"A vicious battle rages at the burial place of Inuyasha and Sesshomaru's father. Their father, who was a great and powerful "demon dog," has left behind a very precious heirloom. This heirloom is Tesusaiga, a very powerful sword which Inuyasha's father carved from his own fang to protect his human wife, Inuyasha's mother"--P. [4] of cover.

Inyasha and the others come upon a temple that is inhabited by a false mentor who feeds upon those who want to become sages. Plus, when Kagome is captured during the full moon, will Inuyasha be able to rescue her without his powers?

Tsubaki feels to the ancient temple where she trained as a youth and two naive priestesses believe her when she claims she's being pursued by an evil demon.

After being transported into medival Japan, Kagome discovers that her destiny links her to a powerful jewel of Four Souls and also to a half man, half dog demon named Inuyasha.

"This volume locked in battle with Ryōkotsusei - the same demon responsible for his father's death - Inu-Yasha may have a chance at victory ... but not if he can't master the "Backlash Wave" (Bakuryu-ha). Meanwhile, when Kagome is bitten by Tsubakí's familiar, the Shikon Jewel shards themselves are affected. What can it mean for the shards to turn black ...?"--P. [4] of cover.

Chronicles the adventures of Ranma, a martial arts student cursed to turn into a girl every time he is splashed with cold water.