"For... for me? Thank you!" Kagome could feel that this bamboo tube contained the shards of the shikon jewel that were in Kikyo's hands; she hadn't expected Kikyo to hand them all over to her.
"Yes." Kikyo placed the bamboo tube into Kagome's hand and said in a calm tone, "I've already learned from Kaede that you were the one who brought the shikon jewel. Now, you are the Priestess who protects it. This belongs to you."
After saying that, she spoke no more and turned to walk quickly back to Retsu's side: "It is done."
Retsu glanced at the bamboo tube in Kagome's hand with some surprise.
He hadn't expected Kikyo to decide to give the shards of the shikon jewel to Kagome.
However, the shikon jewel was indeed of no use to him now.
Furthermore, after what just happened, Naraku's life force was continuously draining because of his use of the Rinne Tensei no Jutsu. He would likely remain quiet for a long time. There was no problem with leaving the shikon jewel in Kagome's care.
Retsu placed his hand on Kikyo's shoulder, preparing to activate the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave.
"Kikyo, can... can you come with us..." Just then, Inuyasha saw Kikyo about to leave with Retsu. Feeling anxious, he mustered the courage to speak.
However, before he could finish, he was interrupted by Kikyo's cold voice: "Inuyasha, protect Kagome."
Her gaze swept over Inuyasha and Kagome, "Don't let her fall into the same fate I did back then."
"...Yeah!" Hearing Kikyo's words, Inuyasha's expression stiffened. He instantly understood she was referring to the outcome of their relationship fifty years ago.
Although the tragedy back then was mainly caused by Naraku's scheme, the mutual distrust between him and Kikyo was indeed a significant reason for that tragedy.
"Inuyasha, Naraku will likely be dormant for a while because of this incident. Use this free time to get stronger; the sword in your hand possesses great power."
Before leaving, Retsu looked at Inuyasha and gave him a serious reminder.
From the plot, it was clear that the tessaiga's potential was immense, from the Wind Scar to the Backlash Wave, and various other forms of the tessaiga later on.
In the story, Inuyasha grew all the way. While it was said that Inuyasha was getting stronger, it was more accurate to say that the tessaiga was evolving and becoming more powerful.
"Of course the tessaiga is strong!" Inuyasha proudly slung the tessaiga over his shoulder, his tone full of pride.
"We're leaving now!" Retsu called out to the group, preparing to depart.
Suddenly, Sango's voice came urgently: "Wait, Retsu-kun! Can... can I ask you something?"
Retsu paused. Seeing her expression, he had already guessed what she wanted to say: "What is it?"
"Can you help resurrect my younger brother, Kohaku?" Sango bit her lip and spoke with all the courage she could muster. "As long as Kohaku can be restored to his original self, I can serve as the sacrifice for his resurrection!"
"Sango..." Kagome, Miroku, and Shippō were all shocked to hear her words, but none of them spoke to stop her. They all knew that Kohaku was the most important person in Sango's heart.
Retsu looked at her resolute eyes.
Although he knew the situation and had even watched the entire process with a Shadow Clone, he still asked, "Is your brother dead?"
Hearing his question, a light of hope instantly ignited in Sango's eyes, and she said hurriedly, "After Kohaku was resurrected by Naraku using the shikon jewel, he lost all his memories and is now completely controlled by Naraku... He isn't the real Kohaku at all!"
"Although it's a bit troublesome, it's not impossible." Hearing her words, Retsu thought of the life force he had stored for his resurrection plan and spoke after a moment of deliberation.
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