One month later.
Everyone was there before the gates of Sky City.
Chiyo stood at the very front, his scarlet eyes fixed on the three children. He said nothing.
Suiko stood beside him, her eyes rimmed red, but she did not cry.
Izayoi held Inuyasha's hand, straightening his collar, his belt, and his hair over and over again.
"Mother, that's enough, that's enough. You've already done it several times."
Inuyasha sounded a little impatient, but he did not pull away.
Izayoi lifted her head and looked at her son. At last, her tears fell despite herself.
"Inuyasha... you have to take good care of yourself..."
"You should know how strong I am, Mother! Don't worry!"
Inuyasha turned his head away, unwilling to let his mother see his reddening eyes.
Kanade Hime stood in front of Sakura and gently smoothed her daughter's long hair.
"Sakura, you're the older sister. You have to take good care of your younger brother and sister."
"Mm."
Sakura nodded hard.
"But you also have to take good care of yourself."
Kanade Hime reached out and gently hugged her daughter.
"Mother will wait for you to come back."
Liuli stood off to the side, holding a small bundle in her hand, and passed it to Sakura.
"Saku, there are some snacks I made inside, and some medicine for wounds. Use them on the road."
Saku took the bundle and held it in her arms, saying softly, "Thank you, Aunt Liuli."
Ayame walked over, crouched down, and met the three children's eyes.
"Remember what I taught you."
"A sword is an extension of the arm, not the arm's master."
"Demonic power is a tool, not a weapon."
"Spiritual Power is the power to protect, not a means to harm."
The three children nodded at the same time.
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