Chapter 324: Sakaki Continues Playing Fist of the North Star

Sakaki didn't sleep that night. After unlocking the Konoha Senpu move he was hooked harder than ever before. The pixelated wasteland of Fist of the North Star had become his battlefield, and he wasn't going to rest until he saw the story through.

"All right, Kenshiro. Let's see how far your fists can take us," Sakaki whispered, eyes locked on the screen.

The game picked up right after the destruction of the Mugen Rock. Zabo-man disappeared into the shadows, leaving Kenshiro to move forward into the blazing desert canyons. The next levels were brutal gauntlets of enemies: mutants, cyber-enhanced punks, and martial artists with their own marital arts styles. It was clear the difficulty had spiked, but Sakaki wasn't fazed. He trained up, grinding levels and practicing advanced combos until Kenshiro's arsenal of Hokuto techniques rivaled anything he'd seen in-game so far.

Kenshiro now had:

Hokuto Geki Retsu Ken: A series of blindingly fast punches followed by a final explosive palm strike.

Tenryu Kokyu Ho: A defensive chi shield that absorbed projectile attacks and converted them into health.

Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken: The Special moves of hundred-punch barrage with a final shout of "ATATATATATA!" followed by "WATAAAH!"

"Let's gooooo!" Sakaki roared after pulling it off for the first time, shaking his room.

Boss after boss fell. There was Souther, the ruthless emperor who laughed as he used slaves to build his pyramid. His fighting style was untouchable—literally. Regular Hokuto moves didn't work. Sakaki had to solve a puzzle mid-battle to reveal Souther's secret: his pressure points were reversed. Once he figured that out, it was over. One "Omae wa mou shindeiru" later, Souther exploded in spectacular pixel fashion.

Later in the game, Sakaki encountered another Zabo-man Mugen Rock challenge. This one was far more difficult—the input sequence was faster, longer, and completely unexpected. Sakaki, caught off guard, fumbled halfway through the sequence.

"No! No! Come on!" he shouted as the timer hit zero.

Zabo-man, standing beside the Mugen Rock, slowly shook his head. "You were not ready," the screen text read before he vanished into the shadows. Kenshiro knelt, defeated—not from battle, but from missed potential.

"Damn it!" Sakaki cried, throwing his hands in the air. "I was so close! Next time, Zabo-man... next time I'll be ready!" He then continue the game.

He play the stages until get to the boss and Next boss came Rei, the master of Nanto Suicho Ken. Though not an enemy in OG of Zaboru previous world, this game presented him as a tragic boss corrupted by madness. His water-like movements were difficult to counter, but Sakaki found that combining Konoha Senpu with Shunkan Shōgeki Ken stunned Rei long enough to finish him with Hokuto Reppa. After defeating Rei, a cutscene showed him regaining clarity before dying in peace saying thanks to Kenshiro.

"Dang, that hit hard," Sakaki said, feeling the weight of the moment. "This game isn't just about fists... it's got heart too."

Then, the Zabo-man Stages appeared once again! This time, Sakaki was ready. He clenched his fists and muttered, "I'm not messing up this time!" As the stage Mugen Rock began, Sakaki's focus sharpened like never before. His fingers danced across the buttons with perfect precision, and after an intense sequence, he finally cleared the challenge.

"Yes!" he shouted in triumph, a grin spreading across his face.

On-screen, Kenshiro shattered the massive Mugen Rock into pieces with a final, devastating blow. Zabo-man, watching from the sidelines, gave a slow nod of approval.

"You're very cool. Here—take this." With that, Zabo-man handed over a new technique: Kugi Punch. with explaination "Strike your enemies many times... with just one punch."

Sakaki's eyes lit up. "Whoa! Another non-Hokuto technique? Nice!"

The stages got darker and more desolate as Kenshiro advanced. The wastelands turned into ruined cities. The music shifted to somber melodies. It was clear that the final confrontation was approaching.

Then came the fortress of Cassandra—Raoh's domain.

The boss rush began. First, Toki, Kenshiro's noble brother, now weakened by illness but still a fearsome master of Hokuto. Toki's fight was different—instead of aggression, he used healing chi to counter Kenshiro's moves, forcing Sakaki to play strategically, choosing when to strike and when to wait.

"Sorry, old man," Sakaki whispered, as Toki fell with a peaceful smile.

Then the gates opened. The screen went black. A new cutscene began.

Raoh.

He rode in on his black steed, Kokuoh-Go, lightning flashing behind him. His towering sprite dwarfed Kenshiro. The music hit: a slow, ominous remix of the opening theme.

Sakaki sat up straight. "Here we go."

Raoh was a monster. His moves were slow but devastating. Each hit could drain half of Kenshiro's health bar. His chi strikes had a massive range. He could summon energy from his hand in a technique called Tenha Kassatsu, blasting the entire screen with judgment. Raoh also buffs himself with Tenryū Kokyū Hō Increasing his damage and movement speed!.

Sakaki died. Then died again. And again.

But each time, he learned.

By his tenth attempt, Kenshiro was level 42. His reflexes were razor sharp. He used Tenryu Kokyu Ho to absorb Raoh's sky strike. He baited his slams, dodged the ground shockwaves, and struck with pinpoint accuracy with Kugi Punch!.

Then the final moment came.

After Raoh's health is almost exhausted, a cutscene happens. Kenshiro held his breath then all of his aura became golden and he said Musō Tensei Kenshiro Abilities and speed increased with insane speed! He overwhelmed Raoh easily!.

Raoh staggered. Kenshiro activated Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken!, alongside Muso Tensei but this time, a second input appeared: a timing bar.

"A timing finisher!?" Sakaki gasped.

He nailed it.

Many buttons appear, Kenshiro fist moves in blur and Sakaki needs to press O multiple times! Then the last Button appears and Sakaki presses it correctly! Then Kenshiro moved in slow motion, delivering a perfectly animated punch to Raoh's heart. The screen flashed. Raoh's voice echoed: "I have no regrets... for I have lived as the conqueror of the century's end. Live your life to the fullest brother, you are the true successor of Hokuto Shinken."

Raoh knelt, smiling. Kenshiro then said "Brother..."

Then Raoh exploded.

The game transitioned to the final cutscene. Kenshiro stood alone under the stars. The Big Dipper constellation shimmered above. Yuria's voice called out, and the screen faded to black.

"You are already... complete.Ken…"

Credits rolled in 8-bit, with chiptune versions of the You are Shock

Sakaki dropped the controller, stunned. "That. Was. Incredible."

But then something unexpected happened. Another Cutscene happened! As the dust settled from the battle between Raoh and Kenshiro, the camera panned to the edge of a craggy mountain overlooking the wasteland. A mysterious figure sat calmly—an older man with a rugged, muscular build. He wore a casual T-Shirt and tight pants, and his shirt bore the kanji for "Heart." His eyes gleamed with curiosity, and a knowing grin spread across his face.

"Hokuto Shinken, huh?" he muttered under his breath, watching the final moments of the battle unfold below. "I wonder... how do these martial arts practitioners manipulate their energy so precisely without altering its natural state? Could it be a unique form of Nen? Or perhaps... an entirely different type of energy I've never seen before?"

The man stood slowly, his silhouette framed by the fading sunset. The wind rustled his clothes as he looked out into the horizon, then the screen showed his face and showed his name at the left bottom of the screen "Issac Netero". Then the screen faded to black, and bold letters appeared:

To Be Continued...

Sakaki rubbed his chin, eyes narrowed at the flickering screen. "Wait a sec... Who the heck is Isaac Netero? And what's this 'Nen' he's talking about? Is this some kind of teaser for the next sequel content? Maybe a secret boss? Like Ninja Gaiden's secret ending?" he muttered, stunned. The mysterious ending had left him with more questions than answers.

Excited and perplexed, Sakaki knew exactly what he had to do next—he'd bring this up at the Bakudan Arcade. If anyone could unravel the mystery, it was the crew. "This... this is definitely something I need to talk about with the guys," he said, powering down his ZEPS with determination. "There's no way I'm the only one who saw that." With that he was excited to meet the Bakudan Boys and discuss this later!. 

To be continued.

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