After more than two years apart, Rin had grown quite a bit too.
She had become even more graceful, cute, and playful.
When she saw Sesshomaru return to Mount Hakurei, her eyes filled with extraordinary surprise and delight.
"Lord Sesshomaru."
The girl hurried forward and threw herself into her young lord's arms.
"Rin..."
Heartfelt happiness showed on Sesshomaru's face as well.
The whole scene was warm and sweet.
It made Jaken, who was following behind, give a few involuntary coughs.
Once they approached Mount Hakurei.
Normally, any demon would be weakened by the Sacred Barrier.
Even Sesshomaru, with his tremendous demon power, would suffer a drastic decline in reaction and speed, becoming sluggish enough for even Jakotsu to wound him.
An ordinary great demon who forced their way into the barrier might even be forcibly purified.
But with Li Xia leading the way and Master Hakushin making an exception, things were much better. At most, they would feel slightly uncomfortable, much like Bankotsu and the other undead in the original story, without suffering much harm.
"Your Highness, how did Kirinmaru come looking for you? And as far as I know, hadn't he been asleep all this time? When did he wake up?"
Li Xia asked.
"I don't know exactly when he woke up either. I would guess it was more than two years ago."
After thinking for a moment, Sesshomaru replied:
"During that period...
"First, Manganomaru caused quite a commotion with the Complete Tree of Ages. Although it happened in the Forest of No Return in the Western Lands, its effects spread far, reaching many areas of the Eastern Country. It is possible that Kirinmaru noticed it and awoke.
"Later, I awakened Bakusaiga while fighting Shinigami Oni. That could very well have alerted those great demons who also possessed