The king of yakuza epics Takeshi Kitano (Brother Zatoichi Hana-Bi Sonatine) returns with his most violent gangster film yet. Mr. Chairman the head of the ruling Sannokai yakuza clan suspects that his henchman Ikemoto has struck a forbidden alliance with rival gangster Murase. Ikemoto tries to quell his boss’ distrust by making a move against Murase marking the start of a ruthless series of conflicts & betrayals. Before long several yakuza clans are out for blood in their constant battle for power & money. The rival bosses fight to rise through the ranks by scheming & making short-lived allegiances. In this corrupt world where there are no heroes it’s a bad guy vs. bad guy in a spiralling outrage of gang warfare.