Follow our guide to start and complete the 'Deceitful Deity' substory in Like a Dragon: Ishin! Learn where to find Dark Ebisu and how to defeat him.
Alright, let's tackle Substory 02, also known as "Deceitful Deity." You can jump into this one as early as Chapter 3. Keep an eye out as you explore Karasuma Street in Rakunai, especially near the Ginryu Dojo. You'll run into a Weary Doshin who's on the hunt for a conman impersonating Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. This scoundrel, calling himself "Dark Ebisu," has been scamming elderly folks, and Ryoma definitely won't stand for that!
The Kind Old Lady will point you in the right direction, mentioning she saw Ebisu heading towards Teramachi.
- 1First things first, head south to West Shijo Street. Look for the Kamatora shop – right in front of it, you'll find a "Kind Old Lady." Chat with her; she'll tell you she met "Ebisu-san" and that he went east towards Teramachi.
- 2Teramachi is a bit spread out, split into three sections that aren't directly connected but are right next to East Shijo Street. You're looking for the westernmost part of Teramachi, which is an L-shaped street. It's pretty nondescript, so just keep an eye out.
- 3You'll find Dark Ebisu lurking at the corner of this L-shaped street, trying to con his next victim. Approach him, and after a bit of dialogue, he'll get riled up and you'll have to fight him.
- 4Boss Fight - Dark Ebisu: This guy might look a bit hefty, but he fights like a tougher version of a standard heavy enemy. Watch out for his unblockable spinning maul attacks – they hit hard! Your best bet is to bait him into attacking, dodge out of the way, and then rush in when he's recovering to try and knock him down. This opens him up for some good punishment. Alternatively, if you're more comfortable with ranged combat, switch to the Gunman style and just pepper him with bullets from a distance.
- 5After you defeat Dark Ebisu, the authorities will haul him off. The Kind Old Lady will reappear, still a bit in denial about her "deity" being a fraud. Regardless of her beliefs, the substory concludes here.
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