Kikuru Madan is a top-class monster hunter, but after years of fighting in the forest, he’s ready to quit before he wastes his youth. The final push? Seeing one of his friends get married. Before he can retire, Guild receptionist Enome asks him for one last favor: to mentor a new recruit — the overly eager (and hopelessly clumsy) martial artist, Hitamu Kyan. Kikuru reluctantly agrees, hoping to train her as his successor so he can finally hang up his weapons for good. Unfortunately for Kikuru, Hitamu’s knack for attracting trouble — and monsters — turns every outing into chaos. Can Kikuru ever escape the forest and enjoy a peaceful retirement, or will these rookie adventurers keep dragging him back into danger?