Monkichi the Monkey in The Gold Axe and the Silver Axe

Monkichi is a cheerful monkey living in a peaceful forest. One day, while crossing a bridge, he accidentally drops his old iron axe into the river. As he laments his loss, a mysterious spirit emerges from the water, holding a golden axe and a silver axe. The spirit asks Monkichi which one belongs to him, testing his honesty.

Monkichi must decide whether to claim the precious axes as his own or tell the truth and recover his simple tool. His choice leads to a valuable lesson about integrity and the rewards of honesty.