Agitator

A ruthless, calculating leader who commands the Kaito Group within the Tenseikai Syndicate. His aim is to absorb the Yokomizo Family and Shirane Group to position himself as the syndicate’s rightful successor. He relies on manipulation and tactical deception, pitting allies against each other while keeping his own hands clean through proxies. His keen sense of timing and read on people make him the central force driving the power play.

Head of the Shirane Group, a sharp-witted strategist promised the top position within Shirane if the plan succeeds. He is pragmatic, patient, and willing to gamble his own future for the broader consolidation of power. His calculations reveal a readiness to twist loyalties for advancement, embodying the cold logic of the scheme.

A trusted insider within Shirane who spearheads violence as the catalyst for the plot. He cultivates fear and uses force to move the plan forward, proving willing to endure risk for the sake of advantage. His brutality and willingness to push others toward dangerous outcomes highlight the cost of power games.

An external assassin hired to destabilize Yokomizo turf, he launches strikes that ripple through the allegiances of the underworld. His presence introduces a blunt, destabilizing force that accelerates the power struggle and prompts urgent responses from rival factions. He embodies the cold, professional edge of professional violence.

A hired outsider killer who executes the plan’s darkest moves and later escalates into a pivotal power pivot. His actions drive key betrayals and escalate the conflict, culminating in a fatal confrontation that reshapes loyalties. He operates as a cold instrument of the broader scheme.

Patriarchal head of the Yokomizo Family, a key target and strategic adversary in the power struggle. He faces relentless pressure from rival factions and a brutal attempt on his turf, ultimately meeting a climactic act of violence that reshapes the balance of power. His leadership is tested by shifting loyalties and violent upheaval.

Leader of the Higuchi Gang, a shrewd operator who negotiates alliances and repositioning with clear-eyed pragmatism. He severs ties with Yokomizo at a critical moment and participates in the broader maneuvering that distributes influence. His choices reflect the pragmatic, often cold calculus of underworld politics.

A ruthless strategist who leads the Kenzaki Squad and drives brutal acts to push the plan forward. He carries out decisive killings, kidnaps rivals, and outmaneuvers opponents, ultimately surviving the blood-soaked purge with a hardened resolve. His merciless pragmatism cements his role as a key architect of the climactic shift in power.

Rises as the head of the Higuchi Gang, positioning himself to influence outcomes through force and strategic alignments. He dispenses gains to his men while navigating the treacherous tides of loyalty, showing a knack for turning crisis into opportunity. His moves underscore the volatile nature of gang leadership.

Kunihiko’s soldier whose kidnapping amplifies the terror of the power grab. He embodies the expendable pawn in the larger chessboard of factional struggles and is a casualty of shifting loyalties. His fate signals the brutal stakes of the underworld war.

A loyalist figure whose loyalties align with the shifting factions, playing a crucial role in the network of alliances. He becomes entwined in the climactic battles and ultimately meets his end amid crossfire, underscoring the fatal cost of the power struggle.

A survivor whose strategic patience helps him outlive rivals and emerge as part of the post-battle order. He navigates the shifting loyalties with caution, aligning with Kunihiko as the old guards fall. His pragmatism positions him as a stabilizing, if morally ambiguous, presence.

Kunihiko’s girlfriend who sits at the periphery of the power struggle, reflecting how personal relationships intersect with political ambition. Her presence underscores the human cost of schemes and the ways intimate ties are affected by factional games. She functions as a quiet observer within the chaos.