Long ago at the temple of Morinji, there lived an old priest who loved the ceremonial chanoyu (preparing tea). He found a nicely shaped kettle at a second hand shop one day and planned to have chanoyu to show it off. While he planned this event and admired the kettle, he accidentally fell asleep at his desk. The kettle transformed into a badger, growing a tail and feet, allowing it to explore. In the next room, three novices were studying and heard strange noises. Peeking in, they saw the badger and argued over what had happened, unable to agree. They woke the priest, but the kettle had changed back and while he didn't believe his novices, he felt unsettled and decided to make tea. However, this caused the kettle to transform again as the water boiled and it jumped up in pain. Scared, the priest called out for the novices, who beat the kettle with a stick. The kettle transformed again, and the priest resolved to get rid of it. Luckily, the tinker dropped by the temple, and struck a bargain with the priest and took it home. That night, the tinker awoke from his dream, thinking he had heard something in his room. Thinking nothing of it, he fell back asleep, until he was awoken once more by the voice of the kettle. When he saw the badger, he screamed in fear, but the kettle reassured him that he was only Bumbuku-Chagama, who would bring luck to people who were kind to him. The tinker asked what he wanted, and the kettle said he wanted sweet treats, wine, and to work for him. Agreeing, the tinker went to sleep, and in the morning they planned a show of song and dance to perform across the country. They started at once, and the kettle performed acrobatics and danced on a tightrope. The pair grew famous, performing in the courts of princes.The tinker grew rich enough to retire, and wishing rest for his kettle, returned him to the temple where he still lays today.