In Japanese mythology, the Nozuchi or Nodzuchi is a spirit of the earth that is found in open plains hiding in the shadows of the plants and trees. While it is not an evil or mischievous spirit, it is wild and uncontrollable, thus it will sometimes bring harm to humans it sees as intruders or threats. Its name means "God of the plains". It is also another name for the serpent monster Tsuchinoko, which is now seen more as a cryptid that takes the form of a fat snake.
As Kayanohime or Kaya-no-hime it is a goddess of the fields and grass born from Izanami. Together with Ohoyamatsumi they would bear eight children.
Nozuchi can evolve into Gui Xian through leveling up.
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE
Nozuchi can be fused from a Pyro Jack and a Cockatrice.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
"A spirit from Japanese myth, whose name means "god of the fields". Though not innately evil, its temper may cause it to attack humans from behind a tree or bushes."
—Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Compendium
Devil Survivor 2
"A snake spirit said to live in the mountains in ancient Japanese scriptures. It is believed to govern lines of energy. It is a god of wilderness with a large mouth, but no eyes or nose. It is not evil, but has a violent temper and sometimes attacks humans that cross its path."
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