Sanctuary

Published by Viz Media February 1997. Black and White. $16.95 Cover Price. 240 pages. Manga in English. 5 1/2-inch by 8-inch softcover. Story by Sho Fumimura and Art by Ryoichi Ikegami. "Hojo makes an astonishing announcement - his yakuza syndicates will disband, be restructured as corporations, and go legit. On top of that, he's going to run for public office. Now Isaoka, Hojo and Asami are all on the campaign trail together... and it's not a happy one! Asami's bid for office gets a bid boost when the President of the United States himself pays an unexpected visit. But things look bad for Hojo when a rebellious yakuza starts raising Cain. Should Hojo let the young punk run wild, or have him fitted with a pair of cement sandals? Either way, he'll tarnish his shiny new image as the leader of a kinder, gentler yakuza. Also - Hojo and Deputy Police Chief Ishihara finally consummate their love."