Hoshiyomi

, a humanoid demon ninja, was once a daiyōkai who fought for good and justice alongside his human love, Tsukiyomi. A powerful pair, Hoshiyomi eventually employed Kaijinbo, Totosai’s evil former apprentice, to craft a weapon for him, after Tsukiyomi began to show extreme signs of fatigue from their battle efforts. With 222 demons Kaijinbo finally crafted the ‘’Naginata of Kenkon’’ (trans. “Halberd of Heaven and Earth”), a powerful sword with a stave in the middle of two separate, yet equally balancing powerful blades. After Hoshiyomi received his prize Tsukiyomi no longer had to fight their common foes, but he struggled with the evil from the sword that was possessing him. Tsukiyomi eventually sealed Hoshiyomi within a pentagram with the intent of destroying the naginata; however, her plans went awry as fatigue overtook her and she died before she could both destroy the naginata or release Hoshiyomi. Decades later, Hoshiyomi was freed and eventually reacquired both blades (one of which Akitoki Hojo had in his possession to guard), waging war on all of humanity for “its betrayal.” After creating a black hole-like vortex, Inuyasha and Kagome are eventually able to defeat him with the combined power of Inuyasha’s Backlash Wave, Kagome’s sacred arrow, and a little spiritual interference from Tsukiyomi’s soul; the Naginata of Kenkon is destroyed along with him. In addition, just before Hoshiyomi’s death, he realizes Tsukiyomi’s true intent (having begrudged her for sealing him away) of her last actions, forgives her, and, upon his death, is reunited with her. Hoshiyomi appears in episodes 137-140 of the anime in "An Ancestor Named Kagome", "Mountain of Demons: Survival of the Duo", "The Great Duel at Shoun Falls", and" Eternal Love, the Naginata of Kenkon."

Personality
Hoshiyomi, in many aspects, is Inuyasha in reverse. Inuyasha originally only sought power, like when he learned of the Shikon jewel, but after meeting Kagome and friends, he started to value human life and became more kind: Hoshiyomi was originally caring and protected human life, but after being betrayed by a human he now now despises them and only seeks to become more powerful. In battle, Hoshiyomi has shown reservedness to killing, having the opportunity to slay Inuyasha several times but instead says: "I'll say it again. While this blade means everything to me, it has absolutely no value to you or your friends. If you back off, I'll spare you and the other humans, too. Or do you place no value on your life?" This is odd compared to many other Daiyokai in the series, who wouldn't even give their opponents a chance to run and would just slay them without a care. In addition to valuing the lives of others, Hoshiyomi had strong human emotions, and fell in love with the priestess Tsukiyomi, and, (much like Inuyasha), thought that the woman betrayed him. The priestess sealed the demon-ninja in order to free him from the Naginata's possession. He later learns that she meant to release him from the seal but died before she had the chance. Kagome channels the spirit of Tsukiyomi and in the end, Hoshiyomi forgives her, and apologizes for his own selfishness and lust for power.

Powers and Abilities

 * Demon Ninja Shadow Incarnation: Hoshiyomi has the ability to create doppelgangers of himself, hiding which one is his true self so his opponents will attack false enemies. Though this doesn't work so well when he battles Inuyasha, because the half-demon knows which one is real by the scent.


 * Demon Ninja Shadow Hold: Hoshiyomi throws a dagger into the shadow of his opponent, holding them down by their shadow and rendering them unable to move. However, when there is total darkness (and the shadow is unrecognizable from the rest of the darkness) the technique weakens in power. This is seen when the light of the moon is covered up by clouds and Inuyasha notices that he can move again.


 * Ball of light: Much like Sesshōmaru, Hoshiyomi transforms into an orb of light when traveling great distances. This is seen when he flees with Kagome as his hostage.

Quotes

 * "Finally. They have come."
 * "Haven't you figured it out yet? All the power you throw at me is being absorbed by the blade."