In this volume we learn some of Naraku's complicated past. Kikyo returns after a brief absence. If you're a Inuyasha/Kikyo fan you'll enjoy this volume a bit more.

that ending, the cuteness and softness of inuyasha my feels

Kikyo. (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻

InuYasha is fighting for his life and that of Monk and Shippo. The Wolf guy is back and he's brought help this time. Meanwhile Kagome is on her date with Hojo, but can't keep from worrying about InuYasha who has not come back for her.

InuYasha and Naroku finally meet face to face and the lies and deceit that tore him and Kikiyo apart is fully revealed

along with the major plot twist that keeps this party rolling

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Kikiyo meets a priest bent on returning her to the afterlife. But she cannot go, not yet.

InuYasha learns that Kikiyo is still alive and takes off after her. But Kagome finds her first...

Kikiyo visits her sister and learns that InuYasha told her the truth about Naroku. InuYasha tries to calm Kagome down.