One day, while Kitaro is relaxing at home, Kojirou and a group of his fellow karasu-tengu appear. Ignoring Kitaro's greetings, Kojirou informs him he's being arrested for the crime of eradication and takes him away. Kitaro's family is shocked when they hear of the unfair arrest, but it is decided that everything will be made clear in court. Thus, the Great Youkai Court was called into session. But, for some reason, the Sand-throwing Hag is nowhere to be seen. Instead, Cat-girl stands as defense. The witness, Yobuko, says she saw Kitaro kill a one-eyed goblin. As evidence, she submits a lure and geta. On top of which, the prosecution presents Mana as a witness...
a crime in name only,
that hasn't been used in centuries?
جريمة اسميّة فقط لم 
يرتكبها أحد منذ قرون؟ 
nicht ein Verbrechen als Vorwand für falsche Anklagen,
das schon Jahrhunderte nicht mehr vorkam?
no es un crimen solo de nombre 
que no se usa hace siglos?
questa "soppressione" è un crimine solo di nome, 
che non viene applicato da centinaia di anni, no?