02x01 - Tenseiga o motsu to iu koto

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Setsuna and I are half-demons.

We're the daughters of the great demon
Sesshomaru and a human named Rin.

When we were little, we lived
in the forest for the longest time.

TOWA - SETSUNA

We were always together,
and we got along so well.

And yet I let go of Setsuna's hand.

Hurled into the present day,

I was adopted by the Higurashi family
and given the name Towa Higurashi.

Ten years later,
Setsuna and I were reunited.

But Setsuna did not remember me at all.

Moroha is a quarter-demon
who works as a demon bounty hunter.

She often works together with Setsuna,
who is a demon slayer.

SESSHOMARU

Moroha's parents are
the half-demon Inuyasha,

the younger brother of Sesshomaru,

and Kagome,
who is Papa Sota's older sister.

So I guess that would make her our cousin.

In order to help Setsuna sleep and
dream again and to restore her memories,

we decided to return to the Feudal Era.

On the way, a spirit in priestess attire
named the Tree of Ages

asked us to slay Kirinmaru.

The three of us
spend our days slaying demons.

But we soon found ourselves targeted
by Kirinmaru's followers, the Four Perils,

and his older sister Zero.

We also became acquainted with Riku.

He's an odd, but handsome pirate
who has washed ashore.

Things didn't go well at first.

But by working together,
we were able to defeat the Four Perils,

and Setsuna finished off Zero.

But our father, Sesshomaru, used Tenseiga,

and for whatever reason,
he brought Zero back to life!

I don't get it. She's our enemy!

And that's when Kirinmaru
decided to show up again.

A Feudal Fairytale,
Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon.

We'll keep moving forward
through the hurdles of destiny!

"Wielding the Tenseiga."

What of these girls?

It's a rite of courage and cowardice.

If you are Sesshomaru's daughters,
then your true worth comes from survival.

-I'm going to get Setsuna's dreams back!
-Towa!

With a blade edge like that,
you won't be able to scratch me.

Don't lay a hand on Setsuna.

Damn you!

Setsuna!

Setsuna. No, you can't...

Setsuna!

Towa, I'm sorry.

I'm getting a little sleepy.

I'm sorry... Sis.

I'm going to sleep... just a little bit...

Good night.

Kirinmaru, you're going to die here.

How dare you k*ll my Setsuna...

Kirinmaru!

I'll be taking your demon energy!

Go ahead and try!

Your damn demon energy...

I'll take it all...

Towa!

Setsuna.

I shall carve your name onto my heart.

I will never forget you.

Half-Demon Princess.

I await the next time we can meet.

I'm sorry, Setsuna. It looks like we lost.

This world is full of the weak.

-Setsuna, I'm sorry.
-But the truly weak...

are the ones who couldn't protect
what they wanted to protect most.

And that's...

that's what you would call me.

How could I be so weak?

Sesshomaru.

What?

Will you try using this, Towa?

A FEUDAL FAIRYTALE
YASHAHIME: PRINCESS HALF-DEMON

A FEUDAL FAIRYTALE
YASHAHIME: PRINCESS HALF-DEMON

Whether Setsuna can be brought back or not
depends on you.

Towa?

Just what do you intend to do?

I have to try.

I'm the only one who can do this!

TOWA AND SETSUNA'S MOTHER - RIN

The Dream Butterfly?

Why did the Dream Butterfly...

Do not get distracted by trivial thoughts.

Wait a minute.

Is Towa trying to bring back Setsuna
with that broken Tenseiga?

And a demon energy blade at that.

Hmm?

Who's that wielding the broken Tenseiga?

Is it Sesshomaru's daughter?

And it looks like the other one
is already dead.

So now she's trying to revive her.

Lord Sesshomaru!

Lord Sesshomaru...

SESSHOMARU'S VASSAL - JAKEN

will Towa be able to wield the Tenseiga?

Who is the one that broke my Tenseiga?

Who are you?

You don't know me?

Wait! Are you Totosai the swordsmith?

I heard about you from Myoga.

You must be Inuyasha
and Kagome's daughter.

They call me Moroha the Demon k*ller.

I am Jaken.

You may address me hereafter
as Master Jaken.

Oh, Jaken the little demon, right?

Who are you calling "little demon"?

It's "Master" Jaken!

Ow!

Anyway, Old Man Totosai, can you restore
the Tenseiga to its original state?

Who do you think you're speaking to?

Ow!

If I have three days,
I can make it as good as new.

Really?

But never mind that!

Poor thing, look at what they did to you.

Three days, huh?
By then, it will be too late.

Tenseiga can only bring her back
if used within the next hour.

What?

It may be a stopgap measure,

but her demon energy blade
is the only chance we've got.

Setsuna!

It's not even the New Moon,
but Towa's hair has turned black.

I get it!

Towa is using every ounce
of her demon power.

But can she keep this up
and still be okay?

It's starting to grow.

So now... what do I cut?

All right!

She may have been able to produce
a demon energy blade, but...

She probably still isn't able to see
the minions of the netherworld.

The minions of the netherworld?

I'm sure I'm supposed to cut something.

When Sesshomaru brought Zero back to life,
he cut something with Tenseiga.

Setsuna.

Setsuna.

Setsuna.

Setsuna.

Setsuna!

I see something.

That must be it!

I have to cut those things!

My blade is fading!

Setsuna!

No! Setsuna, no!

I feel so weak...
but I need more demon power!

Is she... not going to make it?

-Maybe not.
-What?

But I must admit
that thing is indeed remarkable.

The Blood Blade
she inherited from Sesshomaru.

Not only is it powerful enough
to cut physical objects,

it even has the power to sever
all forms of fate in a single stroke.

Compared to that...

a weak blade like this
could never take all that power.

I guess I'll offer her
a naginata worthy of such blood

to take with her to the afterlife.

Hey, Moroha.

Since you're the daughter
of Inuyasha and Kagome,

I can leave you to deal
with all the evil spirits, can't I?

What are you saying at a time like this?

Making the build
out of lapis lazuli crystals and ash

will bring out hordes of evil spirits
who've lived in these parts for ages.

They're quite annoying, so keep them away.

Setsuna!

Don't go yet, Setsuna!

Setsuna!

What is the matter?

You can see them, can't you?

Then do not hesitate.

I know that, but...

My energy...

I can't... even move anymore.

Hey, this isn't the time to be doing that.

Here they come, Moroha.

Try not to create a ruckus around here.

You'll get in my way.

Just what are you...

How many are there?

Make sure you exterminate them all.

Guess I have no choice.

Take this! Sacred Arrow!

Not bad at all.

Next!

Setsuna.

I only got one shot.

I have to bring them down in one strike.

No matter what... I cannot fail!

One after another!

Screw it.

This is not good!

No!

Lord Sesshomaru!

I won't let you take away Setsuna!

It's no use! We're too late!

Setsuna.

Come back... Setsuna.

Run, Towa!

Setsuna.

Here!

Setsuna!

Totosai, take care of this.

Sure, leave it to me.

Lord Sesshomaru!

Huh?

I haven't seen him in a while, but he's
grown more tolerant... that Sesshomaru.

Setsuna!

I'm so glad you've come back to life!

I was dead?

Where's Towa?

Don't worry.

She's just sleeping
from using up all her demon power.

What happened?

A whole lot!
So much went down around here.

Listen carefully. Try not to die anymore.

Tenseiga can only bring back a life once.

What is this?

Yukari no Tachikiri...

a naginata that can sever
things that cannot be severed.

It responds to the Blood Blade
that Sesshomaru entrusted to you.

It turned out to be a fine blade.

Seeing how you dispelled
those mediocre demons,

you've got a ways to go
before you master it.

But it's all up to you from now on.

It's all... up to me?

By the way, tell Towa...

she cannot infuse demon power
into a weapon made by humans.

She should go and obtain a Kyuyokon root.

A Kyuyokon root?

It's what she needs
to have a fighting chance

against the great demon Kirinmaru.

Only fools fight without suitable weapons.

It wouldn't matter
how many lives you have.

You're right.

Your words strike a deep chord.

I'm saying this for her own good.

Just tell Towa
to find a blade that fits her needs.

Where must we go to obtain it?

Try asking Bokusen-Oh.

Bokusen-Oh?

I've heard that name before.

Well, I'll be off.

Wait! What about me?

Don't you have anything for me?

Hey!

Setsuna.

Please come back, Setsuna.

I'm back, Towa.

Enjoy your sleep while you still can.

Setsuna.

Hey! Make something for me too!

Why?

NEXT EPISODE PREVIEW

Setsuna came back to life!

I can't tell you how happy I am!

But then she just left me behind

looking for something called "Bokusen-Oh"
and a "Kyuyokon."

That's a bit mean, don't you think?

What? People with beautiful hair
are being attacked?

Kirara, do you know
where Setsuna is right now?

Next time on Yashahime:
Princess Half-Demon:

"Demon Spirit of the Sea."

I feel sorry for her.

She used to be a kindhearted demon, right?