Noriyuki Takatsu

Noriyuki Takatsu serves as the head of the Takatsu-gumi under the Sakuriwa-kai syndicate. Once a formidable force in the underground mahjong world as a substitute player, he stepped away before eventually returning to consolidate a handpicked group of elite players into the unit called 'Ichigun'. His outward demeanor is refined and composed, yet beneath that polished surface lies a ruthless and aggressive nature — one that shows no mercy to those who break the rules. Recognizing the exceptional talent of the protagonist K, he forges a complex relationship built on both mentorship and calculated exploitation, cementing his status as one of the most ambitious and influential powerbrokers in the underground mahjong scene.