Ep. 25: Gamba and friends face weasel ambush and rescue by Tsuburi
Aired on September 22, 1975
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Gamba, Yoisho, and the Elder mouse are ambushed by weasels while gathering food. Tsuburi rescues them and provides food for all the mice. The weasels soon launch an attack, leading to a battle that the mice win. However, the Elder mouse is fatally wounded during the conflict. Following the victory, Gakasha realizes that the waters of the sea are calm tonight. This sequence of events marks a significant turning point for the group as they deal with the aftermath of the fight and the loss of their elder.
Episodes
- Ep. 21 · Noroi attacks mice, Chuta reunites with family, Gamba injured defending Shioji
- Ep. 22 · Gamba and companions secure rice supplies with help from allies and mice
- Ep. 23 · Mice destroy rice supply and Ichirou dies while Taichi is coerced into betrayal
- Ep. 24 · The White Demon's Whisper prompts a mouse evacuation to a sea cove
- Ep. 25 · Gamba and friends face weasel ambush and rescue by Tsuburi
- Ep. 26 · The Great Sprial: Our Final Battle