Ryūzō Moriya commands the Moriya Clan, a Tokyo-based yakuza syndicate entrenched in opium trafficking and violent territorial conflicts. His alliance with Buhei Hiramatsu, a Western syndicate leader, is fraught with deceit as Moriya systematically underreports profits and siphons resources, fueling mistrust and hostility between their factions. To consolidate power, Moriya enlists Kyōshirō Shuragami, a merciless swordsman, following the latter’s brutal eradication of a rival gang. This calculated move underscores Moriya’s ruthless pragmatism in exploiting external prowess for tactical advantage, despite sparking dissent within his ranks. His leadership thrives on manipulation and opportunistic alliances, tactics that erode trust among allies and subordinates alike. The Moriya Clan spearheads a clandestine plot to topple the Meiji government, seeking to reinstate samurai supremacy. Moriya’s pivotal role in this conspiracy cements his influence in the criminal underworld, yet his penchant for betrayal and self-interest destabilizes the fragile coalition. His machinations extend to navigating clashes with Chindai military forces and manipulating police dynamics, weaving him deeper into the era’s volatile struggle for dominance. Moriya’s personal history remains shrouded, with his motivations and evolution reflected solely through his orchestration of clan operations and volatile dealings with figures like Hiramatsu and Shuragami.