These last episodes show how the group is getting along and Sango is introduced in episode 25. She becomes the new addition to the group and see how her village is destroyed by Naraku. With Naraku being the villain, he puts the blame on Inuyasha and Sango goes after him. She finds out Naraku was the one who did the damage and killed her family. Kohaku is another character introduced and is controlled by a jewel shard that is keeping him alive. Naraku is able to control him and Sango is devastated to see it happen to her brother.
The love triangle is brought up again when Kikyo shows up and Kagome passes through her barrier. She is not the one Kikyo wants to see but Inuyasha. Inuyasha shows up and Kagome is put under a spell so she isn’t seen. Kagome starts to realize her feelings for Inuyasha. Kikyo tries to take Inuyasha to hell but it does not happen with Inuyasha hearing Kagome’s voice. Kikyo notices that Inuyasha has changed and seems to have feelings for Kagome.
The battle still continues to beat Naraku and collect the jewel shards.