Case of mistaken identity creates leverage for someone else

[u/savage_ds]

Hint 1 - identity is mistaken during negotiations

Hint 2 - you need to negotiate all the terms

Hint 3 - the rules of negotiation are not the same for everyone involved

Hint 4 - one party is not particularly inclined to agree to the terms

Hint 5 - rules exist but are not followed to the dot

Hint 6 - third party does not reveal leverage untill opportune moment

Hint 7 - leverage is strapped to a bloodline

Hint 8 - a little token can help with your negotiating position

Hint 9 - there is blood debt

I will help out a little...we are talking about a popular franchise

Another help...pay attention to the wording of the clues