Their drug deal goes south, leading to a brutal shootout with the Chinese Triads and the death of a friend, Henry Tomasino. This sparks a city-wide gang war. The Final Betrayal
Vito’s luck runs out when he is arrested for the illegal sale of federal ration stamps. He is sentenced to . While inside, he meets Leo Galante , the consigliere for the Vinci crime family. Leo becomes Vito's mentor, teaching him how the "real" Mafia operates and protecting him from prison gangs. Because of Leo’s influence, Vito is released early in 1951 . Rising Through the Ranks
Vito and Joe's ambition leads to a series of disastrous events: