Episode 32 (Hanyō no Yashahime)

Nanahoshi's Mini Galaxy is the thirty-second episode of Hanyō no Yashahime, and the 8th episode of the second season titled "The Second Act."

Synopsis

 * 1) Moroha is captured and imprisoned by the raccoon dogs on Mamidaira Island, but she escapes and faces off against the Full Moon Raccoon Dog.
 * 2) Setsuna and the demon slayers head north to Gokoku Village for their mission.
 * 3) Towa is accompanied by Rion and Riku, as the trio are confronted by Kirinmaru.
 * 4) Zero finds Nanahoshi, a demon who feeds on people's misery and sadness as she sets a trap for the Half-Demon Princesses (mainly for Towa.)

Summary
At night in the rocky area, Towa is sitting on a rock as she is using lavender hand cream when she notices Akuru appear. Akuru smells the lavender hand cream. Towa asks Akuru who he was. Akuru uses his pinwheel on himself. Riku calls out to Towa. Towa notices Riku and Rion walking towards her. Rion waves at Towa for a moment. Towa stands up and calls out to Riku and Rion then notices that Akuru has disappeared. Riku asks Towa is something wrong. Towa tells Riku a boy was just here. Rion tells Towa that she was here all alone. Riku tells Towa that more importantly to allow him and Rion to accompany her. Towa questions Riku about accompanying her. Rion tells Towa that Zero is targeting her life. Towa becomes surprised. In the misty forest, Zero travels on a boat to Nanahoshi's mansion in her Otsuyu disguise. Zero thinks to herself this is Nanahoshi's mansion and she sees as it is indeed a fitting place for one to die and escape from their pain. Zero arrives at Nanahoshi's mansion before takes off her hat. Nanahoshi greets Zero and introduces himself then tells her that he read the movement of the stars to grant her wish. Zero laughs for a moment and asks Nanahoshi after he grants her wish what does he desire in return. Nanahoshi tells Zero that he desires the pain and sorrow in her heart as the tears of anguish from commoners make a most exquisite delicacy before reveals his teeth. Zero questions Nanahoshi as rumored he has quite a peculiar diet. Nanahoshi tells Zero if she does not wish for anything then he will just take her tears anyway. Zero tells Nanahoshi to go right ahead. Nanahoshi summons a mini galaxy and tells Zero this is the finest aromatic wood in the world and if someone provides it with people's sorrow it releases the most splendid fragrance. Nanahoshi sends one of the mini galaxy's orbs to circle around Zero to detect the sorrow in her heart before it returns. Nanahoshi becomes shocked. Zero asks Nanahoshi did he enjoy peering into her heart. Nanahoshi tells Zero it's as if she doesn't have any sorrow. The Mini Galaxy disappears. Nanahoshi becomes shocked and questions what's going on. Zero changes into her normal appearance as the Rainbow Pearls and her staff are near her. Zero tells Nanahoshi that she has sealed away all of her tears within the seven colored pearls hence she doesn't have any sorrow. Zero then sent the Rainbow Pearls to surround Nanahoshi and trapped him in an electric barrier. Nanahoshi tells Zero that he can't move and wonders what does she plan to do with him. Zero tells Nanahoshi that she's going to set a trap here and wonders she's sure he won't mind. In a forest, the demon slayers are resting as Hisui and Setsuna are sitting on a rock while Kirara sits on Setsuna's mokomoko. Setsuna starts to use the same lavender hand cream. Hisui asks Setsuna what is that. Setsuna tells Hisui it's a hand cream. In a flashback, Towa offers Setsuna the lavender hand cream. Setsuna accepts the lavender hand cream and questions it. Towa tells Setsuna that her hands might get dry and she hears the village up north is much colder than here. Setsuna agrees with Towa. Towa tells Setsuna to be careful while slaying demons. Hisui says oh before he turns away. Setsuna applies the lavender hand cream when she notices Akuru appearing. Setsuna asks Akuru was he wondering what the lavender hand cream is. Hisui becomes confused. Setsuna tells Hisui that she wasn't talking to him then notices Akuru has vanished. Setsuna thinks to herself that Akuru must have been an apparition or a spirit of some sort. The demon slayers realized that it's starting to snow and looks like they'll be seeing lots of snow up north. Kohaku tells the demon slayers to let's hurry as they need to get there in time for their rendezvous. At Mamidaira Island, the surveillance eyeball closes as the Full Moon Raccoon Dog painting glows. In the dungeon. the Raccoon Dog guards place Moroha in a cell. The Raccoon Dog guards tell Moroha to get in there before they lock the cell. Moroha tells the Raccoon Dog guards to let her out as she's innocent. The Raccoon Dog guards tell Moroha to be quiet as they'll interrogate her shortly. Moroha asks the Raccoon Dog guards for what as she was just passing by. The Raccoon Dog guards tell Moroha that they know she's working for Takechiyo and she's really going to get it before they leave. Moroha lays down and says she guesses they've figured everything out which means struggling won't get her anywhere. In a forest, Towa is walking while Rion is sitting on the back of her bicycle. Rion tells Towa that's so unique. Towa asks Rion that she means the vehicle as it's called a bicycle. Rion confirms this with Towa and tells her that it's quite unique too but she was referring to her. Towa becomes confused and tells Rion that she's an unusual sort of person for this time period. Riku watches Towa and Rion from a tree. Riku says he has no choice but to keep her distance so Kirinmaru won't find out where Towa and Rion are but it seems that might not be the case as he looks up to the sky. Rion tells Towa that she is a kind person but she is also very strong. Towa stops and looks at Rion. Rion tells Towa that is why she'd like to rely on her help. Towa becomes sad and asks Rion does she really think she's strong as she was told that she refuses to retreat which leaves her open for an attack. Rion tells Towa no as she is a ray of light that fills her heart and Riku's. Riku appears and tells Towa and Rion sorry to interrupt their conversation but Kirinmaru's here their troublesome guest. Towa and Rion look up at the sky. Towa questions Riku about a troublesome guest. Kirinmaru appears from the sky as he glows. Towa calls out to Kirinmaru. Rion stands up from the bicycle and calls out to Kirinmaru. Riku comes to help defend Towa and Rion and tells them to not worry as he will protect both of them with his life. The demon slayers arrive at Gokoku Village. Setsuna says this is an impressive row of houses. Hisui says the houses seem pretty well off. Kohaku tells Hisui and Setsuna of course the house are as they were even able to hire demon slayers from a faraway land. Nanasuke asks Kohaku why is this area so wealthy. Kohaku says it's all thanks to the village shrine up ahead as they enshrine golden grains known as 'the Blessings of the Five Grains' as it's said to bring good fortune. Rokuta asks Kohaku this village is the Gokoku Village that requested their services. Kohaku confirms this. Kohaku and the demon slayers enter a house when Kuzu, Yamata, and Goro noticed them. Kuzu greets Kohaku. Kohaku calls out to Kuzu and Yamata and tells them that it's been a while and wonders how have they been. Kuzu tells Kohaku that he and Yamata are doing well and wonders it's been 15 years. Yamata tells Kohaku the Chief of the North gives him his regards. Kohaku asks Kuzu and Yamata the Chief of the North isn't joining them. Kuzu tells Kohaku the Chief of the North said he can't fight the effects of old age and Goro has come in his place. Goro bows for a moment and says he looks forward to working with them. Kohaku introduces Rokuta, Nanasuke, Hisui, and Setsuna. Kuzu tells Kohaku a female demon slayer and wonders they haven't seen one since Sango. Yamata asks Kohaku will Setsuna be able to do some proper demon-slaying. Goro stands up. Kohaku says Setsuna is skilled enough to rival Sango. Yamata tells Kohaku that Setsuna doesn't look that way to him. Setsuna tells Yamata if he wants to test her skills then she'll take him on at any time. Hisui tells Setsuna to not bother. Kuzu tells Kohaku this won't be an easy be an easy job as they've been asked to slay a large herd of Flame Bulls. Hisui questions about Flame Bulls. Kuzu explains that Flame Bulls are cattle demons and they go around burning houses as well as mountains and forests. Kohaku tells Kuzu to hold on as Flame Bulls normally obey a local deity and wonders why are they running wild. Kuzu tells Kohaku this isn't a normal situation. Yamata says the Flame Bulls' master the local deity is ordering them to go wild. Kohaku says which means that unless they appease the local deity they cannot stop the Flame Bulls. Kuzu questions sounds troublesome as he looks at Setsuna. Setsuna becomes serious. A voice from outside alerts the demon slayers of a Flame Bull. The demon slayers run outside to see a fire and a Flame Bull appearing. Hisui tries to uses his Hiraikotsu on the Flame Bull but it deflects the attack. Yamata and Goro become surprised. Yamata says the Flame Bull dodged it. Setsuna tells Kirara to wait here. Kirara gets off of Setsuna's mokomoko. Setsuna runs forward before she uses her Scourge of Swallows on the Flame Bull before it falls to the ground in defeat. Yamata and Goro become shocked. Goro says Setsuna defeated the Flame Bull with a single attack. Kuzu tells Kohaku now he sees how Setsuna's skills might rival Sango. Kohaku tells Rokuta and Nanasuke to go put out the flames. Rokuta and Nanasuke comply with Kohaku. Setsuna kneels for a moment as she picks up Kirara. Kuzu tells Kohaku that he's raised a fine demon slayer. Kohaku tells Kuzu no as Setsuna still has ways to go. In the Mamidaira Island dungeon, Moroha says she thinks about now is a good time. Moroha pulls out a Swiss Army knife. Moroha says the raccoon dogs didn't notice the handy item. Moroha carefully picks the lock with the Swiss Army knife. Moroha asks herself was she a genius or what. In the forest, Riku defends Towa and Rion with his sword. Towa thinks to herself that her gut tells her that they should run away as they absolutely should run. Kirinmaru slowly flies to the ground. Towa thinks to herself but for some reason she just can't do that before she pulls out the Star-Slicer Flute. In the Mamidaira Island Castle, Kikunosuke sits as he faces Raccoon Dog guards while Mamiana sits nearby. Mamiana says his young excellency. In the ceiling, Moroha secretly makes a hole with the Swiss Army knife and looks in. Moroha thinks to herself now then let's see what's going on. Kikunosuke asks the Raccoon Dog guards what have they done with the intruder from last night. Moroha becomes surprised an thinks to herself that Kikunosuke looks exactly like Takechiyo. The Raccoon Dogs tells Kikunosuke that they have placed Moroha in the dungeon. Mamiana says if Moroha is the daughter of the priestess Kagome the she is an enemy of the Full Moon Raccoon Dog and furthermore if she is the daughter of the hanyo Inuyasha then she is the child of the fiend who scarred his face. Moroha becomes surprised and thinks to herself sounds like the raccoon dogs really hate her. Kikunosuke asks Mamiana was he certain that Moroha is working for his older brother. Mamiana tells Kikunosuke there is no mistake. Kikunosuke expresses how he misses Takechiyo. Mamiana tells Kikunosuke that Takechiyo is a villain who ruined the Mamidaira Clan and to refrain from addressing Takechiyo as his brother. Kikunosuke agrees with Mamiana and apologizes. Another Raccoon Dog guard appears and alerts that Moroha has escaped from the dungeon. Mamiana calls the Raccoon Dog guard a fool and tells the other to search everywhere for Moroha. The Raccoon Dog guards comply. Moroha says to herself that she guesses she'll have to come back later for her bow and arrow before she leaves.

In the forest, Kirinmaru tells Rion it's been a while. Rion tells Kirinmaru it hasn't been that long as she's been meeting him in her dreams. Kirinmaru tells Rion that dreams are dreams and reality is reality and as long as she's enjoying the sensation of walking the earth on her own feet that's all that matters. Rion becomes angry and tells Kirinmaru that her body is only a vessel made of grave soil and bones. Kirinmaru asks Rion does she despise him. Rion tells Kirinamru that she cannot forgive him for the barrier she placed on Mount Musubi. Kirinmaru becomes disappointed and asks Rion that she doesn't understand why he did that and in that case it cannot be helped however he will not allow her to interfere with his dream to travel beyond space and time even if she is his beloved daughter. Riku and Towa become defensive. Rion tells Kirinmaru that she will stop him. Kirinmaru asks Riku and Towa will they be able to protect Rion. Towa turns to the Star Slicer Flute into the Zanseiken. Towa tells Kirinmaru that she will protect Rion. Kirinmaru becomes shocked and questions Rion that she gave Towa the Zanseiken. Kirinmaru says since he's facing the Zanseiken there's no need for him to hold back before he pulls out his Bakuseiken. Kirinmaru descends to the ground as he stops glowing. Towa tells Kirinmaru to let's make this a fair fight as she prepares to fight him. Kirinmaru tells Rion to get a good look at how much more powerful her father has become. Rion tells Kirinmaru how shameless. Riku tells Towa now is not the time to be crossing swords. Towa tells Riku that she won't stand down. Riku calls out to Towa in surprise. Towa starts to charge at Kirinmaru but stopped when Akuru ran past her. Towa says that was close. Towa sees Akuru running around and says it's Akuru. Kirinmaru asks Towa what is it and what does she see. Akuru plays with the pedal on Towa's bicycle. Riku and Rion are surprised when they noticed that the pedal on Towa's bicycle was now spinning. Riku asks Rion does she see or sense anything. Rion tells Riku no not a thing. Kirinmaru asks Towa that she can see Akuru. Towa sees Akuru playing with the pedal on her bicycle. Akuru stops and smiles at Towa, who smiles back. Akuru leaves. Towa says Akuru left. Towa tells Kirinmaru all right then and let's get started as she prepares to fight him again. Kirinmaru asks Towa was the child holding a pinwheel. Towa becomes surprised and asks Kirinmaru why was he asking that and of course Akuru was Kirinmaru realizes that Towa can see Akuru. Kirinmaru tells Towa that she truly is Sesshomaru's daughter before he sheathed his Bakuseiken. Riku, Towa, and Rion become surprised. Kirinmaru tells Towa the ability to see Akuru might be unique to her clan. Towa becomes surprised. Rion steps forward and tells Kirinmaru that the Windmill of Time no longer favored him and his time has ended. Kirinmaru tells Rion let's see her try to end it. Rion tells Kirinmaru that she believes that the world that has yet to come lies with Towa. Kirinmaru tells Rion that also sounds amusing however since she has chosen to defy her own father be prepared for a difficult path ahead before he uses his Demonic Energy Blasts. Towa and Rion cover themselves. Towa tells Kirinmaru to get back here. Riku steps forward and protects Towa as he calls out to her. One of Kirinmaru's Demonic Energy Blasts hits Riku in the eyes. Towa calls out to Riku. Kirinmaru flies to the sky. Kirinmaru tells Towa that they'll meet again before he leaves. Towa and Rion go to Riku's aid in concern. Towa apologizes to Riku and tells him that was all her fault. Riku tells Towa and Rion that he let his guard down and his eyes were injured. Towa and Rion become worried at a blinded Riku. In the Gokoku Village, Mayonaka arrives in the blizzard. Mayonaka questions a shaman and now demon slayers and as always the people are such fools. In one of the houses, a shaman performs a ritual as a group of people bow to him as the Gokoku Village Headman and the demon slayers watch nearby. Kohaku asks the Gokoku Village Headman what were the shaman doing. The Gokoku Village Headman tells Kohaku that he asked the shaman to start a blizzard. Hisui tells the Gokoku Village Headman then the blizzard. The Gokoku Village Headman says it is the results of the shaman's prayers as the Flame Bulls won't attack during a blizzard as it'll weaken the flames of their horns. Yamata tells the Gokoku Village Headman if that solves things then there was no reason to call on them. The Gokoku Village Headman says it's not that simple as they can't carry on normal lives like this. Kuzu tells the Gokoku Village Headman once the blizzard dies down the Flame Bulls will attack in a giant herd and wonders if that a safe assumption. The Gokoku Village Headman confirms this. Kohaku tells the Gokoku Village Headman the eight of them will stand guard in each direction and they should be able to defend against the Flame Bulls but the main issue is their master the local deity. The Gokoku Village Headman explains the local deity Mayonaka is quite stubborn. Kuzu questions the Gokoku Village Headman about Mayonaka as that's the name of the local deity. The Gokoku Village Headman confirms this. Setsuna asks the Gokoku Village Headman why was Mayonaka attacking the village and wonders was there some reason for that. The Gokoku Village Headman questions who knows as he has no idea. Kohaku becomes suspicious and tells the Gokoku Village Headman that he heard that a local deity known as Mahiruma used to live in this land. The Gokoku Village Headman becomes surprised and questions Kohaku that he already knew that much. Kohaku tells the Gokoku Village Headman the divine object that he refers to as the Blessings of the Five Grains and wonders may they take a look at it. The Gokoku Village Headman says very well. In the clear forest on the snow storm, the Gokoku Village Headman takes the demon slayers to a shrine. The Demon Slayers realized it's as if the sun were here. The Gokoku Village Headman explains it's thanks to the divine object all the villages in this area are able to receive the benefit of fertile fields and abundant crops. The Gokoku Village Headman and the Demon Slayers arrived at the shrine. Kohaku realizes it's the Blessing of the Five Grains. Yamata says the Blessing of the Five Grains is what Mayonaka is after. Kuzu says not just local deities would want to come after the Blessing of the Five Grains but many demons and the lords of other regions as well. The Gokoku Village Headman begs the demon slayers to help them as he'll pay them a handsome reward. Hisui calls out to Kohaku. Kohaku tells Hisui that the leader of the northern demon slayers accepted the job so. Kuzu tells Kohaku to let's set up some traps and slay the Flame Bulls. Kohaku agrees with Kuzu. Setsuna asks the Gokoku Village Headman what would happen if he handed the Blessing of the Five Grains over to Mayonaka. The Gokoku Village Headman asks Setsuna if they did that how would they get by and to not be ridiculous. In the forest, Riku, Towa, and Rion are traveling. Towa apologizes to Riku as it's all her fault. Rion tells Towa no it's not as Riku was injured because of her. Riku tells Towa and Rion to stop as he's the one who messed up however Kirinmaru won't be able to pinpoint their location anymore so it's sort of a good thing. Towa tells Riku if she had been more careful. Riku tells Towa to not worry about it as there are times when being able to see could make someone overlook the truth. In the Mamidaira Island, Moroha is chased by angered Raccoon-Dog Demons. The Raccoon Dog Demons yell at Moroha to come back. Moroha stops and prepares to unsheath her Kurikaramaru. Moroha tells the Raccoon Dog Demons that she knows they were hired to do this but take it easy. Moroha unsheathes her Kurikaramaru and tells the Raccoon Dog Demons to make sure they dodge this. Moroha uses her Crimson Dragon Wave on the Raccoon Dog Demons but notices it was proven ineffective. Mamiana and the Full Moon Raccoon Dog appeared. Mamiana tells the Full Moon Raccoon Dog time to return the favor from all those years ago. Moroha tells the Full Moon Raccoon Dog that he's finally appeared. Moroha sheathes her Kurikaramaru and takes out her Beni and starts to apply some of it. Moroha says with this rouge she becomes Beniyasha, Destroyer of Lands. Takechiyo appears from the sky and tells Moroha to hold on and if uses her Beni now she won't wake up for an entire day. Moroha tells Takechiyo that she won't let that happen anymore. Moroha starts to apply some of it and tells the Full Moon Raccoon Dog to now bear witness to the power of the new and improved Beniyasha as she transforms. The Full Moon Raccoon Dog uses his Raccoon Dog Blast on Moroha. Moroha tries to use her Crimson Backlash Wave on the Full Moon Raccoon Dog. The Full Moon Raccoon Dog and Mamiana do not seem worried in the slightest, which worries Moroha.

Trivia

 * The way Nanahoshi takes in one's deep psychological agony and sorrow, and draws strength from it to further replenish himself is identical to the Flower Prince Kaō's way.
 * With the introduction of the 3 new demon slayers, it is revealed that the demon slayers' names are based on numbers (Goro (5), Rokuta (6), Nanasuke (7), Yamata (8) and Kuzu (9)).
 * Towa and Setsuna have been confirmed to have the ability to see Akuru whereas Kirinmaru, Riku and Rion cannot see him.
 * Riku is blinded by Kirinmaru, albeit accidentally.
 * Takechiyo is considered a traitor to the entire Raccoon-Dog Tribe and he has been revealed to have a younger brother named Kikunosuke.
 * Kirinmaru sees that Towa has the Zanseiken.
 * Izayoi's shell rouge is seen for the first time since the first season's finale. It is revealed that since her intense battle with Kirinmaru to avenge Setsuna's recent demise, Moroha is now capable of sustaining her evolved demon form as "Beniyasha" and will no longer faint from overexertion which she refers to as "the new-and-improved Beniyasha."
 * Though the ability to see Akuru is said to be unique to the Dog Demon family, Jaken was able to locate him due to the sound of his pinwheel.

Error

 * As Akuru starts to move the pedals, there's a red line on top right.

Episodi 32 (Hanyo no Yashahime)