Because Hakuryu has a high fever, Sanzo and the others cannot continue their journey and have to stay at an inn for a few days. While out running errands, Gojyo comes across a group of men beating up a child. Not able to withstand this scene, Gojyo helps the child. Feeling grateful the little kid, Kinkaku, decides to repay Gojyo's good deed by destroying Gojyo's enemies. Who, as the kid understands are Gojyos traveling companions!