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Taro Sakamoto, once the most feared assassin in Sakamoto Days, stunned the underworld when he abandoned his deadly profession to run a humble convenience store. In most crime syndicates, quitting is a death sentence. Yet, strangely enough, the Order—the elite enforcers of the assassin world—has not actively pursued him.
Despite the massive bounty on Sakamoto’s head, the Order seems uninterested in eliminating him. By delving into Sakamoto’s past and the current state of the Order, we can begin to understand why.
The Order: Sakamoto Days’ Ultimate Killers
For most people in Sakamoto Days, the Order is nothing more than a whispered myth—a terrifying tale meant to keep rogue assassins in check. But for Sakamoto, the Order is all too real. This elite group consists of the most dangerous hitmen working under the Japanese Association of Assassins (JAA). As Sakamoto once stated, a single member of the Order could wipe out ten skilled assassins like his assistant, Shin Asakura, in mere seconds.
The Order’s primary role is to maintain discipline in Japan’s highly structured world of professional killers. This key function may provide the first clue as to why they have remained amicable toward Sakamoto, rather than treating him as a target.
Why Did Taro Sakamoto Leave the Order?
At first glance, Sakamoto’s reason for leaving the world of assassination seems almost absurdly simple: he fell in love. The series presents his departure as a straightforward decision—he met Aoi, threw away his weapons, and walked away. However, there’s reason to believe the situation was more complex.
Sakamoto started dating Aoi while he was still a hitman, presumably during his time with the Order. Eventually, she issued him an ultimatum: quit being an assassin or lose their relationship. Choosing love over bloodshed, Sakamoto abandoned his deadly lifestyle, married Aoi, and started a family.
However, his exit likely wasn’t as abrupt as it appears. Given that he spent years in the Order, forming strong bonds with fellow assassins, it’s improbable that he simply vanished overnight. His colleagues likely knew about his relationship and his growing doubts about the assassin life. This suggests that his departure was a long time coming, rather than a sudden act of defiance.
Could Sakamoto and the Order Be on the Same Side?
Several factors—both personal and professional—explain why the Order remains friendly toward Sakamoto.
1. The Order Doesn’t Need to Chase Bounties
While the JAA has placed a bounty on Sakamoto, the Order isn’t a group of ordinary bounty hunters. Their primary mission is to maintain control over the assassin world, not collect cash. These assassins are already well-compensated and don’t have the same financial motivations as lower-level killers. Sakamoto himself was successful enough to afford his convenience store, suggesting the Order’s members are similarly well-off.
More importantly, their priority is dealing with a far greater threat: Slur, the assassin-killer. With a far more dangerous enemy on the loose, chasing after Sakamoto simply isn’t worth their time.
2. The Order Has a Personal Connection to Sakamoto
The Order is an exclusive, secretive group where only a handful of people work together for years. Such an environment fosters deep bonds between its members. Given that Sakamoto was a part of this elite circle, many of its members likely still respect and even admire him. Their interactions post-retirement show a level of camaraderie that suggests he left on good terms.
3. Their Goals Are Aligned
Despite their different lifestyles, both Sakamoto and the Order share a common interest: keeping the assassin world in check. The Order wants to eliminate Slur and restore stability to the JAA, while Sakamoto simply wants a peaceful life without unnecessary chaos. As long as their objectives remain aligned, there’s no reason for hostility between them.
The Order and Sakamoto: An Unspoken Truce
While it may seem odd that an elite group of assassins isn’t hunting down one of their most notorious former members, the reasons behind their stance make sense. The Order operates on a strict code, one that values order above all else. Sakamoto, despite his departure, has not actively threatened that order. If anything, he has proven to be a stabilizing force, someone who simply wants to live in peace.
For now, the Order and Sakamoto remain in a fragile state of neutrality. However, if their goals ever conflict, the consequences could be explosive.
