The last time that they had faced the Saimyousho, he had been poisoned.
He had drawn in the Saimyousho while trying to protect Sango from one of Naraku's detatchments.
We, that is to say Naraku and I, have a special treat for you!" Akiko said as if she were talking to four year olds.There they were, a giant swarm of the saimyousho.
Although they often bicker for one reason or another, both know that they can trust the other with their life if need be.
Whenever Miroku is sucking Naraku's saimyousho (poisonous wasps) into his Kazaana (Wind Tunnel) or otherwise putting himself in danger to help his friends, Inuyasha forces him to stop these dangerous tricks.
Once he even promised to break Miroku's arm if he tried to open it again -- Inuyasha's way of saying that he cares.
They notice Saimyoushou patrolling the area before Miroku and Sango return.
The Saimyousho prove Naraku’s implication in the plague of uncontrollable mice.
The gang wonders if the demon wasps were looking for them, but Miroku offers a different explanation - perhaps the Saimyoushou were sent to search for someone else - like Kikyo!
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She took another step closer to the edge, watching blankly as a few more stones broke loose to disappear into the nothingness below.
She thought of the time she had lost her footing and fallen while trying to obtain the Sensou no Mi to save Jaken after he’d been poisoned by the Saimyousho.
Sesshoumaru-sama had arrived to save her at the last moment, streaking out of thin air to capture her in his arms.
