The Cost of a Swing

The Cost of a Swing (, Ichida no daishō) is Tatsuo Shinada's substory in Yakuza 5. It features an overhauled version of the gameplay used by other characters in the Yoshida Batting Center.
== Overview ==
In 1997, Shinada played for the Nagoya Wyverns. He is brought in to bat against the Tokyo Gigants' Yuki Sawada, a long-time rival of his. In his debut game and only at-bat, Shinada hits a home run on Sawada's last pitch, allowing his team to win the game. However, accusations of sign stealing would lead him to be banned for life, and Shinada chose not to pursue the truth. The experience embittered him and he gave up seeking greater things in life, however, he would ensure he was in peak physical condition for hitting home runs.
Shinada regularly visits the Kinei Batting Center for enjoyment and occasionally for monetary prizes. One day, his former teammate Shirakawa challenges him, after which Kurosaki appears and blames Shinada for ruining his life. Shinada's former coach Igarashi contacts him and offers to help him regain his batting skills. Kurosaki continues to send people after Shinada.
The missions are divided into two categories: Main Missions and Sub Missions. Sub Missions grant a request to certain visitors of the Kinei Batting Center while Main Missions deal with Shirakawa, Kurosaki, and Shinada's past.
== Main Missions ==
== Sub Missions ==
== Customization ==
Shinada can customize his equipment to boost his stats while playing baseball.
== Gallery ==