Part 9/10:
As the 21st century unfolded, the Yakuza confronted new challenges in adapting to the evolving landscape of organized crime. Younger members began to diverge from the traditional values of loyalty and discipline that had underpinned the organization. Increasingly transactional, today’s Yakuza engage in operations driven by short-term profits and modernized methods, often disregarding the honor codes that once defined their existence.
This cultural shift has created a rift between older and younger generations, threatening the very foundation of the Yakuza structure. Furthermore, a significant decline in new recruits points toward a future where this iconic organization might find itself diminished, battling against a society intent on rooting out criminal elements.