TogInu

TogInu is the term used to refer to the romantic relationship between Tōga and Inukimi.

## Their Relationship

### Inuyasha The Final Act

**Sesshomaru in the Underworld**

Back to Sesshōmaru's group, they have arrived at a castle in the sky, where Sesshōmaru's mother lives. She is confused by Sesshōmaru keeping two human children with him; as he's always despised humans, she wonders if he intends to eat them. Sesshōmaru changes the subject, asking if Tōga told her of a way to strengthen the Meidō Zangetsuha. She explains that he only gave her a Meidō Stone, which was to be used if Sesshōmaru came seeking advice about Tenseiga; it would place Sesshōmaru in danger, but she is to not be worried or concerned about it. Jaken quickly sees Sesshōmaru must have inherited his mother's cold-heartedness.

Sesshōmaru exits the Meidō with Rin's body and Kohaku. Sesshōmaru lays Rin down with Jaken looking at her corpse. Sesshōmaru's mother notices he's sad, but wonders why; Meidō Zangetsuha has become stronger, the reason he sought her out. Sesshōmaru's calm barely remains intact as he angrily asks his mother if she knew Rin would die. She informs him that she's learned Rin was already brought back by Tenseiga; however, the blade is limited to "one revival per person;" one can only bend the laws of life so much. Tōga needed Sesshōmaru to learn sorrow and fear for someone's death; the sword of healing can only be held by one of with a caring heart. Jaken realizes that Rin's death was for Sesshōmaru's sake, so he that he would learn compassion and earn the right to wield the Meidō Zangetsuha. Jaken begins crying, explaining that he is doing so on Sesshōmaru's behalf, since his master is not one to do so.

This shocks his mother, who realizes Sesshōmaru valued the human girl's life over power. She tells Sesshōmaru that "this is her last chance" and places the Meidō Stone around Rin. The stone glows, and she explains the light is the life belonging to Rin that was left behind in the Underworld. Rin opens her eyes, shocking Sesshōmaru. He places his hand on Rin's face; Rin is happy he's there. Jaken gives thanks in Sesshōmaru's place; his mother asks if Sesshōmaru is happy now. Jaken tells her that he is very happy. This confuses her. All Sesshōmaru's fuss over a human girl; she notes Sesshōmaru has inherited one of Tōga's more unusual traits.

### Hanyo no Yashahime

**The Stolen Seal**

Around 500 years ago in the Heian period, at the manor of Sesshōmaru's mother's where she and Zero were waiting as Tōga and Kirinmaru were waiting for the Grim Comet. Tōga and Kirinmaru jumped forward and destroyed the Grim Comet with Blasting Barrage and Meidō Zangetsuha then looked at each other.

**The Three Princesses Strike Back**

In the Underworld, Zero appears and realizes this is the Underworld and she sees. At her palace, Sesshōmaru’s mother is able to see Zero pass through the Underworld with her Meidō Stone. Sesshōmaru's mother asks Zero was she planning to pass without even a greeting but they were not that close she supposes and wonders that age has finally got to her as it's auspicious. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother 'no' as she was killed by Setsuna. Sesshōmaru’s mother laughs at Zero and tells her that is hilarious. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that she didn't say a joke. Sesshōmaru's mother tells Zero that she got so wound up over Towa and Setsuna and that's what meddling gets her. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that she may be right and regardless as she's feeling much better now and that's because Sesshōmaru must be feeling downright miserable. Sesshōmaru's mother asks Zero is that so. Zero tells Sesshomaru's mother that the human who is Sesshōmaru's wife is still connected to her and if she dies then Rin dies as well. Sesshōmaru's mother becomes annoyed. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that this is so delightful and she's sure Rin will soon pass this way. Sesshōmaru's mother is still annoyed. Zero asks Sesshōmaru’s mother when Izayoi passed through the Underworld in the past how did she feel and didn't she feel just as relieved as she was now and didn't her heart just dance. Sesshōmaru's mother's head turned slightly. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that after all Izayoi is the woman who led Tōga to his death and she couldn't help but feel disdain. Sesshōmaru's mother tells Zero how boorish. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that these are her last moments and wonders can't she spare her the falsehoods at the very least and an offering to the woman who wasn't chosen by Tōga. Sesshōmaru’s mother tells Zero that she has no interest in humans and she has no words to offer her. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that she sees and walks away. Sesshōmaru’s mother asks Zero that she has no offering and wonders what was it that she wanted to do. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that she just wanted to protect Kirinmaru from humans and hanyōs before she walks away. Sesshōmaru's mother tells Zero that she's telling her to spare her falsehoods. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that she still talks like she can see through everything and she doesn't like her after all. Sesshōmaru's mother tells Zero that she shall take that as a compliment. Zero tells Sesshōmaru's mother that she hates human and hanyōs especially those who did nothing more than inherited Tōga's blood as she walks the path of the Underworld. Sesshōmaru's mother tells Zero that it was jealousy and how incredibly human of her. Zero questions Sesshōmaru's mother about a human and becomes furious.

## Manga

**Parting Thoughts**

**Meidou**

**Darkness of Hell**

**The Master of Hell**

**The Return**

**A Merciful Heart**

## Evidence

* Inukimi was Tōga's first mate.
* Toga and Inukimi had their only full-yōkai son Sesshōmaru together before he met Izayoi.
* Toga left Inukimi the Meidō Stone as well as information regarding Tenseiga. Given that Tenseiga was broken from Tessaiga, and that Tessaiga was forged to protect Izayoi (thus Tenseiga did not exist until *after* he had feelings for Izayoi), then it can be assumed that Tōga and Sesshōmaru's mother remained on good terms even though he left her for Izayoi up until his death.
* For her part, Inukimi does not speak at all negatively about Toga to Sesshōmaru and even remarks that Sesshōmaru lacks Tōga's charm and, perhaps, shares his affections for humans.

## Trivia

* As hinted from Sesshōmaru's mother, Tōga had kept in touch with her after leaving her for Izayoi.
* It could be indicated that she still did love her former mate deeply and still thought highly of him as she mentioned him quite a few times when Sesshōmaru's group met her and seemed to value the lessons that he had left her to teach to their son.