In July 2020, an emergency meeting was held in Hyogo Prefecture by the Yamakita Group under “Kobe.” Following this meeting, more than half of the group’s direct members separated from “Kobe.” September 8, 2022 Ikeda of the Ikeda Group visits Inoue’s headquarters at “Kobe.” A relationship of equality is established. The ties between the Ikeda Group and the Kizuna-kai, which has strong connections with Ikeda, deepen the conflict with the “Sixth Generation.”   Formation of an Equal Alliance Between “Kobe” and the Ikeda Group