
Momotaro – Chapter 3
Oni's Island
When Momotaro and his companions arrived at the island, the monkey climbed a tree to get a better look around. 👁
As it came down again it said to the others: 👁
"I saw the Oni, they are sitting around a fire and drinking sake." 👁
The friends decided to wait until sunset and launch a surprise attack in the dark. 👁
After the sun had set Momotaro and his friends quietly sneaked into the Oni's campsite. 👁
Three of the Oni sat around the campfire and drank sake. 👁
A guard lay sleeping next to an empty sake bottle at the edge of the campsite. 👁
The Oni seemed to enjoy themselves and made a lot of noise. 👁
Suddenly one of the Oni began to scream. 👁
The dog had crept up from behind and bitten the Oni on the buttock. 👁
The other Oni didn't know what happened and stared confused at their comrad. 👁
In that moment another of the Oni started to scream. 👁
The monkey had jumped on his back and was scratching him with his sharp claws. 👁
The third Oni was even more confused now and turned towards his comrad, standing next to him. 👁
Suddenly the pheasant flew directly into his face and started pecking at his eyes with it's beak. 👁
The guard arose by the noise jumped to his feet and started running towards his comrads at the campfire. 👁
But he didn't get far, Momotaro blocked his path, sword in Hand. 👁
Momotaro pricked the Oni into his belly with the tip of his sword. 👁
The Oni looked at Momotaro in fear, one moment later he was running away as fast as he could. 👁
The loud noise outside had now also woken the chief of the Oni as well and he peeked out of his tent. 👁
In front of him he saw a dog, a pheasant, a monkey and a boy holding a sword, looking at him in fierce determination. 👁
The chief started to cry and said: 👁
"Please spare us, we promise not to steal anything from the village anymore." 👁
Momotaro agreed and the Oni even helped loading the stolen goods onto the boat. 👁
When Momotaro and his companions returned to the village, a grand celebration was held. 👁
His parents were very proud of him. 👁
Whenever one of Momotaros former companions came to visit the village, the people greeted him with a delicious dango as a reward for aiding him in his fight against the Oni. 👁
The end