Ep. 119: Inuyasha confronts Jakotsu while Miroku and Sango encounter Saint Hakushin at Mount Hakurei

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Inuyasha evades Renkotsu but encounters Jakotsu. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango find a temple in Mount Hakurei mists and meet Saint Hakushin. He maintains a barrier protecting his village, having sworn to do so after surviving a famine-induced illness. Hakushin knows Naraku's true nature but persists in his duty. The group must defeat the Saint and break his powerful barrier. This action is necessary to allow Inuyasha to recover his demonic powers. The narrative highlights the conflict between the heroes' goal and the Saint's protective resolve, set against the backdrop of Mount Hakurei and the ongoing threat from Naraku's forces.