Mushroom Rock Road Mushroom Rock Road is a road and mountain formation between Djose and Mi ' ihen Highroad in " Final Fantasy X " and " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . The area is chiefly known as the site of the ill - fated Operation Mi ' ihen where the Crusaders and the Al Bhed join together to defeat Sin . Mushroom Rock roadway is a sea reef cover cliff side , after years of high waves and attacks from fiends , Sinspawn and Sin has eroded the cliff and sea reefs to look like giant Mushrooms made out of rocks , forming hidden pathways and secrets caves . One such secret cave is the Den of Woe in " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Story . " Final Fantasy X " . As Yuna and her guardians are on their way to the Mushroom Rock Road , they are stopped at the north end of Mi ' ihen Highroad as the Al Bhed and the Crusaders are combining forces in a joint attack called Operation Mi ' ihen , passage is prohibited for the time being , including summoners . Maester Seymour arrives and allows Yuna ' s party to pass . The Al Bhed and Crusaders ' plan is to attract Sin by using its spawn to lure it into range for the Al Bhed to use their machina . Morale for the mission was high with not only a summoner present , but also two of the Yevon Maesters ; Seymour and Kinoc . Kinoc mentions offhandedly that the mission is doomed to fail , but embraces Auron as an old friend and wishes to know what he has been up to the last ten years since leaving Bevelle and guarding Braska , but his questions are brushed off . Ultimately , the plan fails as Kinoc anticipated , and the Crusaders and Al Bhed are decimated by Sin ' s onslaught . Yuna sends the fallen , and Auron tells Tidus Jecht , in the form of Sin , showed up to see his son . A raging Tidus runs into the water and feels Sin ' s presence , beginning to believe Sin may actually be Jecht despite the apparent impossibility of it . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Following the Eternal Calm , the Youth League built their base of operations at the summit and uses the summit trail as their training ground . Several events take place , depending on the player ' s actions . A mission to clear the area of fiends will be available early on ; and later the Gullwings can accept a challenge to run the Ravine Path and fight the League ' s top warriors , including Yaibal , Elma , and Lucil . Locations . Mushroom Rock . The initial section of Mushroom Rock Road , this cliffside area connects directly to the Mi ' ihen Highroad . The path forks here ; the left trail leads towards the summit of Mushroom Rock Road , and the right trail leads to Mushroom Rock Road and Djose beyond . In " Final Fantasy X " , several items may be found here by speaking to Crusaders in the area : a Hi - Potion , A Phoenix Down , a Tough Bangle , an Ether , and a Remedy . Clasko prevents the party from moving on to Mushroom Rock Road while Operation Mi ' ihen is underway . O ' aka temporarily sets up shop in this area , standing by the valley section of the fork . Valley . Valley is a long and winding section of Mushroom Rock Road connects the main section of the road to the summit . The steep , narrow path cannot be traversed without the aid of the emblems of Yevon scattered throughout the area , creating lifts that propel travelers up or down the path . In " Final Fantasy X " , a Save Sphere may be found at the entrance to this area , along with a Crusader who gives the party a Hi - Potion and explains the platforms ' utility . An overhang a good ways into the area holds a Crusader with ten Potions and a chest with 1000 gil . A little further in is a chest with a Remedy . Further along , Shelinda may be found , and she will heal the party if they request it . Near the end of the area is a chest containing a Hi - Potion . Precipice . The Precipice relatively open area of Mushroom Rock Road is dominated by two areas of flat land , connected by a lift that runs between them . A large elevator ferries passengers up to the plateau . In " Final Fantasy X " , a Crusader may be talked to just beyond the lift into the area , granting an X - Potion . A narrow path left leads to a lift down , where a Serene Armlet may be found on a small plateau . A man pacing around may give 400 gil if spoken to . Just below the lift to the upper area of the Precipice , a winding , narrow path may be found , leading to the tenth volume of Al Bhed Primer s . On the level above is a woman with a Mega - Potion , as well as a Save Sphere . Plateau . The Plateau is an open area situated high on the Mushroom Rock Road , connecting the precipice and the ridge . Ridge . The Ridge is the highest area of the Mushroom Rock Road , and is a prime vantage point overlooking the land below . In " Final Fantasy X " , this area is the command center for the Crusaders during Operation Mi ' ihen . O ' aka may be found by the Save Sphere , peddling his wares to the Crusaders . Gatta is also present and speaking to him will give the choice to either suggest he deserves to fight on the front lines , or stay back and guard the command center . This decision decides whether Gatta or Luzzu survives Operation Mi ' ihen — by telling Gatta he should be on the front lines , he will die , but if any other situation occurs , Luzzu will die . Inside the command tent are chests containing a Serene Bracer and a Mega - Potion . Beach . The Beach is a one - time location the player is where the party ends up after the end of Operation Mi ' ihen . The area is laden with corpses and Luzzu or Gatta will be here . Talking to them will trigger a cutscene that transports the player to Aftermath . The secret area Battle Site is on the same map but can be traversed between . Aftermath . Aftermath is a large beach area . A Save Sphere can be found in the middle of the area , and a Hi - Potion is in a chest to the west of it . O ' aka may be found near the exit to the area , but he is selling only items . Lord Mi ' ihen ' s Statue . Called Valley in the menu . Down a secluded trail , a floating rock will transport the party to a statue of Lord Mi ' ihen . If the party possesses the Rusty Sword and places it at the foot of the statue , a glyph will shine behind the statue . A chest containing Auron ' s Celestial Weapon , Masamune , will appear after the glyph is examined . If one has the Celestial Mirror , they will be able to acquire the weapon . Secret Areas . Battle Site . The Battle Site is a secret area found by searching the coordinates X : 39 - 43 / Y : 56 - 60 on the " Fahrenheit " . Players can find the Phantom Bangle accessory for Lulu . The Beach is on the same map ( and this is what the area is called in the menu ) but it cannot be traversed between . Valley Bottom . An area at the bottom of the Valley , this is a secret area found by inputting the password GODHAND on the " Fahrenheit " . The area is called " Mushroom Rock " on the airship map list . Players can find Rikku ' s Celestial Weapon , the Godhand if they possess the Celestial Mirror . Den of Woe . The Den of Woe is a secret area , found only in " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . It is a cave beneath the Mushroom Rock Road sealing a mass of pyreflies inside . The entryway is sealed with ten spheres needed as keys . Quests . " Final Fantasy X " . Gatta and Luzzu . The Ridge is the command center for the Crusaders during Operation Mi ' ihen . Gatta is found here and speaking to him will give the choice to either suggest he deserves to fight on the front lines , or stay back and guard the command center . This decision decides whether Gatta or Luzzu survives Operation Mi ' ihen — by telling Gatta he should be on the front lines , he will die , but if any other situation occurs , Luzzu will die . Dark Magus Sisters . In the International , PAL , and HD Remaster versions , after Yuna and her guardians are branded traitors of Yevon , three summoners wander the road near the exit to the Mi ' ihen Highroad , and will summon the Dark Magus Sisters if approached , which can be fought together or separately . This is available after gaining control of the airship . To avoid the three sisters and still get Auron ' s sphere and Celestial Weapon , enter from the Mi ' ihen Highroad and walk as far from each of the summoners as possible . This allows the player to reach the other areas of the rock road and still receive the items , without going out of their way or getting ambushed . During the persecution of sisters , the random encounters are suspended in the area leading to the Valley , the Valley itself and the Precipice . This will happen until the player leaves the area , uses the soft reset , or defeats to all three Dark Magus Sisters . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Chocobo Treasures . Sending a chocobo to Mushroom Rock Road to look for treasures finds the following items ( depending on the chocobo ' s level ) : Missions . Chapter One . Foggy Fiend Frenzy ! " The Youth League is a bit shorthanded . Help them out by clearing out the Fiends along Mushroom Rock Road ! Fiends will attack more often under the cover of fog . Proceed with caution ! " Chapter Two . Who Needs an Invitation ? " The Youth League ' s edgier members have drawn their own conclusions and declared the Gullwings an enemy . Beat them back as you push through to League headquarters ! " Chapter Five . Youth League Tournament . " Defeat the Youth League ' s finest in a no - holds - barred fight to the finish ! Do you have what it takes ? Commander Lucil will be the judge of that . " Shops . O ' aka - Entrance . " Note : O ' aka ' s pricing depends on how much gil the player donated to him earlier in the game . The tables below indicate his prices at 100 % . O ' aka - Ridge ( at Operation Mi ' ihen HQ ) . " Note : O ' aka ' s pricing depends on how much gil the player donated to him earlier in the game . The tables below indicate his prices at 100 % . O ' aka - Aftermath . " Note : O ' aka ' s pricing depends on how much gil the player donated to him earlier in the game . The tables below indicate his prices at 100 % . Enemies . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . " Note : Youth League enemies are only fought if the Gullwings sided with New Yevon . " Musical themes . In " Final Fantasy X " , the theme " Decision on the Dock " plays on the Rock Road during Operation Mi ' ihen . " A Fleeting Dream " plays after Operation Mi ' ihen fails . In " Final Fantasy X - 2 " , the theme to Mushroom Rock Road is called simply " Mushroom Rock Road " .