amazement. Despite his severe injuries, Inuyasha fought fiercely, simply putting the pain away. Kouga also managed to attack and hit Inuyasha a few times, but this didn't bother him and he made a countermove. It was a downright unequal fight, Inuyasha had a clear advantage. The fact that he had to - or wanted to save Kagome since she was in Kouga's clutches - seemed to give him new strength. At the end of the fight, only his legs helped Kouga to stay alive. It wouldn't have taken much more until he had bitten into the degree, since Inuyasha was by no means holding back. When Kouga ran away, his friends left Kagome and followed him. Of course, they couldn't keep up with his pace, even though he was badly wounded.Inuyasha didn't look long after Kouga, but turned quickly to Kagome. “What's the matter, Kagome? What did he do to you Inuyasha asked uncomfortably when he noticed that Kagome was immobilized. "He ... seems to have given me some kind of poison ... which makes me unable to move ..." replied Kagome. Inuyasha didn't hesitate and picked up Kagome. Meanwhile the rest of the group had arrived at the scene. They found a nearby village where they could take care of their wounds and where Kagome could recover. With the help of a few villagers and a few herbs, they were all back on their feet after a few days and ready to set off again.

They hadn't been out for long when Kagome suddenly sensed something. “Splinters ... I feel splinters of the jewel! " called her. Her friends looked at her. "There are many ... what ?! But how ... IT'S ALMOST THE WHOLE JEWEL !!! “Sango's eyes widened."What are you saying?! “Kagome looked at the others in turn. “If what you say is true, then it can only be one. “Miroku said seriously. “Naraku. Inuyasha growled. "Where are they? "Shippo asked excitedly. “There, behind these mountains, they should be. “Answered Kagome. “Then we finally found Naraku. "Sango's expression darkened a little. "Yes. But obviously the real one this time. “Replied Miroku. "Hey, why are we still dawdling here ?! “Inuyasha was visibly losing patience. "You're right. Let's go! “Called Kagome. Miroku and Sango rode Kirara, Inuyasha carried Kagome and Shippo on his back. So it was no problem for her to reach her goal quickly. Soon they had left the mountains behind. Sango, Miroku, Kagome, and Shippo dismounted. "There it is. "Said Miroku. "Naraku’s castle. “Added Sango.They approached the building cautiously. "He doesn't need to put up guards ..." Shippo muttered. "What did you expect?! After all, Naraku has almost the entire gem. He doesn't need any help to protect his lock. “Inuyasha replied snuggly. ’Finally ... finally I get Naraku between my clutches ... and the reward, when I defeat him, is the rest of the Gem of the Four Souls! ' he thought. They had arrived at the castle. “Hey, Naraku! Show yourself and hand out the jewel! Inuyasha yelled. Immediately afterwards the door opened and Naraku faced them. "Hn. Inuyasha, you fool. Why did you come here “Naraku asked calmly. "I wonder why. That’s obvious, Naraku. To take away your splinters! “Inuyasha snapped at his counterpart. "Over my corpse! But you won't be able to kill me. After all, I already have the jewel almost complete.You have some of the last fragments I'm still missing. “Replied Naraku. Inuyasha pulled out Tessaiga and attacked. It was an unfair and hopeless fight for Inuyasha. Naraku was clearly at an advantage as he was making use of almost all of his jewel. But Inuyasha didn't think about losing out and fought until she fell.

In the course of the fight, however, Inuyasha eventually lost his Tessaiga. "Ha! You can't win without your sword. See it, Inuyasha. You lost before the fight gets serious! “Naraku laughed maliciously. Miroku, Sango, and Kagome exchanged worried looks. “You have to bring Inuyasha Tessaiga! “Shippo called to Kagome. “That's impossible, Naraku would kill her right away without hesitation for a second. “Replied Sango. “We can't help. We are powerless. “Added Miroku. "There is, however, a possibility ..." said Kagome thoughtfully."And that would be ...? “Asked Sango, Shippo and Miroku at the same time. "You are not planning to ...?! Shippo sobbed. “If my plan works and I haven't built in any mistakes, we'll all be saved. You wait here! Stay where you are! And don't try to stop me! “Kagome’s decision was made. She couldn't leave Inuyasha to Naraku. Inuyasha fought even more fiercely than before against Naraku, after all, his demon blood had taken the lead and he was out of control. Kagome took this opportunity that both were distracted and got Tessaiga. After moving a little further away from the fray, she put the second part of her plan into action. She took her bow, put on an arrow, and cocked it. "Hopefully ... I won't meet Inuyasha ..." Kagome thought anxiously and tears welled up in her, but Kagome suppressed them. ’Of course I won't meet Inuyasha, I'll meet Naraku.My arrows only hit the bad guys! Hopefully at least ... ’Kagome’s hand trembled a little as she drew the bow, but she was not dissuaded from firing the arrow. It was the only way I could help Inuyasha, nothing else was out of the question, it would be far too dangerous. So she shot the arrow. Since Naraku was distracted by Inuyasha, he didn't notice what Kagome was doing, so he couldn't evade either. The result was that Kagome’s arrow tore Naraku to pieces. Inuyasha, who also hadn't noticed anything, was not hit, but thrown a few meters away because he was fighting with Naraku and therefore stood right next to him. Inuyasha was apparently unconscious on the floor. There was no sign of Naraku. Kagome grabbed Tessaiga, which she had rammed into the ground next to her to be able to draw the bow, and ran with Tessaiga to Inuyasha. She had just got to him when he came to, but now in normal condition again.He sat up and looked around. “Where is ... Naraku? He asked dazedly. “My arrow shredded it. I took advantage of the fact that he was distracted by you. “Answered Kagome. "Ah ..." Inuyasha didn't seem to know anything about the fight, since he had fought as a demon. "I'm ... I'm sorry ..." Kagome said after a few seconds. "Uh ... what do you mean ?! “Inuyasha looked puzzled. "Well ... I didn't just kill Naraku ... you were thrown away by the power of my arrow ... and you're already injured ... it ... I'm sorry ... I didn't mean that .." replied Kagome guiltily. “That was okay. You don't have to blame yourself. I don't think it was even a mistake that it happened. “Inuyasha looked at Kagome. "How do you mean? “Kagome didn't understand what Inuyasha was getting at. "Very easily. By being thrown away by the power of your arrow, I must have transformed back.If you hadn't shot, I might still be a raging beast. And if I had shredded Naraku, if he hadn't killed me yet, who knows, maybe you would have been my next victim and I would have shredded you with those claws just like Naraku! “Inuyasha explained. Suddenly he grabbed Kagome, pulled her into his arms and held her tight. “And that's exactly what I don't want! " he shouted. Isolated tears ran down Inuyasha's face. “If it really came to the point that you died at my clutches, I would hate myself and bring me to an end as horrible as you had to endure it. I can't and don't want to endure something like that! “My Inuyasha, while he was still holding Kagome and hugging her tightly. "Inuyasha ..." Kagome muttered. "... I understand you well ..." she added in a whisper. After a few minutes of silence, they broke up and stood up.Inuyasha wiped the traces of tears from her face with her hand. "Did you ... because of me ...? “Kagome asked slowly. "...Yes. The very thought that I might kill you was - and still is - unbearable to me. “Inuyasha replied. “Come on, let's go to the others. We have to take care of your wounds, you are seriously injured after all ... ”suggested Kagome. Inuyasha only noticed this now. He had completely forgotten the pain because the demon in him had suppressed it. "Yes ..." he just said. Inuyasha picked up his Tessaiga and joined the rest of the group with Kagome. “Is Naraku really dead now? I .. somehow can't believe that .. "Sango asked. "Yes he is. "Replied Miroku, while he kept staring at his right hand. “My Kazaana is gone. That means that Naraku must be dead. “He added. That was a plausible explanation."Shouldn't we take care of Inuyasha's wounds? “Shippo urged. "Yes you are right. “Agreed Sango. "I think of something .." Kagome turned around and ran to the place where Naraku had stood. "Ah, there it is. “She said quietly to herself when she found what she was looking for. Kagome picked up the almost complete jewel and went back to her friends. Once there, she showed them what she had got. Inuyasha’s eyes sparkled when he saw the almost complete Shikon no Tama in Kagome’s hands. "Soon ... soon the jewel of the four souls will be complete ... finally ... I have been looking forward to that moment for so long ..." he thought to himself. Kagome had noticed his gaze but said nothing.

They looked for accommodation in a village. None of the villagers objected to them staying. Quite the opposite was the case. As long as the group was there, the village and its inhabitants were safe from demons.So Sango, Miroku, Kagome, Inuyasha, Shippo and Kirara stayed there for a few days.

On a warm midday, some villagers noticed a badly injured man stumble into the village. “I heard that a demon hunter and a few other good fighters are supposed to be here in the village ... where are they ?! He asked a passing farmer. He brought the injured person to Inuyasha and the others. "What? Your village has been attacked by demons ?! “Sango asked horrified. “Yes, they cut the village to rubble and ashes, killed all the men and captured the women and children! I am the only survivor ... please