Saimyōshō
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| Saimyōshō | |
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| InuYasha character | |
| First appearance | Episode 18; Naraku and Sesshomaru Join Forces |
| Created by | Rumiko Takahashi |
| Weapon | Venom |
The Saimyōshō (最猛勝? trans. "ultra-fierce fighting") are hell wasps in the manga and anime series InuYasha.
[edit] Overview
They are employed in groups by Naraku to prevent Miroku from using his Kazāna (Wind Tunnel) against them, as they are poisonous. Naraku and his allies also use them for safe reconnaissance.
Early in the series, Naraku gives Sesshomaru a nest of them (spherical, about the size of one's fist) so he may fight InuYasha for the Tetsusaiga without Miroku's interference. Upon Miroku's first encounter with them, he sucks them into his Kazāna not knowing that they are poisonous, however he is able to survive because of Kagome's modern medicines. They are rather weak as yōkai come, and thus easily and numerously slain by InuYasha's group. Naraku also gave a nest to almost all the yōkai that he made fight with InuYasha so that they wouldn't be sucked by Miroku's Kazaana.
[edit] Abilities
The Saimyosho have the ability to deliver stings fatally toxic to both humans and yokai alike. A swarm of them have the ability to mass shape-shift into offensive items (such as a giant hand, which they used to battle against Sesshomaru).
The primary uses for the Saimyosho are espionage, and to carry shards of the Shikon no Tama (Jewel of Four Souls) to Naraku. They apparently can communicate information between him and his allies. For example, Kagura often holds thoughts of betraying Naraku and his orders, however she holds back from doing so when the Saimyōshō are near because they would inform Naraku of her traitorous deeds.
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