Episode 17

The Cursed Ink of the Hell-Painter is the 17th episode of the InuYasha anime.

Synopsis
Inuyasha must learn to get along with Miroku when they come up against an artist who seeks to rise in standing by drawing up endless armies of bloodthirsty demons—and bringing them to life using the power of a Shikon Jewel shard. Even with his considerable strength, Inuyasha learns that having more allies can make a world of difference and that building trust might just be worth the work. Miroku, meanwhile, realizes that despite his brash and confrontational exterior, Inuyasha really is a good person at heart...even if he doesn't realize it himself.

Summary
The episode starts with a a man with scrolls running though a field in the feudal era being chased by men with swords and horses. The man apparently has a jewel fragment and the other men are trying to take it from him.

Trivia

 * While running into the castle to save the "princess", Miroku was still polite enough to take his shoes off before rushing to her aid.
 * Miroku has three shikon jewel shards when he reunites with Kagome and Inuyasha; however, she didn't sense them before when they parted, meaning he was able to find them in a single day.

Quotes

 * Miroku: (watching Inuyasha fight ink demons without Tessaiga) "What's that technique he's using?" Kagome: "It's called 'whaling on them'."