Long ago, a woodcutter named Risuke discovered a hot spring at the bottom of a valley. Driven by greed and the prospect of wealth, he began digging deeper to exploit it. But in the midst of the excavation, he died suddenly. In the present day, the same location is the stage for another reckless pursuit of wealth, this time for valuable minerals. As greed once again drives people to disastrous excess, tragedy repeats itself, and the mystery behind Risuke's sudden death is finally revealed.
Appeared in Manga to Yomimono Autumn Extra Issue on Nov. 15, 1950 (Shinseikaku).
This is a unique work featuring a folk tale with a scientific trick.