Ep. 23: Ginko investigates rumors that a girl causes strange rust in her village
Aired on May 29, 2006

A girl faces ostracism from her village due to rumors claiming she is responsible for a peculiar rust affecting both the local houses and residents. Ginko steps in to uncover the reality behind these accusations. He must determine whether the girl is truly the cause of the phenomenon or if the blame is misplaced. The narrative focuses on his investigation into the strange occurrences plaguing the community and the social isolation endured by the young woman at the center of the controversy.
Episodes
- Ep. 19 · Ginko assists a girl who vanished after taking a mysterious string from the sky
- Ep. 20 · Ginko visits a library of mushi scrolls and hears a family curse story
- Ep. 21 · Ginko investigates a child with a green rash and his four brothers
- Ep. 22 · Ginko explores a village with a shrine rumored to grant another life
- Ep. 23 · Ginko investigates rumors that a girl causes strange rust in her village
- Ep. 24 · Ginko opposes the local mushishi's plan to burn the mountain to destroy the threatening mushi.
- Ep. 25 · A woman gains sight from a mushi but sees unwanted visions
- Ep. 26 · Ginko's childhood friendship with Isaza among nomads visiting a mysterious mountain