KiriKyu

KiriKyu is the term used to refer to the romantic relationship between Kirinmaru and Kyūki.

## Their Relationship

### Hanyo no Yashahime

**Jakotsumaru of the Red Bone Palace**

Somewhere else in the Red Bone Palace, Jakotsumaru says to himself that there his father Tokotsu's murderer- Moroha the Demon Killer as his eyes glows red. Later, Myōga, Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha go through the Red Bone Palace. Myōga says that starting from his master Tōga himself as he's been serving the family for 3 generations and introduces himself and he must say Moroha's blood is closest to Tōga's and even more delicious than Inuyasha's. Moroha tells Myōga that she doesn't care about all of that and to just tell her about the Four Perils. Myōga says the Four Perils were demons that crossed over from the mainland during the Spring and Autumn Period as they are demon beasts named Konton, Tōtetsu, Kyūki, and Tōkotsu and they were controlled by Kirinmaru, a Beast King like Tōga. Towa and Setsuna become interested. Towa questions Myōga that did he just say Kirinmaru. Myōga confirms it and asks Towa what about Kirinmaru. Setsuna tells Myōga that she, Towa, and Moroha have heard that Kirinmaru is attempting to distort time and swallow this world into a Degenerate Age. Myōga says he finds it hard to believe that such a resplendent Beast King would hold such dark ambitions. Towa and Setsuna look at each other.

**Meeting through an Apple**

At night, Kyūki, in her demon form, flies toward Kirinmaru's Ship and lands on it as she transforms into her human form. 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.

In a cave, Kyūki sees on her crystal ball that Setsuna and Moroha are flying on Takechiyo. Kyūki says so the 'Hanyō Princesses' have come and with the Gold, Silver, and Red Rainbow Pearls will gather and in one fell swoop she will have 4 Rainbow Pearls then holds up her Purple Rainbow Pearl. Kyūki says if she succeeds she'll possess more demon energy than Kirinmaru then commands Fubuki to steal Rainbow Pearls from Setsuna and Moroha.

**The Dream Gazing Trap**

In the cave, Kyūki looks at her crystal ball as she sees Towa's dream. Kyūki says that Towa's dream was a mixture of dreams but she thinks she understands what's going on and to think the Sacred Tree of Ages was involved in this incident as she continues to hold her Purple Rainbow Pearl and laughs. Moroha calls out to Kyūki. Kyūki looks to see Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha nearby. Towa has her Kikujūmonji out as she activates the Energy Blade. Moroha questions Kyūki about peeking into people's dreams as she's got horrible taste. Kyūki tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that they've come as she calls them 'Hanyō Princesses'. Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha become surprised. Kyūki begans to activate her light whip. Kyūki tells Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha that they're reckless creatures as they are Kirinmaru's enemies and she one of the Four Perils shall punish them in Kirinmaru's place. Kyūki repeatedly tries to attack Towa, Setsuna, and Moroha with her light whip but they dodged all the attacks.

**Secret of the Rainbow Pearls**

**Sesshōmaru's Daughter**

**The Barrier of Mount Musubi**

## Evidence

* At first glance, Kyūki appears to be loyal to her master Kirinmaru, in reality, she wishes to acquire enough power in order to overthrow him.