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They found the Joketsuzoku quickly enough, and Inuyasha wondered if perhaps this guy, Herb the First, was an incompetent guy with a very bad sense of direction. The village was situated right next to the Jusenkyo springs!
At the village the group found that there was a martial arts tournament going on in full motion. After some inquiry they came to know that the tournament was held for the sake of a young woman, who was looking to get married.
"I'm gonna enter this tournament," said Inuyasha, "I'll win this thing, and then that girl will come with us back to Herb. We'll get the Pot of Liberation, break our curse, and everything will be back to normal."
"Do as you please," Sesshomaru stated nonchalantly.
"Keh, I will — even if you tell me not to."
Inuyasha jumped up the stage and took position.
TBC...