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As Kaiji navigates the treacherous game, betrayal from his ally leaves him bound for servitude, hauling him to a grim underground labor camp that solidifies his despair. The dire working conditions and paltry pay demoralize not just Kaiji but also his fellow workers. The introduction of Makoto Sahara serves as an anchor for Kaiji, where they plot potential escapes amidst a hopeless setting.
During their time in labor, Kaiji grapples with the relentless temptation to squander what little pay he earns on fleeting pleasures—food and alcohol—that ultimately keep them ensnared in the system.