The priest En-no-Ozuno and his apprentices Miyo and Zen are on a journey to visit the various gods. This time, they're encountering a god who can freely change the size of all things, and also a god of immense might who was left behind in a narrow space, among others.
On the journey to see Hitokoto-Nushi again, Ozuno narrates the tragedy that occurred at a shrine on the summit of Mount Katsuragi. Why did the beautiful and benevolent Hitokoto-Nushi go into seclusion? What caused Mount Katsuragi to change? The origin of Ozuno and the party's journey is finally revealed!
The journey through the land of Wa takes an unexpected turn when Miyo, the monk En no Ozuno, and the oni Zen encounter a god possessing vast knowledge of the world. As they meet various kami along their travels, this surprising encounter challenges their understanding and beliefs, leading them to explore deeper themes of wisdom and the divine.
In the ancient kingdom of Yamato, between the era of the gods and that of men, there was a time when the two coexisted. Miyo is chosen to serve as a human sacrifice to her village's god, Kippuuson-no-Mikoto, but she's not ready to die! Can Ozuno, a monk with the special ability to speak one-on-one with the gods, save her life?