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Yu Nanba

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Yu Nanba is a complex, intelligent, and often pessimistic character who serves as a loyal ally to the protagonist, Ichiban Kasuga, in the Yakuza series. Despite his tendency to voice doubts and concerns, Nanba is deeply devoted to protecting his friends and making amends for his past mistakes.

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