Saiyuki

With the amount of demon attacks increasing and humanity threatened more and more, Sanzo Genjo is sent on a journey to the west in hopes of ending the up rise.

The group stops at a small hamlet to have a warm meal a cozy bed, but discover the tension that the demons have caused among the human population.

The rocky terrain has made driving impossible, and weary and tired, the group finds a Buddhist monastery hidden away in the mountains; after realizing just who Sanzo is, the monks offer the four a place to rest, but it comes with its price.

While having a hot meal, they discover that their host has long been awaiting the return of her lover who just happens to be a demon.

Having met failure after failure, Kougaiji's subordinate Yaone decides to undertake the mission of destroying Sanzo and the others herself.

While taking time for some much needed rest, Sanzo has time for a bit of self-reflection about his past.