KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

On the competition field, Ryo Sakazaki and Ryuhaku Todo engaged in a fierce duel, with both of them having similar speeds.

Ryo Sakazaki suddenly gathered his strength in his right hand and threw a punch at Ryuhaku Todo's lower body.

【Thunder God Gang】

However, Ryuhaku Todo easily blocked Ryo Sakazaki's punch. Taking advantage of the moment Ryo Sakazaki's body tilted, he quickly turned around and used the Todo school's continuous punching techniques—the [Gan-gau-ryu] and [Hakumoyama] techniques.

Ryo Sakazaki reacted quickly, spinning his body and directly using the [Kyokugen Ryuenbuken] to counter the attack.

As their fists and feet clashed fiercely, the wind from their punches howled and swept across the entire arena. Their speed increased rapidly, gradually accelerating from a speed visible to the naked eye, becoming dazzling to watch.

Ryo Sakazaki gradually gained the upper hand, his attacks becoming increasingly fierce. Each punch contained immense power, forcing Ryuhaku Todo to retreat repeatedly. Ryuhaku attempted to counterattack, but Ryo Sakazaki nimbly dodged his attacks and retaliated with even more powerful kicks.

【Flying Swallow Swift Wind Kick】

Just then, Long Bai seemed to have been waiting for this opportunity. He suddenly leaped into the air, gathered his inner strength in both hands, and slashed downwards.

Super Special Move: Super Devastating Strike!

Seeing the situation was dire, Ryo Sakazaki had no time to dodge and could only defend himself with all his might. A powerful stream of blade energy shot towards Ryo Sakazaki like a bolt of lightning.

"Boom!" A violent sound erupted from the arena. Huge cracks appeared beneath Ryo Sakazaki's feet from the shockwave, and he endured immense internal pressure. Blood gushed from his shoulder, staining his orange clothes crimson. Ryo's face contorted in pain.

Seeing that Ryo Sakazaki was injured, Ryuto Todo smirked and said, "I got him."

However, Ryo Sakazaki suddenly changed his moves, and before Ryuhaku Todo could finish his attack, he unleashed a powerful burst of energy and delivered the fastest series of punches.

[Fierce Fist]! Ryo Sakazaki unleashed a rapid barrage of punches, forcing Ryuhaku Todo to break free and defend. However, Ryo's punches grew faster and stronger, becoming so fast they were almost invisible, leaving Ryuhaku unable to keep up.

Long Bai knew very well that the so-called Limitless Style was actually an attack style aimed at constantly pushing the limits of the body. And now, he had keenly sensed that Ryo Sakazaki was gradually breaking through his own limits.

Just as the two were engaged in a fierce exchange of blows, Ryo Sakazaki suddenly found an opening in Ryuhaku's defenses and swiftly launched a powerful uppercut. This punch, like the roar of a tiger, instantly sent Ryuhaku flying.

[Tiger Roar]!

Long Bai, who had been knocked away, struggled to get up and land safely, but Ryo Sakazaki didn't give him the chance. Ryo's hands began to gather powerful internal energy, as if preparing to unleash an even more astonishing force.

Super Special Move: [Overlord Soaring Fist]. A massive energy wave, carrying unparalleled power, flies in.

"Boom!" The energy wave struck Long Bai's chest directly, causing a violent explosion that sent him flying.

As Ryuhaku's body flew out of the arena, the referee immediately declared Ryo Sakazaki the winner. The audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers, applauding this spectacular duel. At that moment, a confident smile gradually appeared on Ryo Sakazaki's face, for he knew that through this battle, his strength had been further enhanced.

On a truck some distance from the square, two people watched as Ryo Sakazaki achieved his victory.

"Looks like Ryo won the first match!" Terry said to Robert with a smile as he watched Ryo Sakazaki win.

"Hmm." Robert nodded happily, but then said with a worried look, "But he still needs to prepare for the next match. Will he have the stamina to hold up?"

……

Inside the Geese Building, Geese watched as the injured Ryo Sakazaki won, a slight smile playing on his lips, as if he had expected it all along.

On the lower level of the Geese Building, Yan Yue, King, and Wu were secretly taking the elevator to a certain place. With a "ding," Yan Yue and the others stepped out of the elevator, using their senses to avoid being seen, and arrived at the door of Angelina's former office. They then took out the key given to them by Angelina and opened the door.

After the three entered the room, Yan Yue immediately activated his [Perception Domain] and carefully surveyed the surrounding environment. However, he shook his head helplessly.

"Even after reaching the upper levels, we still can't sense her?" King asked anxiously. Mai Shiranui, standing beside him, also frowned in disappointment; she had been hoping to find Yuri's whereabouts.

But at that moment, Yan Yue suddenly replied calmly, "Who said that? I've already found it."

Upon hearing the news, King and Mai Shiranui cheered excitedly, their eyes filled with hope. They were finally getting news about yuri, which brought them immense relief.

Seeing their excited expressions, Yan Yue continued, "Lily is currently imprisoned in an iron cell. That room is on the floor below the top floor, and there are many guards there, as well as a very powerful person."

"How strong is it?" King asked eagerly.

Yan Yue pondered for a moment, then replied, "That person seems to be on par with Geese." This answer made King and Mai Shiranui's hearts sink again; they knew that facing such an enemy would be a difficult battle.

"It seems a battle is unavoidable after all," Mai Shiranui sighed.

King remained silent. She knew their opponents were far too powerful for them to contend with.

Yan Yue, however, remained calm and said, "Leave Gis and the others to me. I'll handle them. Now, as long as Liang wins the championship, things will be much easier."

As she spoke, Yan Yue had King send a text message to Robert and Terry.

……

In the afternoon, the King of Fighters tournament was drawing to a close. Ryo Sakazaki had reached the final match. He was locked in a fierce battle with Eiji Kisaragi. Both had endured two intense rounds of matches, their bodies bearing numerous injuries, and their stamina was nearing its limit.

Eiji Kisaragi's eyes were sharp. He nimbly dodged Ryo Sakazaki's attack by sidestepping, then kicked Ryo in the abdomen. Ryo quickly jumped back, simultaneously throwing a punch that struck Eiji Kisaragi's face.

As expected of a ninja, Eiji Kisaragi reacted swiftly, ducking to dodge Ryo Sakazaki's attack with astonishing speed, then striking Ryo in the chest with his knee. Ryo staggered back in pain, but he wasn't knocked down. Instead, he immediately adjusted his stance and launched a series of fierce attacks.

The two exchanged blows, neither giving an inch. Every move they made was full of power and skill, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats, with cheers rising and falling.

Ryo Sakazaki unleashed his full power with the "Haoh Shohoken," his final move, his fist carrying a powerful gust of air as it hurtled towards Eiji Kisaragi. Eiji Kisaragi, seeing this, was equally unyielding, unleashing his own ultimate technique, "Iron-Slicing Wave." A sharp blade of air flew from his hand, colliding with Ryo Sakazaki's "Haoh Shohoken" in mid-air, producing a deafening roar.

In the end, Ryo Sakazaki defeated Eiji Kisaragi and won the championship. Upon seeing Ryo's victory, the host excitedly and solemnly announced, "Ryo Sakazaki has become the champion of this year's King of Fighters tournament!"

A thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience. Ryo Sakazaki stood on the stage, a tired but satisfied smile on his face. He knew this match was not just a victory, but also an affirmation of his abilities. Eiji Kisaragi, on the other hand, shook his head with some regret; although he had lost, he had nothing to complain about.

At this moment, Eiji Kisaragi silently watched Ryo Sakazaki accept the award and muttered to himself, "Kyokugenryu, huh? I'll settle the score with you next time." After saying that, he used Kisaragi-ryu ninjutsu to leave the scene.

Meanwhile, Robert and Terry drove the van toward the Geely Building.

The King of Fighters tournament came to a perfect close amidst applause, cheers, and song and dance performances from the audience. Staff gradually organized the crowd to disperse and began cleaning up the venue.

Just then, footsteps echoed from inside the Geese Building. A line of gang members filed in, each with a serious expression, weapons in hand, and an aura of menace. The leader was particularly striking; he wore a bandana, a blue leather jacket, and carried a long red stick over his shoulder, exuding an air of authority. This man was none other than Geese's most loyal henchman—Billy Kane.

Billy Kane strode to the center of the venue, his gaze sweeping around before finally settling on Ryo Sakazaki, who was sitting to the side receiving treatment from medical staff. He stepped forward and said respectfully, "Mr. Ryo Sakazaki, Lord Geese requests your presence."

Upon hearing this, Ryo Sakazaki slowly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing a hint of coldness and wariness. He narrowed his eyes slightly and coldly replied, "Can I not go?" His voice carried obvious reluctance.

Billy Kane seemed to have anticipated Sakazaki Ryo's reaction, a slight, defiant smile playing on his lips. He deliberately raised his voice, replying, "No, this is Lord Geese's order. You should know the consequences."

Ryo Sakazaki remained silent for a moment, maintaining his composure. He then stood up, straightened his clothes, and silently followed Billy Kane toward where Geese was.

Ryo Sakazaki silently ascended the Geese Building. As the elevator slowly rose, Ryo's inner tension grew.

"Yan Yue, it's up to you now."

As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he saw a huge door with two guards standing at the entrance.

Ryo Sakazaki walked straight to the door, where the guards immediately stopped him. He glared at them. "I'm here to see Geese."

The guards exchanged glances before opening the door. Ryo Sakazaki stepped inside. He was currently on the top floor of the Geese Building. Entering the room, he was greeted by a spacious and luxurious space. Huge floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded the room, offering panoramic views of the city. Sunlight streamed onto the floor, reflecting a dazzling light.

A huge sofa stood in the center of the room, where Geese sat, a glass of red wine in his hand, his gaze coldly fixed on Ryo Sakazaki. Ryo felt an invisible pressure bearing down on him, but he remained upright, facing Geese without flinching.

Gis slowly set down his glass and said, "Ryo Sakazaki, you've finally arrived." His voice was deep and magnetic, exuding an undeniable authority. "I've summoned you here to give you an opportunity. Join my organization, serve me, and you will gain endless power and wealth."

Ryo Sakazaki gritted his teeth and angrily replied, "I will never become your lackey! I am fighting for justice!"

Gis laughed, his laughter echoing in the room: "Justice? What a ridiculous word. Only the strong can define justice in this world."

Ryo Sakazaki sneered, "You should just give up on that idea."

Geese just smiled dismissively and said, "Your sister, Yuri Sakazaki, is in my hands. You have no choice but to agree."

Ryo Sakazaki already knew that Geese had kidnapped Yuri, and he glared angrily at Geese, but there was nothing he could do at the moment, and he showed a pained expression.

Just then, Gis's phone rang. Gis answered the call impatiently, his expression turning serious.

……

"Engetsu, it's up to you." Mai Shiranui removed Engetsu's gangster disguise.

At this moment, Yan Yue was dressed in a white Wudang Mountain-style outfit, and his sunglasses had been replaced with black ones. He nodded to King and Mai Shiranui and said, "Then proceed according to plan."

After speaking, Yan Yue walked out of the room, deliberately exposing her entire figure to the gang's surveillance. "Who goes there? How dare you break into the Geese Building! You've got some nerve!" Upon seeing this, the gang members hurriedly gathered their men and swarmed towards Yan Yue. But Yan Yue remained calm, gathering her spiritual energy in her hands.

[Nen Wave]!

With a loud "bang!", the energy of the spirit exploded directly in the crowd, causing a loud noise. People on nearby floors were instantly attracted and rushed to the floor where Yan Yue was.

However, this was merely a warm-up for Yan Yue. He watched the endless stream of enemies, a slight smile playing on his lips. He knew his strength far surpassed that of these ordinary gang members, but he wanted to use this opportunity to draw more attention to what was happening here.

"Is that all you've got?" Yan Yue sneered, while gathering her spiritual energy once more.

[Spherical Nen Wave]! This time, he gathered his Nen in his hand, forming a giant Nen ball. When he released the Nen ball, it rapidly expanded and exploded, generating a powerful shockwave that sent surrounding enemies flying.

Yan Yue continued to use various skills, each attack causing a huge noise and attracting more and more people to stop the battle. Raiden, Hoxha, and Billy also noticed Yan Yue's commotion and rushed towards her.

Behind Engetsu, King and Mai Shiranui seized the opportunity to run in another direction. They knew Engetsu could handle the current situation, but they were also worried that a stronger opponent might appear. However, they trusted Engetsu's strength and headed towards Yuri Sakazaki's place of imprisonment.

……

On the ground floor of the Geese Building, Terry and Robert easily took out the guards, changed into their clothes, stuffed the knocked-out gangster guards into cargo boxes, and then sped up to the upper floors of the building.

……

Billy and his two companions arrived at the scene and were shocked by the chaotic mess. Without hesitation, they launched an attack on Yan Yue.

[Dragon Attack] [Giant Bomb] [Collect Points to Break the Stick]!

Yan Yue had already sensed them and was prepared.

[Qi Barrier] Open! Yan Yue raised her hands, and a blue energy barrier appeared, blocking the three people's attacks.

Boom! Another deafening roar echoed, the impact of the energy creating a massive aftershock that sent the surrounding gang members sprawling. Yan Yue, however, easily blocked the three men's attacks.

Billy and his two companions were also greatly shocked.

Hoxha exclaimed, "He actually blocked it!"

"Kid, why are you doing this... what are you trying to do?"

Before Billy could finish speaking, Yan Yue activated [Nen Flow Circulation], accelerating towards the building's window. She smashed through the glass, lightly touched the window frame with her toes, and instantly soared into the air. Yan Yue used [Ladder Cloud Leap] to fly towards Lily's imprisonment, leaving Billy and the others even more shocked.

Yan Yue darted through the air like a shooting star streaking across the night sky. His figure shimmered faintly in the moonlight.

In the blink of an eye, Yan Yue had arrived at Sakazaki Yuri's cell. He landed softly, without making a sound. A dark atmosphere filled the room. Most of the people outside had been drawn away by Yan Yue's antics, leaving Yuri alone inside. Yuri lay quietly in an iron cage, her eyes lifeless, her hands and feet bound by chains. Upon seeing Yan Yue, Yuri's pupils dilated in shock, and she nearly screamed.

Yan Yue immediately made a shushing gesture, gently approached the iron cage, and whispered, "Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you, everything will be alright."

As he spoke, Yan Yue sensed the locks on the iron cage, and with a burst of Nen energy, the iron gate opened with a "click." Immediately afterwards, Yan Yue approached Yuri, took her wrist, and assessed her condition.

Yan Yue nodded and said, "Eating well and sleeping well, that's good."