The wolf walks towards the barn to do the job himself, and Chirin begs him to spare the sheep. When the wolf does not listen, Chirin becomes furious and charges at him. After a brief fight, Chirin impales the wolf on his horns. The wolf expresses his gratitude and pride for Chirin, and dies. Chirin is saddened, but turns to the sheep in the barn, who quickly shut the door. When Chirin tries to tell them that he grew up on the farm, none of the sheep believe him, saying that such a terrifying animal could not be one of them (the Japanese version has them recognizing him by the bell he wore and couldn't accept that he had turned out like this). Chirin gives up and returns to the mountains alone.