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Kuze

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Daisaku Kuze is a hardened and experienced yakuza lieutenant, known for his blunt, thuggish demeanor and unwavering belief in the old-school values of the criminal underworld. As a former boxer and the patriarch of the Kenno Clan, Kuze is a formidable foe who respects those who are willing to fight and struggle to become stronger, even if they are his enemies.

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