Substory 70

Follow our guide to complete Substory 70, "The Captain and the Curious," in Like a Dragon: Ishin! Learn how to start it, defeat Kawakami Gensai, and claim your rewards.

Alright, let's dive into Substory 70, "The Captain and the Curious," in Like a Dragon: Ishin!. This one pops up once you hit Chapter 5 of the main story, so don't worry about it before then.

Where to Start: You'll need to head over to Fushimi. Look for the Umai Udon restaurant on your map – it's the place where you can mess around with the Udon Shop minigame. Just a little north of that is another shop. If you go to this northern shop during Chapter 5 or later, you'll spot some NPCs hanging around. Go chat with them to kick off the substory.

Kawakami Gensai Mini Boss

This substory is pretty straightforward, mostly involving conversations between Satow and Saito. Satow's the type who enjoys buying folks drinks and hearing their tales, figuring that's when people spill the real truth. He gets Saito to join him for a drink, and eventually, everyone else at the bar heads off, leaving just the two of them. Satow then suggests heading to Rakugai because he heard about another bar there, but Saito is a bit hesitant, pointing out that Rakugai isn't exactly the safest spot. On your way, you'll run into someone named Kawakami Gensai, who apparently isn't a big fan of foreigners, and that, of course, leads to a fight.

Kawakami isn't exactly a powerhouse, but you should definitely treat him like a mini-boss since he's got a health bar showing up on your screen. He's packing a sword, so expect the usual sword attacks you've encountered so far. Depending on how strong Ryoma is at this point, this fight could be over pretty quickly, but honestly, you shouldn't have too much trouble with him. Also, remember that you might have access to Trooper Cards by now, as you unlock them during Chapter 5's main story progression.

After the Fight

Once you've dealt with Kawakami, Satow will do some more talking, promising not to stir up any international incidents. Your next task is to find some diaries, journals, and memoirs to give him a look into Japan. You'll find these as sparkly spots on the ground, similar to the Lottery Tickets you might have picked up. The good news is these aren't random; they'll always be in the same locations. Keep in mind, though, that sometimes you'll need to complete specific substories and max out bond gauges to unlock certain Memoirs. These will be detailed on their own page if you need to track them down.

Rewards