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henchman; follower
親分は子分を連れて歩いた。
The boss walked with his henchman.
彼は子分に危険な任務を命じた。
He ordered his henchman to undertake a dangerous mission.
親分は子分たちに守られて組事務所に入った。
The boss entered the syndicate office protected by his henchmen.