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It's been fifty years since that day... Inuyasha is still…

“It's been fifty years since that day... Inuyasha is still sealed to the Tree of Life. Inuyasha is as he was then. At that time, Sister knew her life was over. Then why did she choose to use a sealing arrow and not a purifying arrow? Why did she seal Inuyasha to the tree which transcends time, the…” quote by Rumiko Takahashi
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““It's been fifty years since that day... Inuyasha is still sealed to the Tree of Life. Inuyasha is as he was then. At that time, Sister knew her life was over. Then why did she choose to use a sealing arrow and not a purifying arrow? Why did she seal Inuyasha to the tree which transcends time, the Tree of Life? And why... although he hated my sister for sealing him onto the tree, Inuyasha's face still looks so peaceful? I still don't get it... I wonder if a day will come when I will fully understand...?" ―Kaede””

Rumiko Takahashi

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker questions why a character chose a sealing method that preserves peace rather than destruction, reflecting on unresolved mystery and longing for understanding.

In simple terms: A character chose a sealing method that leaves peace, leaving the speaker puzzled.

Key Takeaway

Seek deeper insight into motives behind actions.

Themes

mystery family destiny time peace

Mood

curious reflective

Type

analytical philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • story analysis
  • character study

Key Concepts

sealing vs purification character motivation temporal stasis

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the sealed state represent for the character?
  • How does peace coexist with resentment?
A Different Perspective

The sealing may be symbolic, not literal, limiting practical interpretation.

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