Ep 26. Finally Revealed! Secret of the Shikon no Tama

Kagome and Inuyasha continue their journey to collect the sacred Shikon Jewel shards. In this episode, the group comes across a village where the villagers are being plagued by a demon that only appears during a mysterious red moon. The group decides to stay and help the villagers rid themselves of the demon.

As they prepare for battle, Kagome notices that the Shikon Jewel is pulsating with an unusual intensity. She soon realizes that the demon they are facing is actually possessing the jewel itself. The group must come up with a plan to defeat the demon without damaging the jewel.

Meanwhile, a powerful demon named Naraku is watching the group's every move, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike and steal the jewel for himself.

As the battle with the possessed jewel intensifies, secrets about the jewel's history and powers are finally revealed. The group learns the truth about why the jewel was created and the consequences of using its power.

Inuyasha must harness all of his strength and power to defeat the demon and protect the Shikon Jewel from falling into Naraku's hands. The episode ends with the group continuing their journey, with a newfound understanding of the grave responsibility they have been tasked with in protecting the powerful and dangerous jewel.