Oct 5, 2021
INUYASHA EP39 KAGURA'S SPOTLIGHT vs YASHAHIME EP25 SPOTLIGHT - VISUAL COMPARISON
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INUYASHA EP39 KAGURA'S SPOTLIGHT vs YASHAHIME EP25 SPOTLIGHT - VISUAL COMPARISON
Sneak peak (You can color this as long as you give credit)
Shika no Taisho-sama returns
Two regular humans bored out of their minds.
Two regular humans reading human living books.
MATCHING JEWELRY
Turns out that Towa and Setsuna have jewelry that matches Kagura's
Look at those pink beads on her wrist. They look kind of familiar, don't they?
They look very similar in design to Kagura's earrings. The only difference is that Towa's are pink and Kagura's are green. And Setsuna is wearing them too!
Look at her left wrist in the second photo. And talking about Setsuna, she's also wearing something else: look at the base of her ponytail. That band looks suspiciously feather-like to me!
So not only does Towa's child design have Kagura's signature short ponytail rather than Rin's side pigtail
But Setsuna wears a feather-like band on her ponytail in the modern era, the same way Kagura wore her feathers on hers. Those are some interesting fashion choices, giving the twins jewelry that matches Kagura's perfectly!
If they were sessrin children, wouldn't it make sense for their clothes and accessories to resemble both of their parents, the same way Moroha, Hisui, Gyokuto and Kin'u match theirs? How interesting that instead of matching with Rin, they match with Kagura. In fact, Yashahime has missed EVERY opportunity it had to make the twins have things in common with Rin, while they have a ton of things in common with Kagura. From their eye color, to their hair styles, their powers, their color schemes and even their accessories. It all points to Kagura being the real mother and Rin being a misdirection caused by Riku, who is an unreliable narrator that constantly lies both to other characters and the audience.
Remember Riku the pirate? The “winter fireflies” that were actually illusions? Riku saying that Kirinmaru had abandoned him while Kirinmaru says that he's his most trusted retainer?
Rather than taking Riku the manipulative liar completely at his word on this one instance, I'd rather use my own eyes. And my eyes say that those twins look like sesskagu children.
Inuyasha Final Act EP1: Kohaku is chasing a Hitōkon that had possessed a young village boy. During his possession, his eye is scared with a dark maroon, branch like marking. Kagura eventually kills the demon root. Yashahime EP2: Towa and Mei are possessed by a Hitōkon stemming from Roothead. During their possession, their eyes are scared with a dark maroon, branch like marking. Setsuna eventually kills the demon root.
Inuyasha EP 69: A faceless incarnation of Naraku steals the face of a handsome monk named Musō. This faceless incarnation is the rejected heart of Onigumo, the source of Naraku’s humanity. Monk Musō is characterized by a mole under his left eye. Yashahime EP6: Towa recognizes a handsome Monk named Juan as an ancestor of Mei’s favorite idol in the modern era. Monk Juan is characterized by a mole on the left side corner under his mouth. As the episode concludes, Towa bids farewell to Monk Juan where she mentions becoming a proud ancestor of Idol Julian. Here we see a cut under her left eye.
The Heir of the Legendary Sword, Key of the Three Realms and The Jewels of Heaven, Earth and Hell
Sesshomaru and his pack were simply passing by the place where his sister met her demise, all was peaceful until the skies started to darken as he felt an evil presence.
Sesshomaru, “Stand back.”
Just as he said that, a demon appeared in front of them. Sesshomaru was having a hard time fighting and protecting his pack from the demon, luckily Inuyasha’s gang appeared, even with the help of Inuyasha and his friends and the power of the two brothers they still had trouble defeating him, however一
“Ack!”
Something managed to slice Magatsuhi in half but both his upper and lower body grew tendrils and tried to attack Sesshomaru but in the blink of an eye all were sliced to nothing, then they felt it, a warm yet intimidating presence was with them but what was it? Sesshomaru and Jaken had a clue on who this presence might belong to as Sesshomaru advanced with Tenseiga unsheathed following the presence who guided him to the scent of Magatsuhi’s true form, he sliced through the air as the true form of Magatsuhi appeared.
Magatsuhi, “C-curse you!”
Jaken, “What’s that?”
Sango, “Is it Magatsuhi’s true form?”
Miroku concluded, “I see, Magatsu was formed by amassing the souls of demons in the Shikon Jewel. Tenseiga will work against anything that isn’t of this world.”
But all of them were wondering, What and who was the presence we felt?
Sesshomaru charged towards Magatsuhi but the evil will of the Shikon Jewel possessed his borrowed body once more blocking Sesshomaru with tendrils. Magatsuhi watched with a grin, “Perhaps that blade can cut through souls, but it can’t cut through Naraku’s flesh, which belongs to this world” in instant Sesshomaru felt two sharp tendrils pierce through him as he tried to steady his breathing as the flesh of different demons covered him.
Sesshomaru felt his left eye pulse before he was transported to a field, Wistful butterflies flying around him as he felt serenity in this realm
“Sesshomaru”
The demon turned to where he heard the voice and there she stood in her spirit form as a blue aura surrounded her, “Sister”
Sara smiled at him, “It seems you’ve figured out huh? The key to earn my sword, the key and the three jewels?”
Sesshomaru may hate his father for not helping his sister but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to surpass him and prove he is worthy as the heir of the Western lands, “Stop thinking that way Sesshomaru”
Sesshomaru stared at his sister, “Why shouldn’t I?”
Sara gave him a stern look, “Don’t make me haunt you in your dreams Sesshomaru, you are more than worthy as the Lord of the Western Lands. That’s why, I, Sara, Daughter of Toga, Lord of the Western lands, shall now pass my position to you, Sesshomaru, Son of Toga, Lord of the Western lands and be the new keeper of the key, the three jewels and my sword, Bakusaiga!”
Inuyasha was having a hard time setting his brother free from Magatsuhi’s grasp as Sesshomaru’s pack were getting worried. As Inuyasha was about to be absorbed, a bright light seeps through the cocoon of demons flesh everyone stood shock as the flesh began to crumble, as the light dimmed stood a battered Sesshomaru but all of them noticed that he now wore a necklace and there was a pouch hanging on his obi.
Sesshomaru’ companions cried in relief, everyone noticed the blacksmith demon, Totosai, riding on his cow as the blacksmith observed the scene. Sesshomaru swung his glowing left side when tendrils tried to attack him but they immediately crumbled from the attack destroying the mounds of flesh. Inuyasha landed watching his half brother as the light in his left arm dimmed.
Rin, “Jaken-sama there’s something in that light.”
Jaken, “That’s…”
Everyone but Totosai stared in shock as the missing arm of Sesshomaru grew back along with a blade, the others listened to the Blacksmith when he started speaking, “It’s finally appeared, Sesshomaru. Behold, the famous sword of a great warrior, one that’s not been made from your father’s fangs, but from your sister’s fangs and her antlers, Bakusaiga.” The Inu gang were surprised by the new information but they noticed when Magatsuhi tried to become one, the flesh that weren’t affected by Bakusaiga’s attack still remained.
Miroku thought to himself, If Naraku absorbs any demons that has been touched by that sword, he’ll suffer the injury too. But who is this demoness who gave Sesshomaru this powerful blade?
Magatsuhi taunted, “Your sister is truly a pain in the neck even when she is already gone. However, since I just borrowed this buddy, I feel no pain or agony!”
Sesshomaru sheathed his Tenseiga and took out the Guardian of Heaven’s Jewel from the pouch as he remembered his sister’s training on how to use the three jewels, creating a triangle that pointed to the sky before slamming his palm in the middle sending out a pure beam to the talking head, but the true form managed to escape the attack. The Inu gang and Sesshomaru’s pack left the clearing and camped in a nearby forest tending to Kagome and Kohaku who were unconscious.
Totosai, “Well, let me see your Bakusaiga.”
Sesshomaru leveled his new sword in Totosai’s view as the blacksmith nodded in approval and smiled, “You’ve always had that sword in you, but it was hidden away along with the key and the jewels. You’re sister, Sara-sama knew that you would want to inherit your fathers sword, Tessaiga, but she already knew that he would never give you Soung’ga nor Tessaiga to you, that’s why before she met her demise, she merged her sword, the key and the jewels to your soul. And not just that I’m sure that all of you felt her presence during your fight, right?” Everyone nodded at this.
Totosai, “The presence you felt is none other than Sara herself, because of her great sorrow and her desire to protect you from her enemies, her tears turned to the crimson pearl where she wished to the three jewels that if she were to perish, her soul will remain in the crimson pearl to protect Sesshomaru. That’s why Inuyasha, when you first learned the Wind Scar it’s not just Tenseiga who protected him but Sara’s soul as well. It’s also why you cannot find her soul in the Netherworld nor here, you may think that she had abandoned you Sesshomaru, but she was always with you.
Your sister placed all her faith in you to be the new keeper of the key and the jewels since she wanted for you to use them not only to protect yourself but the Western lands and your family as well. Your sister was also there when Inuyasha cut off your left arm, but now you have your left arm back along with the heirlooms of your sister, proving that you have surpassed your father in strength and you and your pack are under your sister’s protection.”
Totosai then turned to Rin and Jaken, “Tell me Jaken, Rin, did you feel something like a burn on your back?” Rin and Jaken nodded their head yes “That means that not only does she protect you but Sesshomaru can track you down easier with the help of the Key of the Three Realms as it points to your location like a compass.”
The Inu gang were letting this new information sink in, Inuyasha was having a hard time though, he thought that he and Sesshomaru were the only children of Inu no Taisho and couldn’t help but ask rather rudely, “Oi Sesshomaru! Why didn’t you tell me we had a dead demoness as a sister?”
Jaken sputtered, “You mongrel! You dare disgrace Sesshomaru-sama’s sister in front of him!?”
Sesshomaru glared at him, “I will let this pass, Inuyasha since you know nothing of her like I do. But if you dare insult her name in my presence, know that I will not hesitate to send you to Hell.”
A Wistful butterfly flew past Sesshomaru’s face as he heard his sister’s voice, “I’m proud of you little brother, don’t worry, for I will return soon. Use the Key of the Realms to locate my body and set my soul free from the crimson pearl.”
An Unforgettable Reunion
The Inu Gang, Sesshomaru’s pack, their children, a resurrected Toga and Kirinmaru were having trouble beating an old rival of Sara, Hebimaru. Inuyasha grunted, “Dammit! Nothing works on this guy!” All of them were getting tired as Sesshomaru was on his knees Hebimaru taunted, “So this is the family and fiance of my rival? You’re all pathetic! No wonder she died too early and by the most shameful death as well! She couldn’t even live longer to meet her half-breed of a brother!” Something in Sesshomaru snapped as he muttered, “sister” he blocked an oncoming attack with the sword his sister gave to him, the Bakusaiga. He remembered the times when his father was too busy ruling the lands to train him and his sister was the one who taught him everything he needed to know to protect not only himself but those he cared for as well, he hated, no resent it when demons and humans alike insult and degrade his sister in front of him, he will and always protect his sister’s honor, dead or alive. There was one clear memory, the day before his sister’s demise when he was training he heard some of his father’s warriors talk about her saying that she’s a disgrace and that she’s a useless hybrid since she isn’t a full-blooded dog demon or a full-blooded deer demon. That night when he found his sister wearing a normal kimono in her garden he dashed to her, “Sister! What is a hybrid?” He remembered her shock before it turned to that of sorrow as she knelt down to hug him close to her. At that time, my sister cried for my sake… yet she carried on her duties not for the clan, but for me, she cried knowing that I might never will be the heir to the Western lands. Sesshomaru, with a newfound rage he shakily stood up and harshly glared at Hebimaru, “It doesn’t matter if she was pathetic or a great warrior” his eyes turned red as he growled, “I will never forgive anyone who dare insult my sister’s memory” Sesshomaru lunged at the snake demon, “That’s why, for her sake and honor, I will not be slain by scum like you!” All of them were shocked when the attack Sesshomaru sent took effect, successfully breaking Hebimaru’s armor. Sesshomaru raged as he delivered an onslaught of attacks, “This is for my sister, and this, is for insulting all of the sacrifices she had done for the Western lands, for her mother, our clan, our family and for me!” No one had ever seen Sesshomaru this angry before, he was usually calm and collected during a battle but it seems that Sara’s death must’ve made an incredible impact in his life. Towa, “This is the first time I’ve seen dad get that angry.” Setsuna nodded in agreement, “Aunt Sara must’ve been very important to him.” Inuyasha and his daughter, Moroha shivered a bit in fear with Toga and Kirinmaru had the look of regret, knowing that they unintentionally contributed to Sara’s death. Hebimaru screamed in agony as the attacks were so painful he couldn’t move, his eyes widened in fear when Sesshomaru landed in front of his crumpled form as the aura around the InuDaiYokai resembled that of the Shika no Taisho. Hebimaru didn’t even notice before it was too late as his head was beheaded by none other than Sesshomaru who had a satisfied look in his eyes, “And this is for calling her a pathetic hybrid.” With all of the adrenaline gone, Sesshomaru dropped to his knees, bakusaiga clattering beside him as the grief he bottled for centuries burst, his twin daughters and his father tried to comfort him but to no avail couldn’t help him as the haunting memory of his sister’s almost unrecognizable corpse flashed in his mind. Feeling wind pass behind him, he paid no mind to it but his eyes widened in shock when he felt the familiar scent, embrace and voice of his sister. Sara, “It’s alright brother, sister is here now.” Sesshomaru turned and there she stood in all her glory, armor and all, it seems the heavens did listen to his prayers and gave her a chance. Without wasting any more time he hugged his sister tightly as tears of joy flowed down his cheeks as Sara soothed him like how she used to when they were young. Seeing his daughter resurrected, Toga immediately joined the hug, muttering words of praise and apologies to his eldest children for the pain he brought. After letting each other go Sara simply nodded at Inuyasha who nodded back, Sara turned her attention to Kirinmaru who was still frozen in his spot before he took a step towards her with Sara doing the same. As the two lovers slowly approached the other as if they were afraid that they will wake up from a dream before they ran towards each other meeting at the middle, Kirinmaru captured her in his embrace, twirling them around taking in her scent and warmth with the thoughts She’s alive, by the gods above, she returned repeating in his head like a mantra. Both of them let out teary smiles, finally reunited with the person they love.