Inuyasha and Kagome go to a town in search for medicinal herbs for Sango and Kirara. The two end up meeting the gentle giant horse hany? Jinenji, who is being accused of killing townspeople. Inuyasha sets off to find the source of the real y?kai while Kagome tries to improve Jinenji's self-esteem. Touched by her kindness, Jinenji ends up protecting Kagome from the real y?kai and gains the acceptance of the townspeople.