As the election for the next Tanuki leader, the Nise-emon is coming, dividing the tanukis of the city between supporters of Yasabur?'s eldest brother Yaichir? and their uncle, S?un Ebisugawa. While taking a bath with Professor Akadama, Yasabur? and Yaichir? learn a shocking secret regarding their brother Yajir? and the day their father died.