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For anyone not familiar with the storyline of the Tekken and Dead or Alive series, this chapter contains a lot of spoilers.

Background

Decades ago, many martial artists around the world have competed in tournaments known as the King of Iron Fist for leadership of the infamous Mishima Zaibatsu. But no matter what, the conglomerate has always been ruled by none other than the Mishimas, the very people who created it. For a long time, Heihachi Mishima ruled the Mishima Zaibatsu with an iron fist for over 40 years. However, there have been a few who have managed to take it from him. His son, Kazuya Mishima, briefly controlled the Mishima Zaibatsu for 2 years until Heihachi reclaimed it. Years later, Heihachi would lose the conglomerate again, this time to his own father Jinpachi Mishima, who was also its creator. However, Jinpachi himself would lose it to Jin Kazama, the son of Kazuya Mishima.

Jin Kazama grew up under his mother Jun Kazama and had a normal life but at age 15, things changed. Jun turns up missing during an unfortunate incident and Jin (taking his mother's advice) went to his grandfather Heihachi. Unfortunately, things did not turn out any better. The power of the dark supernatural genetic abnormality known as the Devil Gene awoke from within Jin, turning him into a devil. This trait was taken from his father Kazuya, who gained it after selling his soul to the devil in order to get back at Heihachi for throwing him off a cliff as a child and scarring him. Therefore, the family tradition of father against son continues throughout all generations.

However, Jin deeply opposes evil, especially those of the Mishima bloodline so he takes it upon himself to end the bloodline and anything else associated with it. Therefore, the many people that knew him the best were shocked at his actions after he took over the Mishima Zaibatsu. During his reign, Jin declared war on all nations in order to draw out the evil demon known as Azazel, which is believed to be the creator of the Devil Gene. After the events that follows, Jin is not seen again. This was perhaps worse than anything Kazuya, Heihachi, or Jinpachi has ever done and in many people's eyes, just further proof that the Mishimas are the most evil family in the world.

Among those was one of its many rivals known as DOATEC (Dead or Alive Tournament Executive Committee), an international weapons research and development company which was originally headed by the rich and famous Fame Douglas. However, Douglas was assassinated and the company's leadership went to his eldest daughter Helena Douglas. But the majority of the leadership was controlled by a mysterious man known as Victor Donovan. Donovan would use DOATEC to kidnap and experiment on many fighters around the world. His main target has been Kasumi, the runaway shinobi of Mugen Tenshin Ninja Clan, which is a secret society of ninjas located in the mountains of Japan.

After she was kidnapped by DOATEC, Kasumi's DNA was used to create many clones but eventually manages to fight her way to safety and escape, thanks to the legendary super ninja Ryu Hayabusa. Together with her brother Hayate and half-sister Ayane, Kasumi managed to foil Donovan's plans, even after he continued his schemes through a new company known as MIST.

However, Kasumi's life as a runaway shinobi also makes her a target of her own clan. This puts a strain on her relationship with her family, especially her brother Hayate, who is torn between his duties as the clan's leader and his closeness to his sister. Therefore, in the meantime, Kasumi remains on the run where as Hayate hopes that she will come back to the village.

Present Day

It has now been 20 years since MIST'S fall and Azazel's defeat. The war between Heihachi and Kazuya still continues, with Heihachi once again heading the Mishima Zaibatsu while Kazuya head his own company, G Corporation. Jin Kazama is believed to be dead by many people, however, his declaration of war still remains a big topic around the world to this day. Helena's DOATEC is now focused on entertainment while Donovan's MIST continues to pursue fighters around the world to create a new batch of super soldiers and to overthrow all three companies. Kasumi's village of the Mugen Tenshin Clan continues to be headed by Hayate, who now trains the new generation of ninjas.

One of those new members is a young man named Kazuki. Brought into the village as an infant, Kazuki was raised by Ayame and Shiden (the parents of Kasumi and Hayate) and has now become a top rank ninja at the young age of 19. Not only is he trained by Hayate but has also learned a lot from his mentor Ryu Hayabusa. However, despite living a rather normal life, there has been many unanswered questions that Kazuki has often wondered. These questions are far more important to his life style than he can imagine.

Every once a year, Kazuki receives a visit from a mysterious woman whose name is never mentioned to him. Yet despite this, he grows fund of the woman, feeling deeply connected to her. He doesn't understand this feeling nor does he have any idea why she only comes to visit him. He has asked Hayate and Ayane a few times but both refuse to answer. He has also asked Ayame and Shiden a few times but to no avail. Now as he's older, Kazuki is more determined to know the truth and for the first time in years, he approaches Hayate during a bright sunny day in the forest.

"Master Hayate?" said Kazuki.

"Kazuki?" said Hayate as he turns around.

"I…know I have asked this question before…and you always tell me to not worry about it but I feel that there has to be a reason why you will not tell me who that woman is. The one who comes to this village every once a year."

"Kazuki, we've been over this already; the moment she leaves this village is the moment you stop worrying about her and remain focus on your own life."

"She has become a big part of my life now, which is why I have a right to know."

"Your life has been going just fine. You have rose to become my best pupil…and you are sure to become the next master of this clan someday. What does knowing her name has to do with any of that?"

Kazuki looks at the ground in anger. Having been turned down many times for whenever he has asked this question, he has now become frustrated. It is obvious to him that Hayate knows who she is but cannot think of any reason for why he would keep this a secret from him.

During the conversation, Ayane drops in, catching Kazuki by surprise.

"It's just as your master says; you've accomplished so much in your life." said Ayane. "Don't worry about such little things like that. It's not worth it."

Kazuki turns around, as if to walk away. "There has to be more to my life than just this clan." he said. "Apparently, I can't figure it out by just staying here. I'll find my answers somewhere else then, even if I have to leave this village!" He starts to leave until he hears Ayane's voice.

"Kazuki!" she yelled.

"You know what happens if you leave this village, don't you?" said Hayate. "You'll have to be eliminated by our clan. Do you honestly think it's worth becoming a runaway shinobi just to find out about someone's name? I don't believe that that would make her happy at all."

Kazuki begins to think deeply about his actions. Having been turned down once again, the anger keeps growing and after considering leaving the village for the first time, Kazuki has to take a deep breath and calm himself down.

"Alright, Master Hayate!" he said. "I will remain focused…to the very end!"

"Good!" said Hayate.

Despite those words, Hayate and Ayane know that Kazuki is reaching his breaking point but they remain silent on this subject. It's something they have to do.

Elsewhere, Heihachi Mishima orders an attack on Violet Systems, a company is owned by his adopted son Lee Chaolan.

"They've become more than a distraction in my eyes." said Heihachi. "It's time we end this with them until we take out our real targets."

The Tekken Force raids the robotic facility of the company, attacking numerous people, with intention of finding it's owner Lee. However, unexpectedly, all of the members run into a certain person that stops them all in their tracks. Through the camera of one of his men, Heihachi sees each member being defeated by a familiar figure. Finally, Heihachi gets a closer look at the man's face.

The man is Jin Kazama.

"So you are still alive?" he says. He then smiles a little. "You're just as stubborn as your father, not knowing when to quit…or when to die. But you will know soon."

Heihachi stands tall as his body emits a lightning glow around him. Despite having to be in his 90s by now, Heihachi mysteriously appears to be decades younger.

"Then it'll be Kazuya."

To Be Continued.