Shotaro Hino approached a prostitute standing on a quiet Kamurocho street.

"Evening. I hear you’ve been having trouble with some of the new guys around here," he said, his tone smooth but commanding.

They nodded, looking wary.

"I’ll handle it," Hino continued. "Just keep your distance from them for now. They’re not worth your trouble."

He slipped a few bills into her hand. "Consider this a small advance. If anything changes, let me know. And remember, you’re safer as long as you stay under my protection."

With that, Hino turned and walked away, leaving her with a clear sense of his control and authority.