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Umewakamaru and Gyūki (梅若丸と牛鬼, Umewakamaru to Gyūki) is chapter 16 of the Nurarihyon no Mago manga written by Hiroshi Shiibashi.
Summary[]
When Gyūki was still a human, he was called "Umewakamaru". At the age of 7, he went into a priest service on Mt. Hieil. This was also the last time he had been seen speaking to his mother. While there, he had quickly surpassed his seniors. By the time he was 10 he was well known on Mt. Hiei, which caused a rift to form between him and the other students as their jealousy grew. When he was 12 his eye got injured three times from stones that come out of nowhere. Umkewakamaru learned through those experiences that no one but his mother understood him so he set off to see her. He later left the temple by sneaking out. After he had reached Lake Biwa he encountered two women using lies to make him follow them. They lied about his mother's situation saying she collasped near Lake Biwa and that she was now resting at their mansion. Umewakamaru foolishly follows them but to his surprise they actually bring him to Mt. Nejireme. Mt. Nejireme is the location where the frightful "Gyūki" resides. He attacks right after the encounter. Umewakamaru then says he must not to die before he see his mother one last time. The demon then shows Umewakamaru his mother's corpse, which prompts him to go inside of the demon's mouth. Unable to save her, his resentment towards humans rises. As he burst out of the corpse of the demon he makes a vow stating he will make humans suffer. This the demon "Gyūki" was born, holding onto his mother corpse. Gyūki then created a grave and buries her. In his rage he accumaltes a yōkai army, which he utilizes to attack humans. He piled up corpses as an offering to his mother. As time went on he became to known as the yōkai, Gyūki. Years had passed and he slowly forgot about his mother's love. He continued living and killing as a demon with no remorse. It wasn't until the first generation Nura Clan has been arrived and challenged Gyūki and his servants without hesitation. After 3 days and 3 nights the battle has been settled and the one who has won the battle is the Nura Clan. Nurarihyon then says that he is strong just like the rumors said and ask him to become his comrade. Gyūki knew later that Nurarihyon was testing him. Later they where been seen exchanging Sakazuki. Gyūki never will forget the words what Nurarihyon said to him when they where been exchanging Sakazuki. He then slashed Rikuo, he then tells Rikuo that he must take the path of evil and that he must surpass him, which Rikuo has made his final blow against Gyūki.
Trivia[]
- Gozumaru and Mezumaru are both shown as members of Gyūki's clan before it became a part of the Nura Clan, making them both at least 400 years old.