Even in the wake of ruin, the gods may grant hope
 
When a mischievous kappa decides to teach humankind a lesson in gratitude, his theft of the Dragon King’s sacred Tidal Jewels unleashes a catastrophic tsunami upon Japan. What began as a prank to remind mortals of divine blessings becomes a tragedy that shakes heaven and earth. 
 
Now, haunted by guilt and forbidden help from the gods, the kappa seeks redemption in a single, selfless act by calling forth the celestial kirin, bringer of justice and hope. 
 
Rooted in Japanese mythology, A Story of Inyodo is a timeless tale of balance, consequence, and compassion—where even a spirit of mischief may discover the true meaning of grace.
 
Recommended for fans of: Lian Hearn, Naomi Novik, Kylie Chan, and traditional Japanese folklore.

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Content Advisory – A Story of Inyodo 
 
Genre(s): Mythic Fantasy • Folklore • Legendary Retelling 
 
Age Guidance: 13+ (Chosen conservatively due to mythic destruction, implied mass death, and divine judgment.) 
 
Content Ratings (Wolf Paw Scale: 0–5) 
Language: [no paws] — none 
Sexual Content: [no paws] — none 
Violence: 🐾🐾 (2/5) — mythic destruction, tsunami impact, non-graphic death, divine execution Dark Themes: 🐾🐾🐾 (3/5) — grief, guilt, despair, catastrophic loss, divine punishment Advisory 
 
Contains non-graphic but emotionally intense destruction and divine judgment, suitable for teen readers and adults.