Where they heard of cute cry? Once upon a time there was an old couple who didn't have a child. They lived in a small house near the village forest. "Please Give us a child," they asked God everyday 5 poin One day, from the household Shinte alter, they heard a cute cry, "Waal Wast They locked and saw a crying baby who lesked just like a little finger. "This child must be a gift from God. Thanks to God "We will call this child Issumbeshi," they said They raised Issumbeshi with much care, but Issamboshi never grew bigger "Hey, Issumbashi, do you want to be eaten by a frog Issumboshi was always being bullied by the children of the village and often went home feeling unhappy. Grandmother would make some big rice balls and encourage him. "Eats let, and grow up quickly," Grandmother said. One day, Issunboshi soid, "I will go to the capital to study and become a respectable person. Then I will come back Grandfather and Grandmother were worried about him, but sumbsh's mind would not be changed. At once they began to prepare for his trip Issuboshi sheathed a needle sword in a straw case, put on a cup for a sedge hat, and started out with a chopstick staff, in high spirits "I'm going now," Issumbesh sold "Is he safe? With such a small body?" Grandfather and Grandmother asked as they saw him off. Issunboshi went on the trip with a big wish in a small body At lest Issumbeshi reached the capital city and anchored under the bridge. Then he climbed up to the railing and viewed the town "There is a fine palace ever there. I shall ask them at once" At leng last Issumbeshi arrived at the palace "Excuse me, but I want to meet the feudal lord The lord came to the door. "What? Who's there? "Here I am, at your feet." "Oh How small Why do you want to meet me?" "Please let me be your retainer" "I wonder if your very small body can do anything" "I'll stay in your pocket and guard you from all harm." When Issumbeshi said so, a bee come buzzing by "Vhoal Issumbeshi yelled, stabbing the bee "Bravel I employ you. It would be good if you become the Princess's mon "Oh What a cute fellow he is said the Princess, putting Issumbashi on her paim "I will defend you upon my life," sold Issumbeshi The Princess liked Issumbeshi, and she taught him reading, writing, and various studies Further, Issuboshi practiced fencing very hard in order to be strong One day the Princess went out to worship at the Kiyomizu Temple. Suddenly there was a strong wind, and some demons appeared. The leader of the demons tried to grab the Princess. "Help mel" she screamed Issumboshi tried to help her, but the demon caught him and threw him into his mouth. Issunboshi, who was swallowed, jabbed and jabbed the demon's stomach. Thedemon rolled over and spat out Issumbesh Issuboshi jumped at the demon and stabbed his eyes. The remaining demens were frightened. They ran away in great hoste, but one demon, who was left behind, trembled while holding the magic hammer. "Do you want me to stob your eyes, tos?" Issumbeshi asked Please, don't. This is the magic hammer that will grant you a wish. I give it to you, so please spore me. And saying this, he ran eff in a hurry "Thank you, Issumbeshi. You have saved my life," the Princess said. "Princess, please wave this magic hammer and make a wish that I may become big," said Issumbashi. The Princess waved it and asked, "May Issumboshi become big And then, strangely, before her eyes, Issumbeshi began to grow. He grew into a nice young man They went back to the palace, and the Princess asked the King to let her marry Issumbashi, The Princess and Issumbeshi then got married, and they invited Grandfather and Grandmother to live with them in the palace. They lived happily ever after.​