Afloat on the Lake Surface: The Barrier of Hijiri Island
Inuyasha battles with Bankotsu on the island of Hijiri without being able to use the Wind Scar. Miroku learns that Naraku is using the great priest's power to create a barrier around the island of Hijiri weakening Kirara and Shippo, and making Inuyasha unable to use the Wind Scar. Miroku manages to destroy the barrier to allow Inuyasha to regain the power to use the Wind Scar. However, Bankotsu is still confident in defeating Inuyasha.