Rock was once a typical, put upon Japanese businessman. Then, on a routine business trip, he was kidnapped and ransomed by the Lagoon Company a band of mercenary pirates operating out of the crime riddled city of Roanapur. Abandoned by his bosses, he joined the Lagoon Company. Now he must try and stay afloat amongst the ever shifting politics of the criminal underworld, while simultaneously avoiding death at the hands of his quick tempered, gun toting co-worker, 'Two Hand' Revy.

A recent string of murders is the talk of the town. Not that murder is anything unusual, but the twin killers are targeting Hotel Moscow. The delicate balance of power held by the Mafia leaders crumbles as the sickening slaughter escalates into a full blown war of attrition. No quarter is given and none asked for as Balalaika and her soldiers are forced to recall a time when their deadliest enemies were children.