Complete Substory 22 Guide for Like a Dragon: Ishin!

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Alright, let's tackle Substory 22, also known as 'Ee Ja Not Ka,' in Like a Dragon: Ishin!. You'll likely stumble upon this one naturally during Chapter 3 while you're just wandering around Rakugai. Keep an eye out for a group of lively dancers on the west side of Sannocho, right in front of the Scarecrow Chateau building. You'll see an Old Woman who's gotten a bit too close to these enthusiastic dancers, and Ryoma, being the stand-up guy he is, will decide it's time to teach them some manners.

Walkthrough

1
Head over to the western end of Sannocho, near the Scarecrow Chateau. You'll find a group of dancers a bit too into their routine.
2
Approach the dancers and you'll see an Old Woman who's been jostled. Ryoma will step in to sort things out.
3
You'll end up in a fight against six Ruffians. They might seem like a lot at first since you start surrounded, but they're not particularly tough individually.
4
Tip: It's a good idea to use some Heat early on to thin their numbers quickly. Alternatively, if you switch to the Wild Dancer style, you can use its evasive maneuvers to create some space and pick them off one by one as they charge you.
5
Focus your attacks on one enemy at a time. Once you've taken down a couple, the fight becomes much more manageable, similar to any other Ruffian encounter in Kyo.

After you've taught them a lesson, the Ruffians will give you some Vermillion Fabric and apologize.
You'll also earn 450 Virtue for your good deed.

Tips

Don't be surprised if the Old Woman offers little thanks and even expresses sympathy for the dancers – some people, right?
Focus on taking down enemies one by one to avoid getting overwhelmed.
Using Heat actions early can significantly shorten the fight.

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