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....WAKA. (Crap.)
WAKA-WAKA WAKA-WAKA! (What the heck? Wait up!)
the Chasm between what can be and what Cannot
Not all can cross it
Mistreated, Regretful, Roses, Forsaken,
Formerly,
Yet more I do Not know
Jump.

JUMP!!
Hit it!! Now!!
BROKEN SEAL | HP: 21%
Haven't been able to see much of Blue Toad or Yellow Toad lately... Do you have any idea what might've happened to them?
Yes... and I can't guarantee you'll be pleased to know.
...You've gotten faster.
And you stronger. A hit like that, and I might have been a goner!
Okay, but... well, they're still the strongest Toads in the Mushroom Kingdom. Why do they need to train so badly all of the sudden? It's not like either of them are weak!
It's not about being weak or strong. The fact of the matter is that they simply weren't enough to stop her Majesty from being captured. They need that to change. Otherwise, whatever power they have is worthless... to the Princess, and themselves.
....Yeah... I understand. I guess it just feels lonelier nowadays. It wasn't long ago that we were all partying and karting and playing golf...
Now, now. Those two certainly won't be gone forever. I'm sure it won't be lo--... I'm sure it won't be too long before they return again.
Hmmm... well, if you--
!!?
That was...!?
The princess...
What a disgrace. Ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, but all too eager to take advantage of people to protect for her.... why I'd ever feel the need to aid these putrid things is beyond me.
Your highness!
I understand... B-but, to abandon you--
...Very well.
Why? And what exactly is going on here?
I myself am not quite sure.... I hate to ask you to do so much as fight my battle... but I need time to recover. Until then, I need you to keep that doppelganger occupied. You are the only person I can rely on right now.
I don't know if I can do it, but I'll do anything I can! I promise!
She should have went all out when she had the chance. Now, the one and only heir of the Mushroom Kingdom is me. and I'll make sure everyone recognizes the respect I deserve, or receives due punishment.... like a true monarch should. The age of Princess Peach is over!
Hiyaagh!
!?
Goody. I always wanted to break you of all people... and now that can finally become a reality.
Don't be so sure...
I have more than one trick up my sleeve, and if you think I'll let you harm me or anyone, you're dead wrong!
All of this was inevitable!
To me, YOU'RE NOTHING.
I can't believe this... it's like whenever we try to take preactive measures, it automatically makes things worse. First Hypertime, now this? It's startin' to piss me off, man.
Well... it can't all be that bad. We could always visit every place where Dark counterparts are running amok, take 'em out, bada bing, bada boom.
That voice...!?
Huh? What's the matter, Smith?
Take a guess.
Don't tell me you didn't see this coming. You shoulda known full well that your actions would bite you in the ass one day.
I apologized! I've tried to talk to you?! All I've wanted is some damn closure between the two of us, okay! I've already been banned from the Oscar's! Basically blacklisted from Hollywood! You have the right not to forgive me, I admit, but this!? it's nothin' but selfishness!
Don't give me that. Don't act like this is all said and done. You know just as well as I do this is just a slap on the wrist on Hollywood's part to save place. As soon as the masses forget and it's not so convenient to hold what they did against you anymore, everyting will return to status quo.
So these are the onlookers you mentioned. Is that right....?
MakuDonarudo Ronarudo!
In the flesh.
Wait. But... he shouldn't be here right now... I thought he was--
He beat Pepsiman, fair and square. Of course, this meant that his idea of returning to an alliance was now shot down... until he met with us.
"Us"!?
It's true. Loathe as I admit.. I had to fool that persistent Pepsi-Man into drinking a fake Pepsi that contained the Grimace Shake. But I'm far beyond him at the present... now, I've found access to a true power like never before!
Hold on a minute... there's footage that presents evidence that The General was the one who took the Dark Mirror. So if you're showing up all of the sudden... does that mean you guys have some sort of relation to him as well?
.....Heh. Hahahah. You'd like to know, wouldn't you?! But we've already told you more than enough... though you're right that it isn't just me and McDonald you have to worry about.
Just know that the odds are stacked against you fools now. So the next time you and your meatheaded friends try to butt in, you'd best be prepared for consequences that'll hit you like hurricane... one that will give you that "closure" you begged for so badly. That's a promise.
DAMN!
Oh.
I, uh...I haven't met him personally, but I think I've seen enough that*...
Alright fine, I'll give you something for helping out of this predicament.
I physically cannot give you anything else at this point-
Alright, you see that guy there? Purpley evil looking guy? by the looks of things he might have caused that explosion, Now get up and help me intervene!
YER DEAD, SON!
What, you thought I was gonna just stand around doing nothing?
C'mon, man! I know this isn't all you have to offer!
....R-rgh.. heh. I thought we were evenly matched at first... but this...




!!?
...I'm still not sure if this is something I should use. It could be to my detriment just as easily as it could my aid. It's times like these where I wish I could consult my father...
...
You okay?
Get away from me!
Hey, don't be like that! I check on you and that's the kind of treatment I receive?
....You're right. I have to apologize... but it seems like the sting of defeat weighs heavy on me. I... didn't get the chance to make good on our promise. It seems like I'm still weak...
......
You shouldn't be too hard on yourself... "Mr. Karate" back there is inhumanly strong, even for this screwed-up world's standards. Even as a martial artist... I can't lie that even the thought of fighting him myself is... daunting.
?
You'd think with age, his strength would falter, right? But it's as if when he puts on that mask, he gets rejuvenated... No, he gets even stronger than he should be...
That must be a sign of good fortune, is it not? It should be well that Mr. Sakazaki is still strong. My father himself is beginning to wane in strength and speed. A sign that his best years are now behind him...
Maybe. But at times it feels... wrong... of my old man to be this way. And sometimes it's like I'm talking to another guy... one that's not my father.
(Like what that crazy little girl said...)
(And like that time I fought with Dan Hibiki... that guy was a joke, but could sense dad during his fight... and he let out a ridiculous power.)
But, I'm being selfish. Kasumi... trust me when I say you are strong... and that whether you believe it or not, you're still my rival... well... besides Robert... maybe Terry Bogard... and I met this 'Ryu' guy that's actually pretty good...
...
I haven't sunk so low I need you to patronize me... and the next time we do battle, I will defeat you, and reclaim what's mine! I'll prove that I'm a real worthy opponent, not just some sort of joke!
I don't know why, but I'm feeling a heavy sense of contempt right now...
I look forward to the challenge. But don't think I'll go easy on you, either. I'll crush you as soon as I find an opening!
Then it's settled. We'll fight again, Ryo Sakazaki. Until then... farewell.
!?
Ouch... man, I let my guard down....
Marco! What the heck!?
There's someone else!
...
....
Alright, Marco... Marcos... explain what's going on here. Why are there two of you?
Tch... I dunno what's goin' on myself, Mr. Ryo. I saw this thing fly by me, and the next thing I know... I'm starin' down a damn reflection! Before I could even tell what was happening, he blindsided me.
Hnh. That's what you get for bein' a sorry chump. If you end up flattened because you can't see through the enemy, then that's your fault.
As for you... Ryo Sakazaki. I'm sorry to say, but I think I've learned just about everything Kyokugenryu has to offer. In a sense, I've graduated. And that inferior sitting sitting slumped down on the wall knows it, too.
.....I see. In that case, I don't really mind. If you feel like you've learned everything you need to learn, then there's nothing more for us to do.
Sakazaki--?!
But, you know... we can't officially call you a master until you've had your graduation ceremony... you know what I'm getting at, right?
Heheheh... Alright, but you'll be sorry you asked for this. I'll beat you to a pulp in the blink of an eye.
....
Should I... leave? This seems like more of a personal matter than--
Nah. It's fine.... more people makes for a more memorable occasion. Wouldn't you agree, "Marco"...?
If you're tryin' to humiliate me in front of more people, then I'll have to disappoint you. My Karate is on an entirely different level now!
(.....It's underhanded, but I do want to see Ryo Sakazaki fight. Showing his cards would give me a better chance at forming a strategy around him later on.)
I won't hold back.
Fine by me... you can get as serious as you want.
Mr. Ryo... be careful...
Hien Shippuu Kyaku!
What's wrong? You, who's already graduated the Kyokugen style of karate, can't even bother to move someone that's even smaller than you?
I know just as well as you do the lie that brute strength matters more than anything.
Aside, big guy!
Hmph!
Ko'ou Geki!
Ossu!
How many times do I have to tell you these tricks won't work on me before you accept it!?
Mouko Raijin Setsu!
!?
Paper beats rock!
I'll show you what it really means to discipline yourself to this martial arts!
Nrh-!
(Aggressive Defense... That Rodriguez kareteka doesn't seem to be able to keep up with Sakazaki's arsenal anymore...)
Plenty more where that came from.
This ain't over til the fat lady sings! You can bet this thing won't end on your terms!
Hyaaagh!
!!?
An amateurish maneuver at best. Orah!
Gotcha.
YAH!!!
(A powerful blow!... If that were me...)
...
D-damn...
I'll give you one last chance...
To h-hell with your.. chances..
This ends here and now. I won't let myself get beaten so easily! I worked hard to get where I am now!
Hard work doesn't always equal an immediate payoff. But have it your way...
Haoh...
Shin...
...
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...Haoh Shokoh Ken! |
...Ryuusen Ken! Level 5!
Level 5, eh? So you actually managed to improve this technique even beyond it's limits... I thought it could only go up to level 4. Though so far, it doesn't seem too different... just stronger.
"Just" stronger?
That's impressive... to break through that special move. You really are better than I gave you credit for...
Still, doing so broke your form! you're wide open!
....
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.....Word of advice, Rodriguez. As the Invincible Dragon of Kyokugen, I'm destined to fill the old man shoes, and yet I'm not even close to fully realizing Kyokugen's real potential. If I slack and he kicks the bucket, the martial art's best kept techniques only he can execute will go with him.... forever.
All of this is to say... don't try and think such naive thoughts like you having already learned enough. The road to self-fulfillment is as long as life itself.
...I'll admit... part of me thought the same thing as this... weird imposter. But I think I learned a lesson from all this.
I hope so. You still have a long way to go. All of us do.
Sorry about that, I had to--
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