That evening, the monk tells Ashitaka that he might find help by the forest spirit in the mountains of the west populated by giant animal gods. In a nearby town he meets Jigo, a wandering monk who aids him in buying rice. His cursed arm displays supernatural powers, primarily superhuman strength, causing his arrows to remove limbs and even the head of one man. Some of the men attack him, forcing Ashitaka to defend himself.
Some time later, Ashitaka passes by a village being attacked by samurai.
