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Facts About Shikon no Tama or the Four Soul Balls in the Anime 'INUYASHA' That Remain Unsolved

Facts About Shikon no Tama or the Four Soul Balls in the Anime 'INUYASHA' That Remain Unsolved

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Facts About Shikon no Tama or the Four Soul Balls in the Anime 'INUYASHA' That Remain Unsolved

Shikon no Tama or the Four Soul Balls is one of the iconic elements in the Inuyasha anime. This legendary artifact is at the center of conflict and adventure in the story. Although many things have been revealed, there are several interesting facts about Shikon no Tama that still spark speculation and debate among fans. 

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Shikon no Tama was formed from the battle between the priestess Midoriko and a very powerful demon. However, the complete details of how Midoriko's spiritual power could form this ball remain a mystery. Were there other factors that contributed to its formation?

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The Shikon no Tama is known to grant wishes, but often these wishes end in tragedy. It is still unclear whether this artifact truly obeys the pure wishes of its owner or if it has its own will to create destruction.

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Kagome Higurashi, the reincarnation of Kikyo, has a special connection with the Shikon no Tama. However, the reason why Kagome has this unique connection has never been explained in detail. Is it purely because of her reincarnation, or is there something greater behind it?

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Naraku uses the Shikon no Tama to enhance himself and becomes the main antagonist in the story. However, does Naraku's power entirely depend on this jewel, or are there other elements that make him so difficult to defeat?

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After the Shikon no Tama was destroyed, there is no explanation as to whether its power has truly vanished completely. Are there still remnants of its energy that might affect Kagome's world in the modern era?

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Even though it was destroyed, the Shikon no Tama is an entity that originates from spiritual power. It is not impossible that this orb could reform if certain conditions are met, but how and when that might happen remains a mystery.