After being appointed as the first American correspondent of Meicho Shimbun's crime division, Jake takes on two cases as he starts his new job.
After a bold move from crime boss Tozawa, Jake obtains sensitive photos which Katagiri confiscates.
With Detective Katagiri's help, Jake's position in the office improves, but he attracts the attention of the wrong people.
As Samantha takes steps into the future, her past comes back to haunt her.
Following his help in uncovering the mole in Chihara-Kai, Jake must decide if accepting a favor in return from Ishida is worth the risk.
Tozawa becomes at the mercy of his actions during a Yakuza Peace Summit, and Samantha starts to pay off her debt to Matsuo.
Following the failed raid, Jake struggles to get back on his feet, while Sato is under pressure by his high position in Chihari-Kai.
As Samantha risks everything to rescue Polina, Jake has to deal with the gang.