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Inuyasha episode guide
8. A Lord Demon, Tsukomo of the Toads

As Kagome enjoys a refreshing swim, her clothes are stolen by a monkey. Inuyasha chases after the monkey upon Kagome's request. The monkey takes the clothes to a boy sitting by a tree. The boy thanks the monkey, Hiyoshimaru, but quickly notices that Hiyoshimaru didn't bring him any food. Inuyasha and Kagome appear and demand that the boy give Kagome her clothes back. Later, the boy introduces himself has Nobunaga; which excites Kagome, thinking he's Oda Nobunaga. But she soon discovers that he's Amari Nobunaga. Nobunaga excuses himself because he's on an important mission. Off in a village, a group of girls are being taken to a nearby castle. As this is going on, the villagers talk about the rumors they heard regarding the summoning of women. Nobunaga, Hiyoshimaru, Kagome and Inuyasha watch in some nearby bushes. Meanwhile in the castle, a man's frog-shaped body is wrapped in cloth asks Princess Tsuyu if she's comfortable, she says she is. But when she asks about the women he's been gathering, he's angered and tells that it's none of her concern. That night, Inuyasha, Kagome and Nobunaga sneak into the castle. Myouga notices that the people in the castle must be under some kind spell, since they're all asleep. In the castle, Nobunaga searches for Princess Tsuyu. He eventually finds her and she is woken up due to Myoga sucking her blood. Tsuyu is glad to see Nobunaga, her childhood friend. Kagome notices that Nobunaga has a crush on the princess. Tsuyu explains that ever since the lord fell into a lake he's been different. Nobunaga explains that when her father heard the rumors he sent him to rescue her. Inuyasha hears the lord approaching and gets ready for battle. The Lord attacks Inuyasha. Inuyasha cuts the cloth on his face to reveal that the lord is actually a toad. Kagome detects a Shikon shard his right shoulder. Myoga identifies the toad as Tsukomo a lord demon. Despite Inuyasha and Nobunaga's efforts, Tsukomo runs off with Tsuyu. Inuyasha, Kagome and Nobunaga follow Tsukomo and see that he put Tsuyu (and the other girls) into frog eggs. Inuyasha attacks Tsukomo with Tetsusaiga, but Tsukomo uses the souls to heal his wounds. Nobunaga frees Tsuyu from her egg. Inuyasha uses Tetsusaiga's dull side to knock out Tsukomo. The real lord takes control and is in disbelieve about his actions and asks Inuyasha to kill him. Nobunaga tells him not to, Inuyasha eventually agrees and tells Nobunaga that the rest is up to him. Tsukomo takes control again and attacks Nobunaga, who tells Kagome and Tsuyu to run. Myoga tells Kagome that Tsukomo's weakness is heat. Tsukomo appears in front of Kagome an Tsuyu. Using a candle and hair spray, Kagome sends a wave of fire towards Tsukomo, which chases out of the lords body. As Tsukomo is flying away, Inuyasha takes the Shikon shard from it. Tsuyu is happily reunited with her lord, much to Nobunaga's dismay. The next day, Kagome and Inuyasha say farewell to Nobunaga.