Disclaimer: I don't own Inuyasha, only my oc. This chapter may look a little longer because I added some Author's notes at the bottom explaining Shiori's powers. Lol someone asked me to list them so I did :)

Rin happily plucked away at some wild potatoes. Ah-Un was busy eating some leaves off a tree. She already had a nice collection going when Jaken approached her. He frowned at the strange items of food.

"Rin, how can you eat this stuff?" he said staring at them. "They look absolutely disgusting. Just look at them, they look no different than rocks!"

Rin laughed, "That's because you have to shave them and cook them first. Silly Master Jaken."

" Why go through all that trouble when you can have a nice fried newt?" he said while rubbing his belly. "Ah, newts…they're so scrumptious!"

"Fried newts?" said Rin with disgust. "Bleh, that's gross!"

He folded his arms around his staff, "you humans just don't know good quality food when you see it."

"Where do you suppose Lord Sesshomaru and Lady Shiori are?" she asked.

"Ugh," groaned Jaken. "I already told you! They're searching for Naraku. But ever since Lord Sesshomaru, Inuyasha, and Shiori fought with him at the castle, he hasn't been seen since. They really did a number on him."

"Really? I wish I could've seen that. It must have been amazing!" proclaimed Rin.

"Both Lord Sesshomaru and Shiori haven't been able to track him since then. They say it's as if he's vanished into thin air. He must be hiding in order to recuperate his strength. I fear he shall become even more powerful than before once he emerges." Thought Jaken.

"Do you think they're searching for him together?" she asked with starry eyes.

Jaken was thrown off by her expression, "er….no! Of course not! They'll cover more ground if they split up. Besides, Shiori would just get in the great master's way."

Rin shook her head," No she won't! I think they would make a good team."

"Nonsense," he said dismissing her opinion. "Lord Sesshomaru's much stronger!"

Even though he dismissed her, he knew Rin was right. Sesshomaru and Shiori rarely fought together, but when they did they were a force. He thought about how they, along with Inuyasha, took on Naraku. They almost succeeded in finally killing him. If Naraku hadn't escaped when he did, they would have finished him. Sesshomaru rarely accepted aid in battle, and Shiori knew that. So whenever she was present during a battle, She stayed out of his way. Jaken was unaware of what she did whenever she branched off on her own. Shiori never talked about it…at least not to him.

"Anyway," he said to Rin. "She said she wasn't going very far this time. She'll most likely be back before Lord Sesshomaru."

Suddenly, they heard noises from the forest behind them. Both of them turned and waited to see what would approach. Jaken held out his staff.

"Who's there!" he called. "Don't come any closer, I'm warning you!"

A large blue ogre emerged from the woods and stared at them with hungry eyes. Rin shrieked with terror and hid behind Jaken. Jaken himself was also terrified. The Ogre towered over him and sniffed the.

"A human child and an imp," bellowed his voice. "What a fine meal you both shall make."

"Rin stay back!" ordered Jaken preparing himself. "Feel the power of the staff of 2 heads!"

He fired flames at the creature, but they had no effect. The ogre laughed at Jaken's failed attempts. He flexed his claws and slashed at them. Rin covered her head and screamed, and Jaken prepared for the worst. Up from the sky; shot a beam of energy that struck the ogre in the chest.

"Ack!" it cried as it fell back in pain.

Jaken and Rin opened their eyes and looked around. They were still alive.

"Who's responsible for this!" cried the ogre also looking around. He looked up to the sky. "Show yourself!"

"I'm right here," said a voice from behind him.

The ogre quickly turned around to find himself staring at his attacker—Shiori. She was sitting on Ah-Un's back, cross legged. The ogre couldn't believe his eyes, how had she managed to get behind him so quickly?

"Good morning to you sir," she said politely. "I understand you're in search of breakfast, but I can't allow you to eat my companions."

"Lady Shiori!" squealed Rin with excitement.

"Well then," said the ogre sniffing the air. "How about I eat you instead? It's been awhile since I've feasted on a tennin."

She climbed down from Ah-Un's saddle and sent him to the others.

"Is your nose clogged?" she asked. "Do I smell like a tennin to you?"

He sniffed again. It was true; she didn't quite smell like a tennin. He'd never picked up that scent before.

"What are you?" he demanded.

"Does it matter?" she asked.

He smugged, "no, I suppose it doesn't!"

He quickly lunged for her, while she stood her ground. As soon as he was close enough to her, she flipped over his head and kicked him in the back. He fell flat on his face.

"I thought you were hungry," she teased.

"Wretch!" he roared.

He got up and wildly swung his arms around. Shiori gracefully avoided each of his punches. The ogre was becoming increasingly frustrated.

"Stop…moving!" he shouted in between punches.

Jaken and Rin watched from the sidelines. Rin was sitting safely on Ah-Un's saddle, while Jaken stood in the grass.

"Wow," said Rin. "That ogre must be really strong. It's taking Lady Shiori a long time to beat him."

"She's just playing with him," stated Jaken. "Though, I don't know why. She could've easily finished him off a long time ago. Lord Sesshomaru never plays with his foes. He's a true warrior."

"Lady Shiori's a true warrior too," Rin defended.

"She's no warrior. She's nothing but a insolent, psychotic, accursed, sorry excuse for a-"

Jaken was suddenly cut off by the ogre's incoming body. Ah-Un moved away once he saw the danger coming, but Jaken was too distracted to notice it. The Ogre's backside slammed down on Jaken's head.

"My apologies my dear Jaken," she said innocently. "I had no idea he'd land on you at the projectile I kicked him at. You'll have to forgive my negligence."

The ogre weakly sat up. His once murderous eyes were now filled with fear. He got down on his knees before Shiori.

"Please don't kill me! Please," he begged. "I wasn't really gonna eat them. I was just kidding! Please let me go!"

Shiori was highly amused by the monster's begging. She stroked her chin and pretended to ponder.

"I don't know," she said. "You caused this young girl quite a fright. She may have nightmares tonight. Perhaps if she knew the one who attacked her was dead, she might sleep better."

"No, please!" he cried.

He quickly ran over to Rin and knelt in front of her. Jaken was revealed have been completely flattened on the ground. His large yellow eyes were completely spiraled as his mouth hung open.

"Why didn't I just stay with Lord Sesshomaru?" he dizzily thought.

"Dear child," said the ogre to Rin. "I'm so sorry for scaring you! Please, forgive me!"

"Um, sure?" said a confused Rin.

"Oh thank-you child!" he exclaimed.

Shiori walked over, "well since the girl forgave you I suppose I should too. But I'm not entirely convinced."

His face dropped, "I'll do anything you ask! Anything! I'll even be your personal servant!"

She began unsheathing her sword, "I already have several of those across the land. I don't need any more servants. I think I'll just kill you…"

"No wait!" he cried. "What if I gave you valuable information?"

"You can't possiblly have any information that would interest me," she said.

"Earlier, the girl and the imp were talking about someone named Naraku. You're trying to seek him out, right?" he asked keeping close eye on her sword.

"Naraku?" she questioned.

"Yes, I know of someone who can tell you where he's headed," he said.

"He's speaking with genuine," she thought.

"I'll take you to him. All I ask in return is that my life be spared," he wagered.

"Very well," Shiori nodded. "Take me to the one with the 'valuable information' and I'll spare your pathetic life."

By that time, Jaken had gotten his self together and was now standing next to Shiori.

"He's just trying to lead you into a trap! You aren't going to fall for it are you?" asked Jaken.

"I believe our friend here is telling the truth," she answered.

The beast nodded, "I am, my lady, I am. I can't thank-you enough for sparing me. I don't believe I got your name. I am called Kuno."

"I suppose you didn't. One doesn't usually introduce oneself to a potential meal," she said. "I'm Shiori. The young girl is named Rin. And this lowly, insignificant being beside me is Jaken."

"Why you stupid broad!" shouted Jaken.

"Don't you dare say such things about her!" Kuno growled as yanked Jaken up by the collar.

"Eh…..of course I didn't mean those things!" said Jaken trembling with fear.

Satisfied with that answer, Kuno dropped Jaken on his bottom. Rin laughed as Jaken scrambled back to his feet.

"Shall we leave the girl with the imp?" asked Kuno.

"Oh," said Shiori with interest. "So more of your hungry friends can show up? I don't think so. They will remain with me."

"But my lady, there will be plenty more ogres where we're going," he said. "It won't be safe."

"They will remain with me," she repeated.

"What? There are more of those monstrous things? I think I would've been safer going with Lord Sesshomaru! Why did he leave me with her!" thought Jaken fearfully.

"Master Jaken, you look greener than usual!" Rin laughed.

"Be quite!" snapped Jaken.

"Very well then," said Kuno. "They will travel with us. Please follow me."

Kuno began walking towards the direction he came from. Shiori followed after with Ah-Un and Rin right behind her. Jaken didn't budge from his spot.

"Let's go, Jaken," Shiori called without looking back.

Jaken angrily stomped on the ground, "I don't take orders from you! I obey only Lord Sesshomaru!"

The group was getting more and more out of sight. Jaken suddenly realized that he was all alone in ogre country. He frantically looked around before chasing after everyone.

"Shiori!" he called. "Don't leave me!"

"Might I ask who we're going to see?" Shiori asked Kuno.

"The great tree spirit," he answered her. "He knows about everything in this area."

"Great tree spirit?" asked Rin.

"Yes, he resides deep within this forest."

"And how does he know about Naraku?" said Shiori dryly.

"When I went to see him once, the tree trembled with fear. He mentioned the name….Naraku,"

"Trees don't possess spirits or souls. Unless he's referring to a Kodama." She thought.

They walked straight into the heart of the forest. Shiori sensed all types of supernatural forces surrounding them. For a moment, she thought she heard someone call her name. She looked over her shoulder, but there was no one behind her.

"Lady Shiori, are you okay?" asked Rin.

Shiori stopped walking, "we're surrounded."

"Huh," said Rin looking around. "Where?"

"She's right," said Kuno. "My brethren are here."

"It wasn't the ogres I was referring to," she thought.

All of the sudden, Kuno's brethren sprang out from every direction. The group encountered 3 blood thirsty ogres. Jaken coward behind Shiori's leg.

"I knew it was a trap!" he shouted.

"Well done Kuno," said one of the ogres. "You've brought back food."

Kuno threw a protective arm in front of Shiori, "You will not harm them!"

"Don't want to share?" said another ogre glancing at Shiori. "That woman has an unusual scent. I've never smelled anything like it. She smells like a tennin, but not exactly. She's definitely not human. I must taste her flesh!"

The ogre gunned for Shiroi, but Kuno punched him away, "I said you won't harm them!"

Kuno and the other ogre began fighting to the death. The other ogres took their opportunity to attack the group. They sprang forward.

"Eck!" said Jaken as he ran back and forth from an ogre.

He tried blasting him with flames, but they bounced of his skin, just as they had with Kuno.

"Lady Shiori!" shouted Rin as she covered her head.

The other ogre was headed straight for her. Shiori jumped in front of Rin and held out her palm.

"Purifying blast!" she fired.

She shot a huge blast at the ogre and impaled him through the chest. He fell back to the ground—dead. The ogre chasing after Jaken stopped and glared at Shiori.

"You little bitch!" he hollered running towards her. "I'll shred you to pieces for that!"

Shiori quickly jumped up and slashed his head off with her bare hand. His bloody, decapitated head flew into the trees. She looked surveyed her surroundings.

"They're still here…."

By that time Kuno and the remaining ogre had stop fighting. Both were staring at Shiori with terror.

"She's….killed them. She could have easily done that to me," thought Kuno.

The other ogre froze with fright as Shiori glanced his way. Slowly, he released his grip on Kuno's neck. She motioned for him to come to her. Reluctantly, the ogre obeyed.

"Listen mongrel," she said coldly. "You've seen what I've done to your friends. Go and spread the word to your other brethren. Tell them not to attack. If I so much as see another ogre on our path, I'll come after you, and only you. Do we understand each other?"

He nodded heavily.

"Good," she said while kneeing him in the stomach. "Now begone."

The ogre limped away into the forest. Shiori watched after him before turning back. She still felt something else in the air.

"Wow, Lady Shiori! That was amazing!" praised Rin.

Shiori knelt over the ogres she killed and prayed for their souls. Rin curiously watched her praying and turned to Jaken.

"What's she doing?" she asked.

"She's praying for their departed souls," said Jaken flatly. "She always does it after she kills someone. No matter who or what it is."

"Even though they tried to kill us? I wonder why she does that….." Rin wondered.

"My Lady," said Kuno. "I'm sorry for all of that."

"No need to apologize," she said while standing up. "I don't think it will happen again. But there's still another matter to deal with. I'm getting some strange readings all around here….whatever they are, they don't seem menacing."

"Let's continue," said Kuno.

They followed the ogre deeper into the forest. Shiori still felt the strange forces around them. They were definitely following them. It wasn't long before they came to a large tree. Kuno stood knelt down in front of the tree.

"We've arrived," he announced. "Oh great tree spirit, please grace us with your presence."

A few moments went by…nothing happened. A sweat ball dropped down everyone's head. Jaken angrily waved around his staff.

"What's the meaning of this!" he demanded. "Where's this tree spirit you speak of!"

Shiori eyed the tree, "I'm not sensing anything from this tree."

"Huh?" said Kuno scrambling to his feet. "No, he's here! The great tree spirit's always here!"

Rin blinked, "ah…..maybe he's sleeping?"

"Please great tree spirit! Come to us," he begged. "Please!"

Again….nothing. Shiori glanced over to Kuno; he gulped.

"We had a deal, Kuno," she said solemnly. "If you can't produce this kodama, then I will just have to kill you."

"What's a kodama?" whispered Rin.

"It's a spirit that's lodged itself into a tree," answered Jaken.

"No wait!" pleaded Kuno. "Maybe he just stepped out for a bit."

Suddenly, Shiori picked up an unworldly presence. It was then that she saw a shooting light aiming towards them.

"It's coming,"

The ball of light passed through Rin's body and then through Jaken's. Neither of them even noticed it.

"Of course they can't see the spirit. I'm the only one who can,"

She felt an uncomfortable feeling. The spirit was now traveling through her own body. She felt an icy presence shoot through her. She moaned with discomfort.

"What happened, my lady?" asked Kuno.

"Something just phased through my body," she said with strain.

Shiori looked up at the tree again. It was glowing with a blue aura. The kodama had returned.

"Are you in pain?" asked Rin.

Shiori shook her head, "No, only slightly uncomfortable. The feeling of a spirit passing through a physical body is unnatural. It went through your bodies as well"

"What are you talking about? I didn't feel anything at all," said Jaken crossing his arms.

"Of course you couldn't feel it. You couldn't see it coming either," she walked in front of the tree. "Just like you can't see the aura around this tree."

"Aura? What aura?" he demanded to know.

"Oh?" said Kuno walking beside Shiori, "Then the Great Spirit has returned! I'v done as you've asked, my lady!"

She narrowed her eyes, "I'll let you live Kuno…..for now."

He beamed with relief, "Oh Great Spirit, please come forth! This young lady has need of your glorious wisdom!"

She couldn't help but watch his ridiculous proclamation, "Is he….serious?"

The tree began to swell with supernatural energy. Everyone stared in awe as the branches began to sway…..everyone, that is, but Shiori. She watched the performance with a lack of interest.

"Who dares call upon I," bellowed a voice from the tree, "the great and powerful Tree Spirit?"

Rin trembled with fear and ducked behind Ah's neck. Even Jaken gulped a little. Kuno bowed his head.

"It is I, Kuno; I've brought with me this young woman. She seeks your answers or mighty one!" he said humbly.

Shiori stared in bewilderment at Kuno, "I….really don't know how to feel right now. This scene is absolutely ridiculous!"

"Oh…..well I'm afraid I can't spread my business today," it called out. "I'm terribly busy with other affairs. Come back some other time."

"But, great spirit! They've come in search of the whereabouts of a dangers foe. Surely you'll help us out," said Kuno in a pleading voice.

"I said I'm busy, now…..disperse!" it shouted.

The tree's swaying skidded to a halt and silence filled the air. What were they to do now?

"How rude!" spat Jaken. "To tell us to come back tomorrow."

"I'm very sorry Lady Shiori," said Kuno. "The great spirit is often very grumpy. It seems he's gone left again."

Shiori kept her eyes on the tree. She could feel and see the energy surrounding the tree. She approached it and placed her palm on the bark. They watched as she shocked the tree with purification.

"Ehhaa!" called the spirit. "How dare you! How dare you!"

"Wha….what have you done?" exclaimed Kuno. "Now you've brought upon his wrath!"

"You will pay for this you foul woman!" cried the spirit.

Shiori responded by shocking the tree again. The spirit shouted in pain once more. How was she doing that?

"Stop!" it shouted. "I command you to stop!"

"Sorry," she said as she continued to shock him. "I can't hear you over those bloodcurdling screams."

This fight continued to go on, until he couldn't take it anymore. Out popped a small white spirit with a large head, tiny body and 2 large black eyes. This was the "Great Tree Spirit".

"Enough!" he shouted to her

"Enough?" said Shiori laughing darkly. "But I've only just begun."

Kuno and Rin stared at her. They couldn't see the spirit, and were very confused.

"Who's she talking to?" asked Rin.

"She's talking to the kodama," said Jaken.

"Where? I don't see it," Rin searched around.

Shiori watched at the floating spirit in front of her.

"What do you know about the demon Naraku's whereabouts?" she demanded.

"I refuse to tell you anything! Especially after you attacked me!" it said suddenly materializing in view.

"Oh, now I see it!" said Rin with excitement. "It looks like a rag doll!"

Shiori smirked and folded her hands behind her back. She slowly paced around the hovering spirit.

"It is my understanding," she said casually, "that kodama's are illegal in this region. In fact, they've been outlawed around here for nearly 2 centuries. It would be a shame if someone were to alert you to the shinigami of this region."

"Huh," said the spirit. "I doubt you could! It's one thing to see spirits, but not just anyone can see a shinigami! Stop trying to scare me."

"Hmmm, well It's a good thing I'm not just anyone."

"That's right you fiend! Shiori here is part shinigami!" said Jaken waving his fist around.

"Lady Shiori is part shingami?" thought Kuno.

"What?" His eyes widened, "who are you?"

"My identity is of no importance to you right now. Give me the information I need and you'll never see me again," she paused and closed her eyes. "Should you fail, then you can expect a visit from the underworld authorities. And trust me; I know what happens to those that break the laws of the underworld."

"She's blackmailing him?" asked Rin. "Isn't that a little devious?"

"Of course it is! Shiori's a devious person," explained Jaken. "Don't let that face fool you. She's nothing but a vicious, conniving, wicked, ominous…."

He stopped when he realized that Kuno was staring at him menacingly. Jaken yelped as he was thumped in the head by the large ogre.

"What did I tell you about saying ill things about my lady?" demanded Kuno.

Shiori didn't turn around, but she was listening to the scene behind her the entire time. Kuno would definitely prove useful.

"So," she said addressing the spirit. "Have you made your choice?"

The spirit hung its head, "Okay, if I tell you what you want to know…..will you promise not to turn me in?"

She smirked, "You have my word."

"Very well," said the spirit. "Several days ago, I sensed an incredibly evil presence heading this way. It was only for a split second, but it was like nothing I'd ever felt before. I feared it was a hoard of shinigami coming to seek me. So I fled far away from here. As I was fleeing, I came across another evil presence in the forest. It was then that I hid myself. I was relieved when I discovered it wasn't a shinigami, but a young demoness."

"A demoness with a terrible demonic aura?" asked Jaken.

"Kagura…." said Shiori with disgust.

"She was with another—a human boy. She told him that the one called Naraku was expecting them at Mount Hakurei and to prepare for the resurrections."

"Human boy? Is he talking about Kohaku?" Rin wondered. "I hope he's okay."

"What resurrections were they talking about?" asked Shiori.

The spirit shook its head, "I don't know. Once I heard Naraku's name mentioned I fled! I'd rather be caught by the shinigami then deal with that vermin. I've heard enough evil tales about him!"

" I know Mount Hakurei is a holy place among humans. It's so sacred that even demons don't dare go near it," explained Jaken. "I believe there was a priest, saint now, by the name of Hakushin in that area."

"Saint Hakushin?" pondered Shiori. "I've heard of him before."

"He was the local priest of a village on the base of the mountain. I heard that the village faced great turmoil and a terrible drought. So they asked Monk Hakurei to become a living Buddha for them in order to end their suffering."

"How self fish of them," she said sadly.

"The children even made up a poem of it…..something about living is dying," said Jaken

"To live is to die, to die is to live," Shiori corrected.

"Ah, that's it," said Jaken nodding. "How do you know that?"

Shiori stared blankly ahead, "I heard it from someone once….."

"Great spirit," said Kuno. "Why would the demon Naraku be in such a holy place? It doesn't make sense."

"I don't know," it confessed. "I'm only telling you what I overheard. They said they were going to Mount Hakurei."

"Then so shall we," said Shiori profoundly. "You've proven your usefulness, Kodama, you may continue to haunt this tree. But if I were you, lay low."

"Oh yes! I will!" it proclaimed. "Thank-you for sparing my life!"

She nodded before turning to her group, "Let's go."

It wasn't long before she realized Kuno was still following them.

"Ah, Kuno, you're free to go now. You've also proven your usefulness."

He shook his head, "oh, no Lady Shiori. I must stay by your side on your journey. I wish to serve you."

"I already told you, I don't need any more servants," she said.

"But my lady,"

"I'll tell you what," she said pulling something out her sleeve. "Take this. It's a special trinket that lights up whenever I summon for you. Hold on to it. If I ever need you, I'll call for you."

He nodded, "yes my lady. Although it won't fit my bracelet, so I'll just carry it. I will await your signal!"

Rin waved good-bye to Kuno as they parted ways. Shiori took the reign of Ah-Un and lead the way to the exit of the forest. Jaken hobbled by her side.

"Are you ever going to call him for help, Lady Shiori?" asked Rin.

She shook her head, "Possibly, but I doubt it. The last servant I called upon ended up get her face smashed in."

"I thought you didn't care about your minions," jeered Jaken.

She looked away, "I told you not to call them my minions. That makes me sound like an evil warlord."

"I don't think you're evil Shiori!" said Rin happily. "I think you're amazing!"

"The creatures I sensed earlier have vanished. But what were they? And what did they want?"

….

"Mount Hakurei, you say?" asked Sesshomaru.

Once they regrouped, Jaken filled Sesshomaru in on everything they found out. He was explaining to him what the kodama overheard from Kagura and Kohaku. Sesshomaru himself had heard of the sacred mountain. He wondered why Naraku would choose such a place for a hiding spot.

"Yes my lord," answered Jaken.

"I see, we're going," he said turning away.

"Yay! We're all together again!" sang Rin.

"For now," thought Shiori walking behind Sesshomaru. "It looks like I'll once again have to put your plans for me on hold Father. I have my own matters to take care of. Still….I wonder when he'll come and seek me out. It's been awhile since I went to visit Toutousai. And I still haven't heard anything from Father. Something doesn't feel right…"

"Lady Shiori?" said Rin disrupting Shiori's thoughts.

"Yes?"

"What's the matter? You look scared," said Rin with concern.

"It's nothing," she said waving it off. "I was just in deep thought."

"What are you thinking about?"

"A little bit of everything," she said with a weak smile.

Here's a list of Shiori's known abilities so far:

Typical Demon Abilities

Hand to Hand combat- Shiori's fairly decent when it comes to direct combat. She rarely uses this on stronger opponents. It's mostly weaker foes or humans that she demonstrates this on.

Flight- The ability to fly comes from both her parents as both tennin and shinigami can fly. As she stated, Shiori hates flying. Usually the only time she flies is during battle or for something Sesshomaru related. Example- looking for his injured body, or just trying to get escape him. She tries to avoid flying if she can.

Speed- Shiori able to run and jump at a fast pace. Even so, she still doesn't exhibit her speed all the time. She's not a very fast paced person. Unless she's fighting or in a hurry, then she's not running anywhere. For the most part she prefers to either ride on Ah-Un or leisurely walk to her destinations.

Self Healing- When hurt, her body heals much faster than that of a human's.

Strength- She's pretty strong for someone of her size (5'3'' by way lol). She's strong enough to lift a full grown ogre off the ground with 1 hand.

Slow aging- Shiori is approximately 400 years old which is equivalent to 16 in human years. So she appears around the same age as Kagome and Sango.

Tennin Inherited Abilities

Curse deflect- Shiori surrounds her body with her spiritual energy and deflects any oncoming threat back to attacker. Works with both melee and spiritual/energy attacks. (I saw this move in the Inuyasha

Spiritual power- As a tennin, Shiori obtains immense spiritual power. But because she's only half, she has her limits on what she can do with it. Shiori can purify tainted objects. Although she isn't strong enough to purify a completely tainted jewel shard. However, she is powerful enough to be unaffected by Kagome's arrows. She uses her purification in different ways like shocking people by touching them, or shooting them from afar. It looks a lot like purple electricity. (It's the same thing that Kikyo uses on Inuyasha when she's first resurrected).

Purifying blast- Is a stronger version of her standard purification powers. She generates a wave of energy from her palms and blasts it at her opponents.

Immune to poison- tennin are immune to evil miasmas and all known poisons, unless they've been severely weakened first. This is why Naraku was able to inject Miasma into Emi's blood stream after she was beaten by Kagura. Shiori is immune to Naraku's miasma; however, her immune system's not as good as a full blooded tennin. She'd be more likely to be killed by poison than a healthy Emi.

Agility- Shiori is extremely graceful and agile. It's required of all tennin to learn the art of agility.

Shinigami Inherited Abilities

Thought transmit- By touching the temple of someone, Shiori's able to transmit images into her head. This is how she showed Unmother an image of Inuyasha's mother. She got that image from Sesshomaru, btw.

Summoning- Throughout her journey she's accumulated several helpers, or minions as Jaken calls them. She can summon her "minions" to her by giving them a special beaded bracelet. She then holds her hands in a prayer's position and signals for them. The bracelet will light up and signal the way for the "minion" to go to her. This is how she called the Unmother to her side.

Clairvoyant- She can sense presences and demonic auras in her surroundings. She has strong intuition about things and certain people. She can also see and sense spirits as well as hidden auras.

Empathy- She's strongly empathetic. She can feel another's emotion, especially sorrow and despair. Since it's mostly humans that feel that way, she calls these feelings "negative human emotions."In the beginning she doesn't know how to deal with them, and refuses to go to an area with humans. But over time, she becomes better with dealing with her empathy.

Super senses- Shiori has heightened sense of all her senses. Although she has a great sense of smell, it's not nearly as good as Sesshomaru or Inuyasha's.

Gin Tsugunami Abilities

Hell Wrath- Shiori transfers her demonic aura into her sword and swings. A wave a purple energy hurls toward the enemy and strikes them.

Devil's Demise- Like hell wrath, Shiori performs this attack by fusing her energy into her sword and swinging it. She does this attack to repel an oncoming threat back at her enemy. It's very similar to Inuyasha's backlash wave.

Sacred blade- This is really an unnamed because she never calls out this attack during battle. She fuses her spiritual power with the sacred aura of the sword. She uses her other named attacks, but they become more powerful. She uses this to purify and weaken demonic barriers.