Boss

The Boss (, Shunin) is a character featured in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. He is a high-ranking officer of the Daidoji Faction.
== Profile ==
=== Appearance ===
The Boss is an elderly man with wrinkly skin. He has gray slicked back hair, a gray beard and mustache, and brown eyes. 
==== Attire ====
The Boss' signature attire consists of a gray three-piece suit, a white collared undershirt, a red tie with orange polka dots, and black dress shoes. His wheelchair is black with gray wheels.
== Background ==
The Boss joined the Daidoji Faction at an unknown point. He became particularly close with the Head Priest. By 2019, he became a high-ranking officer of the Daidoji Faction, and is only known as "the boss" to his subordinates.
== Involvement ==
=== Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name: 2019-2020 ===
After evidence of Daidoji agent Kazuma Kiryu's survival reaches the Watase Family, and their captain, Yuki Tsuruno, is captured by the Daidoji Faction, the Boss calls for Kiryu's presence at a Sotenbori hideout where Tsuruno is being held captive. Communicating via video with his face out of view, the Boss speaks to Kiryu and Kihei Hanawa regarding the leak of Kiryu's survival. Consequently, he orders Kiryu to eliminate Tsuruno, Kosei Shishido, twenty-five of their subordinates, and Masaru Watase. However, his orders are disobeyed, allowing Tsuruno to run free.
The Boss plans on executing Kiryu for defying orders, but the Head Priest pleads to him, explaining Kiryu and Hanawa's strong bond. Realizing their bond sets a good example for other Daidoji agents, the Boss agrees to spare him; however, he recognizes his superiors may not agree, which poses a large issue. The Daidoji Faction is contacted by Tsuruno, who also begs for Kiryu's life to be spared as he seeks to secure Kiryu's aid in a large-scale project. To negotiate with his superiors, the Boss places a price of ¥50,000,000,000 on Kiryu's life, which Tsuruno agrees to.
Three days after Kiryu's defiance, the Boss, Yoshimura, and other Daidoji members decide to test Kiryu and Hanawa's bond. At the Sotenbori hideout, he has Yoshimura order Hanawa to execute Kiryu, using a gun he made sure was loaded. With Hanawa failing to shoot him, the Boss enters the room, proclaiming they have passed the test. He orders Kiryu to ally with the Watase Family, and Kiryu requests that the Daidoji quit spying on Morning Glory Orphanage. He accepts Kiryu's terms and leaves the building. Outside, he is met by the Head Priest, who thanks him, and the two leave together.
One year later, he has grown to trust Kiryu and approves of his vacation request. At the Daidoji Temple, he and the Head Priest see off Kiryu.
== Gallery ==
LADG - Character Render - Boss.png|Full-body render of Boss in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Category:Daidoji Faction
Category:Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Characters