Yamaguchi-gumi and formed a new group called the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi. Prior to the split, the organization consisted of seventy-two factions. This was the first major split since the forming of Ichiwa-Kai more than thirty years ago.

In April 2025, the Yamaguchi-gumi informed the Hyogo Prefectural Police of its intention to end its conflict with organizations such as the Kobe Yamaguchi-gumi, which had split from the Yamaguchi-gumi. The move is believed to be aimed at lifting its designation