Like a Dragon Ishin: List of Substories in Mukurogai Like a Dragon Ishin guide, tips
This page of the guide to Like a Dragon Ishin lists all 8 Substories from the Mukurogai district. Our walkthrourgh discusses the Brawler for Hire, Injured Dog, Fallen Warrior's Ghost and The Servile Beggar quests, among others.
Last update: 08 March 2023
In each district of Kyo from Like a Dragon: Ishin you can find and complete Substories (side quests) - Mukurogai is no exception. On this page of our guide, you can find a list of all 8 Substories appearing in Mukurogai. Our chart will help you attain 100% completion of Mukurogai.
- Substory #29 - The Bad Side of Town
- Substory #30 - Brawler for Hire
- Substory #31 - Brawler Incarnate
- Substory #32 - Brawler Enlightened
- Substory #33 - Fallen Warrior's Ghost
- Substory #34 - The Servile Beggar
- Substory #35 - The Trash Dealer
- Substory #36 - The Injured Dog
Substory #29 - The Bad Side of Town
How to unlock: Travel to the western part of the district in Chapter 3 or later. Not far from the Arms Dealer shop and western stairs leading to the first floor of the main building, a group of bandits will stop you (screenshot above).
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #29 - The Bad Side of Town
About: This substory only involves a single battle against a group of bandits - once you defeat them, it's over.
Substory #30 - Brawler for Hire
How to unlock: This substory becomes available after reaching at least Chapter 3 and completing Substory #7 first (Rakunai district - Ee Ja Nai for Justice).
To initiate the task, travel to the area in the central part of the district where you fought Izo in Chapter 2. Once you reach the right area, a cut-scene will be activated - Corrupt Official known from Substory #7 will appear accompanied by warrior Sumi Bozu.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #30 - Brawler for Hire
About Substory: The task involves defeating Sumi Bozu for the first time - you can treat this character as a mini-boss. Further encounters with him will take place during Substories #31 and #32.
Substory #31 - Brawler Incarnate
Mission Unlock: To unlock Substory #31, you need to complete Substory #30 first. Another pre-requisite is reaching Chapter 6 - once you complete both steps, return to the location from Substory #30, and you'll meet Sumi Bozu once again.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #31 - Brawler Incarnate
About Substory: Your task is to defeat Sumi Bozu for the second time. He received some new tattoos, and he will be stronger this time around.
Substory #32 - Brawler Enlightened
How to unlock: To unlock Substory #32, you need to complete Substory #30 and #31 first (described above). Once you get to Chapter 10, return to the same location to meet Sumi Bozu for the third time.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #32 - Brawler Enlightened
About Substory: Your task is to face Sumi Bozu one last time. He shaved his head and gotten stronger.
After defeating him, you can find him near the stairs leading to Shinsengumi Barracks in Mibu. This is a great opportunity to recruit him and obtain a unique Trooper Card - Sumi Bozu .
Substory #33 - Fallen Warrior's Ghost
Requirements: you need to be at least at Chapter 7. Travel to the eastern part of the district (not far from the small shrine and Paradise) where a conversation between two men regarding a Warrior Ghost will take place.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #33 - Night of the Living Rumor
About Substory: The warrior spirit only spawns at night and you have to fight it after meeting it.
If you win, you'll receive Nishikigoi Amulet - a Gear element that when equipped, increases the chances of meeting random enemies.
Substory #34 - The Servile Beggar
How to unlock: Travel to the north-western part of the district- you need to be at least at Chapter 3. There is a beggar in the narrow street (screenshot above) - talk to him.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #34 - The Servile Beggar
About Substory: This substory only requires a basic action - you need to give the beggar any consumable from your inventory. This will begin a Bond with the Servile Beggar - to further strengthen it, continue bringing the beggar food.
Substory #35 - The Trash Dealer
Mission Unlock: Travel to the northern exit from Mukurogai and find the Trash Dealer - you need to be at least on Chapter 4.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #35 - The Trash Dealer
About Substory: The task requires only a single action - give the Dealer any unneeded item from your inventory or Storage (best choose something of no value). This will begin a Bond with Trash Dealer - you can return to him (he won't change his location) and give him more unneeded items to strengthen it.
Substory #36 - The Injured Dog
Mission Unlock: Travel to the northern part of Mukurogai - you need to be at least at Chapter 4. Look for Injured Dog and interact with it.
Location - Interactive Map: Substory #36 - The Injured Dog
About Substory: Your task is to use any medicine item from your inventory (e.g. Ointment or Vitality Pill) on the dog. This will begin a Bond with Injured Dog - you can return to him and give more healing items to strengthen it.
Successfully completing the Bond with Injured Dog will allow you to adopt him - this mechanic is described in more detail on Secrets and Activities -> Adopting dogs and cats page of the guide.