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Notably, figures like Mitsuru Toyama and Yoshio Kodama exemplified the ties between Yakuza and the political sphere. Toyama's nationalist ambitions led to the establishment of numerous organizations that facilitated the merging of Yakuza power with political influence, a trend that continued well into the post-war period. During and after the American occupation, the Yakuza solidified their status as purveyors of various black market goods, bolstering their support of societal needs while enthroning themselves in governance.