Keihin Kinniku (キンニク コガイシャKin-ni-ku Ko-gai-sha)

Led by Renji Honda, the Kinniku is a prominent subsidiary of the Keihin Gang, specializing in physical enforcement and intimidation. Comprised predominantly of bodybuilders, the group was founded to leverage brute strength as a core operational tool, excelling in street-level confrontations and extortion.
  As a key muscle arm within the Keihin Gang, the Kinniku maintains a visible presence and asserts influence through shakedowns and shows of force. Strategically, this subsidiary strengthens the gang’s capacity to dominate physical territories and handle situations requiring direct combat prowess.
 

Core Functions

Enforcers - Physical enforcement, including intimidation, shakedowns, and protection of Keihin Gang interests in contested areas.
  Combat Training - Members develop hand-to-hand fighting skills, conditioning, and tactical coordination to maximize their physical advantage.
  Visual Signaling and Identity - The faction cultivates a unique appearance with bodybuilder sweatshirts and tactical gear to signify strength and establish psychological dominance.
  Meritocratic Advancement - Progression within the faction is achieved through demonstrations of combat ability and strategic acumen, emphasizing fair fights and personal skill over hierarchy-based favoritism.
 

Relationship with the Keihin Gang

The Kinniku operates as the Keihin Gang’s primary enforcers, maintaining direct reporting lines to Renji Honda while cooperating with other factions when large-scale operations require combined efforts. Despite being highly specialized, they retain independence in tactical decisions during physical confrontations, guided by Honda’s overarching directives.
  Their reputation as the gang’s muscle grants them prestige and influence within the parent organization, often serving as a benchmark for strength and combat capability. While subordinate to the Four Sovereigns, the Kinniku’s specialized role makes them indispensable in asserting Keihin Gang authority on the streets.

Facilities

The Kinniku maintains dedicated training facilities, including gyms and sparring areas, for conditioning and combat preparation. Operational bases include urban strongholds where shakedown operations are coordinated and minor disputes are handled. The faction’s infrastructure is functional rather than elaborate, emphasizing spaces that facilitate physical training, tactical planning, and equipment storage. Access is controlled internally to maintain readiness and ensure the safety of members during high-intensity operations.

Role in Parent Operations

Kinniku contributes directly to the Keihin Gang’s strategic goals by providing muscle for territorial enforcement, protection, and intimidation. Their presence supports other subsidiaries by ensuring security during operations and deterring potential challenges from rival factions. 
  Indirectly, The Kinniku enhances the gang’s reputation for physical dominance and disciplined combat, reinforcing the organizational culture of strength and resilience. Over time, their evolving expertise in combat tactics and structured merit-based hierarchy positions them as a critical training and operational standard-bearer within the Keihin Gang.