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"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.

Bodies litter the popular dining spot, Kanto, after a birthday party was interrupted by members of the Third Street Saints. Kanto representatives are confident the restaurant will reopen for business within the week.

Gameplay[]

Kanto Connection - Ronin soldier attacking after fighting Jyunichi

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[]


Trivia[]

Newspaper rn06 Kanto Connection

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 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 phone
Playa: "'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 away
Pierce: "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[]

Kanto Connection - Pierce and Playa sitting at bar

Pierce and Playa

Kanto Connection - Pierce talking to Playa at bar

Pierce and Playa

Kanto Connection - Playa on the phone

Pierce and Playa

Kanto Connection - Playa leaving Pierce at bar

Playa and Pierce

Kanto Connection - Jyunichi flipping Playa and tutorial text

Jyunichi flipping Playa

Kanto Connection - Jyunichi approaching Playa with Dual Samurai Swords

Jyunichi about to strike Playa

Kanto Connection - Ronin reinforcements

Ronin reinforcements coming up the stairs

Kanto Connection - Ronin soldier attacking after fighting Jyunichi

Kanto Connection - Ronin soldier attacking after fighting Jyunichi

Kanto Connection - Playa walking away from dead Ronin

Playa

Kanto Connection - Playa picking up some sushi

Playa taking a piece of sushi

Kanto Connection - Kazuo Akuji lighting a candle

Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji

Kanto Connection - Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji

Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji

Kanto Connection - Kazuo Akuji turning towards Shogo Akuji

Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji

Kanto Connection - Kazuo Akuji facing away from Shogo Akuji

Kazuo Akuji and Shogo Akuji

Loading screen rn06 01 Kanto Connection

Loading screen after this mission

Loading screen rn06 02 Kanto Connection

Loading screen after this mission

Loading screen rn06 03 Kanto Connection

Loading screen after this mission


References[]

  1. Cutscene: Serendipity
  2. Cutscene: Father-Son Bonding


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