KiriSess

KiriSess is the term used to refer to the romantic relationship between Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru.

## Their Relationship

### Hanyo no Yashahime

**The Gateway to the Past**

The spirit tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that it would like for them to slay a certain demon. Moroha agrees and wonders if it's Root Head. The spirit says 'no' as Root Head means nothing to her and the demon she would like them to slay is the Beast King Kirinmaru. Setsuna questions the name Kirinmaru.

The spirit tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that Kirinmaru is attempting to twist time and swallow this world into the degenerate age and return it to nothingness as he is a king who, alongside the Great Dog-Demon, had long reigned over the demon beasts as Kirinmaru ruled in the East while the one who held the West was their grandfather the Great Dog-Demon. Moroha questions the Great Dog-Demon as it's a name that she's heard of. The spirit tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that equal in strength the Great Dog-Demon and Kirinmaru ruled their lands while keeping watch over the other to maintain the balance in power however their father Sesshōmaru renounced his Great Dog Demon title and walked his own path and taking that as an opportunity as Kirinmaru plots to plunge this world into devastation and the power to travel across time would be necessary to fight him. Towa asks the spirit that's where they come in. The spirit confirms it as ones with deep ties to the Great Dog Demon and they must slay Kirinmaru and wonders if they will agree to this as she calls them 'Hanyō Princesses'. Moroha says that she's all for it but when she succeeds she'll be collecting a worthy bounty. The spirit asks Towa and Setsuna about the request. Setsuna tells the spirit that she refuses. Towa and Moroha become shocked. The spirit questions Setsuna that she will not do it. Setsuna tells the spirit that she will not and decline to accept. The spirit asks Setsuna for what reason. Setsuna tells the spirit that firstly she does not know this Sesshōmaru who she claim is her father and why in the world must they atone for such a demon’s failure and if Kirinmaru must be defeated then have that Sesshōmaru deal with it as she was asking the wrong people.

The spirit laughs as she tells Setsuna that it seems she was right to place confidence in her. Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha become surprised. The spirit tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that Sesshōmaru cannot defeat Kirinmaru because the 2 Beast Kings currently walk the same path and if they defeat Kirinmaru then Sesshōmaru will emerge and similarly if they defeat Sesshōmaru as in other words they must defeat them at the same time. Setsuna questions about defeating Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru at the same time. The spirit tells Setsuna that she wasn't atoning for Sesshōmaru's failure as she's telling her to defeat 2 demons who have taken the wrong path. Towa tells the spirit that's more reason they can't accept what she's asking them to do. Setsuna and Moroha become surprised. Towa tells the spirit that even if she and Setsuna never met Sesshōmaru but he is their father and to not ask his daughters to do something like that. The spirit asks Towa and Setsuna will they not accept her request. Towa tells the spirit 'yes' as she and Setsuna do not accept. Moroha becomes nervous. The spirit tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that it seems they do not understand what will happen if they disobey the Tree of Ages. Towa tells the spirit that she won't let anyone stop us from their own mission. Setsuna tells the spirit they will do as they please. The spirit tells Towa and Setsuna that she ask one last time will they not slay Kirinmaru. Towa and Setsuna prepare to fight. Setsuna tells the spirit she will not repeat herself. Towa tells the spirit that she has no doubts either. Setsuna tells the spirit to let them pass or they'll cut her down. Moroha nervously asked Towa and Setsuna are they really doing this. The spirit tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha very well as fate is a continuously spinning wheel as they shall meet again. A bright light appeared. Towa says what. Moroha asks what's going on. The spirit tells Root Head to awake as the Rainbow Pearls it desires are getting away. Root Head awakens.

**Jakotsumaru of the Red Bone Palace**

Towa tells Moroha that all that luck fell right into her lap. Moroha tells Towa that's one way to put it. Setsuna tells Moroha that means someone else killed Tōkotsu. Moroha tells Setsuna talk about false accusation. Setsuna says that's not all as things are they'll be following the Sacred Tree's request. Towa tells Setsuna 'no'. Setsuna tells Towa that if they defeat the Four Perils then Kirinmaru will emerge and if he emerges then as she walks away. Towa tells Setsuna about Sesshōmaru as they'll have to fight their own father before walks after Setsuna. Myōga asks Moroha that Towa and Setsuna are Sesshōmaru's daughters. Moroha tells Myōga that seems like it then walks forward.

**Meeting through an Apple**

Inside, Kirinmaru is sitting in a chair. Kyūki kneels before Kirinmaru as she calls out to him. Kirinmaru looks at Kyūki. Kyūki tells Kirinmaru that is she as she says her name and informs him that Tōkotsu has been defeated by 'Beniyasha' and Sesshōmaru's daughters. Kirinmaru questions Kyūki about Sesshōmaru's daughters. Kyūki warns Kirinmaru that unless they take action she fears Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha will bring him disaster. Kirinmaru asks Kyūki who was Tōkotsu again. Kyūki tells Kirinmaru that Tōkotsu was one of the Four Perils under his command and the one to whom bestowed the Red Rainbow Pearl. Kirinmaru tells Kyūki that's right and if Tōkotsu served under him then he must have been quite the warrior and Sesshōmaru's daughters and must hand it to them as he picks one of the grapes from the table and eats it. Kyūki tells Kirinmaru that if he would allow her then she can take care of the matter. Kirinmaru spits out the grape and tells Kyūki that it's not to his taste. Kyūki tells Kirinmaru that she understood as she shall start with Sesshōmaru's daughters.

**The Dream Gazing Trap**

Meanwhile, the three girls follow Yotsume to Kyūki's hideout. Kyūki uses the Purple Rainbow Pearl to empower Yotsume, who uses his power to put Towa, Moroha and Takechiyo to sleep. In their dreams, it is revealed that Moroha was given away at Kagome's urgent request as a baby and entrusted to Hachiemon when the two were about to confront both Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru, Takechiyo was entrusted as a baby to Jyūbei by Miroku for unknown reasons and that the Dream Butterfly carried Setsuna's memories to the Sacred Tree of Ages, where the adult Rin is imprisoned.

In Takehiyo's mind, Sesshōmaru and Kirinamru arrive at the village. Takechiyo wonders where is this. Kagome holds a baby Moroha close to her as she tells her that she's such a good child. Inuyasha calls to Kagome as he tells her that Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru are here. Kagome nods as she tells Inuyasha 'okay'. Inuyasha pulls out his Tessaiga out. Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru approach up the village stairs. Kagome gives Moroha the Beni of Izayoi as she tells her that it is a keepsake from Inuyasha's mother as she sheds a tear and tells Moroha that she and Inuyasha decided that if they had a girl that they would give this to her. Kagome kisses Moroha's forehead. Moroha looks at the Beni. Kagome gives Moroha to Hachiemon and tells him to take care of her. Hachiemon leaves off with Moroha. Inuyasha and Kagome watch as Hachiemon leaves with Moroha before Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru arrived. Takechiyo realizes that's Kirinmaru over there.

**Meifuku the Meiōjū**

**The Delicious Feudal Monks**

**Farewell Under the Lunar Eclipse**

From a distance, sounds of babies crying can be heard from the distance. The moon is currently under a Lunar Eclipse as Sesshōmaru and Jaken look over the village and the sky. Jaken tells Sesshōmaru looks like they’re born. Sesshōmaru looks behind him to see Zero. Jaken asks Zero who goes there. Zero tells Sesshōmaru that it's been a while. Jaken asks Zero just who was she and answer his question. Zero steps forward as she asks Sesshōmaru how was his mother doing as she hasn't seen her in years and the word is that he had twins or was it hanyō twins. Sesshōmaru stares silently at Zero. Zero tells Sesshōmaru that she can already picture the surprise on Kirinmaru's face that the great lord Sesshōmaru known to despise humans and hanyōs has taken a human as his wife and perhaps he should hide his precious daughters before he awakens.

At Kirinmaru's Ship, Kirinmaru is awakened by Zero. Kirinmaru asks Zero why has he awakened him as Tōga's sons must have taken care of the Grim Comet’s fragment as he grabbed his mask and placed it on his face. Zero tells Kirinmaru that Sesshōmaru has taken a human as a bride just like Tōga did. Kirinmaru becomes shocked as he asked Zero that Sesshōmaru did what. Zero tells Kirinmaru at this rate Sesshōmaru will be plunged into disaster and fall to ruin and asks was he going to let that happen and he has sired hanyō twin daughters. Kirinmaru becomes shocked again. Zero asks Kirinmaru does he remember as the Shikon Jewel is gone now but it still left them a prophecy and calls out to him as he will be felled by an existence that is neither human nor demon an impossible entity that can surpass time that will defeat him as he laughed it off saying no such thing can exist but thanks to Tōga that which should not exist has become reality. Kirinmaru becomes more interested. Zero tells Kirinmaru that is the hanyō as they are an existence that is neither demon nor human and a shihanyō daughter will soon be born between Kagome the girl who surpassed time to appear in this world and Inuyasha and if they can't erase these cursed hanyōs and abominable shihanyō. Kirinmaru becomes more interested. Zero tells Kirinmaru that just as the Shikon Jewel prophesized that he will meet his end. Kirinmaru stands up. Sesshōmaru enters and stands near Kirinmaru and Zero. Zero calls out to Sesshōmaru. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru that it's been a while. Kirinmaru remains silent. Sesshōmaru asks Kirinmaru will he slay Inuyasha. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru that’s what he had in mind. Zero asks Sesshōmaru could it be that he's going to lend a hand. Sesshōmaru remains silent. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru very well and to come with him.

Later at the village, Kagome holds a baby Moroha close to her as she tells her that she's such a good child. Inuyasha calls to Kagome as he tells her that Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru are here. Kagome nods as she tells Inuyasha 'okay'. Inuyasha pulls out his Tessaiga out. Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru approach up the village stairs. Kagome gives Moroha the Beni of Izayoi as she tells her that it is a keepsake from Inuyasha's mother as she sheds a tear and tells Moroha that she and Inuyasha decided that if they had a girl that they would give this to her. Kagome kisses Moroha's forehead. Moroha looks at the Beni. Kagome gives Moroha to Hachiemon and tells him to take care of her. Hachiemon leaves off with Moroha. Inuyasha and Kagome watch as Hachiemon leaves with Moroha before Kirinmaru and Sesshōmaru arrived. Kagome tells Kirinmaru that she and Inuyasha will never hand over Moroha to him. Kirinmaru tells Kagome to quit her prattling and addressed her as “human” and runs to attack her and Inuyasha. Sesshōmaru runs ahead of Kirinmaru and begins to extract the Black Pearl from Inuyasha’s right eye. Kagome calls out to Inuyasha. Sesshōmaru completely extracts the Black Pearl from Inuyasha's right eye. Inuyasha falls to the ground as he clutches his right eye. Kagome goes to Inuyasha and asks if he was okay. Inuyasha tells Kagome 'yeah'. Sesshōmaru holds the Black Pearl up and both Inuyasha and Kagome are drawn in. Inuyasha repeatedly calls out to Kagome as they are sealed inside the Black Pearl. Kirinmaru asks Sesshōmaru if he helped Inuyasha and Kagome. Sesshōmaru asked Kirinmaru what was he talking about. Jaken tells Kirinmaru that there will come a time when Inuyasha’s Meidō Zangetsuha will be needed but until then he thinks they should should simply have Inuyasha and Kagome pay respects to Tōga’s grave. Kirinmaru tells Jaken that he suppose that’s fine. Kirinmaru, Sesshōmaru, and Jaken depart the area and Riku is shown secretly witnessing the whole thing. Riku is glad that the Black Pearl and Izayoi’s rouge were useful and smiles.

**Double-Edged Moroha**

**Trap of the Two Perils**

**Sesshōmaru and Kirinmaru**

Kirinmaru tells Towa and Setsuna that he's tired of them. Before Kirinmaru could use his Bakuseiken on Towa and Setsuna, the Bakusaiga is thrown from midair and lands right beside him. Towa and Setsuna look in the sky where Sesshōmaru is and asks who is that. Sesshōmaru comes down from the sky and picks his Bakusaiga back up while looking at both Towa and Setsuna. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru that he has compassion as a parent after all. Towa and Setsuna stand up. Towa questions that the person is Sesshōmaru. Kirinmaru asks Sesshōmaru if he has come here to stop him out of concern for Towa and Setsuna’s lives. Jaken tells Kirinmaru that Sesshōmaru is not the kind who would take action for personal matters. Sesshōmaru tells Jaken to be silent. Jaken complies. Sesshōmaru tells Jaken to step back. Jaken complies again. Sesshōmaru and Kirinmaru fly into the skies together.

Sesshōmaru and Kirinmaru both battle each other in the sky with their swords. Sesshōmaru continues to use his Bakusaiga and Kirinmaru uses his Bakuseiken. With Sesshōmaru and Kirinmaru's swords clashing into each other, a great mass of energy blows through the air, also affecting Jaken, Towa, and Setsuna. Kirinmaru uses his Bakuseiken to cause a split in the ground. The ocean also becomes extremely active and the clouds in the sky turns dark. Lightning strikes as they continue to fight, with one striking in front of Towa and Setsuna causing them to temporarily faint. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru that of course the heavens and earth would resound when they cross each other and it seems Towa and Setsuna are not sufficient enough to threaten his life and draws his Bakuseiken back. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru that he will still have him work for what he desires him to do. Kirinmaru departs flying off. Sesshōmaru comes back to the ground.

**The Stolen Seal**

**The Three Princesses Strike Back**

In the midst of Riku hesitating Zero’s commands, Kirinmaru makes his grand entrance to Sesshōmaru, Riku, Zero, Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha. Zero becomes surprised as she calls out to Kirinmaru. Towa says she was wondering when Kirinmaru would show up. Moroha says no wonder Myōga bolted when he could. The episode concludes with Kirinmaru’s grand entrance.

**Sesshōmaru's Daughter**

In the midst of Riku hesitating Zero’s commands, Kirinmaru makes his grand entrance to Sesshōmaru, Riku, Zero, Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha. Zero becomes surprised as she calls out to Kirinmaru. Towa says she was wondering when Kirinmaru would show up. Moroha says no wonder Myōga bolted when he could. Kirinmaru appears in front of Sesshōmaru, Riku, Zero, Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha as everyone is left silent by his entrance. Kirara comes flying in. Moroha calls out to Kirara. Setsuna tells Kirara thank you. Towa says there's so much bloodlust in the air. Moroha says not to mention the ridiculous demon energy. Setsuna says Kirinmaru looks so defenseless and yet she can't see an opening at all. Towa says Kirinmaru doesn't even need to pay them any attention and if she even think about moving she'll get cut in two that much even she knows. Zero currently has the 7 Rainbow Pearls surrounding her body. Zero tells Kirinmaru to not stop her. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru to allow him to be the one to apologize about his Tenseiga as he feels remorse and wonders will he forgive him. Zero isn’t fond of Kirinmaru’s kindness and tells him to stop it. Kirinmaru tells Zero that she has gone too far. Zero becomes surprised. Riku calls out to Kirinmaru. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru that his apology isn’t necessary as he had no attachment to Tenseiga. Sesshōmaru places the broken Tenseiga back into it’s sheath. Sesshōmaru draws out his Bakusaiga and tells Kirinmaru that as long as he has his Bakusaiga it will be enough. Zero tells Sesshōmaru that it's interesting and wonders will he cut her or should she say can he cut her. Sesshōmaru tells Zero that it does not matter as he will cut her. Zero tells Sesshōmaru that Tenseiga cannot bring the same person back from the dead twice and if he brings death upon him again then Rin whose life is still tied to hers will also die and wonders is that not his wish. A scene of Rin inside the Sacred Tree with Jaken watching over her. Rin sheds a tear. Jaken asks Rin was she crying and what's making her so sad. Sesshōmaru tells Zero that any more of this will only make Rin sorrowful and rushes in to make an attack with his Bakusaiga. Kirinmaru stops Sesshōmaru from striking and both of their swords cross paths with each other. Riku and Zero become surprised. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru that he didn’t chase after the Akuru’s pinwheel and wonders out of respect for that won't he sheathe his Bakusaiga. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru that he refuses. Kirinmaru tells Zero that Sesshōmaru is serious as Rin will no longer act as her shield. Zero tells Kirinmaru that's exactly what she has wished for. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru to step aside as he distances himself from him. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru that Zero will just be more pitiful. Kirinmaru tells Sesshomaru that he knows however.

Sesshōmaru draws Bakusaiga back into it’s sheath. Kirinmaru asks Sesshōmaru was he going after Zero. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru to leave the matter with Zero to him. Kirinmaru tells Sesshōmaru to wait. Kirara sets down Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha on the ground before she flies away. Kirinmaru asks Sesshōmaru to what of Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru that it’s a rite of courage and cowardice and flies off. Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha watch Sesshōmaru make his leave. Kirinmaru looks at Towa and Setsuna and tells them that if they are Sesshōmaru's daughters then their true worth comes from survival as it's inevitable if they are hanyōs. Kirinmaru walks down the stairs towards Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha with Riku’s sword still embedded into his body.

**Wielding the Tenseiga**

Kirinmaru asks Sesshōmaru to what of Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha. Sesshōmaru tells Kirinmaru that it’s a rite of courage and cowardice.

**The Demon Spirit of the Sea**

**The Silver-Scale Curse**

**The Barrier of Mount Musubi**

**The Girl Named Rion**

**Takechiyo's Request**

**Zero's Wish**

**Kirinmaru of the Dawn**

**Moroha and Family, Together Again**

**The Three Princesses Escape**

**Akuru’s Pinwheel**

**The Collapse of the Windmill of Time**

**When the Grim Comet Falls**

**Osamu Kirin's Apparition Conquest**

**The Grim Butterfly of Despair**

**Father and Daughter**

**A Never-Ending Future**

## Evidence

* Being Sesshōmaru is his rival's first and pure demon son and the viable heir to the title of the Lord of the Western Lands, Kirinmaru seems to acknowledge and respect him.
* Kirinmaru decided to respect Sesshōmaru's willingness to protect his daughters and told him they would continue to work together before leaving.

## Quotes

* *"Very well. Sesshōmaru, come with me."*—Kirinmaru.
* *"Sesshōmaru, so you have compassion as a father, after all."*—Kirinmaru.
* *"Have you come to stop me out of concern for your daughters' lives?"*—Kirinmaru.
* *"Of course the Heavens and Earth would resound whenever we cross each other. It seems your daughters' are not sufficient enough to threaten my life. However, I will have you work for what I desire you to do."*—Kirinmaru.
* *"Sesshōmaru... Allow me to be the one to apologize about your Tenseiga. I feel remorse. Will you forgive me?"*—Kirinmaru.
* *"Sesshōmaru is serious. That human girl will no longer act as your shield."*—Kirinmaru.