After triumphing in their winter showdown against Taiju Shiba and his Black Dragons, the Tokyo Manji Gang incorporates the remaining members of that crew. Because of his valiant bravery and unwavering resolve, Takemichi Hanagaki ought to have met his aim of averting the grim destiny that awaited his partner, Hinata Tachibana.
In fact, Takemichi's hardships are far from finished. While his deeds have revealed Tetta Kisaki's deceit, the sly villain has secured influence elsewhere: Tenjiku, a perilous faction commanded by the mysterious Izana Kurokawa. Izana targets Manjirou "Mikey" Sano, harboring a cruel fixation on the Tokyo Manji Gang"s distant leader.
Later, Takemichi learns that Izana"s and Kisaki"s plots caused Mikey"s ethical collapse—a fall that directly triggers Hinata"s demise. Sadly, a grievous loss strips Takemichi of his time‑travel gift, leaving him stranded in the past with a single final opportunity to save everyone and his friends he cherishes.
