A deep gorge divides the forest; the only way across is over a bridge. A tall monk cloaked in black guards the bridge, his shadow being the only figure that has crossed over that bridge. 

Dedicated to his cause, the beetle samurai approaches the bridge. The monk is frozen, as if a statue, the samurai has no choice but to draw his sword to intimidate him. The sword is launched from its utility and swung against chest of the monk, tearing off his sleeves. Two rigid scythes pound the samurai to the ground, and as the dust clears, the monk’s identity is revealed to be that of the mantis. The battle commences as the samurai charges towards the mantis; his attempts to maim are repeatedly blocked by the shielded face of the mantis’ claws. A different tactic is adopted, and the samurai dives his sword into the mantis’ leg, sinking in the entire shaft of the blade. Using his remaining strength, he twists the handle, splitting open the mantis’ leg. One last swing beheads the mantis, clearing the path to cross over the bridge. The samurai continues his journey, walks across the bridge, and is greeted by a black lake. A strong stench pollutes the air, causing the samurai to choke and collapse into the lake. While his body is pricked by chopsticks and flung into a digestive reservoir, the battleground on which he fought is revealed to have been a Chinese take away meal.