Noboru Nakahara...
...long time kaicho...
...of Kansai-based...
Gokurosan.
Katagiri-san. How'd you hear?
I got a call. You?
I was in the office late and heard the local station call it in.
I thought I recognized the address.
- Witnesses? - None.
He left a note in the penthouse.
No signs of struggle.
You buy it?
Even thugs come to the end of their ropes.
It's not impossible.
So, Tozawa take over the entire Kansai operation?
Hold on. I need a second.
No stopping. We keep moving.
What's your fucking problem?
My problem?
We've been walking all night in the fucking snow with no idea where we are.
You're always stressing about the little things.
We still got the money, right?
So we're doing fine.
"Doing fine"?
Are you serious? What the hell is wrong with you?
Watch your tone!
I'm your kashira. Show respect.
Is something the matter?
My friend's hurt. We need a ride.
I'm sorry, but we don't have room.
We need a ride. I promise my friend will behave.
But if you say no...
Thank you for keeping the fires burning while I was away.
Nakahara was my father's brother-in-law.
Of course. That's why you're being so sullen.
You are in mourning.
In mourning that you did not consult me.
We are on the verge of something unprecedented.
Nakahara-san was in the way. Not that it is any of your business.
It is my business. My family's business.
Nakahara understood the need for boundaries.
Between our legitimate businesses and your questionable ones.
Not to mention the side arrangements
you make for yourself which threaten all of us.
I am going to go if you lecture me.
In your absence,
I have continued to cultivate relationships.
With those who will help bring your plans to fruition.
I should be the one to continue the conversation.
What are you afraid of? That I'll embarrass your precious family?
Without my family, you would still be nothing,
as you were when I met you...
Enough.
- I will not permit such disrespect. - Neither will I.
Enough, woman.
Next, I would like to explain about the suicide
from a high-rise apartment building in 6-11-3 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku,
at around 9:20 pm last night.
The deceased was Noboru Nakahara,
kaicho of a Kansai-based gumi.
He left a suicide note. Authenticated.
There was an anonymous call made to the police.
Does the building have a back door by which an assailant could flee?
Suicide. Note. Authenticated.
- Are there cameras in the lobby? - They weren't on.
Next question.
What did the suicide note say?
We will not disclose it in consideration of the bereaved family's feelings. Next.
Any witnesses?
The first person to discover the body was a neighbor.
Who heard a loud noise.
Your gaijin is smarter than he looks.
If Tozawa has returned, he must be our next target.
Agreed.
I should be able to get a thirty-day wiretap approved
for Tozawa's offices and hotel suite.
- You really think it'll be useful? - Maybe we'll get lucky.
If you don't mind sitting in a telecom basement
with a bureaucrat, checking every call.
What is it?
Several months ago,
Tozawa threatened to kill my family and me if I ever investigated him again.
I should have told you,
but there were plenty of other gumis to go after.
So I did not.
Have you told headquarters about these threats?
No.
I'm not sure who to trust there anymore.
I'll make sure your family's protected. HQ doesn't have to know.
We'll have you assigned to a case unconnected to Tozawa...
As far as anyone knows.
After all, Detective, you're not much good to me dead.
- Were you here for the press conference? - I was hoping to run into you.
We need to talk.
My team found something about the topic we were discussing.
One of my reporters has been looking into Kazushin Holdings.
A series of corporations owned by Kazuko Tozawa.
His wife?
All legitimate businesses. At least on paper.
We found out they're a major donor to several Nationalist political groups.
So the Tozawas are right-wingers. No surprise.
True. But...
The surprise was that Baku is an active member of one of the groups they fund.
Baku is on Tozawa's payroll?
I hate the guy, but I doubt it.
But maybe sometimes he looks away.
Or does things behind the scenes.
Like getting rid of a videotape.
Kenji, was that another highball glass?
- Please try to be more careful. - I will.
Did you miss me while I was gone?
You were gone far too long.
I am so glad for your recovery.
Thank you for your loyalty in my absence.
You seem happier, too.
In a way I haven't seen in so long.
I was thinking of the very first time we met.
After that runway show. Where you captivated me.
You spoke of the house you were going to buy your mother someday.
You were kind to take any interest.
I was thinking about a trip to the mountain house this weekend.
The weather is meant to be lovely.
While we're there, we can discuss the house for your mother.
Aren't you happy?
In every way.
What do we tell Oyabun about Ota?
We didn't even get the "tools."
I may have a solution.
But if I do this, you will do something for me.
What's the solution?
I have access to some "tools."
Ishida told you not to get them.
You told me not to, too. But I've been gathering them.
We can say they're from Ota.
That's fucking brilliant.
You're as sneaky a fucker as me.
After we give these tools to Oyabun...
You will stay away from my brother.
Or I'll tell Oyabun what happened in that cabin. Understand?
I like how you negotiate.
Could you off turn this shitty music?
IMPERIAL BUILDING
Can I help you?
I'd like to make an appointment.
This clinic only takes referrals.
I'll get one. Thank you.
May I use your restroom?
Out the door, one floor up.
What brought you here?
It is no secret the city plans to build on an existing train station.
The Ministry does not comment until a project is announced publicly.
To prevent real estate speculation.
Yes, but I have a source that's already provided the location.
I'm doing you the courtesy...
I have other meetings. If you'll excuse me.
Hold on, please.
It's Shimbashi. Confirm it.
Give me time to speak to my supervisor.
Here.
Soviet surplus.
Well, better than nothing.
By the way, the gaijin mama-san, you fucked her, yeah?
Never fucked a gaijin. Are they the same down there?
Am I being too loud again?
Kashira, can you give us a moment?
Fucking bitch!
Exactly.
Good to know.
And check this out. On every file...
Liver disease.
The Ministry of Transportation and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government,
announce that a shopping center will be built over Shimbashi Station.
The shopping center will contain more than 20 restaurants and retail stores...
Did you know this was happening?
He said he was going to get back to me with a comment.
And you trusted him?
Are you brain damaged?
Now you have no story.
- Everything went according to plan? - Perfectly.
Good work.
Thank you.
May we never need these.
Nicely done.
Thank you.
Hayama.
Why are you limping?
Yes.
I was trying to keep up with this young buck.
I fell hard. Pulled something. I'm getting old.
Sato.
Stay.
Take a seat.
Did you see the news today?
No. We were traveling.
The Ministry of Transportation announced early.
Now the property in that vicinity will go for top dollar.
It is unfortunate that they announced before Samantha
could get you the information.
No.
Or perhaps she had other plans all along.
I just received a message from her.
She and the architect requested a meeting tonight.
At the club.
I want you there.
A lesson may have to be taught.
Another outgoing call.
Put it on speaker.
- Hello? - Mother. I've asked you many times.
Don't send Mugito any more money.
Kazuko, it's a grandmother's prerogative to send her grandchild money.
Not if his mother asks you to stop.
Non-salient.
This is pointless.
Tozawa's clearly not using these lines for work.
So what do you suggest?
That's Tozawa's guy.
Let's go.
They're using burners.
You were right.
That'll cost us two weeks of time. I'll put in the paperwork.
For?
A warrant for the phone company to issue us the serial numbers.
How can I help you?
The man who just bought the prepaid phones.
I need the serial numbers.
I can't. It's against the law.
No.
You suspect that the phones will be used in a crime.
You are reporting your suspicions to the police. Aren't you?
Oh, yes.
And I'd like these as well, please.
What do yakuza do when they get the "illness of the trade"?
If they have a liver issue, they die.
Nobody gives organs in Japan.
Does an infusion thing. With blood from young people.
Fucking weird.
Does it work?
Thank you.
You should have checked.
But you're still in debt to me.
Mother?
What are you doing here?
I have been waiting for your brother.
He has not called for days.
He will not answer his phone.
- I'm sure he's okay. - Don't patronize me.
I spoke to his professor. Kaito has been getting in fights.
He's in danger of being expelled.
I know what Kaito wants.
To follow you. Do what you do.
Akiro.
Promise me, you'll keep him out of your world.
Yes. I promise you.
How could you choose this life, these killers,
over your own family?
I chose them when Father threw me out.
Or have you forgotten that part?
I can't lose both my sons.
If he throws away his life, it will be your fault.
Fix this.
- Aren't we always in top form? - Tip-top form then.
Ten minutes.
Everything okay?
- My name is Kurihira! - What is your problem?
I'm the only one around here who helps you.
I didn't ask for your help.
I took the exam the same day you did, and I outscored you.
Why are you even here?
Okay, Kurihira. Keep up the good work.
When we arrive, have your two men stay in the other car.
We don't need to call attention.
Yes, Oyabun.
Hayama did not tell me the truth today.
He is unchanged.
Did you two steal those guns from Ota?
No.
I broke my word to you weeks ago.
I collected those guns in my fear for our future.
I disobeyed you. Arrogantly believing in my own judgement.
You disobeyed me,
but you did it to protect your brothers.
One day, your judgement will protect the Chihara-kai.
When you are its leader.
What about Hayama?
An oyabun cares for his men.
Respects civilians. Keeps his word.
As you do.
If anything were to happen to me...
I'm depending on you.
I thought you'd be pleased.
I am. Thank you.
Tozawa tried to blackmail Minister Shigematsu.
When he failed
and couldn't get into the U.S. for medical care,
he may have gone to Thailand.
For this temporary cure.
Six months to live.
That would be lucky. For you and your family.
But if Tozawa only has six months, why kill Nakahara?
This is all wishful thinking.
He did not come back and kill Nakahara just to die.
We must keep digging.
What if they don't comply?
Yabuki, men are simple.
- What about the photos? - I've arranged for them.
Welcome all.
Especially our brothers from Kansai.
We are all brothers. Sons of Father Nakahara.
His death brings us together this evening.
He was a great man who led us to the brink of a new era.
To Nakahara!
But Nakahara's time had passed.
Because you decided his time had passed!
Transition is difficult.
But most of you understand that our future glitters.
As long as you're our oyabun, right?
I'm glad you ask.
No, gentlemen, I will not be your oyabun.
There will be no more oyabun.
Either we change, or the police destroy us.
Our future, our power and wealth,
will flow from something new.
I will not be your Oyabun.
I will be your President.
Tozawa Corporation will entitle you all to dividends.
Payment from the top down.
You will never pay tribute again.
And if we don't join you?
If you wish to live in Osaka, beating up pachinko owners for small bills...
Be my guest.
Or go join another organization.
But you won't last long because the police are breaking them all up.
That day is done, my brothers.
The police are devouring our enemies for us, one by one.
It's the best show in town.
I don't want pachinko.
I don't want brothels. I don't want junkies for customers.
I want to be in every boardroom in Japan.
I want the airlines! I want the Olympics!
I want the Nikkei! I want all of it!
Because when you are big enough,
when you touch all their money...
When you control the flowing blood of this country...
They will never arrest you.
Gentlemen, we are not criminals.
We are the future.
President! Banzai!
Banzai!
He's a really good kid.
You're a natural with him. He likes you.
Yeah, yeah.
Thank you for meeting with me.
I am told you have a proposition.
I had some information that I did not realize was of value to you.
But Samantha-san has explained your loss.
You did not realize?
And knowing your disappointment, I sought another opportunity for you.
A mixed-use development project.
It will be called Forest Daikanyama.
I'm not in the habit of accepting consolation prizes.
And those who try to cheat me, pay dearly for it.
We would never cheat you.
This information will provide a substantial revenue stream.
Don't talk to me like I'm an idiot.
No disrespect has been intended.
If you were to inspect this, I think you would see its value.
You will see to it that there are no more surprise announcements...
Until my business is complete.
I will.
If we are surprised again,
you will be solely liable for my costs.
I will.
In that case... we have a deal.
Give him a drink.
Thank you!
Sato!
Sato...
Don't get killed.
Oyabun.
Oyabun!