Episode 25 (Hanyō no Yashahime)

"What It Means to Wield Tenseiga" is the twenty-fifth episode of Hanyō no Yashahime, and the premiere of the second season titled "The Second Act".

Summary
During the battle with the Beast King, Kirinmaru, Setsuna ended up losing her life. Sesshōmaru, who appears before a deeply regretful Towa, says "Whether Setsuna lives or dies depends on you" and hands over the broken Tenseiga. Just as she does with the Kikujūmonji, Towa attempts to create a blade of demonic energy however, Tenseiga's blade does not grow. On the contrary, Towa's hair turns black like during the night of a new moon as she loses her demonic energy. Is reviving Setsuna impossible? Admidst this, the sword smith, Tōtōsai, creates a Naginata from lapis lazuli quartz and volcanic soil, suitable for the Blood Blade on Setsuna's arm, as a souvenir from the underworld.

Plot
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Characters in Order of Appearance
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Trivia

 * Clips from previous episodes were showcased at the beginning.
 * This is the first episode to use ReBorn as its opening theme and Transparent World as its ending theme.
 * Towa wields the Tenseiga for the first time. Albeit, she collapses after cutting down the messengers of the underworld.
 * Setsuna is revived and her Kanemitsu no Tomoe is reforged into the Yukari no Tachikiri.