Rise King of Gangster

Saito arrives in Jokun City, a chaotic, crumbling urban sprawl filled with weak gangs and flickering neon signs. Observing the streets and the patterns of its inhabitants, he notes the city’s disorganization and sees it as a perfect opportunity to exploit—though he moves carefully, patient and calculating. On a quiet street, he notices Tina, a poor girl watching others buy ice cream, clearly wishing she could afford one. In a small act of kindness, Saito buys her a cone. Tina is grateful, offering nothing but thanks, and quietly disappears into the evening crowd. This small gesture subtly hints at Saito’s sense of morality beneath his calculating exterior. Later, Saito encounters Kaito, a skilled knife wielder perched on a wall above the streets. Their tense, minimal conversation establishes Kaito’s cold, cautious nature. Though he rejects Saito’s offer of cooperation, a silent curiosity is sparked, hinting that their paths will cross again. As night falls, Tina faces danger alone when a group of local thugs confronts her. Saito intervenes calmly while Kaito silently dispatches the attackers with lethal precision. Tina is saved, and her gratitude forms a subtle emotional connection, while the encounter demonstrates both Saito and Kaito’s unique approaches to conflict: one measured and strategic, the other swift and deadly. By the end of these opening events, Jokun City has been established as a chaotic playground for skilled individuals, Saito’s character as patient and observant is clear, and both the bond with Tina and the tension with Kaito are seeded—setting the stage for larger conflicts ahead.