Inuyasha is caught in a struggle with the Thunder Brothers, and Kagome's attempts to help him are going awry. Can Inuyasha triumph over the evil brothers when much of his attention is focused on protecting Kagome? Later, when Kagome returns to her own time, she discovers the Shikon jewel shards are wreaking havoc not only in Japan's medieval past, but in the modern world as well!

Volume 5

When Inuyasha temporarily loses his powers, he must rely on his friends for help when they face a demon-in-sheep's-clothing who steals several shards of the Shikon jewel! Inuyasha's vulnerable state makes him more affectionate towards Kagome, as well. Back in Kaede's village, an evil witch defiles Lady Kikyo's grave and steals her ashes… but for what purpose? Fearing the worst, Inuyasha and the others set off to recover Kikyo's remains…

Volume 6

Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo cross paths with a devious, thieving young monk who has designs on Kagome's sacred jewel shards...and clues about what may have happened between Inuyasha and Kikyo 50 years ago! Later, a shard of the Shikon Jewel must be to blame in a town where paintings of demons are mysteriously coming to life to terrorize the villagers. And when Inuyasha's half-brother Sesshomaru returns with a powerful new partner, their unholy alliance may be more than Inuyasha and his friends can handle!