Kagome fantasizes about cooking a meal for Inuyasha. However, the fantasy doesn't live up to the reality of having Inuyasha as a house guest. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru continues to hunt Magatsuhi, and Kohaku awakens from unconsciousness, with unforeseen consequences.
Kagome faces one of the greatest challenges of her life: High School entrance exams. But don't worry, Kagome--Inuyasha's here to help you slay the "Entrance Exam Demon".
As Kagome tries to find out who has sealed her power away, the evil spirit of the Shikon jewel, Magatsuhi, goes after Kohaku. But he needs to get past Sesshomaru and Inuyasha, first!
After Naraku attacks a priestess, Hitomiko, he uses her powers to capture Kagome. Will Kagome fall prey to one of Naraku's traps, in her attempts to free herself?
Once again, Sesshomaru attacks Inuyasha, upset at not being bequeathed the sword, Tetsusaiga, by their father. But is Sesshomaru merely a pawn in one of Naraku's devious plans?
Enraged by what Shishinki has told him about Tenseiga and his father, Sesshomaru goes after Totosai. Meanwhile, Naraku attacks Kohaku, in order to obtain the last Shikon shard. Naraku also has sinister ideas for using Sesshomaru to further his own goals.
The Ogre of Death, Shishinki lures Sesshomaru into a confrontation with the claim that he knows how Sesshomaru can increase the strength of his Meido sword technique, into a full circle attack. In the process, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru learn something about the origins of their swords.
Hiraikotsu becomes damaged in a fight with some Bone Demons. In order to repair Hiraikotsu, Sango and the others travel to see the Master of Potions. He tells Sango that she must fight demons inside a jug, in order to repair her weapon. Miroku must also pass a test of sorts.
Kanna and her Mirror Demon go after Inuyasha and his friends, even if it means her own death. Will Inuyasha be able to withstand the Mirror Demon, now that Tetsusaiga's powers have been absorbed by the mirrored sword?
Inuyasha and gang encounter a demon named the Flower Prince that feeds on sadness using flowers to ensnare his victims. Meanwhile, Naraku orders Kanna to set a trap for Inuyasha.
Sesshomaru searches for a method to increase the power of his sword. In order to help him, Sesshomaru's mother uses the power of the Meido stone given to her by Sesshomaru's father.
While Kagome returns from the mausoleum, Inuyasha comes to help her. Meanwhile Naraku captures the rest of the gang, including Kikyo and Koga, and tries to absorb Koga's Shikon shards. Will Inuyasha and Kagome catch up to Naraku in time to save Koga and heal Kikyo?
Naraku attacks his enemies with toxic spiderwebs. Kikyo is sickened by the miasma from the spiderwebs. Kagome is the only one who is able to heal Kikyo, but she needs a special bowstring from the mausoleum on Mount Azusa in order to do so. However, anyone who wishes to ascend to the mausoleum must first pass some difficult tests.
Naraku figures out a way to defeat Moryomaru. As Naraku goes after Moryomaru, Inuyasha and gang, Koga, Kikyo and Kohaku chase after Naraku. Miroku attempts to defeat Naraku, at great cost to himself.
To be able to use the Dragon Scaled Tetsusaiga without taking damage, Inuyasha seeks out a master spirit for some re-training. The master spirit puts Inuyasha through a series of tests to allow him to locate and destroy demon vortexes. Meanwhile Moryomaru searches for a way to strengthen his armor and in the process comes in contact with Sesshomaru, who is testing his new Tenseiga technique.
Inuyasha tries to capture the demonic-energy absorbing properties of the demonic blade, Dakki, for his Tetsusaiga. Will Tetsusaiga become useless after its energy is absorbed by Dakki? Meanwhile, another incarnation of Naraku goes after Koga's Shikon shards.
Kagome worries about passing her exams to get into the same school with her friends. Later, Shippo, Inuyasha and the gang unwittingly stumble into the Fox Promotional Exams. Totosai adds a new offensive technique to Sesshomaru's healing sword, Tenseiga.
Moryomaru and Sesshomaru square off, but Moryomaru has gotten some armor that he believes will give him the upper hand in any battle. Koga goes after a special weapon that belongs to the demon-wolf tribe. Kikyo tries to heal herself from Naraku's previous attack. Kagura tries to escape from Naraku's wrath, to avoid retaliation for her betrayal of him.
Some of Naraku's incarnations plot to destroy him, but first they need to find his heart. Also, in order to defeat him, they will need the power of the Shikon Jewel shards.