On the surface, Muso seems to be just another incarnation of Naraku and he also seems to be impervious to Naraku's will. Who is he and what is his connection to Inu-Yasha and Kikyo? Then, Inu-Yasha and company go looking for a way to make Tetsusaiga more powerful.

Sesshomaru returns for another attack, aided by the demon Naraku. Then a terrible ogress brings Kikyo back from the dead, but her soulless state drives her thrist for revenge against Inuyahsa. Dealing with the ogress reveals a glimpse into Inuyasha's true feelings for Kikyo and makes Kagome wonder just how he feels about her. The search for the shards of the Shikon Jewel brings Kagome and Inuyasha into conflict with strange enemies and even stranger...

Kikyo has begun to realize that the demon Naraku may be undone by the lust he felt for her when he was human. Meanwhile, Inu-Yasha has a similar problem--he must make a choice between Kagome and Kikyo, the woman he loves and the woman he once loved and who killed him.

"Kagome and Inuyasha have an angry argument that won't be settled until someone apologizes, but each of them is just as stubborn as the other! While Kagome and Inuyasha work things out, Naraku sends forth one of his own most enigmatic minions, a woman with the power to control the dead. As Naraku's plans unfold, Sesshomaru finds an unexpected reason to question his demonic nature. Between covetous wolf demons and Naraku's powerful illusions, Kagome...

Miroku is eager to explore the castle of the giant oni, but Inu-Yasha is reluctant. Naraku's absence may make demon appearences more likely. Then, a monkey-god decides to make some mischief and Sango's little brother brings some new complications.