I plan to use my new Yakuza clan to continue that battle.

I must take over the mantle of godfather of the Yakuza clans that my father fought for thirty years to obtain and maintain.

Can the Taki-gumi keep its preeminent status among the Yakuza clans?

It is the fifth largest Yakuza clan.

The thought that a Yakuza clan was involved in his father's assassination made no sense.

Later we see Toraji rebuilding his town and assuming the leadership of his Yakuza clan.

According to the info, Kirosawa was definitely a money mover for one of the largest Yakuza clans.

Or one of the other Yakuza clans wanting to break inw our territory?

If I wanted unthinking thugs I could have pulled them in from the Yakuza clan across town.

"The Japanese economy is in bad enough shape without Yakuza clans draining it still further."