My personal opinion on Gensokyo

After no longer caring about the trivial matters of hundreds of years ago, the noble young man from the Western country with long silver-white hair frowned again.

...However, according to what Naraku said just now, is it possible that the weak Inuyasha is being watched by the Monster Commander...?

Thinking this way, the noble young man from the Western country with long silver-white hair turned around and left the forest.

"Wrong views."

“…Ah?! Yes, yes!”

The short servant, lost in his own thoughts and still chattering non-stop, heard Lord Seshomaru's indifferent call, hurriedly picked up the human head staff, and followed the powerful Lord Seshomaru in a very servile manner.

"Lord Seshomaru, where are we going...?"

The noble young man with long silver hair answered indifferently.

"Kyoto."

"King, Kyoto?!"

Suddenly hearing this terrible term, the short and loyal retainer was frightened, jumped three feet high, and tried to persuade him anxiously.

"Kill, Lord Seshomaru! Kyoto is home to that Feathered Fox and his Night Parade of One Hundred Demons..."

As the most loyal retainer who worships Lord Seshomaru the most in the western region and even in this country, and who has great confidence in Lord Seshomaru's powerful strength, Jaken can be called the biggest fan of Seshomaru in this land.

But even so, facing the terrifying great monster Yuyuko that has been entrenched in Kyoto for hundreds of years, even Xiejian, who has great confidence in Lord Seshomaru's powerful strength, believes that he should act with caution.

But now, Seshomaru was going to take the initiative to set foot in the lair of such a terrible enemy.

Furthermore, Yuyuko harbors undisguised malice towards Lord Seshomaru, the descendant of Inu no Taisho...

The loyal retainer, Jaken, thought that this action was too dangerous and was eager to persuade Lord Seshomaru.

"...The nest of the Yuyuko? I understand that."

In response to Xiejian's loyal persuasion, the silver-haired young man from the Western country said indifferently.

"The day before yesterday, Princess Watatsuki returned to Kyoto from Tosa after handling affairs in Nankaido."

"Don't worry. When we go to Kyoto to visit the two princes, the feathered foxes in Kyoto will hardly make any moves."

PS1: Between Xiaoling and Xiejian, who is the best killer? (Mist)

PS2: I watched the latest episode of Yashahime and it shocked Ning Chuchu.

PS3: The original manga is set in the Warring States Period of Yokai. Inu no Taisho's Inu no Yasukuni clan can be roughly interpreted as the Western Mori clan, the Leopard Cat Lord's Leopard Cat clan can be roughly interpreted as the Amago clan, and the Dragon Bone Spirit can be interpreted as the Ouchi clan, etc. It's essentially a Warring States period struggle for supremacy. However, the new episode of Yashahime directly elevates Inu no Taisho's status to become the "Eastern and Western Emperors" who rule Japan together with Kirinmaru, the lord of the Eastern Kingdom.

PS4: From this perspective, Inu no Taisho's death is even more shameful. Previously, he was besieged and killed by various Warring States daimyo, but now he is killed by the Emperor of Shinra while suppressing the rebellion of the lords... (funny)

PS5: Even more outrageous is Seshomaru. In the original manga, Seshomaru acquires his own sword, Bakusaiga, becoming a great youkai surpassing his father. In Yashahime (Tree of Ages), Seshomaru abandons the path of Inu no Taisho and becomes a youkai, similar to Kirinmaru, who will bring about the end of the world. Me: …??? How am I supposed to write about Yashahime? It seems I can only bring in the all-powerful, shady old lady Yukari… ah no, the hardworking and meritorious Yakumo Yukari-sama. (Distant Eye)

PS6: Although from the back, this incident should be related to Xiaoling, but according to this trend, are the people who want to kill Ling going to eat the knife? The people who want to kill Ling are very panicked... (But Xiaoling is really beautiful when she grows up)

Volume 6: Thoughts Across Time and Space: Chapter 392: What Kikyo Heard

After explaining this, the nobleman from the Western country with long silver-white hair walked towards Kyoto without hesitation.

"Kill, Lord Seshomaru!"

Faced with his master who refused to listen, the loyal Xiejian sighed, picked up the human head stick, and followed.

Following closely in the steps of the Western nobleman, the short retainer holding the human head staff raised his head, looked at the expressionless Western nobleman with fear, and asked cautiously with uneasiness.

"That is... in other words, Lord Seshomaru's trip to Kyoto this time wasn't to seek the misfortune of the Feathered Fox, but to visit Princess Wataru in Kyoto. The guards were protecting both of them..."

"...Could it be that, with those two princes visiting Kyoto this time, Sesshomaru-sama is seeking permission from Watatsuki-sama to officially assume the title of ruler of the Western Kingdom...?"

"No."

Before the short and loyal retainer could carefully finish his guess, the nobleman from the Western Kingdom with long silver-white hair denied the retainer's guess.

"I have no intention of ruling the Western Kingdom. Moreover, if I fail to eliminate my father's old enemies who threaten the Western Kingdom, even if Her Royal Highness grants me the title of righteousness, I will find it difficult to achieve anything."

This is the speculation of the thoughtful and intelligent young man from the West.

The "Princes" of the monster clan, such as the Monster General and the Monster Sage, have not cared about the wars between monster forces for hundreds of years, and in principle have not restricted the expansion and annexation of monster forces.

Even if the princess granted him or his mother the right to rule the Western Kingdom, the threat posed by old enemies such as the Feathered Fox and the Leopard Cat Clan would still exist.

Moreover, for hundreds of years, the Western Kingdom has also had a large number of ambitious monster forces that have become increasingly powerful. Since the death of their father, the Inu General, the Western Kingdom's dog monster clan has been lacking in strength and has actually found it difficult to rely on their strength to rule the Western Kingdom. They have gradually become an obstacle to many increasingly powerful emerging monster forces in the Western Kingdom.

If the Western Dog Demon Clan, which lacks strength, insists on gaining the title of ruler of the Western Kingdom, they will face countless obstacles both inside and outside the Western Kingdom. There may even be monsters from the Western Kingdom secretly colluding with old enemies outside the Western Kingdom, attacking the Western Dog Demon Clan and other monsters who follow the descendants of their father, the Dog General.

In fact, Seshomaru had already discovered that behind the previous attack of the Leopard Cat Clan on the Western Country, there seemed to be traces of the involvement of some monster forces in the Western Country.

Therefore, if we do as the evil view says now, it will be of no benefit.

On the contrary, if he could take back Tessaiga, the sword left behind by his father Inu no Taisho, and gain his father Inu no Taisho's powerful strength, he could eliminate the threat of the dog demon clan in the West, gain the righteous title of ruling the West, and there would be no more trouble.

"H-I see... Lord Seshomaru, you are truly foresighted."

In response to Lord Seshomaru's indifferent response, the short and loyal retainer also understood the current difficulties and asked again cautiously with some disappointment.

"So... why did you come to Kyoto...?"

However, in response to the loyal retainer's cautious questioning, the silver-haired young man from the Western Kingdom did not answer again. Instead, he controlled the demonic energy and slowly flew up towards Kyoto.

Seeing this, the short servant, feeling quite disappointed, also embraced the human head staff, grabbed the snow-white shawl that Seshomaru had dragged far behind him, and flew into the air together.

Silent all night.

The next day, in the remote countryside of Musashi in the eastern part of the country.

On the rugged and difficult country road, the merchant's horse team moved slowly.

"...Thank you all for taking me here."

On the side of the road, a beautiful woman dressed in red and white witch costume expressed her gratitude to the merchants in the caravan in front of her in a soft voice.

"Please be careful on your journey."

"No, without the help of the witch lady, the injured in our cavalry would have been in danger a few days ago."

The merchant in charge of the caravan was also grateful for the beautiful witch's sincere thanks.

"Please take care of yourself, Miko-sama."

"With the shrine maiden accompanying us these days, the merchants in the caravan have felt at ease, no longer having to worry about being attacked by monsters. Now that the shrine maiden is leaving, everyone is very sad to see her go."

"No, there are no monsters on the road from here to the castle town ahead. As long as you are careful, there will be no problem."

The beautiful witch said goodbye softly in a gentle tone.

"Then please be careful on your journey."

……

After saying goodbye to the caravan of merchants that had brought her here, Platycodon turned sideways and looked into the distance.

...That direction is Maple Village.

Facing her hometown after more than fifty years away, the beautiful and cold witch seemed a little "homesick".

Barely suppressing the complex emotions in her heart, Kikyo walked towards Maple Village.

At the same time, in Maple Village, in the house where Grandma Maple lives.

"Inuyasha, Miss Kagome?"

　Pushing open the door, the young wizard walked into the house, looking for the silver-haired half-demon from the dog tribe and the beautiful apprentice shrine maiden.

However, within the house that was visible at a glance, Inuyasha and Miss Kagome Higurashi were not inside.

Only the elderly woman who was cooking food by the fire looked up and gave a strange look at the young wizard who pushed the door open.

"Grandma Kaede, where are Inuyasha and Miss Kagome?"

Seeing that Inuyasha and Miss Kagome Higurashi were not in the house, Master Miroku asked Grandma Kaede curiously.

"As for Kagome and Inuyasha, they just left the house a while ago. Didn't you run into them?"

The old elder witch, Granny Feng, was also a little surprised by the young wizard's question.

"It seems that Inuyasha has something to say to Kagome. Seriously, he's walking around even though his injuries haven't healed yet."

Hearing Grandma Feng's complaints, Master Maitreya frowned.

"Does Inuyasha have something to say to Miss Kagome...?"

Outside Feng Village, there is a bone-eating well.

The slender white jade hands pushed aside the vines wrapped around the Bone-Eating Well, and the beautiful witch in red and white witch costume frowned slightly.

"...The Bone-Eating Well, rumored since ancient times to devour the bones of monsters, can actually lead to a time five hundred years in the future..."

Even after obtaining Shang Yang's memory, Kikyo still found this fact somewhat unbelievable.

Travel through time……

Standing beside the Bone-Eating Well, Platycodon was thinking calmly.

Just now, after using the clothes and hat given to her by the previous merchant caravan to cover her body and dress up as a monk or nun, the beautiful shrine maiden has visited the villagers living in Maple Village.

Although fifty years had passed, Kikyo was still able to easily ask the older people in Maple Village about their memories of the fire fifty years ago.

Because it was an extremely strange event in the past, and the elders in the village missed and revered the shrine maiden Kikyo-sama very much, she also passed away suddenly not long after the strange incident fifty years ago, so the elders in Maple Village had very deep memories of it.

The result of the inquiry was consistent with the memories Shang Yang gave her. The big fire fifty years ago did not harm any villagers in Fengzhi Village.

None of the houses, food, and other things that the people of Maple Village relied on to survive the cold winter were burned by the fire.

In the winter fifty years ago, in Maple Village, no one except myself passed away.

After confirming the part of the memory that Shang Yang gave her, although Kikyo had previously roughly acknowledged the authenticity of Shang Yang's memories, she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Standing beside the ancient bone-eating well, the beautiful witch seemed to be lost in thought.

…Although it’s still difficult to verify certain details of that memory, but… can you give him a chance…?

Thinking about this, Kikyo still found it difficult to make up her mind.

The betrayal by the young man with gray hair fifty years ago left an indescribable psychological shadow on the witch.

Even now that she and he showed some signs of "reconciliation", the witch still felt uneasy when she thought about whether she was willing to trust him again.

...Let's think about it for a few more days.

...I don't know whether to call it caution or cowardice, which took over.

The witch concluded, "Let's wait and see."

Volume 6: Thoughts Across Time and Space: Chapter 6: Yi Qiyi (II) Chapter 393: The Budding of Feelings

After making a delayed conclusion, Kikyo barely suppressed the complex emotions in her heart and carefully observed the old wooden well in front of her.

No one knows who originally built the Bone-Eating Well, but what is certain is that the Bone-Eating Well has been standing here for hundreds of years.

As early as nearly a hundred years before the ancestors of the people of Maple Village 2 moved to live nearby, the rumor of "an ancient well that gnaws on the bones of monsters" has been circulating in this area.

According to ancient records of Kaede Village Shrine, the tall tree near the shrine has been regarded as a spiritual sacred tree in this area since ancient times and has been worshipped by the people nearby.

This tall tree, revered as a deity by the shrine's former priests and shrine maidens, is a "Tree of Ages" with mysterious powers said to connect the ages.

Things sealed in the "Tree of Ages" will no longer decay due to the passage of time.

This is also the reason why Kikyo sealed Inuyasha in the "Tree of Ages" fifty years ago.

However, although ancient books record that the "Tree of Ages" can connect different eras, priests and priestesses of all generations believe that this is just a rumor and should not be taken seriously.

...I didn't expect that the rumors recorded in ancient books were actually true.

The "Bone-Eating Well", whose walls were made of wood from the "Tree of Ages", actually connected to an era five hundred years later and brought the girl back to the Warring States Period five hundred years ago.

Kikyo looked thoughtfully at the tall "Tree of Ages" standing not far from the "Bone-Eating Well".

Does this "Tree of Ages" also have any secrets...?

Just as Kikyo was thinking thoughtfully, the witch suddenly frowned slightly.

…The dead soul insects hovering in the forest discovered that other people were coming here.

After learning this fact, Kikyo quickly left the "Bone-Eating Well" and hid behind the tall trees deep in the forest.

"...Really, Inuyasha, you need to rest well. Why do you have to ignore my advice and go out for a walk?"