SuitonThe One-Legged Yokai of Hiruzen: Suiton

*Suiton* is a one-legged yokai unique to the Hiruzen Highlands, based on local folklore recorded in the *Yatsuka-son Shi*. Its name derives from the way it flies in with a "*sui*" and lands on its single leg with a "*ton*". It belongs to the lineage of mind-reading yokai like the *Satori*, reading human hearts to tear apart and devour only the wicked. On the other hand, it has functioned as a moral guardian of the land, protecting the good and keeping the evil away. The anecdote of it fleeing in terror from the sound of bamboo bursting in a fire adds a touch of comedy—showing that despite its powerful mind-reading ability, it is easily frightened by sudden noises. This perfectly illustrates its character as a local yokai that serves as both a warning and a beloved figure. Today, statues of the *Suiton* are erected in various places as a symbol of Hiruzen tourism.

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