Ep. 9: Mice and squirrels lose Zakuri while Ikasama finds his lair and Creek is fatally wounded by the black fox
Aired on June 2, 1975
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Mice and squirrels pursue Zakuri but fail to catch him. Ikasama discovers the location of Zakuri's lair. Bōbo lures Zakuri away while Creek rescues Iena. During a chase, Zakuri fatally wounds Creek. Creek retaliates by skewering the black fox dead with a sharp stick.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · The Mystery of the Battleship Island and the Guarding Grouper
- Ep. 6 · Yoisho recounts his eye injury from Noroi and the group's shipwreck on a rock spire
- Ep. 7 · Mice confront a shadow creature while learning about the black fox Zakuri from squirrels Creek and Iena.
- Ep. 8 · Bōbo's feelings for Iena intensify after Zakuri captures her.
- Ep. 9 · Mice and squirrels lose Zakuri while Ikasama finds his lair and Creek is fatally wounded by the black fox
- Ep. 10 · Gamba Paralyzed After Oil Tanker Collision Leads to Separate Searches
- Ep. 11 · Toragorou the Swindler Joins the Mice and Reveals His Family's Betrayal
- Ep. 12 · Mice attend a human festival while Chūta faces danger from stray dogs
- Ep. 13 · Gamba and Mice Face Difficult Hills and Cow Training