After being appointed as the senior American correspondent of the Meicho Shimbun's crime division, Jake takes on two cases as he starts his new job.
As crime boss Tozawa dangerously crosses the line, 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 with 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 confronts the gang.