Yeah it's basically talking about Ash' moves and how he's changed since the previous game etc. Let's see how much of this I can translate before my flight starts boarding, lol.
Q: So let's talk about Ash's special characteristics.
Yamamoto:
Ash has two key ranged attack capabilities with his Ventose (that comes out with different speeds depending on the light or heavy version) and his Genie which is a ranged attack that stays in place. His basic style is to look at the opponent's reaction and respond with the appropriate anti-air measures.
He has strong defense, but is also a great offensive character. Since he has strong defense even without having any gauge, he's able to use his power stocks for offensive purposes if needed. For instance he can use his Sans-Culotte DM to augment his offensive capabilities, gaining the ability to do his moves without charging, and to cancel moves that couldn't previously be cancelled.
You could call him a character that's like a fortress with no weaknesses, I suppose.
Yamaguchi:
He also has a bunch of moves that he gained for story reasons, based on Chizuru's power that he stole in KOF2003, and Iori's power that he stole in KOF XI.
Q: Please tell us about the new moves he's gained since KOF XII.
Yamamoto:
Just like Mr Yamaguchi said earlier, he's gained the Germinar that uses Chizuru's power, as well as Frutidore (sp?) which uses Iori's power. Frutidore is his NeoMAX DM. He may gain some additional moves beyond those two as well.
Q: In KOF XI, the Germinar had the ability to seal the opponent's special moves. Is that still the case?
Yamamoto:
Yes it is. On top of that in KOF XI even if you hit with the move your opponent would usually tag out quickly - since the multi-shift system is absent this time around, it should become a much more useful move.
Yamaguchi:
Also pay attention to the graphics on the move - once you hit with the move, the opponent's power gauge and hyperdrive gauge will become greyed out.
Yamamoto:
By the way, you do the move as an immediate followup from the Sans-culotte.
Q: What is Fructidor like?
Yamamoto:
Fructidor is a throw move. It's a NeoMAX DM, so it's quite powerful. You can think of it as a powerful addition that lets you crush your opponent.
Yamaguchi:
We might change the animation of this move somewhat from the version that was usable at the location test.
Q: What about the EX versions of his special moves?
Yamamoto:
Most of Ash' EX moves do multiple hits. In particular I'd like to call attention to his EX Genie. Unlike the regular version, the EX version activates fast on contact with the opponent, like an explosion, so it's not possible to escape by dashing or jumping. In addition, the explosion does multiple hits, so you can easily use it to start a combo. Of course, the fact that you can put this out anywhere on the screen makes it very difficult for the opponent to approach you.
In any case it's effective just by placing it on the screen. It's a 'disgusting' move that fits pretty well with Ash' image, isn't it?
Q: Are there any other moves we should take note of?
Yamamoto:
His Thermidor has faster startup and a smaller window of vulnerability, so it's a lot easier to use.
On top of that because it moves slowly, it's hard to avoid by jumping or rolling, and blocking it will cause the opponent to take tick damage. In addition while they're blocking you can mix up high and low attacks - much like the EX Genie I mentioned before, it's a move that will cause disgust in your opponent just by you throwing it out there.
Ash has a lot of moves that allow him to show off - I suppose it's an extension of his personality (laughs).
To anyone who uses Ash, I encourage you to play him in a way that creates advantageous situations for you.
Yamaguchi:
He's very much a character aimed at people who want to mess with and provoke their opponents.
Thank you very much. Next week we'll talk about the three members of the Elisabeth Team. Please look forward to it!
Maxima will be next and the team stories will come before that!
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K' officially confirmed and appearing in the last update of the KOF XIII Official Site.
The Game Mode tag has been also updated announcing the single player mode!
Here's some location test vids from Hong Kong and Japan (Just rember the game is at 90% and it's the arcade version the hove version will come after that!)
The mid-game demo has no new information, the same that was said before.
I was surfing YouTube and found a Spanish translated version of the mid-game demo and tried to translate it using Google translator and found that
Spanish:-
ROSE: "Este ano, el torneo The King of fighters, es celebrado
integramente por la fundacion Bernstein
El dinero?, no es problema"
BOTAN: "Las cosas estan funcionando de acuerdo a lo planeado...
teniendo el coliseo del torneo situado exactamente encima del lugar de descanzo de Orochi...
solo resta abrir la dimension."
Botan esta realizando un excelente trabajo en el torneo KOF
DARK ASH: Asi que tu eres Mukai cierto? ... me eres completamente inutil...
MUKAI: si asi es, perdoneme senor...
ASH: "tras la muerte de Magaki y la desaparicion de Shion... no tendremos mas que... una oportunidad
mmm, ya veo
...chicos, deben morir todos? su vida no vale nada...
...al menos pueden hacer un buen uso de ella."
MUKAI: Entendido senor.
The English translation:
ROSE: "This year, The King of Fighters tournament is held
entirely by the Bernstein Foundation
The money?, No problem "
BOTAN: "Things are working according to plan ...
having the tournament arena is located just above the place of rest during Orochi ...
dimension only remains open. "
Botan is doing an excellent job in the KOF tournament
DARK ASH: So you're Mukai right? ... are completely useless to me ...
MUKAI: If so, forgive me sir ...
ASH: "After the death of Magaki and the disappearance of Shion ... we have no more than an opportunity ...
mmm, I see
... Guys should all die? his life is worthless ...
... At least they can make good use of it. "
MUKAI: Understood sir.
Nothing new. I think I have read it in the forum before.
This is only a note for who don't know
Elisabeth Team Story translation (Google&Human):
Spoiler:
In the green grass, the breeze blows.
The residence of the family who inherited old traditions and
duties now dissolves under the nature leaving little
Traces of his time of glory. Only the source and dry
stone pillars that still stand are reminiscent of days
beautiful and luxurious that passed here.
Elizabeth watched the statue of a goddess, the departure
middle, and then turned the serious eyes to the blue sky.
Since the great fire that turned the whole gigantic
and the family mansion in the ashes, how long should
past?
Thinking now, that fire must have been some kind
Signal ... or frame someone.
No matter what it was, the heirs of these large
there were only two duties. And from that day the
two lived as brother and sister true.
But one is not here anymore.
".........................."
Dressed in black hands several photos taken in this
yard long ago, she spent several
hours standing there.
"Miss ...."
"I know. ... Just a little more. "
Responding to the voice of the elder who came to bring him,
Elizabeth nodded her head slightly.
The wind blew again shook the veil that covered the
Elizabeth's face.
******************************
With his hands in his trouser pockets, Shen notes cup
under the table. The knee swinging slowly reveals the
irritation of the man from Shanghai.
After drinking once the half remaining coffee
Express, Shen showed an expression even more closed.
"More 3 seconds...", was the thought of Duo Lon, and then after
exact 3 seconds, Shen raised his arm and prepared
to strike the table.
"Stop."
In the instant before the table is broken in half, to hand
Duo Lon, Shen held the coup. This looked furious to
Duo Lon, but in the end without saying anything and just mumbled
let the hand of his teammate.
Montmartre, agitated for artists and tourists, shone in
light of early summer. Even the shadows of men
circulating in Promenade looked like works of art
some kind.
Duo Lon you had several dark stories up themselves,
realized how much he did not fit the area and not to
banned miss a slight laugh.
Listening to bring laughter, Shen returned to face Duo Lon.
"... What's the fun?"
"Nothing ... I just noticed how both me and you
contrasted with this city. "
"I did not want that."
Bravo, Shen toppled the cup with his finger and began to drop
out his irritation.
".. So what is going on here?
"About what?"
"Look! We who have been called and we go
expecting after coming this far! "
"It's true."
"There's two on this side and one from another, then it should be
she who should go to Shanghai. So why
agent had to come to France? "
"It must be because we were called."
Duo Lon replied indifferently. Of course I knew that Shen
would not be satisfied with that answer.
"Listen ..."
"It seems she has come."
With word of Duo Lon, Shen turned sullen.
"Sorry for the delay."
Elizabeth politely bowed his head and apologized
at two, but said nothing about the reason for the delay.
Shen rose violently knocking the chair,
observed the figure of mourning clothes for Elizabeth
head to toe and lifted his shoulders in an exaggerated way.
"You look good was delayed huh? And on top
all tidy! By chance is coming from some
party? "
Sarcasm Shen carried a little too much poison,
Elizabeth but ignored him and pulled out an envelope purse
white.
"... The invitations?"
"Of course."
"We."
"So no problem. On the first day of fighting in
will meet an hour before in front of the stadium. "
"Hah ~?"
The economic words of Elizabeth Shen did raise
eyebrows.
"... Listen here ... We gave half back to the world that
you called us! And now what? After we leave
waiting all this time is that all you have to say?
We could have solved this talk with a phone call! "
"It is enough Shen."
As he watched Shen claim under Elizabeth, Duo Lon
arose.
"... Anyway the first stage of our struggle will
here in France. There is so uncomfortable to think that our
visit to Europe was just a bit early. "
"So either we will come up there tourists in Paris?
You just said just now that this city is not
combines with you! "
"If you do not want to walk can go eat some crabs."
"You. .."
"It's a joke."
While the two were discussing, Elizabeth had already left the
site. The back of Elizabeth who departed not
combined with the usual grandeur of it, seemed
small.
Also noting the figure of Elizabeth, Shen muttered
with the nose.
".. What this lady has with Ash?"
"I do not know the details. Seems to be some kind of
kinship ... but also seems to have something more
profound. "
"Asking our help so without explaining anything these
reasons for not wanting others not? Hey?
"If we did not like looking for another member?"
Duo Lon, Shen noted silently.
"It would be nice if you had known that some
accept at this point. "
"It is true that I have more enemies than allies ..."
How to ridicule himself, Shen stretched
lips and laughed.
"... If so I want the bastard to pay Ash
account. "
"What we're talking about."
"From the crab. When the tournament will finish the three
eat together! "
"The King of Fighters" The giant arts tournament
martial travels around the world begins in
midsummer. While the results will come out already
Autumn. Still a little early for the season
crabs in Shanghai, but a good time for the hasty
Shen.
Shen relaxed supported his hand on the shoulder of Duo
Lon.
"... Well, then let's have something there."
"You know where to go?"
"Of course not."
"I thought."
Duo Lon drew in his mind the map of Paris and
began walking toward the metro station
next. Even in unfamiliar territory, save
perfectly maps to get around efficiently
was a custom which he won during his creation as
killer.
As they descended the stairs into the underground
cold shadows, Shen asked Duo Lon.
"Where you going?"
"For the 13th district."
Maybe because it was the city that has managed colonies
like Vietnam and the former Indochina in East Asia, the
France is the European country with the largest colony in Asia and
13th district of Paris is one of the largest Chinatowns
the world. If they go there they can choose beverages and
dishes that please their palates. And more importantly,
can relax.
Shen for a moment stopped and looked at the surface.
"... What?"
"Nothing."
Shen turned sharply and opened a sarcastic smile.
"... The reasons for fighting are even different for each
a.
"Only now you realize that."
"Just now. ... The affairs of others do not
concern. "
"Let's go ..."
Along with Shen, Duo Lon disappeared into the darkness.
More than the heat of the sun of the City of Lights, cold
the shadows was more pleasing to them.
************************
Shortly after nightfall, the wind blew a little more
strong.
Just the white walls of the cathedral of Sacre Coeur
that glowed orange with the reflection of the evening now
are lit by white lights. The number of tourists
is also lower than during the afternoon, but not yet
had disappeared completely.
"I feel the presence of the boy."
Elizabeth spoke to the old butler at his side.
"There is more here. ... But he came by with
sure. "
"Miss."
"Do not worry."
When you smile at the worried old butler, Elizabeth took
black hat with bell.
"I'm not fading. What happened today was
just to prepare myself. "
"If you prepare ...?"
"If that boy even forgot his mission ... then
this time I should be prepared for this moment. "
"Miss, that would be much ...!"
"It's okay."
From the fist gush of Elizabeth Fine
beam of white light. Repelling the darkness around him
Elizabeth's inner glow brightened slightly its
own face.
"While there is light in my heart, I sure ...!"
Aircraft take off toward a low sky, covered with thick clouds and muffled. The roar of its engines briefly interrupted the conversation of two men.
Noting that the aircraft departs Benimaru Nikaido was at his feet a large suitcase. Unlike Duo Lon not brought anything with them.
Considering that it was this mystery man, is strangely natural. Basically Benimaru thought that Duo Lon was a resident of another world.
"... Hospital?"
Duo Lon repeated the question that had been interrupted by the noise of the engine.
"The Kusanagi Kyo?"
"But it's just a hospital for examinations. If you ask about the severity, it is with Shingo, because they've got ugly when you try to stop the Yagami. Just to heal all the broken bones will take more than one or two months. "
Still was a gain to have come out of that situation alive. Yagami face during a "Revolt of the Blood" and had suffered only injuries that level could even be considered an achievement.
Standing a little away from Benimaru with his hands in the pockets of long coat, Duo Lon slowly withdrew his eyes and sighed.
".. Then you too will return to his country?"
"Well, at least for now.
... He is not the type to give in so easy, then he will need someone to form a team, right? "
"That's how it works?"
"That's right."
After confirming with the head Benimaru continued smiling.
"... You're looking for that guy, right?"
"That guy?"
"Do not play dumb. I've met him before, you know?
".. It's true."
Member of the group of assassins called Hizoku, Duo Lon demand traitor by his own clan's father, Lon. Duo Lon normally would never participate in public events, but to look for Lon he has entered in some editions of The King of Fighters.
As arranged the blonde hair flyin 'in the wind Benimaru continued.
"If I ever hear something about that guy, I'll let you know."
"Thank Benimaru, count on your help."
"No need to thank me. ... Instead, if you find that kid make me please tell me. "
For a moment, Duo Lon looked Benimaru without saying anything.
".. What kind of problems you have with Ash?"
"I have not but someone has. In the end Ash spent his leg in all of us is not it? "
"Taking care of Kusanagi again? It seems even that is responsible for it. "
"Not come!"
Suffered with a smile on his face, Benimaru glanced at the watch and desencostou the fence.
"... It is time to shipment."
"Take care."
With the bag on the shoulders Benimaru walked away, while Duo Lon gave him a word. Something cool, direct and nothing suitable to say goodbye to someone out on a journey.
Benimaru turned to look over their shoulders toward Duo Lon.
"It is quite possible that we see him again sooner than we expect."
"In this case we will not be the same team."
"... Without doubt."
Another great plane approached the runway for landing. The wind shook the long hair of two men and again interrupted their conversation.
After securing the face of strong wind, to look back Benimaru Duo Lon to speak to him again, but the long dark shadow that should be there was gone.
"... It suits him."
After a little smile Benimaru pack the bags.
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How much land should be worth this area is an issue that the uninformed Benimaru could not answer. But was sure they were nothing cheap.
To maintain such a large mansion in a neighborhood of these should be required not only resources but also other types of hidden forces.
And this ancient family called Kagura had this same kind of force.
Benimaru moving down one side of the large garden and quietly watched the big carp swimming until you hear a faint sound of wood that made him turn around.
"When it came to Japan?"
Who asked was a beautiful oriental woman with black hair, dressed in a kimono light lilac color. Chizuru Kagura.
"It was only for a few hours ago."
"I envy the way you travel so easily."
After a slight smile lonely, Chizuru got the obi kimono and sat politely on the porch that goes directly to the backyard.
The Japanese summer this year is more muted than usual. But what is behind the expression of discomfort Chizuru are not the high temperatures.
After waiting for the maid who trousse Uji tea ice cream to deviate from Benimaru asked directly.
"His condition remains the same Chizuru-san?"
"Yes, my health returned to normal, but as for my" powers "..."
"I understand ..."
"Actually, I was forgetting something important. Congratulations on winning the championship, Nikaido-san. "
"Stop it. It was a victory for W.O. because the enemy was gone halfway. Not the kind of result that can be proud. "
Benimaru sat on the porch and raised his glass of iced tea. The flavor ice cream slid down your throat and mouth spread in a light sweet sensation.
In fact the feeling was far from that of a celebrated champion. Indeed Benimaru even had a regret typical of a loser when he returned to Japan
The current leader of the family Kagura, Chizuru Kagura, the heir to the style Kusanagi, Kyo Kusanagi, and Iori Yagami Yagami Style ...
The three are descendants of the "Three Sacred Treasures" that distant past as a legend fought and captured the Will of the planet "Orochi" which attempted to purify humanity that had multilicado too.
The Orochi resurrected in this he was defeated and imprisoned by three after a fierce battle. But in the penultimate edition of The King of fighters they encountered a large enemy that can compare with Orochi.
"Those from Earth Away" ...
That is how they presented themselves. They have looks very similar to that of humans, but are certainly of a different species of humanity. About this "Faraway Land," Chizuru and the others know nothing.
The only certainty is that they had their goal was sealed the power of Orochi.
Deliver the power of Orochi to our Master ...
One member of the group "Those distant from Earth" which appeared in front of the "Three Sacred Treasures," the man called Mukai said so directly.
The sound echoed through the ice into the cup.
The annoying cicadas ceased and an uncomfortable silence filled the air.
As I looked at the beautiful garden, Benimaru opened his mouth.
"... So, Chizuru-san. How is the seal of Orochi now? "
"Unfortunately when my powers were stolen the Orochi seal is broken."
Chizuru said openly, but the glance of your lips Benimaru captured the feeling of frustration that ran it.
"Since the Orochi is free ... will he may have risen somewhere? "
"This is pretty unlikely. Last time, when my sister was killed by Goenitz, the seal was indeed broken, but the resurrection of the Orochi has required several years. And yet we must consider that the Orochi was imprisoned again had not resumed his full power, in contrast, was very weakened by the battle against Kusanagi and Yagami. "
"This indicates that the Orochi to gain a new body and rise again it would take a long time."
"I think it is more likely. ... But now that is free from his seal, I do not know where he was Orochi. Perhaps what took place and said Mukai Orochi has been absorbed by that such a Master ... "
"Not even you can discover these things?"
"... Sorry."
Chizuru held his black hair and bowed deeply.
"Without the power of the" Mirror of Yata "I'm not even able to feel the presence of Orochi."
"You need not apologize Chizuru-san, is all the fault of that boy."
Who armed the trap Chizuru was the group 'Those from Earth Far, "but he directly stole her powers was Ash Crimson. Since then the power of the treasury of Chizuru, the power of the guardian of the seal of Orochi is lost.
While slowly shook her fan, Chizuru asked.
"Ash Crimson ... Who is he? "
"I have thought of that. ... Seems like he knows those guys from the group long name, but I have no idea what kind of relationship they have. "
Twice Benimaru Ash found in KOF.
If it's for short, would a kid with freckles and identity unknown. This young man who manipulates flames of green, different from those of Kyo and Iori. As he is thinking or what he is moving, are questions impossible to answer for Benimaru and even for old acquaintance who would Duo Lon.
Benimaru departed from the balcony and returned to the lake where she saw her reflection in the air while playing the ideas that did not fit.
"Ash and those guys ... To friends they fought pretty serious between them, but do not seem old enemies. "
"Maybe they were in a temporary alliance betrayed them and that young?"
"I do not know ... but that lady with whom I joined, Elizabeth, said Ash would be a fellow who would have the same mission as her. If you speak treason, it seems that it was she who was betrayed by Ash. For the boy said to have forgotten that mission. "
In the latest edition of KOF Benimaru Duo Lon went along with the team led by Elizabeth Branctorche.
Elizabeth herself did not reveal any important information like this because of his involvement or his relationship with Ash, but what Benimaru can see, it seems the two have any close relationship.
Benimaru raised his long blond hair and let out an exaggerated sigh.
"I bet that Elizabeth knows who Ash is, what he is trying to do and everything! ... But no matter how many times I ask she never told anything. And she'll probably continue with this policy of no comment. "
"I think I understand the position of that person. Probably should be something like me before. "
"In a position like yours?"
"Yes. If we compare "Those from Earth Away" with the Orochi clan, Elizabeth Branctorche that has as its mortal enemies, would be exactly the same position as me. Ash Crimson in this case would be ... "
"... Iori Yagami had left the circle of the" Three Sacred Treasures ", right?"
Chizuru Benimaru turned around and became more serious.
"It's possible. While Elizabeth and Branctorche "Those from Earth Away" face, it seems that Ash has relationships with both but takes no position as an ally of either side. "
"Any way to discover the goal of Ash seems that the only way will be to grab the kid and make him confess. And we can not recover their powers. "
"But if we discover the location of itself ..."
"We'll know soon."
The Benimaru said that it still had the words that Ash said last time they met very clear in your head.
"After he stole the powers of the" Jewel of Yasakani "Yagami's and was about to flee, he said" The next will be the Kyo ""
The story is too long so I Have to put each part separate!
(Ash story Part Two!)
Spoiler:
Then the "Mirror of Yata" in the last tournament Ash managed to put his hands in the power of "Jewel of Yasakani. Now taking the "Sword of Kusanagi," two of "Three Sacred Treasures" which held Orochi are no longer in the hands of his heirs at law.
And Ash intends to soon acquire that ultimate power.
After biting his pale lips, Chizuru whispered.
"Even though the Orochi has not yet fallen into their hands, even if the powers of Kusanagi is stolen by Ash, then it is impossible to seal Orochi again."
"We will not allow this to happen."
In his pants pocket white Benimaru started playing your cell phone.
"Thinking of what has been said, I find it unlikely that Ash faces Kyo face to face. He will take advantage of some confusion ... probably going to attack on the stage of KOF.
"So?"
"Yeah. Why do you think I came back to Japan? But of course I see your face is also part of my goals. "
Benimaru pulled the phone from his pocket after a few gestures and unassuming, he bid farewell to Chizuru.
"... It's time for meeting with my teammates. There is still much to talk but I have to ask permission now. "
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For Duo Lon was born and raised in the cold and dry land of Hebei, Shanghai Gangnam was a completely foreign land. But even so, every visit to this city, Duo Lon felt something akin to nostalgia, possibly because he had built a story here.
In the perception of Duo Lon, has been more difficult to live in this city every year.
China now that this can now be called the world trade center, Shanghai is developing even more than the capital Beijing, so why she had become a more difficult place to live? ... It must be because he is a kind of person who lives just outside the sunshine.
The old quarters are demolished and their places are erected beautiful buildings that scrubs the skies. In this new environment those accustomed to the margins of society change gradually their ways of living. The mobsters who could only use violence are also required to learn more cunning ways of living.
However it is different.
No matter how much the change was that the city's landscape becomes it does not accept the change itself.
So he should feel uncomfortable in the new Shanghai.
The name of this man is clumsy Shen Woo.
Duo Lon returned to Shanghai to meet with this man.
After the end of the last KOF, Shen Woo suddenly disappeared along with the rest of your team.
Some even discussed the rumor of his death, but Duo Lon did not believe that not a hypothesis. That's because he knew that Shen was not the type who would die so easily.
This thinking proved correct as he arrived in Shanghai.
"... This man draws attention no matter where you go."
By observing the healthy figure of Shen Woo, Duo Lon smiled coldly.
Duo Lon crouched down near the high window to watch the pandemonium that had become the festive mood that there was less than 10 minutes ago.
In the hall of the restaurant was being held in celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the establishment's owner, group president and briefly Shin An, Chinese mafia boss. Obviously, more than half of those present at the party were members of the organization.
To enter this hall, Shen used a huge garbage truck to knock down the wall, and then happily went up men stunned. Not even on the stages of KOF can see a performance so extravagant.
Knocked down by truck or by the violent struggle, the tables are turned white and the drinks and dishes are all over the floor.
Immersed in the smell of that elusive mix nasty criminals who had gathered to celebrate the birthday of their leader are one and a beaten and defeated. In numbers the advantage would be entirely theirs, but opposite Shen brute force alone, there was nothing to do except to be humiliated.
Perhaps afraid to reach each other firearms were not used. But even if they had been the maximum that they could extend it a little time between entry of the truck and the overthrow of the last man. The strength of Shen was superior to that point.
In the fighting style of Shen there is no trace of rhythm you might think about the words martial arts. Nor as when no description Duo Lon arises silently and knocks the opponent with a blow from behind. Rotates the arms and legs with full force, spreading insults and tramples everything that comes in, this fighting style could only be set to fight.
Amidst this mess the obese boss lost his chance to flee in the face and received the ruthless iron fist that broke all his teeth. At this time Duo Lon descended to the scene of tragedy.
"Fuh ~!"
While getting rid of the blood on his wrists Shen noted the already very quiet hall, Duo Lon noticed standing beside the garbage truck and casually waved his hands.
"So?"
".. Once again you gave a wonderful show."
"I have to apply the appropriate penalty on those guys who mess with me."
When Shen Woo opened his lips were visible their large canine teeth
Duo Lon watched the old man covered in blood at the foot of Shen Woo and asked a little late.
"What they've done to you?"
"They hired an assassin to kill me!"
While saying this, Shen stirred bandages around the arms and neck. Injuries under the bandages were almost all closed, but by what can be deduced, must be the result of the struggle with such a killer.
Since Shen is alive, this commission ended in failure, but it would not be an excuse for Shen ignore those who threatened his life.
When you hear the distant sound of police sirens, Shen lowered his shoulders and said to Duo Lon.
"... Well, the details come later, before the trouble comes we will retreat by the back entrance which is less curious."
"They suffer all that and still can not go crying to the police. Mafia is an industry and business suffered. "
"He! Absolutely."
Ignoring the garbage truck that came in, Shen went to great strides over the bodies of the men groaned in pain on the floor. Duo Lon watched the corpses of criminals almost killed, he sighed and went Shen.
"... Moreover, Duo Lon ~"
While walking the dirty alleys Shen asked.
"What?"
"You do not know where is Ash?"
Upon receiving the question that he wanted to Duo Lon can only laugh.
"What is it? What's so funny? "
"Nothing ... Neither do you? "
"Oh? What do you mean with you too?
"I looked for you because I thought maybe you knew the whereabouts of the Ash."
"Tsh .."
Duo Lon's words did Shen get her shoulders and grumble. Perhaps the sense of anger Shen, cats turn cans that looked for leftovers quickly fled from his path.
While raising the collar of his jacket, Duo Lon, Shen noted with the corner of his eye.
"... What happened to Ash?"
"Oh, a lot of things, is anger at the memory. But if it is to simplify the bastard's leg began to Ash for me! "
Soon the two were going to have a usual bar at the edge of the channel. The golden light bathed the little west of the popular district of warehouses and drew the shadows of two men long and dark.
After scratching a slight scar on her cheek, Duo Lon, Shen asked.
"... And why you are looking for Ash?"
"Actually not me who is looking for him. ... Remember the woman named Elizabeth? "
"I remember. That woman who was tough on his team, right? "
"It is she who is looking for Ash."
"Why?"
"She did not tell me the details. ... But it seems a matter concerning that strange company.
"Heh ~"
Reacting to the conversation, the face of Shen opened a fierce smile that resembled a beast. The Shen always shows this expression when a conflict smells interesting.
"... To be honest I'm also interested in what Ash is planning."
"Really? I do not give one. "
"Absolutely."
What matters to Shen's just fight with full force against strong opponents. It is a kind and easy to understand.
".. If we follow Ash, this kind of opponent should appear on their own."
"Even if it does not show anything, I can not let loose so Ash. You understand right? Even among old friends are no rules. So we can diss together as before he will have to pay so ready. "
"That's how it works?"
"That's right."
"In practice?"
"I hit a guy with everything in it!"
The handle of Shen went skyward.
"... Well, it's almost a younger brother to me, so I'll just let that one go with that."
While laughing Shen grabbed the shoulder of Duo Lon entered the well-known bar.
Obviously Shen and Duo Lon nor even remember most of those poor mobsters. That whole fight was not nothing but a daily event in the life of Shen.
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When Benimaru reached the hospital room Shingo Yabuki was almost the end of visiting hours.
"It was bad. I just underestimating the congestion of Japan wanted to have arrived a little earlier ... "
"No problem at all! I am thankful for is coming Nikaido-san! "
Still sitting on the bed, lowered his head to Shingo Benimaru.
"Hey Daimon-sensei! Long time no see! "
"Uh!"
Goro Daimon said before he arrived with his usual face closed. But of course Benimaru knew very well that Daimon was not in a bad mood. The two knew each other long enough that he could understand Benimaru the few expressions of quiet judoka.
Benimaru settled in an iron chair and once again found his body covered with bandages and plaster casts of Shingo and said sarcastically.
"Until you are well huh? Ô-man mummy? "
"Ah! It is my only quality is the tough body! "
"It's true."
"Gee Benimaru-san! At that time you did not have to say I have other qualities? "
Shingo laughed suffered from the direct reaction of Benimaru.
Shingo KOF came in last with Kyo Kusanagi and Iori Yagami. And at the end of the tournament when an unexpected "Revolt of the Blood" took care of Iori, Kyo Shingo protected and suffered serious injuries that will take several months to be cured.
Ash Story final part
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But now he can get up without help from anyone and talk happily. This can be even considered as evidence of the strength of Shingo.
Since he is already well under half months in hospital, it will not take anything until he goes down the bed and say they want to resume training. Shingo Yabuki is a couple of those do not worry about the future.
"... Now seeing a particular room is a tremendous stewardship for a mere Shingo."
"Ah! Who is paying for this room is the Kagura-san. "
"The Chizuru-san?"
"Yes. I said I did not, but she said that her fault this happened ... "
"I understand ..."
Shingo decided to add water to oil to form a team with Iori and Kyo because he knew that having them fighting together was the desire to Chizuru, who had lost their powers.
Typically, Chizuru would not have to worry as much about injuries Shingo. It's common sense that martial arts fighters getting hurt is nothing more that responsibility themselves. Especially considering that Shingo Chizuru not asked to enter the tournament.
But from the standpoint of Chizuru is the thought of what would have happened if she had not lost its powers to Ash. Iori Yagami now having a "Revolt of Blood" was obviously a result of breaking the seal of Orochi. Chizuru feel even more responsibility because of it.
Benimaru found the remaining time to visit and asked to Shingo.
".. At that time failed to ask why you deleted immediately, but what happened there?"
"I'm sorry, I do not know right ... well ... suddenly the Yagami-san lost his sanity and attacked the Kusanagi-san. I wanted to help the Kusanagi-san so I tried to stop the Yagami-san, but ... "
At this time the words have ceased and Shingo is discouraged.
"... You do not need to worry about it."
Daimon has his hand on the shoulder of Shingo.
"It's out there. Even if it was me or the Goro-chan who was there on time, do not think we could stop the uncontrolled Yagami. That there is not human, is a real monster. "
Benimaru knew that those words did not serve any consolation, but were the only ones he found to say to Shingo.
"... That means that Ash came soon after that?"
"Oh, yeah! ... From there I do not remember very well, but Ash approached Yagami-san in the back and pulled out ... a soul? .. Something like that, he pulled with force and hence the Yagami-san also dropped ... "
"That was when we arrived, right?"
"Probably ..."
When Benimaru and his team arrived Kyo, Iori and Shingo they were all scattered on the floor, unconscious. Only Ash was standing, displaying an irritating smile and cold in the rain.
"... Talking about it, what happened to the Ash-san after that?"
"He ran away."
His face contorted Benimaru unable to deny the humiliation of having failed.
"I, Elizabeth and Duo Lon ... three of us tried to get it together, but in front of us the guy was gone like smoke. "
"He disappeared?"
Responding to rare aloud Daimon, Benimaru confirmed coldly.
"That's right. That probably was the power of "Mirror". "
"From Kagura-san ...?"
Using the power of "Mirror" which should be with Chizuru, Ash disappeared from the front of Benimaru and others. That means he already has full control over these powers.
And from the words of Shingo, Benimaru also confirmed that Ash stole the powers of Yagami. The next time you meet him, Ash will probably already have control over the powers of the "jewel".
Daimon closed his speech and crossed his thick arms.
"... After Kagura-owner and Yagami, it is clear that Ash's next target will be to Kyo, but ..."
"That's the point! Where is the center of the conversation? Where's Kyo?
"..."
Daimon and Shingo silent and looked to have turned their necks in denial.
"He was hospitalized for tests, was not it? What is the hospital? "
"The hospital was this one, but before it was considered right he fled the hospital and disappeared ..."
"That idiot ...!"
Benimaru put his hand on his forehead and groaned.
Thrown by angry nurses, and Daimon Benimaru left the hospital.
The day was dim and sultry midsummer night had already begun. As they walked side by side streets lit by poles, Benimaru asked Daimon.
"What do you think that Kyo is doing now?"
"I do not know ..."
"Is that unlike his personality, he is holed up in a mountain training?"
"... Already happened once something like this before, right?"
"Yeah, I understand that he does not want others to see you struggling, but his case is a little extreme."
Even though he was caught by surprise, the fact of having been overthrown by a single stroke of the Yagami should have hurt the pride of Kyo. To fix this is easy to imagine that he should be training their techniques away from the eyes of others.
"... The Kyo should be fine."
"Is not it dangerous to walk alone?"
"Even if I do not think he would like us escorting him."
"It's true ..."
"Ultimately, if you want to get stronger you have to do something for himself. That goes for us too is not it?
Daimon nodded. The man who repeatedly reached the top of the world in judo, you know the rigors of training yourself more than anyone.
"Now the question is Yagami ... but in hindsight it should appear as soon as Kyo showing up. What we can do now is ... "
"How about Benimaru? Want to come tomorrow to my dojo in college? "
"Wow wow, give me a break here!"
When looking at the broad smile of his top teammate, answered with a smile Benimaru suffered.
"I just got back today to the country! Nor do I re-adapted to the time zone yet, let me rest tomorrow. "
"I'm kidding. Health maintenance is also an important work. "
"... The Goro-chan told a joke! Tomorrow it will rain ~ "
Forcing out the concerns with a smile, Benimaru looked at the sky with few stars.
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Sitting under the green cover of the ornate cathedral. Her legs shook his hand and was heading for the sky a few stars.
Perhaps satisfied with Neo Art, green flames appeared on the fingers of young smiling.
This flame sometimes glowed red, blue once, constantly changing color. On the lips of this young stranger, dry smile.
North bank of the Seine, 18th district of Paris. This cathedral was built on the highest hill of the city is one of the most famous sights of Paris. But even so, tourists come to climb that high.
"... Ash Crimson."
Caught by surprise by the female voice, the young man smashed the flame in his hands and turned his gaze.
"You do not get those powers to play with fire did not you?"
"... The name was Botan-san, right?"
I did not know when she arrived there, but looking at the young woman standing on top of the roof dangerous, the young gave a cold smile.
"... Came to Montmartre just to say that? You are very idle huh? "
"What a waste of time."
Irritated, the woman named Botan threw the young man a white envelope.
"It's the" invitation "to the next tournament."
"Heh ~"
"It will give me one too? They are well educated!
"It's the last step. There will fail. "
"I am not a subordinate of you, then you could stop giving orders to stay?"
"Now its ..."
Botan changed expression with the bold words of the young, but soon calmed their anger and sighed.
"... You should think better at his position. Thanks to whom you are living now ...? If you get too excited about it will end by destroying itself, you know? "
"Thanks for the warning, Botan-san. I'll study hard enough not to be considered a "useless". "
"One more thing."
"We still have something?"
"The woman Brantorche arrived in Paris to look for you."
"Beth?"
For an instant the smile vanished from the face of the young, but this surprise was soon replaced by another smile.
"If you turn an inconvenience, you should get rid of it."
After saying that the figure of Botan quietly disappeared from the Martyrs' Hill which overlooks the town of Paris.
"A ~ ~ Ãh"
The boy crumpled the invitation and slipped into his pocket. While stirred the long fringe, whispered angrily.
"Beth is still serious as ever. And I think they could relax a little bit more ... "
In the next instant the figure of the young man was covered with red flames and disappear into the air.
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS opens.
"R"
When she was surprisingly simple content, which slightly surprised Benimaru this text was not without refinement, but the fact of this tournament to be held shortly after the end of the tournament the past.
"The sender and the '" R ", eh? This brings up memories. "
The lips involuntarily react to the wax seal family.
"Who will be the organizer of this time?"
Alone occupying the back seat of the blue car open, Daimon stared and whispered about the invitation that arrived at the same time for yourself.
"The Rugal destroyed itself with its base ..."
"According to information from Chizuru-san, the organizer of this time is moving the heavy press to publicize the tournament. If you open an official release to the press, the identity of the organizer will soon be discovered. "
Following the rhythm of the music on the radio, Benimaru held the steering wheel. The chassis of the car that ran on the open road towards the airport glowed blue in the sunlight.
".. And to think that Kyo disagreements with me and went abroad."
"Combine it with more than stashing it in a mountain."
"Well, Kyo hates that strive to take the initiative to train is good news for us."
It was only last night that Kyo contacted Benimaru. A call that did not explain anything unilaterally and still asked to pick him at the airport, but for Benimaru was more a relief to know that Kyo was good than annoying.
While the beloved car parked in the large airport parking, Benimaru widened lips.
"So ... after a while we meet the stronger Japanese Time! "
When fought Orochi or Nests at the end always came back with this team. There were many times known in KOF, but they had confidence Benimaru yes were the strongest.
While watching the jets that came up with big bangs, and Benimaru Daimon went to the hall of the airport.
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When leaving the airport Charles de Gaulle and Paris get in the Ile de France, Duo Lon has a sleepy look in his companion who has not had adapted the difference in time zones and gave a slight smile.
"... What is it?"
Noticing the look of Duo Lon, Shen asked grumpy.
"They should be rare men that contrast so well with the City of Lights."
"Do not Boil!"
"... I warn you now."
After passing through the box office and climb the ladder that leads to the surface, Duo Lon began limiting the poisonous Shen.
"The leader of this team is probably the kind of woman you hate most."
"He speaks very proud and stiff upper lips?"
"Yeah."
"Hey!"
"One more thing, the kind of man she hates to be you."
"EI!"
"Swallow it all and try to relate the law."
"You talk as if it were easy ... besides, if she wants me on the team, should not she who should get us there in Shanghai?"
"This is a high class lady who does not know these details of the relationships between people. Ignore her pride and let go. "
"Tsk ... unlike you I'm an honest guy. If something irritate me and I will speak on the fly. "
"I do not care about it. ... But do not forget that our goal is to find Ash. "
"No need to remember that. ... I will not rest until a hit and make that kid cry! "
After threading the already crumpled invitation in his pocket, Shen got the gloves again.
After leaving the subway and go up to the surface, the two were greeted by a beautiful sunset in Paris.
Not only Shen, Duo Lon but himself knew that he also does not match this city, but still the two stepped on the soil of Paris.
Credit goes to FighterBoy for the story translations!
That was awesome. Buying this game day one. Great to see Mai's, K's and Vice back in action. Really liking the new gameplay elements I saw as well. Hopefully the netcode for the console version is much better than KOF XII.
With the revealing of the K' team's last member, Kula, all the playable characters have finally shown up.
Well then, we continue the team introduction series of posts which started on 4/28 with the Garou team (Terry/Andy/Joe). Those who use them should surely pay close attention! As usual, to get information on the characters' abilities, I talked to the game design director, Mr Yamamoto and the game art director, Mr Yamaguchi.
Q: Jumping right in, what new moves has Terry gained since KOF XII? His DM 'Buster Wolf' is one of them isn't it?
Yamamoto: Yes. Buster Wolf is a high speed charging attack. It goes without saying, but it's the fastest move Terry has in his repertoire. Because the startup is fast, you can use it to interrupt strings of attacks. It's also useful in combos.
Q: There's an EX version too, right? How does it change?
Yamamoto: Of course, there's an EX version. The invincibility on the EX version is longer, allowing you to beat the opponent's attacks even if you do it early.
Yamaguchi: In addition the EX version has a different animation from the normal version. When the EX version hits, the animation is similar to the Garou MOW version in that he retreats slightly when blasting the opponent. We've also increased the hitpause when the attack connects, for both the normal and the EX versions. Please do try it out if you get the opportunity.
Q: What's his NEOMAX DM like?
Yamamoto: The name of the move is 'Trinity Geyser.' It's a tremendously powered-up version of his Power Geyser where he creates several Power Geysers on screen at once.
Yamaguchi: You would have seen this at the recent location tests, but we changed the 'impact' of the startup portion of this move. When he raises his hands above his head, you can see blue energy effects gathering near them. In addition, we've made the animation of the attack a bit slower than it was before. We also changed the fire effect that shows up when he strikes the ground, making it clearer. It looks basically like a series of Power Waves (from Fatal Fury 1) that are appearing and disappearing one after the other. I've always thought it'd be nice for Terry to have a move like this, so it's a deep emotional moment for me.
<video of Terry NeoMAX>
Q: A lot of people used Terry during the location tests, so it seems like he's the main pick for a lot of players out there. How would you suggest he should be played?
Yamamoto: It might seem difficult to use drive cancels with Terry, but in fact the landing frames of his Burn Knuckle can be drive cancelled out of, so you can cancel out of that move to start a combo. I think you'll be able to combo fairly easily from there.
<video of Terry drive cancel combo>
Q: What sorts of moves has Andy gained from KOF XII?
Yamamoto: He's gained his 'Geki Hishouken' DM. It's a move with no obvious frontal weaknesses where he gathers an energy vortex in front of him and shoots it forward. You can do things like super cancel it off a connected Zan'eiken.
In addition, since Andy has the 'breaking' capability from Garou MOW on his Kuuhadan, he's very user-friendly and has a lot of practical combos.
Q: Anything special about his EX moves or DMs?
Yamaguchi: It's a little boring, but EX Shouryuudan (his uppercut) has longer invincibility and does two hits.
Q: What about his NEOMAX DM?
Yamamoto: It's called 'Chou Shin Soku Zan'eiken'. Since the NEOMAX system is one of the selling points of the system this time around, we made this move really flashy. It's really fast!
Yamaguchi: You can do it not just on the ground, but in the air, too.
<video of Andy NeoMAX>
If you K.O. an opponent with it, you'll get to see a special winpose too.
Q: Anything else worth mentioning?
Yamamoto: Some of his commands have been changed from the location test. Zan'eiken has had its charge time removed, making it easier to pull out in rapid succession. I can now recommend it without reservations.
Q: Finally, what moves have been added to Joe since KOF XII?
Yamamoto: He's regained 'Ougon no Kakato' (QCB+K). It's a move where he drops his feel on the opponent while jumping. It's been a very useful move throughout the KOF series, so this is good news, isn't it? In addition, he's gained his DM 'Bakuretsu Hurricane Tiger Kakato'.
Q: Please tell us about his EX moves.
Yamamoto: The EX version of Ougon no Kakato has very little lag on landing, so if it hits on a grounded opponent you can connect followup attacks. Pay attention to the timing and definitely give it a try.
Yamaguchi: The EX version of Hurricane Upper has him firing three tornadoes instead of one. The EX version of Screw Upper becomes 'Slide Screw' - in other words a tornado that moves horizontally across the screen. (ST: Sooo it's the SDM version then?)
Q: Please tell us about his NEOMAX DM.
Yamamoto: It's called 'Screw Straight.' A horizontal tornado materializes right next to Joe, just like a drill.
<video of Joe NeoMAX>
Yamaguchi: Just like Terry's move this is one that I've been hoping to do for a long time but only just had my wish granted. It was hard to do during the NEOGEO era because of hardware restrictions...
I'm happy it showed up this time.
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Thank you very much.
Today we've also released a promotional video. Please do watch it!
Next week's entry will be about the three members of the Psycho Soldier team. Do look forward to it!