Tahömaru and his aides observe misfortune befalling Daigo's villages, and since it started at the borders and is spreading inwards they suspect the demons are upset Hyakkimaru isn't dead. Back in his compound, Kagemitsu Daigo realizes his deal with the demons has been revoked since the destruction of the Goddess of Mercy statue and the days of prosperity are over. Meanwhile, Hyakkimaru and Dororo encounter Dice-spot Saburota who is hunting a local demon that ate his mother. They lay in wait and a gigantic Nue (鵺) appears. Hyakkimaru goes to fight it but is intercepted by Saburota who now delights in seeing the demon devour terrified travelers...