[2][3] Its story is based on a reportage published in the newspaper The Asahi Shimbun.

[3] In the city of Tōjō, news reporter Kita is first insulted by local boss Onishi and later threatened by gangsters after an article on corrupt businessmen, officials and authorities.

Bureau chief Sagawa withdraws Kita for his and his family's protection and instead sends a group of colleagues to Tōjō to investigate.

Aided by a group of organised young people and formerly intimidated citizens, who are weary of the ongoing corruption and violence, the reporters can finally expose the schemings.

In the closing voice-over, the narrator cautions the audience to stay attentive to prevent a return of the depicted violence.