Long before even the distant past, the land was ruled by powerful kami, gods as widely varied in form and temper as the parishes they governed, each possessing a unique sacred instrument. Traveling between their shrines in search of divine favor, the priest En the Layman and his two assistants brave dangerous terrain, fearsome creatures, and the wrath of kami themselves!
Long before even the distant past, the land was ruled by powerful kami, gods as widely varied in form and temper as the parishes they governed, each possessing a unique sacred instrument. Traveling between their shrines in search of divine favor, the priest En the Layman and his two assistants brave dangerous terrain, fearsome creatures, and the wrath of kami themselves!
Before the age of men but after the age of the gods, there was a time when both coexisted. Miyo, a lone orphan girl, is saved by the priest En-no-Ozuno and begins accompanying him on his pilgrim’s journey. Their goal: to receive an audience with Hitokoto-Nushi, the great god capable of granting all manner of wishes. However, it seems a marriage proposal now awaits Miyo in the capital, a place likened to a thriving and prosperous utopia…
Before the age of men but after the age of the gods, there was a time when both coexisted. Miyo, a lone orphan girl, is saved by the priest En-no-Ozuno and begins accompanying him on his pilgrim’s journey. Their goal: to receive an audience with Hitokoto-Nushi, the great god capable of granting all manner of wishes. However, it seems a marriage proposal now awaits Miyo in the capital, a place likened to a thriving and prosperous utopia…
As Miyo is fixed to be a permanent part of the group on their journey to Mount Katsuragi, En properly assumes the role of master and teacher, beginning with the basics of reading and writing. The unfamiliar characters are a struggle, but when another divine instrument forces an unexpected detour, Miyo’s mastery of them — combined with a bold strategy — may be her only hope of rejoining the others!
As Miyo is fixed to be a permanent part of the group on their journey to Mount Katsuragi, En properly assumes the role of master and teacher, beginning with the basics of reading and writing. The unfamiliar characters are a struggle, but when another divine instrument forces an unexpected detour, Miyo’s mastery of them — combined with a bold strategy — may be her only hope of rejoining the others!
In the past, Hitokoto-Nushi readily granted the wishes of all who made the treacherous climb up Mount Katsuragi. For a determined supplicant, the fulfillment of their heart’s desire could forever change the trajectory of their life, for better or for worse. But as the number of visitors swelled, Hitokoto-Nushi’s sudden illness grew more dire. And for Hitokoto-Nushi, not meeting the persistent outcry of her pilgrims could prove dangerous — if not for the god herself, then for anyone who stood in their way…
In the past, Hitokoto-Nushi readily granted the wishes of all who made the treacherous climb up Mount Katsuragi. For a determined supplicant, the fulfillment of their heart’s desire could forever change the trajectory of their life, for better or for worse. But as the number of visitors swelled, Hitokoto-Nushi’s sudden illness grew more dire. And for Hitokoto-Nushi, not meeting the persistent outcry of her pilgrims could prove dangerous — if not for the god herself, then for anyone who stood in their way…
When En and company learned that Hitokoto-Nushi had retreated to Earth’s highest peak, they knew the journey ahead would be an arduous one…but no one could have ever predicted it would take them to the moon!! To reach the “summit,” the group will have to rely on the grace of the powerful heavenly god Tsukuyomi…if they can find the god’s remote shrine… and don’t get ambushed by bandits first!!
When En and company learned that Hitokoto-Nushi had retreated to Earth’s highest peak, they knew the journey ahead would be an arduous one…but no one could have ever predicted it would take them to the moon!! To reach the “summit,” the group will have to rely on the grace of the powerful heavenly god Tsukuyomi…if they can find the god’s remote shrine… and don’t get ambushed by bandits first!!
Flung far and wide by Tsukuyomi’s mirror, Zen, Miyo, and En have no idea how distant they are from one another…or how much danger they may be in! As Zen steels himself to beseech the renowned Hitokoto-Nushi at last, Miyo struggles to placate her unpredictable new “master,” the immortal Sansei. He doesn’t seem particularly concerned with his new charge—or anyone else for that matter—which could pose a much greater problem than it may seem…
Flung far and wide by Tsukuyomi’s mirror, Zen, Miyo, and En have no idea how distant they are from one another…or how much danger they may be in! As Zen steels himself to beseech the renowned Hitokoto-Nushi at last, Miyo struggles to placate her unpredictable new “master,” the immortal Sansei. He doesn’t seem particularly concerned with his new charge—or anyone else for that matter—which could pose a much greater problem than it may seem…
After their respective journeys, Ozuno, Miyo, and Zen are reunited at last. But just as they begin to rejoice, Ozuno suddenly comes under attack by a mysterious figure. Descending to the world using two of the Three Sacred Treasures, the man denounces Ozuno for his “usurpation and abuse of divine instruments.” His name: Susanoo-no-Mikoto, one of the gods of the Amatsu triumvirate!
After their respective journeys, Ozuno, Miyo, and Zen are reunited at last. But just as they begin to rejoice, Ozuno suddenly comes under attack by a mysterious figure. Descending to the world using two of the Three Sacred Treasures, the man denounces Ozuno for his “usurpation and abuse of divine instruments.” His name: Susanoo-no-Mikoto, one of the gods of the Amatsu triumvirate!
Having overcome Susanoo-no-Mikoto in an “Ukei” contest and earned his aid, Ozuno finally arrives at the new capital in Omi! But with the Imperial Court thrown into chaos by the loss of the Three Sacred Treasures, it won’t be easy for them to get close. And during all this, Susanoo-no-Mikoto sets out by himself for the Court—which is awaiting the arrival of Sansei Shounin!
Having overcome Susanoo-no-Mikoto in an “Ukei” contest and earned his aid, Ozuno finally arrives at the new capital in Omi! But with the Imperial Court thrown into chaos by the loss of the Three Sacred Treasures, it won’t be easy for them to get close. And during all this, Susanoo-no-Mikoto sets out by himself for the Court—which is awaiting the arrival of Sansei Shounin!