends eerie atmosphere with emotional weight, all rendered in the distinctive style of the series. The cover, a collaborative effort by Takahashi and Ameda, captures the haunting stillness of the moment.
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Myoga leads Inuyasha and Kagome to the mummified remains of the priestess Midoriko, where they find a pupa gestating in the hole in her chest where the Shikon Jewel used to be. Later Inuyasha learns that the pupa is one of Kikyo's soul collectors.
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