The sixth stage is rather long, and enemies will appear to attack you right from the beginning, including Puka Pukas and some Toosenbous near the top of the screen. Shortly after you start this stage, you will see three statues to the left of a hut which contains an Ogei (long neck girl). The middle statue is special. Normally, it contains a yellow crystal. Which means if you manage to get your score to end in three zeros, an extra life will appear instead. By now, you should know how to get your score to end in zeros. Use the Puka Pukas, Minojiis, and Garakotsus to adjust your score before you hit the statue with an Ofuda card. Of course, earning a yellow crystal isn't bad either, but considering how difficult the game is about to become, you will probably wish to have the extra chance just in case.
Once you collect the item, walk safely under the Ogei hut before proceeding on. More wells will appear, and the screen will fill up with Bake Uri and Bake Chouchin. Be careful when navigating around the two wells and proceed to the far right side of the stage. At that point, the screen will begin to scroll upward.
As you begin to walk up, you will notice an abundance of wells. In addition to the Puka Pukas that float through the area, you must constantly worry about the Bake Uri that can fly out of any of the wells as you walk by them. It is a good strategy to wave your purification wand as you walk through the area. It won't guarantee your safety, but it will increase the likelihood that you will survive the trip. It is best if you choose one side of the screen, and race up to the top without stopping too much to attack the enemies that appear. If you are having considerable difficulty getting through the area, it might be a good idea to utilize a blue crystal to stop time as you pass through here.
When you reach the top, you will see a Minojii, and possibly some Rin Rin attack while the stage switches back to scrolling to the right. Through the next area, you will notice stairwells that prevent you from moving in certain directions as you walk through them. You will mostly be attacked by Puka Pukas and the umbrella like Kasabes. Be sure to attack the Kasabes before too many show up and they try to skewer you. You will see the key to the right of a well. Because of the danger posed by the Bake Uris that fly out of the well, do not try to collect the key while passing in front of the well. Instead, walk below the ledge that the key is on, and come back to pick it up from the right. This approach will be much safer.
Be careful of any Hashiritai (running fish) that appear from the top of the screen after you collect the key. Shortly after that, the stage will stop scrolling right and start scolling up again. In the bottom right corner of this part of the stage is a statue. If you shoot the statue, you will find another blue crystal. Collect it and start moving up. The last upward segment of the stage features the Nyoro Nyoro snakes, and they will come out in large numbers. Do your best to remove them and the other enemies as you cross the bridges and make your way to the boss of the stage.
Boss[edit]
The boss of the 6th stage is a fox-like demon known as a Mao Kitsune or demon tail fox. His name is Mabikon, and it features a distinctive set of seven tails. Whenever it sits still, it wags its many tails around, which has a similar effect as Sayo waving her wand; it deflects a lot of attacks, including Sayo's Ofuda cards. Therefore, he is invulnerable to attack in this state. To hurt him, the solution is to wait for him to move from one location to another. This is the only time when he isn't waving his tail, and therefore, your only chance to damage him.
Every now and then, he will change his location, and when he is in the quick process of moving, this is your opportunity to attack him. He may or may not move closer to you, but it's always a good idea to keep a healthy distance between you. While you fight with Mabikon, smaller white foxes will appear from the sides of the screen in an effort to stop you from attacking their leader. These are easily dealt with by throwing Ofuda cards at them. The trick is not to let too many of them appear so that they overwhelm you. Mabikon is one boss that you cannot defeat as fast as you can attack him, so be patient and be prepared for a longer fight. If you make it back around to fight it again, his speed will increase, providing you with an even smaller window to attack, so much pay attention.
Juroujin is the name of the god of wealth that you rescue from Makibon. Juroujin is a deity of happiness, prosperity, and longevity. He is usually depicted with a long white beard and wearing a scholar's cap and is often accompanied by a stag, which is his messenger. He also carries a staff and a scroll containing the secret of longevity.