Episode 151

In a town, women gossip, discussing the strange happenings at the birth of the new lord. All the vassals in the birthing room are dead under strange circumstances, and they wonder if demons are responsible. The lord is happy to have an heir.

Sango, Miroku and Shippo meet up with InuYasha after defeating the demons. They lead InuYasha to the barrier Kagome passed through while chasing the soul collectors.

Kikyo's helpers explain to Kagome that Kikyo is being poisoned by Naraku's miasma, and that Kagome is the only one who can save Kikyo. They tell Kagome that all she must do is touch Kikyo to purify the miasma. Kagome jumps into the water and reaches out to touch Kikyo. Kagome is pulled under, and she tries to heal Kikyo as the sun sets. Suddenly Kagome begins seeing the last day of Kikyo's life when Naraku tricked Kikyo and InuYasha

Kagome purifies the miasma and saves Kikyo's soul. When she awakens, she is laying next to the waterfall, and Kikyo and her helpers are standing nearby. Before InuYasha can arrive, Kikyo leaves to rest and restore her strength.

When InuYasha arrives, Kagome encourages him to follow Kikyo but InuYasha chooses to stay with Kagome.