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Mizuchi

Mizuchi is a powerful river dragon spirit, associated with agriculture and rainfall. This creature is depicted as a massive serpent that controls the river's flow and the fertility of the soil. Mizuchi is often seen as a benevolent guardian.

Legend

A renowned story tells of a drought that plagued the land until a young girl offered her life to the Mizuchi. The dragon, moved by her sacrifice, summoned rains that healed the parched earth.