Ep. 26: Ginko's childhood friendship with Isaza among nomads visiting a mysterious mountain
Aired on June 19, 2006

As a child, Ginko resided with the Watari, a nomadic group that annually traveled to a mysterious mountain. During this time, he formed a bond with Isaza, another boy from the nomad community. Isaza became friends with the son of the family that owned the mountain. Their relationship developed and strengthened over time, even though the two boys rarely had the opportunity to see each other in person. This period in Ginko's early life highlights a quiet connection formed amidst the transient lifestyle of the Watari and the specific circumstances of their annual journey to the mountain.
Episodes
- 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