That almost sounded pathetic, Sesshomaru thought as he leaned against the tree, his body too weak to stand up. The Yōkai was covered in blood, wounded with a deep gash in his chest. The only thing keeping him alive was his healing power, but he couldn't fight the poison seeping into his body. He couldn't believe he had let his guard down like that.

"Who's there?" he growled, his heightened senses telling him that someone was nearby. "Show yourself before I kill you!"