When Inuyasha shatters Musou's body with the Kaze no Kizu, Saimyoshou take the leftover husk of his body. With his body totally regenerated in a forest, Naraku tries to force Musou to fuse back into his body. Inuyasha later shows up and Musou flees ad Inuyasha clashes with Naraku. Musou attempts a sneak attack on Naraku, but he winds up being absorbed back into Naraku's body. Naraku still needs Musou for more power and to stay alive since Musou is connected to him. Inuyasha attempts to attack Naraku, but he is unable to thanks to Naraku's barrier.