Art of Fighting Team | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
 
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Ryo Sakazaki
Robert Garcia
Yuri Sakazaki
Bali
Take a trip to Tuban and visit the Bali Chicken as it dances; skirmish starts promptly at 6:30 PM!
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Ryo, Robert Garcia
On a bright afternoon in Southtown, Takuma was heading towards his Dojo.
Takuma There's so many people out here today... I think I'll go through the ally way...
Then suddenly, and abrupt burst of ki engulfed the area, approaching him.
Takuma What the... this is undoubtly... the ki of death!
Takuma carefully scanned the area, but couldn't distinguish the direction from where the ki came from. The ki gradually diminished.
Takuma So, he's receeding...
When he was to loosen his tense conscience, another blow of bloody ki surrounded Takuma.
Takuma Hmm!
Takuma raised his fists into a fighting stance, unconsciencely. A man swiftly passes by Takuma... the man from where the deadly ki came from...
Takuma !!!
Without the strength to move, Takuma stood there in his fighting pose. As if he was hypnotized. When he regained his conscience and looked towards the man, he just melted into the crowd.
Takuma I lost sight of him... who is he? I haven't seen a man with such a ki in a long time...
The Kyokugen-Ryu Dojo. Robert parks his car by the enterance and walks towards the building.
Robert Hmm...I think I should teach the students something for a change...nn? It's so quiet in there. I wonder if they're not here yet...
The dojo, which usually bustles with the chatting of the students, was disturbingly quiet that day. Without really wondering further, Robert put his hand on the door to enter, when the Dojo sign next to him began to creak.
Robert N...? What was that?
Just as Robert turned to see the sign, it shattered into dust and splinters.
Robert !!!
Robert burst into the Dojo hall. He was greeted by the distinct smell of blood. The students, all wounded, lay on the floor.
Robert What is this!? What the hell happened!!?
Robert shook one of the laying students. He wasn't dead, but there was no responce. Then, Takuma enters.
Takuma Robert! What happened!?
Robert Master! Well...I have no idea... I just came, and they were all like this...
Takuma Who in the world...! Wait, this smell!
The image of the mysterious man loomed in Takuma's mind.
Takuma Can it be HIM!?
Robert 'Him'? Master, who are you talking about?
Without responding to Robert's question, Takuma stood in deep thought...
A couple of days later at the Dojo. Ryo sat in front of Robert and Yuri, facing them.
Yuri Hey, brother, where's daddy?
With his eyes closed, Ryo calmly answered.
Ryo He left the Dojo. This morning.
Robert Left the Dojo? Where'd he go?
Ryo I don't know. I think he's going to look for the mystery man by himself.
Robert Alone? Ryo, so you heard that from Master, and just let him go?
Yuri Yeah, that's mean that you didn't tell us before he left!
Ryo finally opened his eyes.
Ryo I didn't let him go quietly. But you know how he is. But I did hear what we're supposed to do next.
Robert What we need to do?
Ryo Yes.
With that, Ryo handed them an envelope.
Yuri This is...
Robert Invitations for the King of Fighters!
Ryo That's right. The three of us that he left behind are to enter the tournament and win in order to recover this disgrace. That's father's orders for us.
Yuri Recover the pride of the Kyokugen-ryu Karate?
Robert I see. But, I wonder if he's alright, Master's out there looking for God-knows-who, right? Does he have any clue how hard that is?
Ryo He didn't tell me the details, but he said he saw a strange man before the incident. He's probably checking out things in the downtown area.
Yuri I hope he's OK...
Ryo He'll be fine. It's our dad we're talking about. But we have to think about ourselves for now. What do you say about the entry?
Yuri I don't mind.
Robert I'm fine with the idea too. Especially if it's the Master's orders!
Ryo Yoshi, I'll repeat the plan one more time. Sakazaki Ryo, Robert Garcia, and Sakazaki Yuri, under the orders of the Kyokugen-Ryu Dojo Master Sakazaki Takuma, will enter the King of Fighters 97, will win, and will show the world once again the strength of Kyokugen-ryu karate. And during the period of Sakazaki Takuma's absence, Sakazaki Ryo and Robert Garcia will be appointed as Co-Masters of the Dojo. You understand!?
Robert, Yuri Osu!!
Ryo Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The heir to Kyokugenryu and the Sakazaki legacy, Ryo is known and feared as the Tiger of Extreme. Ryo is a proud man and is friendly man, but also stubborn. He objects to his sister Yuri's entry because he cares for her very much and does not want her to get hurt fighting. Ryo trains hard to live up to his father Takuma's expectations. He is also interested in King, but thinks he cannot keep her attention. (read bio)

Hyouchuu Wari (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Kohou
Mouko Raijin Gou
Mouko Raijin Setsu (overhead)
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Kyokugenryuu Renbu Ken (close)
Ryuuko Ranbu
Haou Shoukou Ken
Tenchi Haou Ken

- The Kohou Shippuu Ken and Tenchi Haou Ken do greatly increased damage on a counter hit

Intro Gestures with his hand, "Ora ora!" (Come on, come on!)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Ora ora!" (Come on, come on!)
Win Pose Fixes his gi, then poses, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)
Win Pose Fixes the knot in his belt, "Yosh!" (Alright!)
Win Pose Does a series punches and kicks, "Osu!" (Fighters' greeting)

Robert Garcia | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
The son of a wealthy Italian family close to the Sakazaki Family, Robert Garcia was left in Takuma's care at a young age. He still resides with the them to this day where he helps to maintain the dojo and is known as the Dragon of Extremes. Robert enters to help prove Kyokugenryu's might, but also in hopes of repaying the Sakazaki's for their kindness by bringing them and their dojo world reknown honor. (read bio)

Ryuuhan Shuu
Ryuugeki Ken
Ryuuga
Ryuu Zanshou
Hien Shippuu Kyaku
Hien Ryuujin Kyaku (in air)
Kyokugenryuu Renbu Kyaku (close)
Ryuuko Ranbu
Haou Shoukou Ken
Muei Senpuu Juudan Kyaku

- The Ryuuhan Shuu is cancelable

Sie Kensou Performs his taunt, "Bochi bochi, dennaa." (Pretty good, I guess.)
Intro Gestures with his hand, "Hona, ikimase." (Well, then. Let's go!)
Taunt Gestures with his hand, "Donnai shitan ya?" (What's wrong?)
Win Pose Turns back to the screen, clenches a fist, "Donnai ya?" (How's that?)
Win Pose Turns his back to the opponent and flips a coin into the air.
Win Pose Raises hand, curls it inwards with a thumbs up sign, "Yosha!" (Alright!)

Yuri Sakazaki | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |
Yuri Sakazaki is the younger daughter of Takuma Sakazaki and sister of Ryo Sakazaki. Yuri always looked up to her father and worked hard, hoping to someday be just as strong, but Ryo never accepted the idea of his sister training. She felt sold short when they teamed up with Robert Garcia to enter the King of Fighters and so formed her own team until she was finally accepted the Kyokugen men. (read bio)

En Yoku (overhead)
Ko'ou Ken
Raiou Ken
Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri
Yuri Cho Appaa
   Daburu Yuri Cho Appaa
Yuri Cho Nakkuru
Yuri Chou Mawashi Geri
Hien Hou'ou Kyaku
Haou Shoukou Ken
Hien Rekkou

- The En Yoku is an overhead attack, unless canceled into
- Hien Rekkou is actually a parody of Ken's Shoryureppa from Street Fighter

Intro Puts hands on waist, "Babbito yattsukechau zo!" (I will defeat you quickly!)
Taunt Leans over to her opponent, "Anta baka?" (Are you stupid?)
Win Pose Jumps in whirling dervish, arms swinging, "Ei! Ei! Wo! Wo! Jump! V! V!"
Win Pose Bends over and waves a finger at the opponent, "Service! Service!"
Win Pose Cools herself off, "Chou yoyutchi!" (Super Easy!)
Win Quote Oh, stop moping. Even in defeat, smile, smile, smile!
Win Quote Tough and a babe! I'm just toooo much!
Win Quote Like, lighten up. If you want to try again, I'm available!

Story Progression | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 |

First Intermission
Announcer Satella News Network! The team has been decided for the 4th match! Let's give them a big cheer! Now, let the carnage begin! The next competitor! Match 4 begins!

Second Intermission
Iori A victory ceremony? What a bunch of nonsense! Wah! What...!? It looks like Orochi is mixed up in this contest. Gyah! My blood boils! Don't mess with me, Orochi! You can't conquer me! Gggggyaaaaaaah!
Announcer Congratulations, victors! Now for the next match!
Ryo What the!?
Robert It looks like Yagami.
Iori Hmph!
Yuri I got a bad feeling about this, guys!
Iori Goooaaaaah!

Defeat of Orochi Iori
Ryo Holy Instant Noodles!
Yuri What's going on?
Yashiro The Orochi Blood Riot!?
Robert What's this!?
Yashiro An interesting performance for a sideshow.
Ryo Who are you rice pickers?
Yashiro Does 'Orochi' ring a bell?
Kyo Orochi!? Did I hear correctly? You're Orochi...!?
Yashiro Surprised? It's to be expected.
Yuri What did you say?
Ryo Then you must be the clowns who ruined my father's gym!
Robert What are you scheming?
Yashiro Us? Scheming? You've done it all for us!
Ryo Us? What do you mean?
Yashiro The Orochi awakening. It's Goenitz's success! To energize the awakening, we needed your energy.
Yuri Our energy?
Ryo Hey, Robert! What's he babblin' about?
Robert People's energy.
Yashiro You got it! And the place to increase power in such a short time was our job, but it was a breeze.
Shermie A place where the mighty clash! I think you get the picture!
Yuri I got it!
Robert These guys, they used the King of Fighters!
Yashiro You fought frantically and, thanks to you, the Orochi received enough energy to awake!
Shermie We just livened things up. Good idea, don't you think?
Yuri I don't get it!
Yashiro And it went so easily! But we need a bit more, so we're gonna kick your butts!
Ryo You're gonna kick pay, you gym-breaking ruffians!
Robert Let's get it on!
Yuri I'll show you scoundrels?
Yashiro Ruffians? Scoundrels? Even if you throwbacks win, a living hell awaits you all!

Defeat of Orochi New Faces Team
Yashiro Well fought! We had a blast! But, sadly, it was all in vain!
Ryo Say what!?
Yuri What's happened?
Shermie It won't be long!
Yuri Unbelievable!
Robert You...!?
Chris The time is here. Those who can't hack it are headed for a long sleep!
Ryo What are you!?
Chris O... ro... chi!
Yashiro Now, we fulfill Orochi's will!
Ryo Don't be a dweeb! Do you think we'll let you?
Robert You won't get your wish!
Orochi You fleas can't beat me! I know your thoughts; know what you'll do. Your Kyokugen Karate? A reckless gamble!
Yuri Whoa!
Robert You can read our minds?
Ryo No matter how psychic you are, you can't anticipate Kyokugen!
Yuri Big brother's right, clown!
Robert He certainly is!
Orochi What little is there. I know what all humans think. Nothing's changed in 1800 years. You can't be saved. Now all returns to 'nothing.'
Ryo You self-centered...
Robert Mutter all you want... in the coma we'll put you in!
Yuri You said it! Here we come!

Defeat of Orochi
Orochi Ignorant mortals! All these 1800 years, why struggle against me? Continue this way of living and you'll destroy yourselves?
Ryo Even if that's so... Don't worry about us.
Yuri Yeah, goonball!
Robert Yeah! Destiny is mode to be changed!
Orochi Hmph...
Robert Aah!
Yuri What's this...?
Robert What in...?
Ryo, Robert, Yuri Whaaaa!
Robert W, where are we?
Orochi Nowhere...
Ryo What? You mean!?
Orochi Not that. I return to my sleep. For now, the dimensions bend. For ten, a hundred years, you have a chance. I look forward to it.
Ryo Where'd you go!? Show yourself!
Yuri Uh!
Robert W, what's this...? What? It's all over!?
Yuri Did we win!?
Ryo It looks that way!

Yuri It's a weird world. That Orochi was the wildest!
Robert You said it. Ryo, we've seen everything.
Yuri Another villain disposed of.
Ryo Yuri, it's not that simple.
Yuri I know, big brother.
Robert Ah, save it, Ryo. We proved Kyokugen's power. Your father can reast easy now.
Ryo You got a point, but my father's attacker. He was an Orochi, too. We showed him good. But a problem remains...
Robert Usually at these times, your father shows up. It's like a law of nature.
Yuri Year, where is he?
Ryo Well, let's head home.
Robert Year, good point.
Takuma I thought so... you guys!
Ryo, Robert, Yuri Ah, that's...
Ryo D, Dad.
Robert N, No way!
Yuri Aw, Dad! Give us some notice for crying out loud!
Takuma Why you impudent punks! How many times must I tell ya! I'm the legendary Mr. Karate!
Robert Hey, Ryo. This is deja vu all over again!
Ryo No! Do you think so? The same routine?
Takuma You guys are still green. You couldn't even sense me! Pathetic. Off to the gym!
Ryo Are you serious? The same routine!
Robert It wasn't fresh the first time.
Yuri Oh, let him go.
Takuma But you sure did good. This time, I'm impressed. So, I brought you all a surprise.
Ryo, Robert, Yuri A.. surprise?
Takuma Hmph! You guys still don't get who I am.
Ryo You can't be seious, Dad.
Robert Of course he is, that's explains the mask.
Takuma I'm gonna reveal... my true identity.
Robert Ha! We know!
Ryo What do you mean, Robert?
Takuma My real identity is... Hah hah hah! you got it, the super Takuma Sakazaki!
Ryo, Robert, Yuri Get out of town! You senile coot!