Okami Challenge - Canine Warriors and Sasa Sanctuary

I would up backtracking all the way to Kamiki village, as planned. As I went through Agata Forest, I ran into Kokari, the young boy. His dog Ume has dissappeared, but I can't help until after Sasa Sanctuary. In Kamiki Village, I battle Hayabusa, but learned that he is not the real Hayabusa, who was one of the Canine Warriors. His Power Orb, the orb that represents his duty to Princess Fuse, passed to me so he could stay in the village to protect Mushi.

I then proceeded back to Taka Pass, and into Sasa Sanctuary. The gate opened once I rescued the boss's daughter Chun from Mr. and Mrs. Cuter. I played the first digging minigame, which wasn't as hard as I thought given my low ink, and learned the Waterspout technique. I found one more Canine Warrior, and now it's back to Agata Forest!