Dohji Ibaragi serves as a loyal follower of Shuten Dōji, the enigmatic leader of the Oeyama bandits. Shuten Dōji’s true identity is Ohni-hime, a cunning cousin of the protagonist Kintoki, who masterminds assaults on the capital to propel Fujiwara no Michinaga’s political ascendancy. Amidst a ravaged landscape of pestilence and upheaval, Dohji executes destructive campaigns, including the fiery devastation of the capital, intensifying the chaos of a fractured regime.

His narrative intertwines with the legacy of Taira no Masakado, the legendary rebel whose defiance echoes through folklore, anchoring Dohji within a realm where history converges with the supernatural. Bound to the Oeyama bandits, he operates as a steadfast enforcer, his origins shrouded and motives unchronicled. The tale prioritizes the escalating duel between Kintoki and Ohni-hime, leaving Dohji’s alliances, internal struggles, and evolution unexamined. His presence remains confined to this central conflict, with no extensions into broader media or spin-offs.