Ep 24. Inuyasha Shows His Tears For The First Time

Inuyasha season 4 episode 24, "Inuyasha Shows His Tears For The First Time", follows the ongoing battle between Inuyasha and Naraku as they both search for the Shikon jewel. The episode begins with Inuyasha, Kagome, and the gang investigating a mysterious illness that has been spreading throughout a nearby village. The villagers believe it to be the work of a demon, so Inuyasha and the group set out to find and defeat it.

As they journey through the forest, they come across a young girl who claims to have been attacked by the demon and witnessed its location. Inuyasha, alongside Miroku and Sango, heads off to engage the demon while Kagome stays behind to look after the girl. As they approach the demon's supposed location, they find that it is guarded by powerful barriers that prevent them from getting close.

In the meantime, Kagome discovers that the young girl is actually a demon herself and has been manipulating them to gain access to the Shikon jewel. She attempts to warn Inuyasha, but he is already in the middle of a heated battle with the demon. As the battle rages on, Inuyasha becomes gravely injured, and for the first time in the series, shows visible signs of pain and emotion.

Later, as Inuyasha recovers, he expresses his frustration at his inability to protect Kagome and the group, and his deep fear of losing them. Kagome reassures him that they have all made the choice to follow him and they will continue to do so, no matter what. The episode ends with the group continuing their journey, closer than ever before, as they face new challenges and impending dangers.

Overall, "Inuyasha Shows His Tears For The First Time" is a touching and emotional episode that highlights Inuyasha's vulnerability and the strength and support of his friends. The episode also marks an important turning point for the series as it sets the stage for the emotional and action-packed episodes to come.