The group, dressed as mountain monks, received the help of all manner of people on their journey until they successfully infiltrated Shuten Doji's lair by posing as travelers seeking lodging for the night.
山伏の姿になった一行はさまざまな人々の助けを得ながら、一晩の宿を求める振りをして酒呑童子の本拠にはいることに成功した。