STORY ARCS
What is the Treasure Hunt Arc? Synopsis and Best Scenes Summary | When & Which Manga Volume [Chiikawa]
Overview
Synopsis
A treasure signboard found in a grassy field. Chiikawa, Hachiware, and Usagi pool their money for an admission fee and begin their search. Along the way, they face bizarre obstacles that resemble food, such as a swamp, giant bouncing takoyaki, and fried crab claws falling from trees. Further ahead, they find a sign that reads "Opening costs money" and a locked treasure chest. The three interpret this as a place that requires payment, but they have already spent all their money on hand, leaving them standing there unable to open the chest.
Meanwhile, Momonga and Furuhonya also arrive at the treasure's entrance. Momonga hopes for food in front of the treasure chest, but then a large black creature appears, claiming the treasure as its own. The creature lures them into a cave, saying "I'll open the treasure chest for you," but then declares "You are the treasure" and tries to shove them into the chest. A chase ensues between the fleeing duo and the pursuing creature.
Even when the black creature tries to shove the two into the treasure chest, the lid won't close. Furuhonya and Momonga keep the chest between them to evade the creature, but it continues to pursue and reach for them. What began as a search expecting food and desired items transforms into a situation of protecting themselves from something trying to trap them, making it clear that the treasure chest is not something safe.
Memorable Scenes
03.01
The Treasure Signboard and Admission Fee Payment
The three discover a treasure signboard and pool their money at the ticket booth. A paid search begins.03.02
The "Money" Tag and the Treasure Chest That Won't Open
A treasure chest with a tag labeled "money" hanging from it. With nothing left on hand, the three look at each other in dismay — what will become of them?03.03
Momonga and Furuhonya Chased by the Black Creature
The two flee after nearly being shoved into the treasure chest. A desperate escape begins while the lid refuses to close.Side Stories from This Period
During the serialization period of the Treasure Hunt Arc, short stories were also published alongside the main story. If you're looking for "where was that story?" check here:
- The episode where Shisa visits Yoroi-san (Armor Knight)'s ramen shop (mid-June): A short story about enjoying a meal at the shop from the reverse of their usual positions.
- The episode where everyone cools off with Usagi's giant udon (early July): A short story where the true identity of the freezing udon being thawed is revealed in front of Hachiware and the others suffering from the heat.
- The episode where Chiikawa encounters powder bugs at home (mid-July): A story about finding small mounds and trying to deal with them by buying medicine.
FAQ
Which manga volume is the Treasure Hunt Arc collected in?
Not yet collected (as of August 2026). All episodes can be read on the official X account.
When was the Treasure Hunt Arc serialized?
It was serialized on X from June 9 to August 17, 2024.
How many episodes are there in total in the Treasure Hunt Arc?
Including the parallel short stories, there are 43 episodes in total.