The all new SUPER WORLD WARRIOR TOURNAMENT is to be held in New York City at the new Battledome in what remains of Hell's Kitchen,and is being sponsored by not only the Masters foundation but by other companies and foundations,like the Kanzuki corporation as well.

"What,Karin is getting involved as well?"said Sakura in suprise.

"You bet."said Ken. "When I called her,she immediately took an interest."

"We can probably guess why,eh Sakura?"said Ryu.

"Yeah,either to fight me or see me get defeated and humiliated."said Sakura rolling her eyes. "She knows that i'll be involved in this new tourney,so why not jump first chance she gets?"

"Aw c'mon."said Ken. "It's been a long time since you both graduated from those old school days. I spoke with her concerning clients and contracts,she appears to have matured greatly over the years sonce inheriting her father's business."

"Maybe."said Sakura. "But wise man once say that leapoords don't change their spots so easily."

Everyone laughed.

"Anyways."said Ken. "It's gonna be great to meet and beat with old friends and possibly..adverseries."

"You said it senei."said Sean. "I for one hopes that some of those old Shadaloo and Illuminati scumbags show up just so we can teach'em a lesson in pain they won't soon forget."

"I'd be careful what i'd wish for if I was you,Sean."said Ryu.

"I'm afraid that Ryu's right,old student."said Ken. "Facing that bastard Bison and that fruit Gill in the old days..wasn't awlays fun and games..those guys meant business...and the worst of it kind at that."

"Well..you know me..itching for the first go."said Sean.

"Same here!"said Mel.

"But I wonder.."said Ryu. "..how will the rest of the world and our old colleagues..will take it?"

Through the weeks that follow,the TV announcement is made and all fighters great and small,old and new alike react favorably to the news.

As for the all of the following who were there before..

"What?"said Guile. "Another WW contest..and Ken's hosting it?"

"Hmm..looks like Ken wanted to do something really exciting with the old man's money this time huh?"said Jane.

"I'll say."said Guile. "I just hope he knows what he's doing..the last few contests were held by either crime lords or terrorists..and they were anything but pretty."

"I don't believe it."said Li.

"Wow,the WW tournament?"said Pai Lin. "You fought in the last to rescue me and the others sensei. Do you think I could enter as well?"

"Patience,young one."said Li sipping her tea. "We shall see what Ken there has to offer first."

"HOT DOG!"said Cody.

"A new contest at last!"
"This should be good."said Alex. "I'll have a chance to fight Ryu and Ken once again..and maybe that $+$%+*! Gill if he shows his face again."

"Ya mon!"said DJ. "Just what I been craving again after all dat touring!"

"Oh yeah!"said Dan. "This will be just what I have been itching for!"

"You sure about this Dan?"said Ms.Akane. "You've been doing fine and dandy in the past contests.."

"In Japan yes."said Dan. "But the WW tourney is the one that could very well...bring me world class fame. So where do I sign in?"

Honda scratched his chin as he watched the commercial announcement.

"Hmmm..yes..this shall be a good thing to go to."he thought.

Zangief saw the ad and dropped both of his dumbells as they crashed to the floor.

"DA--at last..I can fight that pig Masters!"he said.

Dhalsim was not much of one to watch TV or internet,but news eventually reached him.

"Hmmm.."he said to the young students who told him the news. "I knew this would happen again sooner or later."

"Are you to attend the contest,Master Dhalsim?"said the boy on the left.

"No..i'm afraid not."said the old indian master. "But..I think I know of one who can in my place."

"Oh boy.."said Cammy. "I know one or two who may or may not like this..Ryu and Guile. Oh that Ken..bloody showboat."

"I see."said Guy who had just recieved the news from Maki.

"So..are we to attend,Master?"she said.
"Well..a contest is never a threat to the world.."said Guy. "..but..a little investigation never hurt anyone."

"Wow!"said Nanese. "A new contest at last."

"Yes,and perhaps the perfect way for the Ninjitsu clan to express it's skill."said Hokuto.
"Indeed."said Kairi.

"Unbeliavable."said Blanka. "Well,I guess now'sa a good time as any to begin anew."

"I knew this day would come again."said Hawk.

"Are..are you going to attend,brother?"said Julia.

"Not me,Julia."said Hawk as he pointed a finger towards her.

"Perfect timing."said Ibuki. "This is just what i've been longing for."

"Alright!"said Yun. "I can take up my training once again and enter and face my own brother as well!"

Some of the world's best..and deadliest will no doubt attend this."said Yang. "Very well...for my family..I shall attend."

"At last!"said Urien. "I long for the feel of open combat once more! I shall defeat the one who bested me..KEN!"

"Oh yeah!"said Balrog as he cracked his knuckles. "I been waitin'for this a long time."

"So.."said Oro. "A new contest..well even if my fate is to die in the ring of battle..so be it."

"So.."said Fei scratching his chin. "The call to real battle has at last been sounded."

"I don't belive this!"said Malikov a head scientst of the cartel. "The master must be told of this at once!"

But as he entered the room where the terrorist leader was.

"Master..I.."he said.

"No need to inform me futher,Malikov."said a voice in the darkness. "I have been informed."

"But...what shall you do of this,master?"said Malikov.

"Do..?"said the being. "I shall plan..and wait..and then..STRIKE..that's what--HAHAHA!"

While in a bar in Thailand..

"Wow,can ya believe it man?"said one the patrons.

"A new World Warrior tourney at last!"

"Yeah!"said another. "This is gonna be great! Hey,do ya think Sagat will attend?
"Sagat?'said a large and muscular man as he got up from his barstool. "That tired and stupid old loser hasn't been seen or heard from in years--he's probably dead for all we know.

And screw him to hell anyways..I..Vaja Donka...will be the newest contender..when I attend that contest!"

"Yeah man!"said a patron. "Vaja's our town Muay Thai champ--he'll win that easy!"

"YEAH-GET IN AND WIN VAJA!"said a drunk old man.

"You bet guys!"said Vaja as he flexed his biceps."I'll take down Ryu and anyone else who'll stop me!"

"You..stop..Ryu?"said a voice behind him.

"Eh?'said Vaja as he turned around.

Standing before him was a tall and mysterious figure dressed in a black robe with a hood covering his face.

"No one..but me shall destroy Ryu."said the man.
"Oh yeah?"said Vaja as he apprpoached the man. "And what exactly are you gonna do about it?"

The stranger said nothing and then launched a flying kick at the fighter.

"WHAMM!"

Vaja was hit hard in the chest and went flying into the jukebox,smashing the front of it.

"DAMN!"said a drunk. "That guy's fast as hell!"

Vaja got back up to his feet,his backside was sore,but he was mad as hellfire.

"YOU SONUVABITCH!"he snapped. "NO ONE DOES THAT TO ME--NO ONE!"

Vaja charged at the stranger and swung a few kicks and punches at him.

But each time he did so,the stranger blocked them off.

He then went for a sweep kick,but the stranger jumped over it.

Vaja then swung a hard thrust punch,but the stranger caught his fist in a display of super speed reflex.

"Wha--?"said Vaja.

"Pitiful fool."said the man. "You are nothing to my power."

The man simply snapped the punk's wrist in two.

"SNAP!"

"AAAAAUUUGHH!"cried Vaja as he fell on his back.

"YOU SHITHEADED ROTTEN--!"

"Quiet!"said the stranger as he kicked him in the had,splitting it in two,killing him instantly.

Everyone ran out of the bar screaming in terror.

"That's right everyone."said the man as he lowered his hood.

His head was bald,and had a few visible scars,but both of his eyes glowed with a bright red and a symbol kanji appeared on his forehead.

"Run..from AKUMA! Both of us are one..and we shall defeat all in the contest..and destroy the one who did this to me...DESTROY RYU!"

"Remember folks!"said Ken on the TV set. "The contest will be held within a month..so begin as much training as you can and come out fighting! So be there at the new Super World Warrior tournament! Think you're the wold's strongest..be there and prove it! See ya there!"