Noriyuki Takatsu, the underboss of the Sakurawa-kai's Takatsu Group, is distinguished by his signature punch perm hairstyle. Even when witnessing a brutal spectacle in a neighboring room, he remains unfazed, and he displays a warm side to those he is familiar with.
He held Kei in high regard. When a replacement for the head of the Sakurawa-kai had to be chosen in a decisive match, Takatsu, after a comprehensive evaluation, selected Matsumoto instead of Kei, which prompted him to protest strongly. However, after a mahjong match to select the Sakurawa-kai’s team for the confrontation with Tayao, he was targeted by Tayao’s group as soon as he exited the room. He immediately shielded Kei from gunfire, putting Kei’s safety above all else. Even in his final moments, he remained concerned about Kei, desperately urging that Kei be appointed as the team’s replacement leader. As a result, Takatsu ultimately decided to assign Kei to the role.
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