Ep. 61: Kikyo confronts Tsubaki while she holds Kagome hostage to threaten Inuyasha
Aired on February 18, 2002
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Tsubaki possesses Kagome to attack Inuyasha, but Kikyo effortlessly breaches the barrier. Inuyasha locates Tsubaki by sensing a tainted Shikon Jewel fragment and breaks the barrier. Kikyo warns Tsubaki not to underestimate her reincarnation. Tsubaki uses Kagome as collateral, threatening Inuyasha not to draw his sword. Kikyo promises to kill Tsubaki only if Inuyasha is harmed. The situation escalates as Tsubaki holds Kagome hostage to control Inuyasha's actions. Kikyo intervenes to protect Inuyasha from Tsubaki's influence. The confrontation highlights the tension between the characters and the stakes involving the Shikon Jewel fragments.
Episodes
- Ep. 57 · Sango repairs Hiraikotsu while the group seeks the demonic Ninmenka tree in Togenkyo
- Ep. 58 · Inuyasha battles Tokajin on the new moon while rescuing Kagome from Ninmenka
- Ep. 59 · Sango delays training with Serina and Suzuna while demons approach stolen materials
- Ep. 60 · Dark Priestess Tsubaki Curses Kagome with Shikigami Puppet to Kill Inuyasha
- Ep. 61 · Kikyo confronts Tsubaki while she holds Kagome hostage to threaten Inuyasha
- Ep. 62 · Tsubaki's Relentless Curse Targets Kagome Amidst Inuyasha's Distraction
- Ep. 63 · Tsubaki deceives shrine priestesses Momiji and Botan regarding Inuyasha's true nature.
- Ep. 64 · The group searches for Tsubaki while she absorbs an oni from the forbidden tower.
- Ep. 65 · Inuyasha and friends face strange possessions linked to Myoga and Shoga