Episode 189

Naraku: Trap of Darkness is 22nd episode of InuYasha :The Final Act.

Plot
Separated from the others, Sango and Miroku wander in search of Naraku's main body as that is where the Shikon jewel will be. Sango can hear the wind blowing from Miroku's Wind Tunnel, even as it is covered. She knows that he doesn't have much time left. Naraku manipulates them and shows the pair the death of Miroku's father when his own Wind Tunnel enveloped him. Miroku is unphased by this but the sight of Miroku's Father's death shocks Sango to the point of tears, not wanting the one she loves to suffer such a terrible death. Naraku attacks the pair and forces Miroku to open his Wind Tunnel to protect them, despite Sango's protests. Miroku knows that when his hand finally tears open Sango will be at risk too and so he bids her farewell and runs off to die alone. Sango tries to follow on Kirara but cannot find him

Kagome awakens at the bottom of the pit where she had been pushed by Inuyasha. She finds that Sesshōmaru is next to her, killing the demons who who are trying to attack her. Sesshomaru quickly deduces that Inuyasha was consumed by Naraku's darkness and transformed into his demon form; Kagome follows after him to find Rin. Upon seeing what appears to be her, Kagome is told it was nothing more than an illusion. Sesshomaru feels insulted by Naraku's tricks, but knows he cannot use Bakusaiga as Rin could be used as a shield.

Meanwhile, Inuyasha wanders aimlessly, remembering his parting with Kikyo fifty years ago; he promised he would protect her this time, but failed when Naraku suceeded in killing her a second time. This snaps Inuyasha out of his demonic mind-set, then smells Kagome's blood on his hand. Naraku taunts Inuyasha, saying that he has done it again; Inuyasha killed the woman he loved, just like before. Inuyasha begins convulsing in pain as Naraku says he will grant salvation by removing the human heart in Inuyasha, which is what the Shikon jewel desires for him.

Elsewhere, Rin awakens and sees Magatsuhi looming near her. She runs off, calling for Sesshomaru. However, she bumps into Inuyasha, who Magatsuhi is willing to allow kill her. However, Inuyasha tells Rin not to move and tries hitting Magatsuhi, something that impresses the evil spirit as the human heart in Inuyasha is still holding on. He then possesses Inuyasha, ready to fight Sesshomaru again. Sesshomaru, catching Rin's scent flies towards her with Kagome, but Naraku swallows Rin into his flesh. He uses Tessaiga to create a Meidō Zangetsuha.

While in Kaede's village everyone watches Naraku hovering in the sky, Shippō and Jaken begin to fight over the fact that Jaken did not join Sesshōmaru in battle; Jaken wished to use Shippo as transport to Naraku, Kohaku interrupts them and all three head up to find their friends on A-un. Jaken explains that only a fool would go into battle against a foe dangerous as Naraku alone; Kohaku is surprised by Jaken's method of asking for things. At that moment a Meidō rips a hole in Naraku's body allowing them to enter.

Inside, Magatsuhi is surprised, realising that Tessaiga is the final link to Inuyasha's senses; he missed Sesshomaru because of Inuyasha's interference. Sesshomary disarms Magatsuhi, allowing him to complete take control of Inuyasha; the Tessaiga lands above them. Sesshomaru continues to fight with Tenseiga, being chidded by Magatsuhi for not using Bakusaiga to eliminate his host body. Kagome goes to retrieve Tessaiga, nearly falling once again. She holds onto Tessaiga, which is plunged into Naraku. As she holds on, her wound bleeds, allowing Inuyasha to smell the scent and allow him to regain control; he yells for her to give him Tessaiga. Kagome lets go and tosses the sword to him. Inuyasha uses the Wind Scar to create a soft landing for her before heading to check on her.

Magatsuhi has becomed angered by his inability to possess Inuyasha, deciding to move on to Kagome the moment Inuyasha reaches her. No sooner does he try, Inuyasha moves away; however, he is too late as a piece of Magatsuhi got inside her. Tessaiga suddenly changes to Dragon-scaled form, producing Inuyasha's demon vortex and Magatsuhi, who has becomed trapped by Inuyasha's demonic energy. Sesshomaru tells Magatsuhi he choose the wrong person to possess and slices him right down the middle with Tenseiga. Magatsuhi vanishes with a scream. Sesshomary lands and sheathes his Tenseiga.

Trivia

 * Final apperance of the Dragon-scaled Tessaiga.