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Receiving word of this Kisarah searched all over the country, but no matter where she looked, nary a trace of Jo was found. "Hey, Masao, have you seen Jo?" "Have I seen Jo? Not a glimpse...but right before he vanished he was babbling on about something called 'Battoru Korosheumu.' Ring a bell, Kisarah?!" But Kisarah had already left. "I'll find you, Jo! You promised me you'd be my steady!" "The Innocent High School Girl! The Epic Struggle in the Battle Coliseum! Jo, You're All Mine!" |
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That was the order given to Ai in her position as an agent of the Federation Government. A casual glance of Ai left one with the impression of a delicate female, but her combat strength was nothing to be underestimated when she puts her modified NEO Pocket to use. Although Ai was known to neglect her duties in preference to playing the latest game, she insists she's the one who "keeps tabs on @char=yuki_ngbc@ whenever he flies off the handle." Now all she's concerned with is bringing this mission to a quick close, but the real reason for this is because "the latest game is coming out in a few days..." |
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Akari awoke in a room of the grand house of Ichijo. A four-coloured bell at her bedside casually placed beside her. The maw of Hell's Gate still remains open in the sky. The particulars concerning it a few months ago--as far as Akari could tell--was that its influence on this world has not abated. And it surely was the cause of her older sister's ailment subsequent to the incident. Genbo, her father, called to her still groggy daughter. "Listen carefully. The 'Battle Coliseum' of which everyone speaks..." "What?! Hell's Gate is the result of the Battle Coliseum...? I'll put an end to this! Let me at'em!" "Take a chill pill, Akari! Can't you ever wait till I've finished what I'm saying?!" |
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His name was "Asura." Asura--"betrayer of the gods." The wielder of the 7 Ancient Weapons was, ironically, the mightiest warrior in the Netherworld. The time of his confinement, owing to Yuga's secret arts, was to have been eternal. But Asura finally broke his magical bonds. Now, transcending the dimensions, he descends on the Coliseum. Where he will have his revenge. |
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"It won't be enough to simply temper my body and improve my moves. I must accomplish something that will benefit this temporal world." Athena recalls the pronouncements of the gods, but can't think of a way to be useful. (Maybe I should give blood or something?) And then the lights come on in the mind of this young maiden disowned by heaven. WAREZ, an entity rumored to be behind so much evil in this world, appears to be sponsoring a massive fighting competition to be held in a matter of days. "Bingo! This is it! This is it! Athena, you are such a gee-nee-us!" |
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The brothers Jin Chonrei and @char=chonshu_faf@...or, more appropriately, the two ancestors possessed by the Sky and Sea Dragons, are searching for the Secret Scrolls of Jin. If they obtain them, the two will be able to recover their bodies in the temporal world...or so the legend goes. If that comes true, their lives of pain will come to an end. Fortunately, there's the massive fighting competition held by WAREZ coming up. With their possession of Power of the Emperor's Fists, winning will be easy. And if they can get that close, they'll be able to do anything. "That's right you little bugs. Enjoy your freedom while you still can." |
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The brothers @char=chonrei_faf@ and Chonshu...or, more appropriately, the two ancestors possessed by the Sky and Sea Dragons, are searching for the Secret Scrolls of Jin. If they obtain them, the two will be able to recover their bodies in the temporal world...or so the legend goes. If that comes true, their lives of pain will come to an end. Fortunately, there's the massive fighting competition held by WAREZ coming up. With their possession of Power of the Emperor's Fists, winning will be easy. And if they can get that close, they'll be able to do anything. "Heh, heh...It won't be long till I have those scrolls back." |
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"OK, all adjustments of the new technology are ready. Height: 260cm. Weight: 2 Tons. Code name: CYBER-W00. The antropoid multipurpose droid can be now activated." All the members of the company and the Makijima Family look passively, everything is ready to activate it. The only thing left is... giving it a name. From a flying pod, the 2nd daughter of the Makijima family shouts a name loudly, and it's inmediately accepted. It'll be called... Cyber Woo (...) Battle Coliseum Tournament is in the sight and Cyber Woo can't lose, for the Makijima familiy's sake! |
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The cost associated with his research had been high, and the associated debt had been increasing over many years. The professor who was tormented by his obligation to pay off his debts sought to borrow further funds from WAREZ Financial which opened a branch in one of the town's side streets. Finding himself with a bloodletting interest rate of 10% every 10 days and brutal collection methods, he finally promised to offer the conglomerate his time machine to clear his debts. But the professor soon regretted his decision. "Fuuma, I'm begging you. Get my time machine back for me!". "How can you ask me that? You're to blame for borrowing all that money...". "I heard that a bunch of beautiful female contestants are joining the Battle Coliseum...". "So you want me to get your time machine back, huh?! You don't even need to ask. Just leave everything to me!". One more entrant to this year's Battle Coliseum coming up! |
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Ignoring the surprise of the current Southtown mayor, Geese nonchalantly sits himself in a chair and blows a puff of smoke after a long tug on his cigar. "You got a problem with me being alive Mayor?" "U-uh, no, not at all...Your syndicate no longer has any pull in this town." With his back to him, Geese laughs derisively at his remark. No longer has any pull. Yes, but.... "I hear your town's hosting a major fighting competition soon. I thought you could use your influence to get me a place in it." If Geese displays his awesome power in the Battle Coliseum, this town will surely bow down to him again. Because the true leader of Southtown is back and here to stay.... |
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"Haohmaru...your hide is mine". The harlot lying next to him was never able to forget the look of evil in his eyes and the smell of blood that seeped from every pore of his body. |
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"Fuuma and Mudman?! Can this be true?!" Based on word heard through the grapevine, an epic fighting competition known as "Battle Coliseum" was to be held in the Castle Town. "...What? Him, too?" At the messenger's announcement, Hanzou jumped to his feet. There was no way Hanzou could just stand by as the leader of the Iga Ninja, as a warrior, he resolved to enter the Battle Coliseum. "From now on, my humble arms are going to do the talking!" |
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That was the rumor circulating around the old post-town. Of course there would be the strongest from the West there, along with weapons and moves he had never seen. Haohmaru's native land was Musashi. He was born to the family of a poor vassal of the shogun. Along with his 5'7", 141-pound muscular build dressed in a loose kimono, the only possessions he carried with him were his famous sword "Blowfish Poison" and a ceramic sake bottle. Known to be a manly and warm hearted samurai, he now travels from one land to another to perfect his martial arts abilities. Finding an Inn, Haohmaru got his sake bottle filled to the brim. This was the only preparation he needed before hitting the road. |
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Just how long had she continued her journey looking for her missing older brother? That day six years ago she had lost her entire family. Even though she still puts up a cheerful front, she has not been able to forget this one day. But based on the unreliable leads on her older brother, the search has proven a difficult one. "I guess I should admit this is hopeless.... Hunh? Whats up, Itokatsu?" Her pet sable Itokatsu has picked up a scrap of paper. It looks like a page from a magazine. "Battle Coliseum? ...Ah, this guy!" It was a blurry picture, but it did show a man resembling her brother. An image seared into her memory. No name or information was listed, but surely he was among the entrants. "I just may be able to find big brother here...I've got to try!" |
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This is the sole reason for his entering the Battle Coliseum. He thinks nothing of WAREZ. The place, the time, the conditions are all mere trivialities - that is, if he can put an end to the beating of Kyo Kusanagi's heart. "Very well, Kyo...If your wish is to die in the Coliseum, than die you will!" |
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And the destruction of NESTS, K' and his friends finally thought they could at least spend their lives in peace, but any respite was fleeting at best. The military industry division of WAREZ sought to apply the technology used in them for use in their human weapons. "Hmph...There's only so much of this non-sense I can take". Just how many of his pursuers who had unendingly hunted him down had he disposed of? Going on the defensive won't be the answer to his future. As it had been with NESTS, there's no way to find a chance for victory if you don't enter the belly of the beast. Then WAREZ announced its sponsorship of the fighting competition Battle Coliseum. A trap perhaps...?For him, the choice was simple. Now, as always. |
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How to seal it still remained a mystery. All the while it continued to exert its eerie influence over this world. Through the darkness, a shaft of light pierced the gloom. It was so written: "To the victor of the fighting competition 'Battle Coliseum' the promise of money, knowledge, and all forms of remuneration are bestowed." Should Kaede win, maybe he could gain the knowledge necessary to seal off Hell's Gate. Kaede holds his sword 'Whirlwind' firmly in his grip. There is no longer a hint of the once timid boy. "I will be the one who shuts the Hell's Gate...or I'm not the Blue Dragon of the East!" |
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Along with its sudden growth, hostile takeovers and legal scheming is has become a target of criticism within Korea. "Hmph, these coercive dealings cannot be allowed." As Kim scans the newspaper, he strikes up a conversation with Chan and Choi who continue their push-ups as part of their rehabilitation. But the gasping duo is in no position to reply. "It looks like I'll have a little mano a mano with the sponsor and teach them the ways of justice to put them back on the straight and narrow, eh? OK, I'm in. I'm off to the 'Battle Coliseum!'" Chan and Choi pray as sheets of sweat flow over them. (I pray Kim, just once, has to deal with the crap he shovels on us every day!) |
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In spite of his efforts he suffered a bitter defeat in the Beast God Combat Tournament, and consequently was overthrown by a rival syndicate to be driven from Jipang City. King Lion now looks to better his standing and seeks events that allow him to face mightier rivals. "Battle Coliseum, they call it, eh...?" If it's a large-scale fighting tournament held by WAREZ, this could be just the ticket. But he has no desire to enter as a mere contestant. He has been defeated, but he still has his pride as King Lion. "I shall smash my way into WAREZ, take over as leader, and this King Lion will become the sponsor." King Lion once again rises to his feet. The day on which he is truly victorious....is the day the Battle Coliseum becomes the Beast God Combat Tournament. |
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Kyo is the direct descendant of this house as well as the true successor to the Ancient Marital Arts of the Kusanagi. And appropriate to such a lineage, he has dominated every competition he's been in from an early age. For he is the descendant of the legendary wielders of special powers and combat capabilities. This has not escaped WAREZ's notice. And as chance would have it, an invitation to the Battle Coliseum finds its way to Kyo. He promptly decides to join. But he's well aware that this is a trap. "I guess once in a while I've got to play the hero...and toast some butt!" |
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"If you kindly show us the formula of your remedies, we can trade it for a considerable amount of money. But if you don't..." WAREZ frequently tried to force Lee to distribute drugs at his business and to reveal the secrets of his medicines. Previewing the consequences, Lee controlled his acts and he resisted everything, but when the danger reached his family, it was too much. "This youngmen finished with my patience. Hyoo!!" The legendary acrobatic claw has been resurrected. The Cherry Tree White Dragon has decided to return to the battle, even when he's 70. |
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"Put a sock in it. We're both in the middle of training for Pete's sake..." he exclaims. And then it was out there. "Now you've done it. I'll show you I don't need anymore training!" And to prove this Mai joins the Battle Coliseum. |
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Most know him as Marco Rossi. He's the commander of the Peregrine Falcons (PF Squad), and squad leader of Company 1. Marco's an elite soldier who is a first-rate computer programmer and can handle any number of the special weapons known as "Slugs." He's also distinguished himself as the ablest member of the Government Forces, earning a slew of medals. After completing a mission, he's been known to kick back at his home in Idaho, but during one such time, Marco receives an urgent message. "What? General Morden?!" It's information that the Antichrist General Morden is alive. Furthermore, he's getting support from the industrial conglomerate WAREZ and is no doubt plotting some "evil doings". "I'll have to get Tarma and @char=fio_kof@ to back me up. I'm counting on you!" The spring of 2017 by the New Japan calendar and the Metal Slugs are moving out! |
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One of the Martian creatures...uh, people...whose invasion of earth was foiled by Marco Rossi and company remains stranded on Earth, unable to return home and is now labouring as a live-in worker at a restaurant in Osaka's Sulta City. It was hard to make himself understood at first, but his body language, aided by his excess of arms helped him out considerably. Now he's completely integrated into Terran life. Another busy day has come to an end, and he makes a modest toast with the shop owner. The proprietor then blurts out: "You know, WAREZ would be able to take you back to Mars". The proprietor pushes a ticket to the match venue towards him and tells him to go. "Po-pee-pee-poh (Pops)...". The Martian takes the ticket, trying to hide the tears running from his, uh, "cheeks?" This could just be his ticket home. His ticket to Mars.... |
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When the will of the world - the existence called Gaia gained physical form and revealed itself, they succeeded in extracting its DNA (or what could be referred to as its DNA). "Extract its actual battle data ASAP." The top executives snapped this order to his underlings time and time again. As the project progressed, which was anything but safe, they managed to create the first human weapon. Its name was "Mizuchi." Just what combat will the first human weapon of WAREZ, be capable of? Those who know, shudder at the thought. |
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The fatal way of the sword, the chaotic scene of scattered snow and flowers lit by the moon. Amidst the splatters of blood in the newly fallen snow stands one man without a drop of blood on him who sheathes his sword in a single flowing motion. The new snow wafts down and gathers over the bodies of the grotesquely slain assassins. The has been the umpteenth time in a short while he's been attacked by these unknown enemies. Moriya has no idea why these men hunt him down. But the words these assassins gasped with their dying breaths finally provide a clue. "Hell's Gate... Your destiny...To the 'Coliseum'...." Moriya Minakata turns his back on the corpses and disappears into the falling snow. He has yet to bury his past and start life anew. |
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The days of planning to realize his ambitions continue, but since he's heard that WAREZ is increasing its influence in Southtown he finds himself compelled to action. "I'll crush anyone who gets in the way of my plans, no matter who they are...Southtown is my city!" As he looks down at the night view from the top floor of his skyscraper, Big decidesto enter the Battle Coliseum. His sunglasses hide his homicidal glare. The one who's going to rule over this town is he and he alone, Mr. Big. |
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He's the karate fighter whose combat experience has earned him equal classification with @char=robert_aof@ as the "Dragon and Tiger of Kyokugen." He now spends his busy days as the acting master of the Kyokugen Karate dojo, and its been ages since he's joined a fighting tournament. But those nearest to him knew the real story. His ability as a fighter was already reaching its peak.... One day with a month to go before the opening of the Battle Coliseum, one piece of news shocked the fighting world. "The invincible dragon is back." And now Mr. Karate is back in the fray to transcend Kyokugen. |
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Shady developers summoned from Japan swaggered around the once peaceful village, and the scheduled day for eviction of the villagers grew closer. The crestfallen villagers could only cling to the legends passed down through the ages. This legend was called Mudman, the legendary spiritual warrior who protected his village hundreds of years ago. All of the villagers made offerings to the holy statue depicting his form and prayed in unison. "Oh, holy Mudman, hear our prayers." "Save us, Mudman!" The voice of their hearts transcended the distant time, and the heart of the holy warrior shuddered. "God of the Earth Fafar, grant me the honor of guiding me into the future!" |
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The shrieks of the trees and birds even reached the hinterlands of the North. The heart-rending screams pleading for help grow louder as the days pass and Nakoruru, the heavenly Ainu maiden, senses them. "Hold on, for I will come." Daybreak. Rera (the wind) for the first time this year blows from the south. Spring always visits sooner than ever to the Kamui Kotan when Nakoruru has left. |
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This was "DIO." WAREZ recovered this data after DIO destroyed Dahmoud and it created a perfected prototype, adding its own technology. This new being which surpassed all human abilities along with intelligence continues to vigilantly watch for its chance to break its bonds. NEO-DIO now quietly awaits his challengers. Once he gains his true freedom, WAREZ will meet the same destiny as Dahmoud. Or maybe.... |
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A twinge of shame suddenly races through him. "Just what am I so satisfied with myself for? ...Ryo has busted his hump trying to master his art, and what have I done?!" The raging tiger has awoken from his long slumber. The dragon and the tiger are ready for the clash. |
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Along with Geese's only son, the legendary wolf absent all these years had at last returned. For his triumphal match...no, that wasn't it...but the hullabaloo for this competition of varying fighting styles called "Battle Coliseum" which Terry and Rock would join together was indisputable; the city was in an uproar. "Let's get crackin', Terry!" Rock Howard, neither impatient nor eager, and not even overconfident, calmly slipped on his gloves and psyched himself up for battle. The phoenix is now spreading his wings to the sky. The time to leave the nest has arrived. |
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"Be sure to send me a Battle Coliseum invitation." This buxom female...is none other than Shermie whose eyes are impossible to see, owing to the volume of her hair. The paradox between her carefree attitude and her undeniable ability is stunning. The man is at bay. At a time like this, he has to play his trump card. He waits for his chance...then suddenly Shermie goes into action! "It's all over! Huh...helbow...?" A few minutes later, Shermie emerges from the alley-way in high spirits. "Hoo, hoo, hoo. All those hunky men at the Coliseum. I just can't wait." |
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WAREZ, intrigued by the hermaphroditic dark goddess Yuga attempted to create, summoned his creations from distant dimensions and now seek to obtain them for sample data in weapon development applications. The yin and the yang. Armed with a pair of swords for each hand, Shiki continues her lonely battle. To return to the hands of Yuga who rules her. To return to the world of darkness that created her.... |
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a young boy with brilliant blond hair and red eyes asks. This boy...Rock Howard undoubtedly possess the wings of the phoenix. But now he's nothing more than a chick who's poised to leave the nest. Before long "his true battle" will confront him. Terry wanted to offer him the experience of fighting on a larger stage. "Rock, heard of a fighting tournament we could both enter lately?" |
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Tung Fu Rue is one who fits this label to a tee. Rue is the teacher of both @char=terry_faf@ and @char=geese_faf@, and a master of the art of The Holy Fist of the Eight Ways. Even though he can manipulate his spirit freely and is past the age of seventy, he's not slowed down in his "way of life." "Good grief. Kids these days just don't know how to use their spirit." Tung mumbles this as he purveys the preliminary battles of the Battle Coliseum. "I guess I'll have to show these tykes how to really fight." |
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The names of the squad members gradually became known to the general public, but there were those who never made their identity public. One of these was Keiichiro Washizuka. Washizuka had continued his investigations even after the incident concerning Hell's Gate a few months ago, and now had information that the merchant from the Western powers WAREZ was involved. If he could catch the ringleader, maybe he'd be able to find out how to deal with Hell's Gate. Additionally, it was surmised that WAREZ had also had a hand in the spate of disappearances of ministers from the shogunate. "Now is the time to strike WAREZ, the source of all this evil, and in so doing...show our loyalty to the Emperor!" |
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Yuki, who's a master of the mechanical fighting arts of New Japan, is a special agent who acknowledges his abilities are among the top in his field. The mission he's been entrusted with is this: the giant industrial conglomerate WAREZ plans to dominate NEOGEO World. Yuki plans to join the fighting competition "Battle Coliseum" held by WAREZ, ascertain the identity of the ringleader which is shrouded in mystery, and put an end to their evil designs. @char=ai_ngbc@ has been selected to back him up in this mission. But this has saddled him with the feeling he must protect her from this dangerous mission.... |
