Miroku

Miroku is a Buddhist monk and member of Inuyasha's traveling group. Naraku placed the Wind Tunnel curse on his family line, causing a void in his hand that will eventually consume him.

Miroku and the Wind Tunnel curse

Charming, intelligent, and notorious for proposing marriage to women, Miroku uses humor to hide fear about his limited future. His relationship with Sango gradually develops into sincere commitment.

Spiritual techniques, Naraku, and his relationship with Sango

Miroku uses sacred sutras, spiritual barriers, a staff, and the Wind Tunnel to absorb demons, though poisonous insects can disable it. Defeating Naraku is both a shared mission and the only way to end the hereditary curse.