Yukito trains under Jingi's guidance. Jingi explains the concept of ley energy, a life force that flows deep within the earth, which ley masters draw upon to control their powers. Yukito struggles to cast a water-control spell, a basic ability that Jingi demonstrates with ease.

Later, Jingi, who has an alcohol problem, realizes he has run out of liquor and owes a considerable sum at the bar. He decides to take on a job to pay off his debt and drags Yukito along, claiming it's part of his training. The job involves pacifying Mitama, fragments of life that emerge from ley energy. Mitama are generally harmless, but when corrupted, they turn into Ara-Mitama and cause harm.

Jingi and Yukito accept the task of pacifying an Ara-Mitama that has appeared in a local canal. During their mission, they encounter two other ley masters, Chataro and Yako, who are surprised to learn that Yukito is the son of a famous ley master. Despite initial confusion and bickering, Jingi and Yukito continue their mission.

The Ara-Mitama they face is large and aggressive, leading to a chaotic battle. Jingi uses Yukito as bait, much to Yukito's dismay. Despite their struggles, they manage to pacify the Ara-Mitama with the help of Kurama Haruaki, the head priest of the Kasen Shrine and Jingi's superior. Kurama reveals that the Ara-Mitama was actually a water-control spell Jingi had cast while drunk, which had absorbed a Mitama and transformed it into an Ara-Mitama.

After the battle, Jingi is punished for his recklessness by being forced to clean the canal. Meanwhile, Yukito eats with Kurama and learns more about the nature of Mitama and Ara-Mitama. Kurama explains that Ara-Mitama are not enemies but suffering beings who have lost control of their power, emphasizing the importance of pacifying them to restore harmony.

The episode ends with a mysterious figure reporting the elimination of a target, hinting at potential future conflicts.