The villages of Umuofia and Owu have their big losses after the war, but the losses of Owu are bigger in proportion than expected. While Umuofia now progresses, Owu steadily declines. The people are in great distress and discomfort. This prompts the Chief Priest of Owu to commit two virgin girls to appease the gods, but the status quo remains. Now the best seven warriors on own are saddled with the task of finding the elusive peace. Will the gods still be in rage after the sacrifice? The story no doubt relates the passion of our past traditional heroes to the patriots of this generation.