Unlike his cousin Kenshi, Takeda embraced Yakuza life wholeheartedly — which is exactly why he was chosen to end Kenshi's crusade. The fight nearly killed him. Unwilling to let his cousin die, Kenshi brought Takeda to the Shirai Ryu for healing. Takeda resisted and tried to escape, but the months that followed changed him. Inspired by their selfless commitment to Earthrealm, he eventually swore to dismantle the underworld — only to discover how deep its roots truly go.