"Kanto Connection" is the sixth mission of the The Ronin story arc in Saints Row 2.
- Kanto closed for remodeling
- — Stilwater Gazette newspaper headline
Overview[]
While in a bar with Pierce, Playa receives an anonymous phone call from Shogo Akuji informing them that Jyunichi is at Kanto. Spotting a chance to avenge Aisha's death, Playa immediately hurries off for the teahouse.[1]
Playa finds Jyunichi there among other Ronin. After defeating Jyunichi and hacking through The Ronin with a Samurai Sword, Playa exits the teahouse, stopping only to casually eat a piece of sushi on the way out. Kazuo Akuji is distraught over Jyunichi's death and Shogo's presence fails to appease him. Shogo's betrayal has ultimately left The Ronin considerably weakened, and so he vows to finish what Jyunichi started and kill Johnny Gat, who is still in the Stilwater Memorial Hospital. Kazuo, dismisses him, forcing an upset Shogo to walk away.[2]
Story[]
Upon completion of the Mission, this description is available at Newspaper Clipboards.
Gameplay[]
This short mission introduces a special version of combat with a Samurai Sword, which must be used to defeat Jyunichi.
- Head to Kanto
Playa begins in Downtown, with a Kenshin parked nearby. There is no time limit to arrive at Kanto, providing unlimited time to use Dual Samurai Swords in a Mission replay
- Enter Kanto and find Jyunichi
Upon first entering Kanto, there are on-screen instructions regarding the special sword fight. Use the relevant controls to counter incoming attacks from Jyunichi; it can be slightly difficult to learn Jyunichi's moves and time them so as to pull off a counter effectively just before he hits. Jyunichi can also be attacked on the floor after being countered which does more damage than a normal attack. Jyunichi can also be damaged with charged attacks, although Playa is still grappled after performing them.
The weaker Ronin that accompany Jyunichi can mostly be killed with basic attacks, although some of them may block. More weak enemies arrive as reinforcements at various points the mission, but they too are easily dispatched.
Once Jyunichi's health is emptied, he falls, and the mission ends.
Rewards[]
- Cash: $3,500
- Respect: None
- Neighborhood: Rebadeaux
- Mission: Visiting Hours
- Player Customization: Ronin Melee
Trivia[]
The Stilwater Gazette newspaper clipping from the mission completion screen and newspaper clipboard.
- The the text for this mission in the Newspaper Clipboard states that "a birthday party was interrupted" due to Playa's arrival at the teahouse, although this is not mentioned in any cutscene and it is not specified whether it is Jyunichi's birthday or simply another Kanto patron's.
- One of Jyunichi's bodyguards may say, "We will protect this boss better than we did O-Ren!". This is a reference to the movie Kill Bill Vol. 1 and the character O-Ren Ishii.
- The entire mission is an homage to the fight between The Bride (The Boss) and O-Ren Ishii and her "Crazy 88" gang (Jyunichi and the Ronin) in the House of the Blue Leaves.
- Just like O-Ren, Jyunichi dual-wields his weapon during the fight.
- The entire mission is an homage to the fight between The Bride (The Boss) and O-Ren Ishii and her "Crazy 88" gang (Jyunichi and the Ronin) in the House of the Blue Leaves.
- The final mission in the The Ronin story arc, "One Man's Junk...", also features a Samurai Sword fight, this time between Playa and Kazuo Akuji.
Transcript[]
"Serendipity" cutscene[]
- Pierce: "All I'm sayin' is that we don't know how long Gat is gonna be laid out."
Playa: "And you're willing to make a noble sacrifice and take his place?"
Pierce: "Someone's gotta step up."
Playa: "Trust me, Gat'll be up and running in no time."
Pierce: "And if he's not?"
Playa: "Then we have bigger problems."Playa answers the phonePlaya: "'Sup?"
Shogo Akuji: "How badly do you want the man who hurt Johnny Gat?"
Playa: "Who is this?"
Shogo Akuji: "Jyunichi will be at Kanto tonight...this is our chance for revenge."
Playa: "Our chance? Who the fuck are you..."Playa walks awayPierce: "Where are you going?"
Playa: "I'm takin' out the sonofabitch that killed Aisha."
- — "Serendipity" cutscene
Gameplay[]
- Die with some honor.
- — Jyunichi
"Father-Son Bonding" cutscene[]
- Shogo Akuji: "Is everything ok father"
Kazuo Akuji: "He's dead, Shogo. Jyunichi is dead and all I'm left with is you."
Shogo Akuji: "Is that so bad?"
Kazuo Akuji: "It's worse than you could ever imagine."
Shogo Akuji: "Father...I..."
Kazuo Akuji: "Leave me in peace Shogo."
Shogo Akuji: "I'll make you proud father, I'll finish what Jyunichi started, I'll kill Gat, I'll-"
Kazuo Akuji: "Do whatever you want Shogo, just do it away from me."
- — "Father-Son Bonding" cutscene
Gallery[]
Pierce and Playa
Pierce and Playa
Pierce and Playa
Playa and Pierce
Jyunichi flipping Playa
Jyunichi about to strike Playa
Ronin reinforcements coming up the stairs
Kanto Connection - Ronin soldier attacking after fighting Jyunichi
Playa
Playa taking a piece of sushi
Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji
Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji
Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji
Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji
Loading screen after this mission
Loading screen after this mission
Loading screen after this mission
References[]
- ↑ Cutscene: Serendipity
- ↑ Cutscene: Father-Son Bonding
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