Ten years passed in the blink of an eye.
For the long-lived demon clans, ten years were no more than an instant.
But for the Western Country, those ten years had been an era of earthshaking change.
Dog Demon King City had expanded from a majestic city into a demon metropolis stretching for hundreds of miles.
Sky City stood among the clouds, overlooking the entire Dog Demon City.
Within Moonlight Hall, morning light streamed through the glazed windows.
A silver-haired boy stood quietly at the center of the hall, clad in moon-white robes embroidered with golden patterns. His sleeves fluttered despite the absence of wind.
His long hair cascaded to his waist like a silver waterfall woven from moonlight, while the purple Crescent Moon Mark on his forehead shimmered with faint golden radiance.
It was Sesshomaru, now ten years old.
His eyes were closed in concentration, silver and gold light entwining around his body.
The Power of Moon Radiance gathered from every direction like trickling streams, forming a visible vortex of spiritual energy around him.
"Still not enough."
The boy opened his eyes. His golden-purple eyes were as clear as crystal, yet unfathomably deep.
He raised his right hand and loosely curled his fingers.
A faint tearing sound came from the air as five green blades of light extended from his fingertips.
It was the rudimentary form of the Poison Flower Claw, yet it already possessed an edge capable of tearing through king-level defenses.
"Disperse."
With a softly uttered word, the light blades vanished.
Sesshomaru extended his left hand as well, palm facing upward.
"The young lord's talent is truly astonishing."
A gentle female voice came from outside the hall.
Seru entered the hall in a pale purple gown, her eyes full of affection.
Sesshomaru withdrew his aura, and the