In Like a Dragon: Ishin, you can complete various substories for rewards and virtue points. This guide covers the 7 Other substories!
It’s What’s on the Inside
Obtained: Head through the arch west of the Otake Tea Parlor in Mibu
After witnessing the act of the Wandering Samurai, speak with him. Afterwards, follow him east into Rakunai. Continue heading to the eastern side of Rakunai where you’ll end up in Teramachi, which is just east of the General Goods store. Approach the river to find Suzu. You’ll need to encourage Aguri by saying “Have faith in Suzu”.
After witnessing the disturbing words of the scorned man, return to Mibu and make your way to the far western side of the area. When you approach the group, a cutscene will trigger followed by a fight against Ikesugi’s men. Defeat them all to complete the substory.
Reward: Gion Hood
Hope Blossoms Again
Obtained: Approach the elderly couple being confronted by the warrior to the west of Otake Tea Parlor in Mibu
After witnessing the despicable act of the warrior, the elderly man and woman will task you with finding a cherry blossom tree. Head to the boat in the southwestern corner of Fushimi and take it to Ryoma’s villa. Interact with the dead tree next to the jizo statue then return to the elderly couple in Mibu. Afterwards, the substory will complete.
A Warlord’s Ambition
Obtained: Cook 10 meals in Ryoma’s villa to trigger a cutscene
Agree to cook this warlord a meal then play the minigame to cook the fish. (We made two attempts at this substory. The first time we were just so-so for all 3 fish and were great each time for the second. The reward did not change!) After you finish cooking, the substory will complete!
Reward: Dragon Whisker
The Boy Who Cried Bear
Obtained: Approach the boy and his dad talking near the shrine on the western side of Mibu
After hearing their conversation, speak with the Bear Boy. A fight will then trigger. Dispatch of the bear to complete the substory.
Reward: Inviting Hat
Mama Ryoma
Obtained: Approach the group of 3 kids in Mibu
To stop their crying, agree to play house. As the mom, select the following options:
- Vegetables, potatoes, and tofu
- How was work?
When the “samurai” shows up, things get dark awfully fast. After the 2 kids take off, one will stay behind to talk to you. Defeat the Warrior to complete the substory.
The Amnesiac
Obtained: Approach the Incapacitated Man along the path leading to the Kiyomizu Temple
For this substory, you’ll need to give the man an item. We gave him the All-Purpose Medicine to complete the substory.
Reward: Dead Branch and form bond with the Amnesiac
The Boy Who Loves Veggies
Obtained: Speak with the boy to the east of the Otake Tea Parlor in Mibu
If you don’t have any veggies on you, head to the boat in the southwestern corner of Fushimi and take it to Ryoma’s villa. Plant and harvest some crops then return to the Veggie-Loving Boy in Mibu. We gave him Daikon, which he loved, and the substory completed.
Reward: Bond with Veggie-Loving Boy