It was a long and lonely road being a rōnin in Japan and having to escape to the states. Many side jobs were taken and many deeds were done that will never be told. Life got a major change for the better when Kenny asked if I would like a place to stay and a warm bite to eat. I took his offer, weary of what I would owe and what I would have to do.

A few days went by, and I could already feel that Kenny was a kind soul and someone I could trust. It was a moment of relief but only for a few days. War broke out, I didn’t know who friend or foe was as bullets shattered windows. A sword was worth nothing once guns were out. My gun skills were only starting, and I couldn’t hit a target under any kind of pressure. I did the best I could and provided protection instead.

The smoke cleared and thankfully most of us were left unharmed but there were still some fallen. Kenny approached me and asked if I could be his left hand. I was stunned, me a nobody, I have no history and no skills to be of use during these wars. I accepted and the family took care of me and afforded me protection.

Time went by and I grew my skills so that could be of use and pay back the family. I was able to grow to the rank of Don and become a top lock picker and safe cracker. Things were mostly quiet on the streets besides the occasional take down and minor quarrel. It seemed that peace was here to stay for the rest of the remainder of the year.

I guess its that thought that could get you killed. Suddenly many districts fell, and many Godfathers died. Like a sword in my gut, I watched painfully Kenny murdered by one of our own in cold blood. He died with honor and everyone’s respect. He did a lot for those in the family.  Again, I was out on the streets but only briefly before Amira quickly grabbed me and pulled me into the headquarters. I was provided some protection from the bangs outside. They got louder and louder but then disappeared and things got quiet and word on the street was it was over. But I knew only briefly because the thugs would uprise without structure.

This brings us to our current moment. Amira has asked me if I could run Hollywood. I accepted of course and it would be an honor to do this for the family and Kenny’s memory.