Episode 137 - The Ancestor's Name is Kagome
Kagome is having an exceptionally bad day back in modern Tokyo. She botched a big test at school, her three friends aren’t much support and, last but not least, the insufferably cheerful Hojo shows up with an interesting document. He shows Kagome and the others his family’s ancestral scroll bearing the name of a woman named Kagome in his family tree. The entry dates back to the Sengoko Jidai. And, where Hojo finds this odd coincidence interesting, Kagome is understandably disturbed. On the way home her discomfort is punctuated by the teasing dished out by her pals, Eri, Ayumi and Yuka. Back in the past, another Hojo-related incident occurs. Hojo’s Sengoku ancestor - Akitoki, Hojo - journeys on yet another family mission, crossing yet another bridge and facing another bunch of thugs ready to pound him. Once more Hojo is saved by a half-demon intervention by Inuyasha. Hojo is glad to see him and tells Inuyasha why he's returned - he’s passing through the area on another family errand. Inuyasha takes him to Kaede's, where Hojo reveals his mission to everyone. Hojo’s family has sent him to seal a powerfully demonic halberd blade at Mt. Hakurei. When Hojo unsheathes the blade it emits energy so powerful it entrances Inuyasha. Hojo begs Inuyasha, Miroku, Sango and Shippo to accompany him on his journey - reluctantly, they agree. They’ll leave when Kagome returns, news that thrills Hojo. In modern Tokyo, Kagome says goodbye to the family before returning to the past. Although Hojo’s vigil is rewarded with blows to the head by Kagome’s backpack and the big box of bento Kagome chucked out of the well heralding her arrival, Hojo is dizzy with delight at her return. Later, passing out the modern ‘ninja’ treats, Kagome notices Inuyasha is absent. She’s told he pouting about helping Hojo, so Kagome goes to talk with him. While they’re talking, Inuyasha spots Hojo lurking behind a tree, eavesdropping, and confronts him. This time, Inuyasha is bothered by more than wasting time on a non-Shikon errand -- there's definite tension growing between he and Hojo. Regardless, the team embarks on their new mission. Observing the klutzy, awkward Hojo, Kagome convinces herself that modern Hojo’s scroll must be an error … As the team treks towards their destination; a mysterious figure dispatches a band of demon ninja to capture the Hojo Halberd. The team puzzles over the attacks while they make evening camp near a river gorge. Hojo reveals more information about the blade he’s transporting - it’s actually half of a two bladed halberd, and he suspects somebody wants the whole weapon very badly! Myoga then arrives bearing a message from the Youkai sword smith Totosai - Kaijinbo, Totosai’s evil, ill-fated student, created the demonic halberd. The weapon Hojo carries is pure evil and must be sealed away from its other half. The weapon should not unite under any circumstances! Later that night, the team is attacked again. Explosions rock the camp as the team tries to rally in the confusion. One of the blasts injures Hojo and, as Kagome goes to his rescue, another explosion hurls both she and Hojo off the cliff and into the river gorge below. As they hurtle downwards, Hojo reaches for Kagome's hand. Above them, on the cliff, Inuyasha frantically searches for Kagome, fearing the unthinkable …
