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Gken's past vividly intertwines with the present: his struggles with his brother Gie, who succumbed to similar temptations. Gie's path diverged drastically when he pursued Satsue no Hadu, leading to his expulsion from Goutetsu's dojo. Raised under the shadows of Goutetsu’s teachings, Gie ultimately became consumed by darkness, highlighting a tragic trajectory that runs parallel to Ryu and Ken’s journey.
The Clash of Destinies
The tension escalates as Ryu inadvertently taps into Satsue no Hadu during a training session, resulting in chaos and a transformation that terrifies Ken. As he witnesses his friend’s descent into darkness, Ken is faced with a choice: to protect Ryu from himself or to follow him into this abyss of power.