Roaring Fire

A crime syndicate corners Toru Hinoharu, the heir to a major corporation, and fatally shoots him in Hong Kong. The killing reveals the brutal reach of the underworld and plants the seeds for Joji's quest. This event establishes the high-stakes backdrop for the rest of the story.

Back in Texas, Joji receives a letter from Hibiki explaining that Joji was kidnapped as a boy to pursue wealth in Japan. Hibiki reveals he treated Joji as a son and hints that Joji has a twin brother, Toru, believed dead. Motivated, Joji decides to travel to Japan to uncover the truth about his identity.

Joji's arrival in Kobe triggers confusion as a pickpocket manipulates him into visiting the old Hinoharu place. His monkey Peter steals a top from a bikini-clad woman, triggering a confrontation with her friends and their hulking enforcer Spartacus. Despite the chaos, Joji earns the crew's reluctant respect and begins to form alliances.

Ikeda Hinokaru brings Joji into the fold and introduces him to his sister Chihiro, who has been blind since childhood. Joji reveals his true identity, and Chihiro is relieved to learn she has another brother. Chihiro demonstrates her martial arts by using sound and wind to sense attackers, despite her blindness.

At a show attended by the family, ventriloquist Mr. Magic hints that Joji's uncle may not be who he appears to be. The performance plants seeds of doubt and foreshadows a conspiracy centered on a precious diamond. The moment deepens the sense that appearances hide dangerous truths.

Joji overhears Ikeda discussing with Reika's father about a rare diamond known as the Queen of Sheba. He learns that Ikeda runs the local syndicate and has forced Reika's father to locate the diamond for leverage against Hong Kong’s syndicate. The revelation shows how the diamond is tied to the larger criminal network.

Ikeda sets a trap for Joji and forces him to face an American boxer and a staff-expert. Joji uses his skill and resolve to defeat both and escape the trap. The victory proves Joji's growing prowess, even as the danger surrounding him intensifies.

A ninja-like brigade chases Joji and Reika through the streets while one ally distracts their pursuers. Spartacus sacrifices himself to ensure Joji and Reika can slip away, dying in the process. The chase concludes with the pair narrowly eluding Ikeda's men.

Ikeda uses Chihiro as bait and forces her into heroin use to weaken the family. Joji is tasked with locating the Queen of Sheba, while Reika's father is coerced into staying on Ikeda’s payroll after a brutal confrontation. The stakes rise as loyalties fracture under the pressure.

Joji locates the Queen of Sheba and retrieves the diamond. On returning to aid Chihiro, he and Reika are lured into a gas trap designed to drive them mad within minutes. Reika witnesses her father being shot by Ikeda’s men, escalating the personal cost of their mission.

Joji fights his way through remaining henchmen to reach Chihiro, who is heavily under the influence of heroin. She pleads with him to keep the Hinoharu name alive and protect the family legacy. The rescue sets the stage for the final showdown with Ikeda.

Chihiro sacrifices herself to save Joji as Ikeda’s assault closes in, taking a fatal fall from a cliff. Her death steels Joji’s resolve to confront Ikeda and seek justice. He then travels to Hong Kong to pursue Ikeda directly.

In Hong Kong Joji continues the pursuit of Ikeda, meeting Mr. Magic’s true identity as Shinsuke Tachizawa, a narcotics agent for Interpol. Tachizawa initially threatens arrest but eventually aids Joji in tracking Ikeda. The alliance marks a turning point in Joji’s mission.

Joji storms Ikeda’s operation, dispatching multiple henchmen and shattering defenses including a glass roof. He disables the samurai ally and confronts Ikeda, who dies after a brutal struggle over the Queen of Sheba. Tachizawa arrives to arrest Joji, signaling the end of Ikeda’s reign.

On the ride back, Tachizawa uses magical means to uncuff Joji, effectively freeing him. The final shot shows Joji leaping from the helicopter into the ocean, choosing his own destiny away from the chase. The movie ends with Joji embracing freedom and heading home to Texas.