InuYasha [Inu-Yasha] #24

In "The Ogre of the Burial Mound," Miroku and the others arrive at a castle where the lord is rumored to be a monstrous ogre in disguise. When the lord’s daughter seeks help, Miroku follows her into a hidden chamber beneath the castle, where he begins to unravel a mystery far more complex than the villagers’ fears.

In "The Venerable Monkey God," Inuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo encounter three mischievous monkey children on a quest for a stone idol said to depict the legendary Monkey God, leading them into a journey steeped in myth and mystery. The story unfolds with a blend of adventure and quiet wonder, as the past begins to whisper through ancient carvings and forgotten paths.

In the midst of a brutal clash, Kyokotsu confronts Koga over the Shikon Shards, while Kohaku, bound by Naraku’s will, directs another reanimated bandit toward Inuyasha. The tension escalates as old rivalries and hidden loyalties collide in a storm of violence and desperation.

In the shadow of a forgotten past, Inuyasha and the group uncover the chilling legend of The Band of Seven—outlaws once feared across the land, now only remembered in whispers. As Jyakotsu revels in the slaughter of a samurai army, the line between myth and violence blurs, leaving the journey ahead darker than ever.