Ep 24. Naraku's Uncertain Wish

Kagome and the others continue their journey to reach Naraku's castle, hoping to put an end to his evil schemes once and for all. Along the way, they encounter a group of demons who have been altered and manipulated by Naraku's power. As they battle their way through the group, they stumble upon a young girl who is being held captive by a demon.

Upon freeing the girl, they learn that she is actually a manifestation of Naraku's own impure wish, created from his own dark desires and insecurities. The girl reveals that Naraku's ultimate wish is to become the most powerful demon of all time, and to do so, he must absorb the Shikon Jewel in its entirety.

As they near Naraku's castle, they come under attack by a swarm of demons, and Kagome and Inuyasha decide to split up to take them on. While battling the demons, Inuyasha senses that Naraku is nearby and rushes to confront him.

Upon reaching Naraku, Inuyasha is shocked to find that he has completely transformed, his body now resembling that of a spider demon. Naraku reveals that he has finally achieved his wish of absorbing the Shikon Jewel in its entirety, and has become more powerful than ever before.

Inuyasha and Naraku engage in a fierce battle, but despite Inuyasha's best efforts, he is unable to defeat Naraku. It is then that Sesshomaru arrives on the scene, having been alerted to the battle by Kagome's spiritual powers.

Sesshomaru unleashes his own powerful attacks against Naraku, but they too prove ineffective. However, just as all seems lost, Kagome has a sudden realization about Naraku's true weakness and devises a plan to exploit it.

As Kagome enacts her plan, Inuyasha and Sesshomaru continue to battle Naraku, each of them using their own unique powers in an effort to weaken him. At last, Kagome's plan succeeds, and Naraku is left vulnerable to Inuyasha's ultimate attack.

With Naraku defeated, the group is left to reflect on their journey and what they have learned about themselves and each other. As they set out on their next adventure, they know that their bond will only grow stronger with each passing day.