Ep. 24: Ginko opposes the local mushishi's plan to burn the mountain to destroy the threatening mushi.
Aired on June 5, 2006

A local mushishi attempts to eliminate an unknown type of mushi that poses a threat to her village. To achieve this, the mushishi decides to burn down the entire mountain where the creature resides. Ginko disagrees with this destructive approach. The narrative focuses on the conflict between the local resident's drastic method and Ginko's differing perspective on handling the situation. The story centers on the attempt to dispose of the dangerous entity without causing widespread environmental damage through fire.
Episodes
- 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