
There once was an ayakashi called Karma who challenged his victims to a battle of wits. If the subject succeeded, the ayakashi would grant them one wish, but if they lost, he would devour their soul. At the same time, there was a young monk called Hanasaku Ikkyuu, who was famed for his cleverness. He used to eagerly sharpen his mind, solving challenging riddles sent to him, until his mother fell ill. When he found that his cleverness was of no use in helping her, he gave it up. Karma seeks out Ikkyuu, eager to best him in a battle of wits and consume his soul. One day, Ikkyuu rescued a young beggar boy, only to see him fall ill with a mysterious illness. That same day, Karma finally finds Ikkyuu and offers him his dangerous bargain. Thanks to Karma, will Ikkyuu finally have a way to use his cleverness to help the people around him?
| Chapter Name | Date Added |
|---|---|
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 1 : Sharp Sword x Bladeless Sword | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 2 : The Flower of Salvation | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 3 : Do not Cross this Bridge | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 4 : The Mysterious Mirror | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 5 : The Monster in the Mirror | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 6 : The Tengu of Strength | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 7 : Ikkyuu And ... | 07/11/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 8 : The Girl's Name | 07/18/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 9 : Ikkyuu And Sachi | 07/30/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 10 : North Wind And The Sun | 08/15/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 11 : The Marriage Proposal Challenge | 08/15/2011 |
| Kikai Banashi Hanasaka Ikkyuu 12 : Kaguya's Wish | 08/31/2011 |