工藤会トップ・野村悟（79）が獄中で引退…いったいなぜ？ 組が「これ以上面倒を見切れない」と判断した“極道すぎる理由”とは（文春オンライン） - Yahoo!ニュース

This page reports that Satoru Nomura, the 79-year-old chairman of the Kudokai, a designated dangerous gang, retired while imprisoned. Arrested in 2014, Nomura maintained significant power despite being incarcerated. However, on March 16, the organization decided his retirement would be announced nationwide. Due to police crackdowns, the gang lost its revenue sources, and its members decreased from over 1,000 to approximately 190. Civil lawsuits imposed damages exceeding 100 million yen. The organization could no longer support him financially, and Nomura's weakened condition after prolonged detention influenced the decision. Despite his retirement, the Kudokai continues operating, particularly expanding into the Kanto region.