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The Raid on Mount Oe: A Divine Drop酒呑童子討伐伝・神々の酒

As Yorimitsu's band of warriors made their way to confront Shuten Doji, the monster terrorizing Kyoto, they encountered three old men.

These men were avatars of the gods, and they bestowed upon the warriors a sacred sake that was as an elixir to men and a poison to Oni.

The Curious Case

"A band of noble warriors will pass by here on their way to defeat the Oni Shuten Doji. This has been foretold."

"Their courage is commendable, but if they be mere mortals, they stand no chance taking on a den of demons in a straight fight."

"Perhaps there is something we could offer to aid them in their quest?"

"A fine suggestion. But pray, what might that be?"

"Shuten Doji is known to be excessively fond of drinking. Now, if this weakness could somehow be exploited..."

"I know just the thing. Let us gift that noble band of warriors this jug of sake that they may use it to their advantage."

「酒呑童子を討伐するため、 武者たちがやってくる未来が見える」 「殊勝なり。 だが人の身で正面から立ち向かっても勝ち目はない」 「何か討伐に役立つものを授けてはいかがだろう」 「それはよい。なにがいいかな?」 「酒呑童子は酒に目がない。酔わせてしまえば…」 「うむ、奴に手を出させないというのは良い手だ。 さすればこの酒を授けようではないか」

Story 1

Graybeards we may appear, but we three are in fact gods.

Noble warriors, we offer to you this sake of the gods. May it aid you in your quest.

Story 2

To the Oni, this sake is a potent poison. Use it to dull their senses, and victory may be within your grasp...

Story 3

"And if we drink of it?"

"Fear not. For if it be consumed by mortal men, it shall be an elixir that will grant you inordinate strength."