The adventures of a liar and his band of friends who use lies to do good.Utsuho’s truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there’s no way Utsuho’s going to lead an honest life! Instead, he’s going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!Having returned peace to Tanuki Village, Utsuho and his friends add a new member to their group and set out to find Hiruko, the government agent who acquired one of the treasures Utsuho is attempting to collect. Following information from the imperial palace, they arrive at the Land of Owari, where they hear of a hero who quelled the country’s conflicts. What no one expects is the trouble that results when Utsuho meets this “hero” in person!