A battle ensues between InuYasha and Hiten. Meanwhile, Shippo uses his illusory tricks in order distract Manten from Kogame. InuYasha successfully murders Manten with Tetsusaiga. Hiten bites into Manten's forehead to fuse himself with the shards of the Shikon Jewel obtained, increasing twofold in strength. Separated from Tetsusaiga, InuYasha seems powerless to defeat Hiten. However, the sword is summoned by the sheath, allowing InuYasha to deliver the final blow.