Midoriko

Midoriki is a minor character in story of InuYasha

History
Midoriko was a miko many years ago. She was well known for being powerful and have slayed many demon single handedly, however, it's because of this, it has sealed her fate.

In her final battle, Midoriko was ambushed by many demon, she was able to defeat many demons. The battle lasted for 7 days and nights and eventually a yokai got her in its jaws. Midoriko tries to use her soul to purify the demon (combined within her body both her soul and the souls of demon), but, instead it expelled out a jewel known as the Shikon no Tama.

Midoriko and the demon are imprisoned within the jewel and continues to battle.

Current Story
After many years has passed, her body exists in crystallized form in the taijiya village (The Demon Slayer Village). She made a cameo, where she saves Myoga (however, it could be just Myoga seeing things). It is said that Midoriko and Youkai are still fighting inside Shikon Jewel.

As the story continue her soul and the yokai was split out of Scared Jewel as its has intention to use Naraku and Kagome instead. however, she and Youkai was finally banished as Kagome and Inuyasha wish for it to disappear forever.

It's unknown what happen to Midoriko.

Attack and Ability
As a priestess, Midoriko must have spiritual powers and her strength is shown to be really strong as she was able to defeat many demon.


 * Purify: Midoriko can purify weak demon


 * Poccession: Midoriko have the power to pocess a person.

Anime/Manga Difference

 * It is hinted that Kirara fought by Midoriko's side in the anime, while in the manga, it had made no hints towards this.

Trivia

 * Despite being responsible for the whole story of InuYasha (she was responsible for the existant of the Shikon Jewel), she has a really minor role in the actual story.
 * In InuYasha Movie 4, the clothing that the fake Kikyo is wearing looks very similar to Midoriko's clothing.
 * Midoriko is the only priestess shown in the story that wields a sword. Not counting the Kikyo in Movie 4 as it is a fake.