432: Japanese folklore: Sword it Out

Apr 8, 2026

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🍜Samurai Pirates, Stabby Sumo Wrestlers, and Punchable Oni

Are the consequences of Jiuyemon's actions.

We all make mistakes. Too many of the samurai Jiuyemon's mistakes involved killing people with a sword while drunk, though. While the heat dies down, he needs to start a new life in exile. As a toothpaste salesman.

😈 The Creature: Kappa

Famous for being cute and giving boat rides in Animal Crossing! Don't ask about what he used to get up to before he was a kawaii manga star, though! It definitely doesn't involve eating humans and having multiple anuses!

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