KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

The King of Fighters tournament continued the following morning. Spectators arrived early, some even turning on their screens, eagerly anticipating the exciting matches.

The indoor competition space is smaller than the outdoor one, but the ring size remains unchanged, still spacious and sturdy. The ring is brightly lit, illuminating the entire arena and creating a tense and exciting atmosphere. Multiple lights and cameras are also installed indoors to record the entire match, ensuring every exciting moment is perfectly captured.

The four teams that made it to the semifinals have stepped onto the stage, each one brimming with energy and confidence. The audience area is somewhat restricted; basically, only the eliminated fighters can sit and watch the battle up close. The Dragon Tiger Team, the Superpower Warrior Team, the Korean Team, and the Women's Fighters Team are currently watching the intense battle from the sidelines, perhaps with different feelings in their hearts.

As the electronic screen began to flash, the names of the four teams appeared on the screen and began to be randomly assigned.

Ultimately, the matchups are: Japan vs. USA, and the Hungry Wolf vs. the Ikari Warriors.

With the referee's whistle, Goro Daimon of Japan and Brian of the United States began their first round match.

Brian Butler is a star American football player. Standing at 2.2 meters tall, he is incredibly imposing, muscular, with short hair and a determined, confident gaze. He wears a football uniform with a player's shoulder pad, showcasing his strong arms and chest, paired with athletic shoes. His face is always painted, giving him a stylish and dynamic look.

Soon, Brian charged towards Goro Daimon. Brian was like a charging tank, crashing straight into Goro Daimon.

[Super Strike]!

Goro Daimon dodged easily with a swift movement. Immediately afterward, Brian delivered another powerful charge.

[Super Strike]!

However, Goro Daimon dodged to the side again, and in the process grabbed Brian's arm, forcefully flung him into the air.

Brian adjusted his posture in mid-air, preparing to land and counterattack. He then began to spin in the air, crashing down towards Goro Daimon.

Cruel physical pressure!

But Goro Daimon wasn't about to give him the chance. He rushed forward and unleashed his signature move, the "Izumo Throw," grabbing Brian's leg and slamming him heavily to the ground.

Brian struggled to his feet, but Goro Daimon gave his opponent no chance to catch his breath. He quickly rolled and used [Super Takedown] to close the distance, grabbing Brian from the ground again. Then, Daimon leaned back and used a reverse throw on Brian.

[Cut off the plant and return it!]

With a deafening roar, Brian was slammed to the ground again by an even stronger force, causing the surrounding area to tremble.

The fighters in the audience were well aware of the difference between Brian and Goro Daimon, and did not show any surprise.

Although Brian was an excellent football player, he had never received any formal combat training. Previously, his ability to defeat Yuri Sakazaki, who was far weaker than him, was entirely due to his strong muscles and excellent physical attributes. However, now standing before him was Goro Daimon, the world-renowned judo champion. Daimon immediately saw through Brian's weaknesses and vulnerabilities, making Brian incredibly nervous and uneasy.

Brian struggled to break free of Goro Daimon's hold, painfully rising to his feet, his eyes fixed warily on the gate ahead. He finally realized that his vaunted brute strength was nothing more than a trivial skill in the eyes of a professional fighter. But as a proud American, he never backed down, choosing instead to bravely face the challenge.

Just then, Brian took a deep breath, gathered all his strength, and then, like a ferocious beast, slammed into the door.

Super Special Move: [The Boss Strikes!]

His massive body was like an out-of-control truck, each step heavy and powerful, as if it would crush the ground. With his charge, the surrounding air seemed to boil and churn, producing a series of booming sounds.

When Brian rammed into Goro Daimon, the powerful force caused tremors in the surrounding area. However, Goro Daimon did not back down; he did his utmost to block Brian's fierce attack.

"Drink!" Suddenly, with a roar from Goro Daimon, he skillfully seized an opportunity and, using his unique technique, swiftly and accurately tossed Brian into the air. Immediately afterward, without hesitation, Goro Daimon leaped up, grabbed Brian tightly in mid-air, and then slammed him violently to the ground in freefall.

Ultimate move: Sky Throw!

"Boom!" With another loud bang, Brian crashed heavily to the ground. The huge impact made him lose consciousness instantly. He was knocked unconscious by Goro Daimon, and the match ended.

Soon, Goro Daimon faced his second opponent on Team USA – Rocky.

Rocky Gulobah, a former American basketball star, devoted himself to karate after retiring and successfully won the U.S. Karate Championship. He ingeniously combined his basketball skills with karate, allowing him to perform a variety of unique moves using basketball.

Rocky was also tall and imposing, standing at an astonishing height of over 2.2 meters. He had dark skin, wore a basketball uniform, and sported a stylish street basketball cap, exuding a strong athletic aura.

The battle began quickly. Rocky was very agile. He learned from Brian's previous experience and did not dare to attack blindly. Instead, he used relatively cautious moves to probe the gate.

But how could the gate not see through Rocky's intentions? The gate took the initiative to attack Rocky, delivering a powerful punch straight at him.

Rocky dodged to the side, then immediately retaliated, leaping nimbly and using a basketball-style dribble to get around the gate while simultaneously raising his leg and spinning to kick the back of the gate.

[Emergency Stop During Turning]!

Goro Daimon turned and shielded his body with his arms, taking the kick head-on. Rocky was very strong, but Daimon's defense was also excellent, and the attack did not have much of an effect on him.

After landing, Rocky launched another attack, using his special basketball to unleash a series of moves in an attempt to break through the goal's defense.

[Death Throw] [Death Jump]

The basketball carried a force akin to a ki blast, generating a powerful impact with each contact with the goal. However, the goal, with its resilient physique and superb fighting skills, successfully withstood Rocky's attacks time and again.

However, Rocky continued his relentless attacks on the goalkeeper, who couldn't dodge in time and took a series of basketball volleys. As a result, he suffered multiple injuries, and the goalkeeper looked troubled.

Rocky did not relax his guard at all despite having gained a temporary advantage.

Rocky Phantom!

As the skill was activated, Loki's figure flashed, instantly disappearing from his original spot and reappearing behind the gate in the next instant. Without hesitation, he condensed a dazzling energy wave with one hand, followed by a full-force attack.

Super Special Move: Hell Explosion!

Boom! The basketball, carrying an incredibly powerful energy wave, slammed into Goro Daimon, producing a dull thud.

The powerful impact sent Goro Daimon flying back to the edge of the ring, but surprisingly, he didn't fall. Instead, he half-crouched on the ground, enduring the excruciating pain, and slammed his hands onto the ground.

【Seismic wave】!

As Goro Daimon moved, a tremendous force transmitted through the ground, causing the entire arena to tremble. This sudden tremor caught Rocky off guard, and he fell to the ground.

At that moment, the door, which usually kept its eyes narrowed, suddenly opened, revealing a hint of determination and ferocity: "Now!"

He swiftly used the [Super Recover] skill, his body rolling like lightning as he rushed towards Loki, grabbing him from the ground the instant he got close.

"Drink!" Rocky was lifted up with all his might as he unleashed his strongest move.

Super Special Move: Hell Paradise Drop!

……

In the end, Goro Daimon of the Japanese team successfully defeated two opponents, and Benimaru Nikaido also defeated Xavi D to advance to the final.

Soon, the showdown between the Ikari Warriors and the Fatal Fury will begin.

……

On the ring, Andy looked at Blade opposite him and couldn't help but feel wary. He vaguely remembered that Blade had defeated Choi Po-kin with just two moves yesterday. And recalling the countless cross-shaped blades flying everywhere, Andy couldn't help but feel nervous.

At the referee's signal, the two figures began to move rapidly at the same time.

Andy flashed forward, closing in on Blade with lightning speed. Then, he unleashed a teleportation technique from the Shiranui-ryu ninjutsu, his figure shifting like a ghost, attempting to confuse Blade's vision. In that sudden instant, Andy unleashed the [Shadow Slash Fist], his fist carrying a sharp gust of wind, striking directly at Blade.

However, Ren remained perfectly composed, nimbly dodging Andy's attack with a sidestep. At the same time, he flicked several sharp hidden weapons into his hand. Andy reacted with lightning speed, flipping and leaping, letting the weapons fly past him.

The instant Andy landed, the blade appeared behind him like a ghost, its hand strike aimed straight for Andy's vitals like a venomous snake. Andy keenly sensed the danger; he immediately turned and blocked the blade's attack with his elbow.

In an instant, the distance between them widened once again. Andy couldn't help but feel a sense of unease: "Strange, why does his fighting style seem to have changed?"

In Andy's memory, Blade's attack methods had always been the most despicable and shameless. But at this moment, Blade actually chose to confront him head-on, and did not use any of the insidious and cunning moves like "Wave Rise Flow".

Blade remained silent, simply charging directly at Andy and unleashing the Moonsaw. However, Andy found an opening in this attack, sidestepping and kicking Blade in the abdomen, forcing him back.

Blade reacted quickly, his eyes sharpening as he leaped backward. At the same time, he unleashed an assassination technique, his body transforming into a black shadow that phantom-like figure as he attacked Andy.

Andy reacted with lightning speed. He bent his knees and crouched down, dodging the blade's attack. Immediately afterward, he slammed his palms into the ground, using the recoil to propel himself forward, unleashing a series of ferocious fire punches with his fists that burned like flames.

Ultimate move: [Flaming Shadow Fist]!

However, Blade was equally agile, constantly leaping backward to nimbly dodge the surrounding raging flames. Suddenly, he delivered a backhand chop, precisely blocking Andy's fire-style attack.

Ultimate Weapon: [X-Caliber Cannon]!