High & Low Finale

18th Act: SWORD meets the Oedo

Noboru (a childhood friend of Cobra and Yamato), was busy to set back his life (like it used to be). Graduating Law School, Finding a Job, even marrying Miho. At least those were his dreams. But Noboru never forgot that he was a member of the Sannoh Rengokai (after all Sannoh Rengokai was created for him). All this time he kept track of everything that had happened. He knew about the new enemy that wasn't only after S.W.O.R.D. And his cycle grew. He met with Oedo 4th leader. Since he was studying law, his path cross with Sawada.

It was even before Kira returned from New York. A random day Shin and Noboru met at the law school. Shin was visiting an old professor of his. The professor though was on holiday, and Noboru was there to inform him. They met a few times before each of them have revealed who really they were. Shin was looking to find any link with SWORD. And he found that the day he met Noboru. Same Noboru, knew about the Oedo family. All the time he was working for the Iemura, he had noticed. There was a yakuza clan that they Iemura feared. He looked into them and found out how respectful, powerful and fair the Oedo Shin and Noboru kept contacting each other. Most of the information Shin got was from Noboru. About Kira, about the attacks. Everything. Noboru not wanting to worry about the others, he never spoke about Shin. Until today.

Today, after Noboru was informed about the last attacked, he knew things were getting worse. He spoke with Shin. And they both agreed it was time that the Oedo, SWORD and the Amamiya Brothers met. Maybe if they gathered all the clues together, they would find a lead. Plus, it was about time those leaders face each other (at least once). Noboru arranged everything. He called Shin and the Amamiya Brothers to met at Itokan Diner. At the same time, all five SWORD leaders were also on their way to the Itokan Diner (after the attack at the Daruma Ikka). Although it was only consistency, all leaders were about to meet today.

Naomi was puzzled. Noboru had her to close the Itokan Diner. She also sent Nikka home. Then the Amamiya Brothers arrived. Kohaku and Tsukumo followed. Those four ended up close friends from being rivals. Minutes later Shin showed up with Minoru and Tetsu ((Gokusen Tetsu)). Everyone looked serious, like something big was about to happen.

"Noboru, why are the Amamiya Brothers here? And who are those new faces?" Naomi asked in a low tone. She could tell that something big was about to happen.

"We are waiting for everyone else." Noboru simple said. He was worried, how mad would Cobra get, if he found out he was in contact with the Oedo family. And not forgetting Yamato. He would also be upset.

Naomi tilted her head "Everyone?"

"Cobra, Rocky and the rest," replied Masaki.

The door opened, and Kira walked in with Kumiko and Yusuke. They have been arguing all the way back. Kira being really pissed with Yusuke, that he interfered with her life. Yusuke, being worried about her childish behavior. And Kumiko trying to understand what was going on.

"I'm telling you we were just fine." she hissed. She took a seat at the first empty seat she found. She didn't notice Shin or the others.

Kumiko sighed and gave up. She couldn't reason any of those two. She strode towards Shin and sat next to him. "I cannot handle those two anymore" she complained. "Wait why are you here?" she added as she only then noticed that Shin shouldn't be there. Shin cracked a smile and whispered at her why he was there. He also notified her of what was about to happen.

Yusuke glared at her "I saw that. Everyone was facing the ground. Is that how you would handle things."

"We would have to find a way. You once again went on mixing things up!" she shouted.

"Truth is, we asked Yusuke if he could help. We couldn't reach any of you inside the maze." Tettsu ((Hoodlum Squad Tettsu)) informed Kira. He and Dan had just entered. Seemed that the rest had also arrived and been slowly making an entrance. Dan nodded as he sat down, next to Tettsu. Those were the only ones that weren't beaten.