After rigorously preparing for a qualifying exam, journalist Jake Adelstein is hired as the first American crime reporter for Japan's prestigious newspaper, Meicho Shimbun, where he's quickly tasked with covering the case of a stab victim.

After proving himself to Detective Katagiri, Jake learns an invaluable lesson on the relationship between the police and the yakuza before receiving an opportunity to witness it firsthand; Samantha shares her future plans with Malee.

An impromptu Yakuza peace summit finds Tozawa at the mercy of his own actions. Samantha begins to settle her debts with Matsuo. A determined Jake chases down a tip.