Ep 18. Hosenki and the Last Shard

Inuyasha season 6 episode 18, entitled "Hosenki and the Last Shard," begins with the group embarking on their quest to collect the remaining jewel shards. Along the way, they stumble upon a village that is being terrorized by a rampaging demon. The villagers plead for the group's help in defeating the demon and, as always, our heroes are more than willing to assist those in need.

With Inuyasha's brute strength and Kagome's spiritual powers, the group is able to defeat the demon and continue on their journey. However, their progress is impeded when they encounter a demon named Hosenki who possesses the final jewel shard they need to complete the Shikon Jewel. Hosenki is initially hesitant to give up the shard, as he believes it holds the key to uncovering his family's mysterious past.

The group decides to work with Hosenki to help him uncover his family's history in exchange for the jewel shard. As they delve deeper into the family's past, they uncover a long-standing feud between Hosenki and his brother. The feud is rooted in their father's decision to pass down their family's hidden treasure, the Crystal of Tears, to Hosenki instead of his brother.

The Crystal of Tears is said to hold immense power and be the key to unlocking the true potential of the jewel shards. Hosenki's brother eventually teams up with Naraku, the series' villain, to steal the crystal from Hosenki and use it for their own nefarious purposes.

Inuyasha and his friends must race against time to retrieve the Crystal of Tears before it falls into the wrong hands. The journey takes them through treacherous caves and dangerous battles, but with Kagome's guidance and Miroku's wit, they are able to retrieve the crystal just in time.

As the group returns to Hosenki to return the crystal, they learn some shocking truths about the crystal's origins and the role it played in their quest. With all of the jewel shards in their possession, the question remains whether they will be able to use them for good or if they will fall prey to the power and temptation the Shikon Jewel holds.