But unlike the jewel’s temptation of Kagome, Inuyasha’s trial is one of acceptance. He must accept that he cannot save everyone. He cannot resurrect Kikyō. He cannot undo his past failures. The Meido is not an enemy; it is a truth.
This is a brilliant inversion of his character. The brash, impulsive half-demon learns patience. He learns that power isn’t always destruction. Sometimes, it’s a door. Inuyasha- The Final Act Episode 11