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Like a Dragon: Ishin!

Substory 30

Need help with Substory 30, 'Brawler for Hire'? Follow our guide to find Sumi Bozu, defeat him, and claim your reward in Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

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Need help with Substory 30, 'Brawler for Hire'? Follow our guide to find Sumi Bozu, defeat him, and claim your reward in Like a Dragon: Ishin!.

Alright, so you're looking to tackle Substory 30, huh? This one's called 'Brawler for Hire,' and it's a pretty straightforward fight once you know what you're doing. First things first, you gotta make sure you've wrapped up Substory 07, 'Ee Ja Nai for Justice.' You know, the one where Ryoma teams up with those dancers against that shady official? Once that's done, we're heading back to Fushimi.

Make your way to the dock east of Teradaya. You'll need to cough up 500 mon to the Boatman to get a ride over to Mukurogai. Once you land, head northeast. You're looking for a clearing west of the Paradise izakaya – it's the same spot where you had that run-in with Okada Izo back in Chapter 2. Just get close to the big guy hanging around there, a fella named Sumi Bozu, and the substory will kick off.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Find Sumi Bozu: After completing Substory 07, travel to Mukurogai via the boatman east of Teradaya (costs 500 mon). Head northeast to a clearing west of the Paradise izakaya.
  2. 2
    Initiate the Fight: Simply approach Sumi Bozu to start the substory.
  3. 3
    Talk to Sumi Bozu: Engage him in conversation. He's a bit of a brute but seems friendly enough.
  4. 4
    Deal with the Corrupt Official: The Corrupt Official from Substory 07 shows up, and surprise, surprise, he's got a new job for Sumi Bozu – to take down Ryoma.
  5. 5
    Defeat Sumi Bozu: Ryoma insists he doesn't recall the official, but that doesn't stop the fight. Sumi Bozu, despite being called a 'brawler,' actually uses a spear. He loves to charge, so keep your distance, bait his lunges, dodge to the side, and then counter-attack. This fight is pretty manageable with any fighting style, though Wild Dancer makes it a breeze.
Tips
  • Sumi Bozu's main attack is a charging lunge with his spear. It's telegraphed and easy to dodge.
  • Keep your distance and wait for him to attack, then punish his openings.
  • While Wild Dancer is effective, don't feel like you need it. Any style will work if you focus on dodging and striking.
  • Don't worry if you don't remember the Corrupt Official from Substory 07; Sumi Bozu is focused on his new contract.
  • 450 Virtue

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