Young fox demon who travels with Inuyasha, uses magic and tricks.
They share membership in the group protecting the children.
Sango and Shippo remain part of the same traveling group and participate in the island rescue operation.
They cooperate in the group's escape effort.
Kagome and Shippo work together with the children to construct a raft after the group divides for the final battles.
Shippo functions as a younger member of Inuyasha's traveling team.
Shippo accompanies Inuyasha's group to the island and works with Kagome and the children to build a raft for escape.