A/N: Ken's age is 26, Shigeru is 23, CJ is 22, Arthur and John are the same age as they were in RDR2.

Chapter 4: Discussing a Partnership & The Rookie Cop

Location: Los Santos Police Department, Vespucci Police Station

A Mexican woman dressed in the standard uniform of the Los Santos Police Department which consisted of a navy blue top and pants with boots, her LSPD badge on the left side of her chest and a name shown on the right side that read 'Cortez'. She had tan skin and had long black hair that was tied into a bun, her eyes were brown in color, her LSPD hat set aside on her desk. She also appeared to be no older than 22 making her one of the youngest officers in the force. Officer Alejandra Cortez was the newest additions to the LSPD and she was eager to get her first assignment with her partner, veteran Officer Frank Tenpenny. Currently she was sitting at her desk getting it set up.

''Papi and hermano went down the path of a criminal with the Vagos, but I'm not living a life like that. Mama wouldn't have wanted me to be like them.'' She thought to herself as she finished setting her computer and desk up.

She looks at a picture on her desk which was of her and her family when she was a baby. Though she wasn't proud of it she missed her father and brother dearly. In the photo they were dawning the usual yellow clothing of the Vagos but were very happy with her in the photo. Her mother holding her and both females had big smiles on their faces. Alejandra came from a background of immigrants like every Mexican family was. Her brother was almost a decade older but quickly found himself embroiled in the gang life with their father and both were killed in a drive by shooting by members of the Ruthless Cambodian Boyz when she was nine. This left her mother grief stricken to the point she died of what doctors say a literal broken heart. Not wanting her mother to lose her too she decided the best way was to become an officer to make up for the crimes her father and brother committed.

Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt a hand on her shoulder, turning around she saw her partner Officer Tenpenny smiling at her.

''So how does it feel to become a member of the LSPD rookie?'' He asked.

''It feels pretty good, I just want to get out and do some work, bust some hoodlums.'' Alejandra replied with a small pout.

Tenpenny let out a hearty laugh before taking out a piece of folded paper and handed it to her. ''I got a little something for you, unfortunately I was assigned to look into a that drive by shooting case with the Vagos and the Cambodian gang, but I was given this assignment to give to you from the Chief.''

Excited, Cortez took the paper and unfolded to read what was on it. She took a moment before finally finishing and looked at Tenpenny.

''So this witness saw two men exiting the lot where those members of the cartel were murdered?'' She questioned.

Tenpenny nodded. ''That's right, at first there was talk in the station that the mafia or SAMLOS did it but considering that the anonymous witness described the men as of East Asian descent that makes me wonder if the Triads in San Fierro had anything to do with it.''

While Tenpenny had a good synopsis on the matter there was something up with that.

''The Triads and the cartel don't have any kind of relations with one another so there's no reason for the Chinese to come all the way to Los Santos to kill some sicarios. That just doesn't make sense to me Frank unless they're having a secret war or something.''

Tenpenny slowly nodded his head showing that he completely agreed with Cortez's statement.

''You're not wrong on that one. Though there are no other organized criminal elements aside from the Triads it basically points the finger at them as the suspects since they're the only major criminal element from East Asia. We gotta find out who did it because I really don't want some mob war to break out in our city.''

''The street gangs in this city haven't had a gang war in years but a war between organized crime families is something of a higher scale in terms of destruction and death toll and I think I might know where to look to find our culprit.'' Cortez suggested.

''Oh really? Let's hear it then rookie.''

''There were multiple fliers for a new restaurant opening in the Little Tokyo district of the city and if I recall, Japan has its own mafia like organization called the Yakuza. If the witness described Asian men leaving the lot and the Triads are not involved it could possibly mean the Yakuza is making grounds in our city and the cartel may have taken this as an intrusion, therefore the Yakuza ended up killing several of its members. So I think it's a possibility that the Rising Sun could be a front for the Japanese mafia.'' Cortez said in a matter of fact tone.

Tenpenny was impressed, having served the LSPD for years he had known of Hong Kong Triads being the go to Asian criminal organization and there never was a real Yakuza presence in San Andreas. Cortez was right since Los Santos had a higher population of Cambodian Americans being the dominant Asian ethnicity the Rising Sun he saw from the fliers could be a sign that the Yakuza has begun spreading into the west coast of America.

''That's a really good theory rookie and I have to agree with you. The Triads have never gone out this far and have only stuck in San Fierro for years. Sadly though since I've been assigned another task I'll leave this up to you to investigate the possibly of a Japanese organized crime syndicate appearing in LS. You think you can handle that rookie? I know it's a big task for a new officer.'' Tenpenny said.

Cortez nodded confidently as she grew up with family being in the Vagos so dealing with gangs was nothing new to her. ''I'm sure I can handle it I mean, it's not like I'm going to arrest some high ranking Yakuza boss. I'll just try to find out if the Yakuza is in LS and if they were the ones that shot at the cartel then I'll try to be diplomatic and stop a war from starting.''

Tenpenny patted the younger officer on the shoulder. ''I'm sure you can handle it, since all our other officers are busy with their own jobs you're really the only one who can look into this. Finding out where the cartel is making their cocaine is also our top priority as well as proving any links between them and the Mayans. I'll see you around rookie.''

The older officer then left the room leaving the rookie by herself. Going on her computer she goes on the maps application and types in Rising Sun in the search bar. She saw the place appear and saw that it already had a couple hundred five star ratings despite this being its opening night and she was surprised. There were also a hundred pictures from patrons that were posted on the eyefind and she decided to click on it. Seeing that they were all added only an hour ago she decides to peek around and swiping through the images most of were family members eating together but one caught her attention. One of the patrons had taken a selfie where they had inadvertently caught the four members of SAMLOS in frame albeit from the back and she saw their signature reaper patch.

''So I'm guessing this place is gonna become a new hangout for SAMLOS?'' She thought to herself as she swiped through some more pictures and saw that there was another one that caught the SAMLOS members being taken to the back.

She used her mouse to zoom in on the picture due to seeing what appeared to be a waiter, the waiter being Shirase escorting the Sons to the back. She was able to get a visual on the faces of the Sons and saw managed to make out the President patch on Arthur's vest as well as John's Vice President patch.

''Why would the waiter be taking the SAMLOS President and his Vice President to the back?''

She took a pen and began writing down her find on a small notebook before looking back at the computer and continued swiping through more images and saw that the Sons appeared to be heading somewhere she assumed was the back of the restaurant. Looking back at the picture where she could make out Arthur's face she saw that he seemed confused.

''So out of all the customers why would they take only the Sons to the back? Interesting..''

After swiping through the images until there were no more Officer Cortez knew that something was definitely up at the Rising Sun but she needed proof that it was a Yakuza front. Members of SAMLOS going there only to be taken to the back room and looking confused made her more suspicious.

''If I were a crime boss opening up a business and another group comes in I'd bring them to the back, yeah that seems like its really possible so could it be that the Sons are about to enter an alliance with a Japanese criminal element? SAMLOS has never really had any positive interaction with the cartel.'' Cortez thought to herself.

She then decided to head on home to think about her theory in peace, for now she had noted that what she saw with the Sons on the review page and couldn't wait to bring her find to Tenpenny in the morning.

-Rising Sun-

Arthur Morgan and his fellow Sons sat down cautiously as they looked around the room to find several Morimitsu-kai members standing in the four corners of the room. Each man having just standing there eyeing the Sons with their arms crossed. The four Sons only looked at Ken in confusion which greatly amused him to the point he almost wanted to laugh at them. The fact they were now sitting in the meeting room at the back of the restaurant much to their surprise about to eat their orders with the Japanese mafia. They had only wanted to have a nice relaxing night enjoying some good Japanese food, not eat with Japanese mobsters.

''Ah, where are my manners? Ken you're a baka. Allow me to introduce myself, the name is Ken Morimitsu, boss of the Morimitsu-kai family. Also, nice to see you again Mitch.'' The man said hoping to ease the confusion.

''Hey..'' Mitch greeted back. His fellow Sons turning to look at him confused as how they met or knew each other. Arthur however, had a hunch that one of the guys who paid the tattoo parlor a visit the previous night had to be Ken.

The Sons aside from Arthur looked around cautiously as they were unsure of what to make of the situation. John was utterly confused, Mitch was even more so seeing Ken as the Japanese guy with his brother yesterday at the tattoo parlor, Teller on the other hand was afraid of what might happened and he sure hoped it wasn't bad at all. Seeing the uneasiness of John, Mitch and Teller Ken motioned for the men to begin eating their orders.

''You three, there is no need to put your guard up I mean no harm. I am merely here to meet with the Sons on a proposal that's it.'' Ken reassured.

Arthur was the only one taking a seat without feeling uneasy and despite the situation he knew that Ken meant no harm from the look in his eyes. He turned to face his men and saw that they all were still a little apprehensive about eating their food given the current situation but Arthur himself knew that Ken was telling the truth.

''You boys hear him, just eat I can tell he is telling the truth. Let me do the talking'' Arthur ordered. His fellow Sons did what they were told and began to slowly chow down on their orders before he turned his attention back to Ken. ''Well Ken my boy, the name's Arthur Morgan and I am the President of the Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club Los Santos chapter.''

''President? I assume that's the title the leader of a biker gang holds no?'' Ken questioned curiously.

''That's correct boy.'' Arthur said before taking a bite of his ramen, ''So again, why did you bring us four back here? Why do you want to meet with SAMLOS? I'm not asking with hostile intent, I'm just asking out of curiosity.''

Ken watched the bikers eat their food for a moment in silence before answering Arthur's question, but not without taking a sip from his water bottle first. ''Have you heard of several members of the cartel being murdered at that parking lot under the Del Perro freeway as well as on Senora road on the way out to Los Santos county?''

Arthur raised his eyebrow wondering if what Ken was going to say what he thought he would say. The cartel had asked around if the Chinese, the Russians, Italians or even the Sons had anything to do with murdering their men and since none of the other groups had no connection or any idea on who the perpetrator was. If none of these other groups did it, then was Ken responsible?

''You see, the reason why I want to speak to you about the cartel is almost a week ago I had an encounter with them, an encounter which I ended up killing eight of them, one which was a lieutenant. When I went back to my brother's place I was kidnapped later that night by more members of the cartel and taken to Senora road where I managed to dispatch my kidnappers and I'm sure you saw on the news too. Eight cartel members killed in one night by an unknown assailant, that assailant is...''

''I take it was you boy?'' Arthur interrupted.

Ken smiled and nodded. ''Correct, now that is not the reason. The reason is that since the cartel paid us a visit yesterday morning warning us that they will retaliate for what I've done I decided that I should reach out to anyone else who is willing to ally with the Morimitsu-kai before the cartel can claim you as their's.''

Arthur and his men took more bites of their food and even though it didn't seem like it, John, Mitch and Teller were all listening intently to Ken and out of the four of them Arthur was the most amused.

''What a coincidence of you to mention the cartel boy, you see, after you murdered their guys they also met with us to see if we had anything to do with it.'' Arthur said. ''I told them no but since those Mexicans already asked the local Chinese Triads, the Russians and EYE-talians so they ended up putting the blame on us until they changed their minds.'' Arthur took more bites of his ramen before he finally finished his bowl. ''You see here Ken, SAMLOS has never had any dealings with the cartel because we don't like to dab in that cocaine trade. We were always on a neutral term with them but since they put the blame on us I guess it gives us a reason to dislike those Mexicans. However, that doesn't mean I'm going to war with them over an accusation.''

Ken nodded in understanding. ''That makes sense, however since your motorcycle club is basically a crime family I want to know what your club deals with.''

''Why would you ask that though? Wouldn't it be something that members of one crime family keep with fellow members?'' Arthur questioned incredulously.

''Yes, that is common sense but I am telling you now that I won't do anything to interfere with whatever you are involved in. Like I said before, I'm here to see if you are a potential ally for me and my crew and do not wish to encroach on whatever you do, you have my word.'' Ken said placing a hand up so Arthur can see his sincerity.

The SAMLOS President thought a long and hard about what he was going to say next. Clearly he could see that Ken was experienced in sit downs more than he was and was a better speaker and projected his sincerity to show he was being honest. He decided that since it was him that killed those sicarios and since SAMLOS was on alert from Los Sonora's threat he might as well see what a potential partnership with the Yakuza could provide. Now he had always tried to get deals with the 18K Triads in San Fierro but they were always so busy dealing with the Irish problem they had with the O'Driscoll gang they just didn't have the right guns to fight a mob war, all they had were personal stocks their members owned as well as Teller's knowledge on bomb making. The cartel in general was better armed and possibly providing guns to the Mayans and Vagos.

''Alright then boy I can tell you're being sincere so I might as well chip in my two cents for this.'' Arthur said.

''Woah Pres, you don't know if this guy is bluffing. For all we know he could try to take us out and gain control of our auto shop and tattoo parlor for their own money.'' Marston quipped.

''Sorry to burst your bubble Kenny but, how do we know you can be trusted?'' Teller added. ''The cartel told us that they aren't going to really blame their loss on us but that most likely means they're planning an attack against us so you might be doing the same.''

''These niggas is paranoid.'' CJ thought.

Ken inwardly laughed at how paranoid the SAMLOS Vice President was and motioned for his men to show that they were unarmed.

The Morimitsu-kai members who were in the room emptied their pockets and took their tops off to show that they were had no guns on them while Ken raised an eyebrow at the Sons.

''I know you guys are armed. Show me what you're all carrying and if you have guns, empty the magazines.'' He said a bit sternly.

Marston, Mitch and Teller all looked at Arthur as if they were looking to him for an answer. Arthur knew that they had no other choice but to relinquish the weapons they always carried with them so he turned to look at his fellow Sons.

''You boys heard him, take your weapons out.''

The other three only nodded in acknowledgement before reaching into their vests for their weapons. Marston took out a bowie knife and set it in front of him, Mitch took out a Colt .45 and took the magazine out while Teller took out a ka-bar knife and a brass knuckle. Ken whistled seeing the weapons before looking at Arthur.

''And you Arthur? What are you packing?''

Arthur smirked at the butcher before reaching into his concealed holster and pulled out his Colt Python and opened the cylinder to take the rounds out before setting it on the table like the other bikers.

''Alright you got us boy, but don't think we came here armed on purpose and to shoot you. We always carry weapons on us.'' Arthur explained.

''Yes I understand that so no need to worry.'' Ken replied while nodding in understanding, ''Now please tell a bit about your club. How many members do you have? Who are your allies and enemies in this state?''

Arthur only shrugged. ''Well I guess it's only fair since we had weapons on us. Sons of Anarchy Los Santos has about a couple dozen full patch members in the city and we all hangout at our clubhouse in the Hawick area. Since we showed up in Los Santos we actually haven't been involved in any full scale wars though we had conflict with the East Side Vagos gang in the 90s. We run the tattoo parlor you went to and we have an auto repair shop. Other than that, we've been trying to strike a partnership with Triads in San Fierro for gun deals but that isn't coming anytime soon. Like I said before we have never had any tension with the cartel but since they technically put the blame on us for killing their guys and granted you're the real killer I guess it would make them our enemy at this point. Plus you killing them means you're against them are you Ken boy?''

''Yes indeed Arthur and I'll let you in on a little secret. Those Mexicans actually paid me and my men a visit looking for the culprit and I wasn't going to lie, I flat out told them I killed their guys.''

The President was taken back by how the butcher openly admitted to the cartel that he was the one who killed their men and he was shocked.

''Boy you're crazy with that level of honesty.''

''Ha, I knew it was you all along, I bet you did it to try and make it seem like SAMLOS was responsible.'' Marston interjected.

Teller and Mitch shoved Marston lightly.

''Shut the hell up and let the Pres talk.'' Teller said.

''Alright sheesh..''

''Anyway, since the Triads are busy dealing with their own little problem and how you seem to be honest about forming some kind of alliance with SAMLOS I don't see why not. However, I request that if we do go to war with the cartel we get a share in terms of money from their cocaine shenanigans.'' Arthur said.

''I don't see why not, but in return you must provide security alongside my men when it comes to this restaurant and any other businesses I acquire.''

''That sounds fair enough boy.'' Arthur then turned to look at CJ and completely forgot he was in the room, ''Also why is there a Grove Street boy in here?''

''Woah homie relax, I kinda met Ken here by accident and he found out about GSF and asked me to ally with him.'' CJ replied defensively.

Arthur stared intently at the gang banger for a moment before shrugging it off. ''Alright, works for me. Any other benefits SAMLOS can get if we partner up with you boy?''

''First who are your enemies? I'm only asking so I can figure something out.'' Ken answered.

''Oh yeah I forgot to answer that question. SAMLOS is well, now enemies with the cartel I guess, we are sworn enemies of the Mayans Motorcycle Club, The Lost Motorcycle Club but that's really it but are more on neutral terms with the Angels of Death MC in neighboring Santa Ladrones. As far as street gangs go we are neutral as well even with the Vagos. We don't have relations with the Russian mafia or the EYE-talians though since they want nothing to do with us.''

''Then if you ally with us and we take out these Mayans or Lost you get complete control of their businesses and all that money is yours.'' answered the butcher.

''Woah Ken homie! What about GSF and our enemies?'' CJ interjected.

''You get their territory and protection from my crew, anyone who attacks you will immediately be attacked by us and wiped out for hurting an ally. Not only am I asking for a partnership with SAMLOS and GSF, I'm also going for a mutual defense pact.''

''Say what homie? A what?''

''This boy doesn't play around, I can tell he's an experienced criminal.'' Arthur thought.

''It means that an attack on one of us is an attack against all of us.'' Ken said.

''Oh, I get it now.''

''That's quite a proposal you're making there Ken and that only proves you are real serious about this partnership with SAMLOS and the Grove Street.'' Said Arthur.

''Hey, I'm gonna run this town and I don't want to do it alone, I'm gonna need partners I can share the spoils with.'' Ken said with a shrug, ''Here's how one way this alliance will work. CJ, if we control the cartel's cocaine manufacturing and the Russian mafia's gun business I plan on having your gang sell the cocaine for us, basically all the money you make selling drugs for us you give it to us and we reimburse you with guns. Sound fair?''

CJ smiled to himself. ''Nigga, that's tight.''

Ken then turned his attention back to Arthur. ''So what do you say to our partnership? Especially with my proposed mutual defense alliance?''

Arthur let out a huge sigh and looked at his crew to see if they would agree with him. ''All in favor?''

Marston, Mitch and Teller all looked at each other and though they were still somewhat on edge they decided that if this really was a benefit for SAMLOS then they saw no reason to say no. Plus the President seemed to want it even though he didn't express it verbally. The three of them then raised their hands giving Arthur his answer.

''They're all in favor Ken, I might as well since the Triads are too busy with their own problems in San Fierro.'' Arthur said reaching his hand out for a hand shake.

Ken reached his own hand out and the two men shook to seal the deal. He then turned to face CJ and also shook his hand.

''Looks like Morimitsu-kai, Sons of Anarchy and Grove Street Families have a partnership gentleman. What I say about the benefits for everyone is not a lie. If the cartel are to attack any of you let me know immediately and we will retaliate as a group.'' He explained.

''I believe you boy.'' Arthur said before looking down at his revolver, ''Can we..''

''Go ahead, this meeting is done and I hope you enjoyed your food. Thank you for eating at the Rising Sun restaurant.'' Ken said in a business like tone.

Arthur and his men then reached for their weapons, taking his Python he individually loads his rounds into the weapon, Mitch doing the same with his Colt .45. The Moritmitsu-kai members then escorted the Sons out through the back door where they then headed toward their bikes in the parking lot. It was now twelve at night and the restaurant was already closed.

''Well I sure hope this guy's honest.'' Marston said as they start up their bikes.

''John relax, I know he's telling the truth. He could've killed us all right there but he didn't and I heard the honesty in his voice. This is real.'' Arthur said as he puts on his helmet.

''I'm starting to think the same, he didn't have his guys carry guns during the meeting so I can tell it was the real deal.'' Mitch said.

''I guess the President..I mean the President is always right John so relax man.'' Teller quipped.

''Hey, if I remember you were paranoid of that guy too so don't go mouthing me off Teller.'' John retorted.

Arthur raised both hands up easing the situation between his men. ''Alright easy now. Let's just go home and announce this to the club.''

With nothing more to say, they all revved their bikes and took off from the parking lot to head back to their Hawick clubhouse.

-Morningwood district-

As they drove down the street a brown Cavalcade began tailing them with its headlights off and driving slowly as possible. The Sons drove through Little Tokyo and entered the Morningwood neigborhood and got to a stoplight and when Arthur looked into the mirror on one of his handlebars he saw the Cavalcade pulling up behind them and swore he saw some men in the car holding what appeared to be a gun. The window slowly rolled down and when he saw an Uzi making its way out the window he immediately screamed for his men to hit the gas.

The Uzi roared to life as the assailants aimed at the Sons catching Marston, Teller and Mitch by surprised.

''What the hell?!'' The three of them shouted.

''Hit the gas!'' Arthur barked.

*Bruce Dickinson - Trumpets of Jericho begins playing*

They all hit the gas immediately and turned a corner to avoid the ensuing gunfire. The pedestrians in the area all scattering in fear. The Cavalcade continued to give chase to the Sons who took the chance to try and turn every corner they saw. However, no matter where they went the assailants were hot on their tails and it got to the point where the Sons ended up cornering themselves in a one way alleyway.

''For Christ's sake.'' Arthur thought in frustration.

''Damn! A dead end!'' John screamed.

Arthur looked over his shoulder and saw the Cavalcade pulling up through the entryway. ''Alright these boys want to play?''

The President drew his Colt Python and fired at the Cavalcade prompting Mitch to do the same with his Colt .45. The assailants weren't able to get shots off at them as they were the prey now. With no guns on them Marston and Teller could only watch their fellow Sons shoot.

''Maldita sea! Luchemos contra estos moteros! '' (Dammit! Let's fight these bikers!)

The four assailants got out their Cavalcade and charged the SAMLOS members with machetes in hand.

''Oh you wanna fight huh?'' Teller said as he drew his ka-bar knife.

Arthur holstered his Python and led his Sons toward the bikers. Both sides began to brawl and even though he didn't have a melee weapon on him Arthur managed to smack his opponent around due to his physicality. Teller ducked a swing from his enemy and slashed the man across the chest before kicking him down to the ground. Mitch was easily able to overpower his guy and picked him up before choke slamming the man onto the ground. Marston had a bit of trouble but managed to gain the upperhand when he headbutted the man and left a huge gash across the man's face making him cry out in pain. The group brawled with one another before the assailants decided to make a break for it and run.

However, Arthur's guy was still trying to fight back but he was no match for the President as he mercilessly pummeled his face in breaking his nose sending blood flying out his nostrils. Arthur kicked him several times before picking him up on his feet and shoving him in the direction of the Cavalcade.

''Get the hell outta here!" He shouted.

The man had trouble making his way to the Cavalcade where his comrades were waiting for him and when he got into the driver's seat and drove away..

''You fucking bikers are dead now! Los Sonora is gonna kill you all!" He shouted as he drove away.

The Sons watched as the Cavalcade drove away and they had to make sure it completely left the area before they felt it was safe to head on home. However, they noticed that it took a turn and headed in the direction Little Tokyo was.

''Shit, I think they're headed for Ken's place!" Marston said.

"Come on boys we need to head over there now. These were the guys that met us in the highlands.'' Arthur ordered and they all hopped on their bikes and headed straight to the Rising Sun.

-Rising Sun-

Following their meeting with the SAMLOS Ken was now going over what else he has planned for the alliance with the motorcycle club and GSF's benefits. He was also looking into forming potential partnerships with the Triads in San Fierro as well as the Russian mafia since he didn't want to make enemies, he was the type of guy to be diplomatic first before shooting.

''SAMLOS and GSF would prove to be very helpful for me, the Cambodian gang I can reach out to personally and as for the Chinese I need to get out there and speak with them but apparently they're having problems of their own. If they can partner with us then we have easy access to guns. As for the Russians their gun business is my priority if they become enemies and if not, I can get firearms off them. Los Sonora now has to worry about three groups coming at them, but wait the Mayans are on their side so does that mean the Vagos are too? It's a common thing for people of the same race to stick together and if so Grove Street and the Cambodians can deal with the Vagos while SAMLOS and Morimitsu-kai handle the Mayans and cartel.''

There was a knock on his door.

''Come in.''

The door opened and in walked, CJ, Shirase and his brother Shigeru who bowed as they approached Ken's desk.

''So brother, how did the meeting with SAMLOS go?''

''Yes, we want to know if they are on our side in this impending battle with the cartel.''

Ken closed his notebook and got up from his seat to stretch.

''Well I can say that SAMLOS is on board since they had the cartel pay them a visit about their murdered men. It basically gives Arthur Morgan the right to ally with us and I proposed a mutual defense alliance.'' Explained the butcher.

''That makes sense, so what do you say we go out for a smoke? Catch some fresh air?'' Shigeru asked producing a cigarette.

''Yeah dog, I got some of this weed right here. Dunno if you smoked it before so.''

''I don't do drugs.'' Ken interrupted.

''Oh come on dog this shit tight!'' Cj whined producing a joint.

The four men then left the office and left through the side door and stood on the empty sidewalk. Shirase took out a lighter and lit all their cigarettes. He took a few puffs from his before talking.

''Today was a success Ken, we generated over $500,000 in revenue already.''

''Wow, that's a really good amount right there.'' Ken said taking a puff from his cigarette, ''Let's make it a goal to reach 5 million by the end of the month.''

''Oh gosh Ken, that's a goal right there. Since you're having me be head of loan sharking that's gonna bring in a lot more income for us.'' Shigeru added.

Unknown to the men the Cavalcade that was chasing Arthur and his Sons earlier was speeding up the street and the sound of its engine caught the attention of the four.

''Sore wa jigokudesu ka?'' (What is that?) Ken questioned.

''The fuck?'' CJ said.

They saw the Cavalcade come into view and the windows rolled down and two uzis were pointed at them.

''Shit!" All four said as they duck behind a dumpster.

Ken and Shirase taking their pistols out and firing blindly at the vehicle.

Things took an unfortunate turn when the door they exited out opened and an unnamed Morimitsu-kai member takes several bullets to his chest dropping him dead. The sicarios fired until their uzis clicked empty and sped away knowing they took out one of Ken's men. With the sound of the car dying off in the distance they all peek their heads out to see that the coast was clear. However, when they walked out from behind the dumpster they saw their man dead in the doorway with multiple bullet holes in his chest as well as some on the wall and dumpster they were taking refuge behind.

''That was the Mexican from before!'' Shirase shouted.

''Oh shit nigga.'' CJ said in shock.

''Fuck..'' Shigeru said.

Shirase could only look at the body before looking at Ken and saw that the butcher, while appearing calm on the outside was seething with anger on the inside.

''Ken?''

Several more Morimitsu-kai members ran out with their guns drawn upon hearing the gunshots and saw their dead comrade on the ground. Just then the sounds of bikes filled the air and a few seconds later Arthur and his Sons rode up to the establishment and quickly got off their bikes.

''You guys okay? We heard gunfire and...''

Arthur didn't finish his sentence when he saw the dead Morimitsu-kai member and even though he didn't know the guy he knew shit was about to go down for real. He, his Sons along with Shirase, CJ and Shigeru only looked at Ken as it was silent all around them.

Arthur looked at CJ and even though he didn't know anyone from Grove Street he knew that since the gang was basically on Ken's side that made GSF his ally too and since both his Sons and Morimitsu-kai were attacked that meant the cartel had attacked all of them and it was time for them to strike back as one.

''The cartel has just awakened a sleeping giant.'' Ken said.

-Los Santos Police Department, Vespucci building-

Officer Alejandra Cortez hopped into her cruiser for her first night patrol and dammit all she had to be assigned night shift her first day on the job. Starting up the vehicle she heard dispatch go off and knew there was something up.

''We have reports of gunfire in Morningwood, brown Cavalcade chasing four men on motorcycles.''

''This is unit 23, we're on it.''

''Four men on motorcycles? Could it be..''

''We have reports of a drive-by shooting at the Rising Sun restaurant suspects are in a brown Cavalcade, Little Tokyo district over.''

She quickly picked up the mic.

''This is unit 24 en route in 10.''

Cortez then drove out of the parking lot and headed in the direction of the Rising Sun knowing this was a perfect opportunity to check if there was a mob war brewing. It shouldn't be a coincidence, four bikers getting shot at, a drive-by at the Rising Sun? There's was no doubt in her mind there was something going on and she was determined to prevent it from happening.