"When Inuyasha temporarily loses his powers, he must rely on his friends for help when they face a demon -in-sheep's-clothing who steals several shards of the Shikon Jewel! Inuyasha's vulnerable state makes him more affectionate towards Kagome as well. Back in Kaede's village, an evil witch defiles Lady Kikyo's grave and steals her ashes ... but for what purpose? Fearing the worst, Inuyasha and the others set off to recover Kikyo's remains ..."--P....

Kagome, Inuyasha, and their friends continue their quest to Japan to vanquish the evil demon Nakaku. On their way they meet Koga from the wolf-demon tribe; monkey sprites full of magic and mischief; and an old lady with possible exorcism skills.

"Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo cross paths with a devious, thieving young monk who has designs on Kagome's sacred jewel shards ... and clues about what may have happened between Inuyasha and Kikyo 50 years ago! Later, is a shard of the Shikon Jewel to blame in a town where paintings of demons are mysteriously coming to life to terrorize the villagers? And when Inuyasha's half-brother Sesshomaru returns with a powerful new partner, their unholy alliance...

Kikyo, the killer of Inu-Yasha in the distant past, is distraught from the shock of being resurrected, and she must make a decision--whether to return to death for Kagome's sake or hold onto her second chance at life.

Naraku has gained a new power from a large fragment of the Shikon Jewel.