Chapter 4: The Dragon of Yokohama

Yakuza: Like a Dragon guide · Exploring Isezaki Ijincho with Adachi and Nanba, finding employment

Chapter 4 follows Kasuga, Nanba, and the returning Adachi as they cross the river bridge to pull a legendary bat from the pavement and head to Hello Work for legal employment.

Region: South / Central Isezaki Ijincho (Commercial District & Misaki Town border)
Levels: Recommended Level 8–11
Getting there: Hamako’s brothel boarding house (Kasuga’s room), situated across the river bridge directly west/southwest of Hello Work
Connects to: Hello Work, Otohime Land
Related quests: Substory #2 Who’s That Sujimon!? · Substory #6 It's The Thought That Counts
Services and people: Adachi · Nanba · Director Kaneko / Staff at Hello Work · Kobayashi

The short version

What matters

•Pulling the bat on the river bridge automatically shifts Kasuga into the Hero job class and unlocks Sujimon transformation aesthetics.
•Nanba's Pyro Belch exploits the Fire weakness of Slugger Otsuka during the bridge ambush.
•The silver Hello Work Safe is located inside the entrance corridor right before passing into the main office lobby.
•Finishing the interview with Director Kaneko grants you the required job referral to Otohime Land.

Common mistakes

•Focusing all damage on Slugger Otsuka first; eliminate Assassin Kusano and Hands Thrower Hashiguchi early to prevent your party from taking heavy combined damage.
•Failing to guard against Slugger Otsuka's charged attack, leaving your party members vulnerable to massive damage and the incapacitating Fear ailment.
•Running straight past the entrance hall in Hello Work and missing the silver safe sitting right in front of the lobby doors.

What you can skip

•Worrying about permanently losing items stolen by the Pro Pickpockets, since any items taken during battle are returned upon victory.

Walkthrough

The area in the order you play it. Tick things off as you go: they tick off in the checklists below too.

1
Regroup at the Brothel

When you begin Chapter 4 in Kasuga's room at Hamako's brothel boarding house, Adachi arrives to reunite with your crew. He officially rejoins as an active combat member alongside Nanba. Once your party of three is assembled, prepare to leave the room and cross the river bridge toward Hello Work to search for employment.

Tip: Ensure your party is around the recommended level range of 8 to 11 before heading out.
2
Cross the Bridge and Claim the Bat

Head across the river bridge located directly west/southwest of Hello Work on the border of the Commercial District and Misaki Town. As you make your way across, Kasuga spots a legendary barbed-wire bat firmly embedded in the pavement. Watch the cutscene as Kasuga pulls the weapon free, which automatically adds the bat to your possession.

Rusty / Barbed Bat: The River Bridge embedded in the pavementHow: Automatically acquired during the bridge cutscene
3
Battle the Street Thugs

Immediately after Kasuga draws the weapon, you are forced into combat on the bridge against a group of Street Thugs consisting of Slugger Otsuka, Assassin Kusano, and Hands Thrower Hashiguchi. This sequence triggers Kasuga's automatic class change to Hero and permanently shifts combat aesthetics into Sujimon transformation mode. Target Kusano and Hashiguchi first to quickly cut down incoming party damage, then hit Otsuka with Nanba's Pyro Belch skill to exploit his Fire weakness.
Key fight: Street Thugs
Tip: Make sure to guard whenever Slugger Otsuka prepares his charged heavy hit.

Watch out: Otsuka's Fear status ailment can leave your characters incapacitated for several turns if you do not handle him carefully.
4
Clash on the Hello Work Steps

Proceed toward the Hello Work employment office, where men who recognize Adachi stage an ambush right on the front steps. You will be thrust into a battle outside the entrance against the Reckless Men: Break-and-Entryman Kawahara and two Pro Pickpockets, Minagawa and Abe. Focus your party's attacks to eliminate the two Pro Pickpockets first using Adachi's physical strikes and Nanba's pigeon or fire abilities before finishing off Kawahara.
Key fight: Reckless Men
Watch out: The Pro Pickpockets will attempt to steal inventory items during the fight, so knock them out quickly to minimize theft.
5
Secure Employment Inside Hello Work

Head inside the Hello Work building, making sure to locate the silver safe positioned just before entering the main lobby doors. Proceed into the office to meet with Director Kaneko and the staff to discuss legal employment. After speaking with the clerk, you will receive a new job posting that refers you onward to Otohime Land.

Hello Work Safe (silver safe): Inside the Hello Work building, immediately before walking through the doors into the main office lobby

Tip: Keep an eye out for Kobayashi standing outside at the block's northeast corner near Hello Work, as he is an available recruit for Business Management.

Checklists

Achievements here

Soap on a RopeComplete the main story objectives in Chapter 4.

Certified GeniusPass 10 different exams and earn their qualifications at the Ounabara Vocational School.

Achievement guide and roadmap →

Items

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Hello Work Safe (silver safe): Inside the Hello Work building, immediately before walking through the doors into the main office lobbyRusty / Barbed Bat: The River Bridge embedded in the pavementHow: Automatically acquired during the bridge cutscene

Key fights

Street Thugs

Enemies: Slugger Otsuka (Lv. 10), Assassin Kusano (Lv. 9), Hands Thrower Hashiguchi (Lv. 9)

Threats: Otsuka is bulky and can inflict the Fear status ailment, which can incapacitate party members for several turns.

Weaknesses and resistances: Otsuka is weak to Fire.

Tactics: Take out the Lv. 9 henchmen (Kusano and Hashiguchi) first to reduce incoming party damage. Use Nanba’s Pyro Belch skill to deal heavy elemental damage to Otsuka. Guard when Otsuka charges his heavy hit.

Rewards: Unlocks the Hero job class for Kasuga and shifts combat aesthetics into full Sujimon transformation mode.

Reckless Men

Enemies: Break-and-Entryman Kawahara (Lv. 10), Pro Pickpocket Minagawa (Lv. 11), Pro Pickpocket Abe (Lv. 11)

Threats: The Pro Pickpockets will attempt to steal items/valuables from your inventory mid-fight.

Tactics: Prioritize the Pickpockets early to minimize lost items (stolen items are automatically recovered upon battle victory, but defeating them early avoids nuisance). Use Adachi’s physical strike skills and Nanba’s pigeon/fire skills to focus down one target at a time.

Not listed for this area: secrets, enemies, shops and people.

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