As the fearsome foursome travel west towards Shangri-La, they encounter fresh obstacles and embark on new escapades. Their reputation precedes them, although not always as anticipated. The Minus Wave, which allegedly drove every youkai in the land insane, appears to have overlooked one individual, leaving Sanzou, Gojou, Hakkai, and Gokuu to meet a solitary guardian and the group of youngsters under his protection. This particular stretch of the expedition is plagued with fear and confusion, even among the members of the Sanzou group!