Sesshomaru is beguiled into the barrier of the mountain, being forced to combat against Jakotsu. Sesshomaru then manages to pierce his hand his sword into Jakotsu and Suikotsu, respectively. However, the two remain alive due to the tainted shards of the Shikon Jewels in each of their throats. Kikyo arrives and interrupts the battle, implanting a Sacred Arrow in Suikotsu, hence purifying his shard of the Shikon Jewel. Suikotsu, finally free of his evil persona, reveals the origins of his conflicting personalities. He explains that his bad persona arose as he first killed someone with his own hands. Jakotsu takes Suikotsu's shard of the Shikon Jewel, after Kikyo was requested to do so.