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Chapter 4: The Laughing Man
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Chapter 4: The Laughing Man

Full walkthrough for Chapter 4: The Laughing Man in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Includes mission steps, boss strategies, and rewards.

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Full walkthrough for Chapter 4: The Laughing Man in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. Includes mission steps, boss strategies, and rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Speak to Akame in Sotenbori for a new job.
  2. 2
    Head to Mizorogi's Shop in the northwest.
  3. 3
    Go to Ashitaba Park and defeat the eight attackers, being mindful of the boss's Hornet Drones.
  4. 4
    After resting (use the couch), you'll receive a call from Tsuruno. Head to Bishamon Bridge.
  5. 5
    Follow Tsuruno's plan, which involves visiting several marked locations on your map. You will be attacked by groups of enemies at various points. The order of these tasks can be varied after the initial encounter on Sotenbori St.:
    • Yokobori Golf Center: Challenge Shishido to Closest to the Pin (Beginner). Reward: ¥300,000.
  6. 6
    Ebisu Pawn: Obtain the Boutique item Formal Attire.
  7. 7
    Restaurant (south of Club Heavenly): A scene occurs, but nothing special.
  8. 8
    Girls (Central Shofukucho near Turtle Hotel): A scene occurs, but nothing special.
  9. 9
    Bar New Momoko: Sing "Sayonara, Silent Night".
  10. 10
    Kiss Shot: Defeat Tsuruno in Nine-ball. Reward: ¥300,000.
  11. 11
    Be prepared for several more enemy encounters as you move around town. Heal between fights.
  12. 12
    Once all tasks are complete, return to Akame's.
  13. 13
    The next morning, head to The Grand. Defeat the initial two attackers, then proceed inside to fight twenty more enemies, including three minibosses.
  14. 14
    Head to Nishitani's location (via Akame or a taxi to the Castle).
  15. 15
    At the Castle, defeat approximately thirty enemies and four minibosses.
  16. 16
    On your way back to Akame's, you will be forced into a substory involving punching a clown.
  17. 17
    Return to Sotenbori. Your objective is to rest on the couch at Akame's.
  18. 18
    The next day, go to the Yokobori Golf Center on Sotenbori St. You will face twenty enemies and three minibosses.
  19. 19
    Get in the nearby car to prepare for the final boss fight of the chapter.
  20. 20
    Courtyard: Defeat twenty enemies. Head west through the door.
  21. 21
    Inside: Find a Nutriment of the Conquering Emperor in a briefcase. Head south through the door.
  22. 22
    Room 1: Defeat fourteen enemies. Leave by the northwest door.
  23. 23
    Room 2: Defeat three guys and an unarmed miniboss. Head up the stairs.
  24. 24
    Stairwell Landing: Find a Silver Plate. Go through the door and up the stairs to the top landing. Find a Refreshment of the Sky King. After the next door, find a Nutriment of the Conquering Emperor.
  25. 25
    Room 3: Defeat six guys. Continue on.
  26. 26
    Room 4: Find a Nutriment of the Conquering Emperor. Go through the door. Follow the balcony path.
  27. 27
    Room 5: Defeat four guys. Continue west to find sixteen guys and a miniboss.
  28. 28
    Stairwell 2: Find a Nourishment of the Sea King.
  29. 29
    Boss Fight: Homare Nishitani III
    • HP: 5 bars
  30. 30
    Attacks: Dagger, swift and biting combos, Ultimate attack.
  31. 31
    Strategy: Wait for combos to finish before attacking. Use healing items if necessary. Counter his Ultimate attack.
  32. 32
    Defeat Homare Nishitani III to finish the chapter.
Tips
  • Keep an eye out for enemy Hornet Drones during the Ashitaba Park fight.
  • Heal up between fights, as enemy encounters can be tough.
  • Upgrading your abilities or completing side content can make the Homare Nishitani III fight easier.
  • Completion of Chapter 4.
  • Access to new Stroll 'n Patrol missions.
  • ¥300,000 from Yokobori Golf Center challenge.
  • ¥300,000 from Kiss Shot challenge.
  • Formal Attire item.

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