Ch. 1801Sesshomaru, About to Meet Yoriichi Tsugikuni! (2)
Key Plot Points and Events
- Sesshomaru obtains his true sword, Bakusaiga, which can destroy Naraku's flesh chunks and even affect connected parts.
- Kyūrei's true soul escapes, and Sesshomaru is summoned by his mother.
- Sesshomaru learns about his mother's role in the Underworld and sees an image of Yoriichi Tsugikuni invading the Underworld.
Character Developments
- Sesshomaru learns that his father did not favor Inuyasha and that he had always carried Bakusaiga within himself.
- Sesshomaru understands that he must become a great demon capable of standing on his own to fully manifest Bakusaiga.
- Sesshomaru's mother reveals that the 'Lord of the Underworld' Sesshomaru previously killed was a test and that she can revive the dead.
Significant Themes
- The power of true lineage and destiny (Bakusaiga being Sesshomaru's true sword).
- The importance of self-reliance and independence (Sesshomaru's journey to become a great demon).
- The consequences of past actions (Sesshomaru's mother's role in the Underworld and her ability to revive the dead).
Character Interactions
- Sesshomaru interacts with Totosai, who explains the nature of Bakusaiga and Sesshomaru's growth as a demon.
- Sesshomaru meets with his mother, who reveals the Underworld's crisis and orders Sesshomaru to lead an army against the invaders.
- Sesshomaru witnesses Yoriichi Tsugikuni in the Underworld, setting up their eventual encounter.