Everyone's got a reason for giving Sanzo trouble. Rather than serve in heaven, Souto's crack team of god soldiers enlist in Homura's army. Also: two brothers modified by Gyokumen Koushu using black magic try to nab the Maten Scripture in exchange for their freedom. But when some second rate imposters foolishly try to pose as the legendary travelers, they learn again the hard way it's safer to be yourself.

When Gojyo becomes trapped in a cave with Dokugakuji, the brothers reminisce about a stepmother's resentment for her half-breed child. But it may very well be the burdens of youth that molded Goku, Gojyo, Sanzo, and Hakkai into the only men who could undertake this journey!

Enter the world of Saiyuki! A unique universe of beauty and betrayal, where sacred scrolls battle enchanted weaponry and where dragons can transform into jeeps. A land of magic and menace, where four reluctant heroes are just as concerned about having a good time, a stiff drink, and a beautiful woman as they are about saving the world?

Once, demonkind and man lived together in harmony. But when a band of rogue demonic forces seeks to resurrect a diabolical monster, a dark spiritual energy begins to cover the land. Now, it's up to a renegade priest, a monkey king, a lecherous water sprite, and a sympathetic demon to stop the resurrection and return harmony to a dangerous land.

Once, demons and man lived together in harmony. But when a band of rogue demonic forces sought to resurrect a diabolical monster, dark spiritual energy began to cover the land - and the demons decided mankind was no longer friend, but food. Now, it's up to a renegade priest, a monkey king, a lecherous water sprite, and a sympathetic demon to stop the resurrection and return harmony to the dangerous land.

Contains the first 2 DVDs of Saiyuki in a collection!

He is powerful enough to grant divinity to demons that become his loyal subjects. He is strong enough to waltz into Houtou Castle and steal the Seiten Scripture out from under Gyokumen Koushu's nose. He is Homura, the Prince of War. And he is bent on forming an army in the Lower World capable of overthrowing the heavens.

He is powerful enough to grant divinity to demons who become his loyal subjects. He is Homura, the Prince of War, and he's hellbent on forming an army capable of overthrowing the heavens! But to conquer the gods who banished him from paradise, he'll have to take care of two little obstacles. First, he'll have to steal the precious Seiten Scripture. And second, he'll have to defeat the Sanzo party!

The road west is marred by the potholes from the past - Sanzo's adoption by Buddhist monks, Hakkai's life in a Catholic orphanage, and Gojyo's troubled relationship with his brother. But was it these childhood burdens that made them into the only men who could undertake this incredible journey? Or was it their previous stint in paradise that forged their eternal bonds?

Free from the restrictions of heaven, Homura and his team of dissenters have indulged in a little fun at the expense of Sanzo and crew, and delivered an ultimatum: turn over the Maten Scripture by morning - or else. For now it is time for the War God to complete his plan: to replace the universe with a new Heaven and Earth. And sacrificing Son Goku is a price he'll gladly pay to do it!

The legendary Sanzo group continues on the path to saving the world from the revival of Gyumaoh and his demons. As they travel, Goku, Gojyo, Hakkai and Sanzo use their tremendous powers to restore peace to Shangrila. However, there are many who wish for the victory of the dark side...

When they arrive at a new village, a demon called Suika approaches the Sanzo party. Because they don't sense any evil, they decide to stay the night. Suika sings for the group, which brings bitter memories to mind. Everyone except Goku fall into a semi-hypnotic state, then falls asleep. The next morning, Goku hears about 'a demon who extracts memories' and must return to save his friends.