Ep. 39: Koga and Inuyasha engage in a deadly duel after Kagura's attack on the wolf tribe.
Aired on August 13, 2001
Naraku extracts a poisoned Shikon Jewel shard from a bear youkai using the Saimyoushou. Kagura, a wind sorceress, kills Koga’s wolf tribe during a castle raid and lures Koga to the location with the poisoned shard. Upon discovering Inuyasha among the dead wolves, Koga initiates a duel to the death with him. Meanwhile, Miroku and Sango prepare to enter the castle to confront a demon puppet controlled by Naraku. The episode focuses on the conflict between Koga and Inuyasha while their allies face a separate threat within the fortress. This sequence highlights the ongoing manipulation by Naraku and the escalating tensions between the rival youkai leaders.
Episodes
- Ep. 35 · The True Owner of the Great Sword
- Ep. 36 · Koga the Wolf-Demon Abducts Kagome After Clashing With Inuyasha
- Ep. 37 · Inuyasha and friends race to rescue Kagome while Koga declares his love
- Ep. 38 · Kagome returns home after arguing with Inuyasha while friends worry about Hojo
- Ep. 39 · Koga and Inuyasha engage in a deadly duel after Kagura's attack on the wolf tribe.
- Ep. 40 · Kagura the Wind Sorceress Deploys a Lethal Ambush Against the Heroes
- Ep. 41 · Kagura and Kanna attack a village while Miroku reunites with Koharu
- Ep. 42 · Inuyasha faces Kagura's wind attack and Naraku reveals Kikyo's betrayal.
- Ep. 43 · Inuyasha questions Kikyo's motives while Naraku deploys Goshinki who shatters the Tetsusaiga