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Chapters Originally Published in:
Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 4-5 - 14

Inuyasha Vol 16

Chapter 149: 人間の盾
Ningen no tate
(The Human Shield)
Inuyasha sends Miroku to go find Kagome and make sure she is okay, while he fights Kagura. Kanna is draining Kagome's soul with her mirror, but Kagome manages to fight her off until Miroku arrives. He sees Koharu who is holding a sickle to her throat, but when Miroku approaches her she attempts to cuts him. Miroku knocks her unconcious and he and Shippo try to help Sango and Kagome. Meanwhile Inuyasha cannot use the Wind Scar due to Kagura's control over the wind in the area. He sees the place he must strike, but Kagura has puposefully made it so that he will kill the villagers if he unleashes the Wind Scar.

Published In:
  • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 4-5
  • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 1
  • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 1
Publication Date: December 22, 1999
Pages: 18 (black and white)
Anime Adaptation: Episode 42: The Wind Scar Fails
Notes:
  • As we saw in chapter 110 Miroku knocks out Koharu with a punch to the stomach. This is a common feature in manga and anime that when a character needs to be knocked out they are slugged hard in the solar plexus and knocked unconscious. In western media a blow to the back of the head seems to be the preferred method of rendering unconscious. In reality a blow to the head could cause permanent brain damage and a blow to the stomach often does not knock someone out but causes them to seize up in pain with the wind knocked out of their lungs or pain from a stiff liver shot.
  • Also included in this issue was a New Year's card in which Takahashi said, "This year will be awesome! The Hanshin Tigers will be Class-A. Even if they don't win a championship they'll be great!"


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    • Q: Please tell us what kind of year would you make 2000?
    • A: If it was a safe and healthy world, I would be at peace.
  • Chapter 150: 反転
    Hanten
    (Turn-Around)
    Kagura continues to toy with Inuyasha until it appears that he has taken enough punishment and falls to the ground exhausted. Kagura appears ready to strike the deathblow as the shield of villagers moves aside allowing a clean shot at Inuyasha. Suddenly he springs back up just as the villagers move allowing him a perfect shot with the Wind Scar. He sends out the powerful blast, but just as he does Kanna appears behinds Kagura. Shippo arrives too late to warn Inuyasha against what is coming. The blast strikes Kanna's mirror and is sent flying back at Inuyasha. He is severely cut, scarred, and broken as he collapses to the ground unconcious. From behind Kagura and Kanna, Naraku appears to savor his victory. Miroku dashes forward, but Naraku's wasps are there as well to prevent him from using the Wind Tunnel. Alone, Miroku has no options. Kagome wakes slightly and asks Kirara to carry her to Inuyasha.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 6
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 2
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 2
    Publication Date: January 5, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 42: The Wind Scar Fails
    Notes:


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      • Q: What do you do when you have a good or bad fortune?
      • A: I watched my horoscope on TV one morning and then went back to bed. It had no meaning.

    Chapter 151: 四魂の光
    Shikon no hikari
    (The Light of the Shikon)
    Miroku questions Naraku about the two women that now work with him, and he explains that they were born from him. He tells Miroku that he is alone now, and orders the villagers to attack him while Kagura takes Inuyasha's head, which Naraku plans on showing to Kikyo. Kagura sends out a wind blade, but Kagome's arrow flies out of nowhere and cancels it out. Everyone is surprised to see Kagome is still awake, and even Inuyasha manages to wake up slightly. The Tessaiga protected him from dying by the Wind Scar, but he is completely wasted otherwise. Kagome notices the glow of Shikon shards within Naraku's clothing, and he removes them to show everyone. He tells them how Kikyo gave him the shard she took from them, and with it's power he was able to create Kanna and Kagura. Kagome has heard enough and fires an arrow at them, knowing that Kanna might reflect it back at them.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 7
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 3
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 3
    Publication Date: January 12, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 42: The Wind Scar Fails
    Notes:


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      • Q: Please tell us the person you've paid the most attention to this year!!
      • A: Hanshin's Yano. Do your best.

    Chapter 152: 放たれた矢
    Hanatareta ya
    (The Arrow Released)
    As the arrow flies towards them Naraku commands Kanna to return it to Kagome. The arrow flies into the mirror, but does not come back out. Kanna begins to absorb Kagome's soul once more, but Kagome gambles that if she could not do it before that she will be unable to do so again. The mirror begins to shake and Kanna has no choice to to either release the souls or let her mirror shatter. She returns the souls, and just as she does Miroku unleashes his wind tunnel to suck up Naraku and his offspring. Naraku makes a quick escape before he can be taken though. When the villagers awake they remember nothing that has gone on and Koharu finds a sutra from Miroku. She hopes that he is safe wherever he is. In a small hut Kagome and the others are tending their wounds while Inuyasha wonders why Kikyo gave Naraku the Shikon jewel. Elsewhere Kikyo is caring for some soliders when Naraku arrives to tell her that Inuyasha now hates her for what she has done.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 8
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 4
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 4
    Publication Date: January 19, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 42: The Wind Scar Fails
    Notes:
    • In this chapter we see Kanna's mirror crack as she battles against Kagome. The knowledge to craft mirrors arrived in Japan between the third century BCE and the third century CE. These mirrors are made of bronze rather than glass. Glass mirrors did not arrive in Japan until the Meiji period (1868-1912 CE). Kanna's mirror appears to be glass however, which would be an anachronism.
    • The paper talisman or sutra that Miroku uses are "ofuda" (お札), which are generally Buddhist or Shinto in origin. Ofuda were introduced to Japan via onmyodo before eventually becoming appropriated by Buddhism and Shintoism. There are a number of different names for these. In this case Koharu calls the one she finds a "gofu" (護符).

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      • Q: What book do you find yourself coming back to read over and over?
      • A: Kojien.
      • Webmasters' Note: Kojien is a famous Japanese dictionary. In response to the same question Detective Conan's Gosho Aoyama said "Touch and Maison Ikkoku".

    Chapter 153: 桔梗の真意
    Kikyo no shin'i
    (Kikyo's Plan)
    Inuyasha awakens to find that Shippo is caring for him while Sango rests and Miroku and Kagome are out. He cannot help but wonder about Kikyo and her reasons for giving Naraku the jewel. Just as he does he see's Kikyo's soul collectors arrive outside. Knowing that Kikyo must be near he crawls out using Tetsuiga as a cane. Shippo is tied by by one of the creatures and can only shout for Inuyasha not to go. He finds Kikyo in a glade and she cradles him after he collapses from exhaustion. She tells him that she is glad to see he is still alive and she would never allow Naraku to kill him because his life is hers. In the woods Kagura listens in with orders to report back to Naraku. She thinks the two will be easy targets, but Kikyo fires an arrow at her before she can attack. Knowing she is outmatched she flies off leaving the two alone. Kikyo tells Inuyasha to be safe until she can destroy Naraku and then leaves him once again saying that his life belongs only to her.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 9
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 5
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 5
    Publication Date: January 26, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 43: Tessaiga Breaks
    Notes:
    • Kikyo's shinidamachu soul collectors' name is written with the kanji "dead soul insects".

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      • Q: What's the most expensive impulse buy you've ever made?
      • A: A Yumeji Takehisa first edition.

    Chapter 154: 三匹目の妖怪
    San biki me no yokai
    (The Third Demon)
    Kagome and Miroku come to find Inuyasha who is trying to make his way back to the hut where they are staying. Inuyasha seems ashamed of going to see Kikyo when Kagome arrives, and soon gets quite upset with him for doing so. Miroku wants to know if Kikyo has sided with Naraku, but Inuyasha shouts that that is not the case. This makes Kagome even more upset that he would still take Kikyo's side. That night Miroku has to tend to Inuyasha's wounds since Kagome refuses to. At a village a Naraku's third "spawn" is busy devouring villagers when Kagura thinks he is rather pathetic. Just as she thinks this the creature tells her what she thought, surprising her that he can read minds. She sends one of the villagers corpses to tell Inuyasha to come and see the new creature for himself, and he arrives just in time to save some children from being devoured. The creature quickly shows his abilities to Inuyasha, who seems unsure of how to proceed.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 10
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 6
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 6
    Publication Date: February 2, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 43: Tessaiga Breaks
    Notes:
    • Naraku's third incarnation, Goshinki (悟心鬼), makes his debut in this chapter.

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      • Q: What is something that you've gotten angry about?
      • A: Since it's not really a funny story I won't tell it, but I got really angry!!

    Chapter 155: 悟心鬼
    Goshinki

    (The Mind-Reader)
    Inuyasha arrives to deal with Goshinki, but is unable to land a strike since Goshinki knows what he is going to do before he does it. The others think of helping, but Goshiki says he could kill them before they could make a difference. When Inuyasha notices the remains of the parents of the children Goshiki tried to kill he becomes enraged and tries to use the Wind Scar. Before he can, Goshinki leaps forward catching the blade in his mouth and biting it in half. Everyone is stunned as Inuyasha stands dumbfounded with his broken sword in his hand.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 11
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 7
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 7
    Publication Date: February 9, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 43: Tessaiga Breaks
    Notes:
    • The Japanese title of this chapter is simply, "Goshinki" however the English translation did the very commendable job of trying to convey to the English audience what the subtext is in the kanji used to write Goshinki's name (悟心鬼). Goshinki's name is written with the kanji "go" meaning "to percieve or discern", "shin" which is "mind" and "ki" which is "devil". Basically his name means "mind reading devil".
    • After noticing the spider mark on Goshinki's back Miroku comments that this is the third incarnation of Naraku. The term Miroku uses, "bunshin" (分身) can mean "other self" or "alter ego" or simply "another part of oneself". It is also used in Buddhism to refer to various incarnations of Buddha.
    • Goshinki refers to both Kagura and Kanna as "older sister" (姉/ane) indicating he is indeed the third-born of the trio.

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      • Q: Traditionally chocolates are given on Valentine's Day, but what would you like?
      • A: Justice.

    Chapter 156: 妖怪の血
    Yokai no chi

    (Demon Blood)
    Before Inuyasha can react Goshinki slashes him badly sending him flying across the ground. Miroku leaps in to protect Kagome who tries to go to Inuyasha, but before they can, Goshinki is on them and sends Miroku flying as well. He read Miroku's mind that he was planning to unleash his Wind Tunnel even if the wasps poison cost him his life. The two children from earlier go to check on Inuyasha, and just as Kagome is about to be devoured Goshinki senses pleasure in Inuyasha. Suddenly he rips Goshinki's arm off and everyone notices Inuyasha has changed. His eyes are red and his fangs and claws have grown in size as well. He tears right through Goshinki who is unable to read what Inuyasha is planning since he is acting purely upon the thought of being able to easily slaughter Goshinki.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 12
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 8
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 8
    Publication Date: February 16, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 43: Tessaiga Breaks
    Notes:
    • In this chapter Inuyasha transforms into his fully-demonic form for the first time after Tessaiga is broken by Goshinki.
    • The day of this issue's release, on February 16th, 2000 Rumiko Takahashi attended the 8th Taipei International Book Exhibition (台北國際書展) in Taipei, Taiwan.

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      • Q: When you're drawing your manga, what is a necessary item you must have?
      • A: When doing storyboards I listen to music, when doing the actual art I watch comedy videos.

    Chapter 157: 本能
    Honno

    (True Nature)
    Inuyasha curiously stares at his claws as he immerses himself in his newfound powers. Kagome starts to approach him when he realizes he wants to kill more people and cause more havoc. He warns her not to come near because he does not know if he can control himself. She does though, and commands him to "sit" which forces him to the ground and causes him to revert back to his normal self. They look at the shattered blade of Tessaiga when Totosai's bull arrives bearing Myoga. He says he sensed that something had happened to the blade and came as soon as he could. From there they all leave to have Totosai repair the damage. Some time passes and Rin, Jaken, and Sesshomaru arrive at the destroyed village. They find Goshinki's head and Sesshomaru seems interested that his teeth were able to shatter Tessaiga. He carries the head off with them as he thinks to himself that Inuyasha's blood smells like that of himself and his father- a full demon's blood. Myoga sends Inuyasha along to Totosai while the others wait at the bottom of the mountain. He tells them that Tessaiga was designed not only to protect Inuyasha, but also keep him from transforming into a full demon when he was near death. He warns them that now that he has done it once, it may be too late to completely prevent it from happening once again even if the blade is reforged.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 13
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 9
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 9
    Publication Date: February 23, 2000
    Pages:4 (full color) 14 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 43: Tessaiga Breaks & Episode 44: Kaijinbo's Evil Sword
    Notes:
    • Inuyasha refers to the children that Goshinkin was menacing as "gakidomo" (ガキども) which means "brats" or "those damn kids".
    • Upon the arrival of Momo it is simply addressed as "Lord Totosai's cow" (刀々斎さまの牛/Totosai-sama no ushi).
    • Also in this issue Takahashi discusses the Inuyasha stage play... "To be honest, I'm a big fan of this troupe and have seen many of their plays. I'm excited that they're adapting Inuyasha. The perspective of manga is different, but I think you will enjoy this. The Shinkansen Troupe has a funny manga-style and their costuming and battles are great fun. I think it will be an interesting play to see.

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      • Q: Please tell us a time in which you thought, "I have to taste it just one more time!"
      • A: Very recently when I had some ankimo. It was delicious.

    Chapter 158: 鬼の剣
    Oni no tsurugi

    The Orge's Sword
    Sesshomaru and Jaken leave Rin behind as they enter the domain of Kaijinbo, the swordsmith. Sesshomaru tosses Goshinki's head down and tells Kaijinbo that his teeth were able to rip though Tessaiga, the blade forged by Totosai, who happens to be Kaijinbo's former master. Meanwhile Totosai is sickened to see what has become of his sword. He agrees to repair it, but says he will require one of Inuyasha's fangs to do so. As they wait for the sword to be restored three days pass and Inuyasha becomes a human again. Sango sees this for the first time, which does not please Inuyasha very much. Kagome asks him if he still wants to become a full demon using the Shikon Jewel, when he realizes that that is what had just happened to him. She tells him she worries that if he does that he will forget her when his heart becomes more savage. He assures her that that is not the case. Back in Kaijinbo's hut Jaken comes to collect the sword. No sooner does he open the door than he is sliced in two by Kaijinbo who is now wielding the new sword for himself.

    Published In:
    • Shonen Sunday 2000 Vol. 14
    • Inuyasha Tankobon Vol. 16 ch. 10
    • Inuyasha Wideban Vol. 9 ch. 10
    Publication Date: March 1, 2000
    Pages: 18 (black and white)
    Anime Adaptation: Episode 44: Kaijinbo's Evil Sword
    Notes:
    • Kaijinbo makes his debut in this chapter. The kanji in his name means "ash sword monk".
    • Upon seeing Tessaiga shattered Totosai is distraught and comments "my cute Tessaiga..." (わしのかわいい鉄砕牙.../Washi no kawaii Tessaiga...)
    • When Totosai pulls Inuyasha's tooth to mend Tessaiga the onomatopoeia is "Gokyu" (ごきゅ), this is typically the sound effect of "swallowing" or "gulping".
    • Jaken dies in this chapter ensuring that if he died again in the future he would not be resurrected by the Tenseiga.

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      • Q: When is a time in which you've thought "I'm a hero/heroine!"?
      • A: I've never thought that.


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