his host tried to persuade the warrior to stay a few days , but hidesato insisted on going home , saying that he had now finished what he had come to do , and must return . the dragon king and his family were all very sorry to have him leave so soon , but since he would go they begged him to accept a few small presents ( so they said ) in token of their gratitude to him for delivering them forever from their horrible enemy the centipede .
he had now finished what he had come to do .
why did hidesato insist on going home ?
why did hidesato insist on going home ?