The samurai turn into demons after being chased into the forest. The story of the village serves as a microcosm of the history of Japan as a whole. It has its own creation myth and fertility goddess, as well as a composite healer/trickster called The One Who Destroys.
In this tale, the samurai are transformed into demonic entities upon being forced to flee into the forest. The village's narrative serves as a condensed illustration of Japan's overall historical journey, encompassing its own creation legend and fertility goddess, as well as a complex character known as The One Who Destroys.