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En route, Momotaro ̄ met and befriended a talking dog, monkey and pheasant, who agreed to help him in his quest in exchange for a portion of his rations (" kibi dango " or " millet dumplings ").
On his way, Momotaro ̄ met and became friends with a talking dog, monkey, and pheasant, who agreed to help him in his mission.