Merimask Goes On And On

I'm still not entirely convinced Miroku has escaped his fate. That potion he drank has ominous implications, imo. I have NO idea how she's going to save Kohaku either, unless saving his life is what they use the completed jewel's last wish for (I'd like that anyway 'cause it'd mean IY could keep his ears!). We're all either going to be gasping in admiration or outrage at the end of this manga...that's my prediction; gasping!