It is said that the path to enlightenment and finding true wisdom takes years of training to attain… but when a demonic tree offers an easier way, the weak-willed take the easier, evil path.

Inuyasha and the others come upon a temple inhabited by a false mentor, who feeds upon others who want to become sages. When Kagome is captured and the night of the new moon is upon Inuyasha, can he rescue her without any of his powers?