According to the story, a baby boy named Momotaro was born from a giant peach found in a river by an old couple. Momotaro grew up and was tasked with defeating the ogres on a nearby island. On his journey, he befriended three animals - a dog, monkey, and pheasant - who agreed to help him in exchange for dumplings. With the help of his new companions, Momotaro was able to defeat the ogres on the island.