Substory 44 - A Changed Man is part of a several-part series of substories. They all revolve around a man named Asakura, who’s really into street brawling. Substory 44 is the second part of this series and ups the difficulty from your first fight. The guide below goes over where to find Asakura and gives you a bit of detail about the fight.

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Asakura comes back with a vengeance in substory 43.

How to Rematch Asakura - LaD Infinite Wealth¶

You will first need to finish substory 43 - A Man Named Asaka. After this, the next substory in the series will pop up, substory 44 - A Changed Man. Asakura isn’t done with Ichiban yet and is craving a rematch. After beating him for the first time, you will be invited to meet him again. You will find Asakura waiting at Shipper’s Wharf. It’s worth noting that enemies above level 40 wander this area, making it easy to lose money if you’re not careful. They will generally spawn in the alley that leads directly to Asakura, making them impossible to miss. You will find Asakura waiting for Ichiban at the end of an alley. He will tell you that he has improved and ask to have another fight. Accept it to get this substory moving.

Unlocking the Heart of a Champion Ability¶

This time around, Asakura is level 26 and has moves that can deal a bit over 200 damage, which is rather devastating. You can only use Ichiban in the fight, but he still has the ability to summon Poundmates. We highly recommend you do this, as it makes the fight much easier. The main focus here is having good gear on Ichiban and always being a few levels ahead of Asakura. Keep a watch on your health, and if it falls below 200 points, you should heal on your next turn. This is much the same fight as the last one, just with a bit more difficulty. After beating Asakura this time, you will unlock the Heart of a Champion ability. This is a move that can be used in battle to increase your attack and defense.

More Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Guides¶

If you’re looking for more information on substories, then check out our helpful guides below.

• Substory 51 Guide: Experimental Procedures - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Substory 28: An Authentic Blockbuster Guide - Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth
• Substory 47 Guide: Certifiable Lover - Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth