The legendary art of assassination, the North Star divine fist, has been passed down only to a sole successor for 2,000 years. But master Ryuken, having no children, decided to adopt four sons: Raoh, the eldest, Toki, the second, Jagi, the third, then Kenshiro, the youngest.

The Final Chapter - The End



Now Revealed!
The 2000 Year History of the North Star!!

A horrific art of assassination passed down from China, the North Star divine fist. By concentrating all energy into one's fist, and applying force to hidden pressure points in the body, it destroys from within, rather than from the outside. It is a martial art that can kill with a single strike. Ordinary men can only utilize 30% of their potential, but the North Star divine fist can use the remaining 70%.

The prior successor was Ryuken. One day, at the North Star chi training ground, Ryuken brought Yuria along to meet Ryuken, hoping that it would bring Yuria's emotions out. It was here where Yuria met both Raoh and Kenshiro for the first time, and Yuria reacted to them both. Ryuken saw what was going on, and believed that one day there would be a fight between Kenshiro and Raoh so grand it would divide the heavens.

Kenshiro was chosen as the successor to the North Star divine fist, which infuriated Jagi. Ryuken confronted Raoh, intending to seal away his fists, but due to his illness, he was unable to stop Raoh. Raoh took Ryuken's life.

Kenshiro was defeated by Shin. Shin took Yuria, but spared Kenshiro's life. In the year 199X, the world was engulfed in nuclear flames.

The oceans ran dry, and the earth fractured. It was as if all life had been annihilated, but somehow, mankind struggled to survive. The world was ruled by violence once again, as many gangs formed, and attack the weak. The people waited for a savior...

Kenshiro entered a village, where he met Bat and Lin. Zeed, the leader of a gang, took Lin hostage, but Kenshiro defeated him and saved her. Zeed stood back up, but he then exploded, having been hit with Kenshiro's North Star hundred crack fist technique.

Eventually, Kenshiro found Shin, and defeated him. But he found out that Yuria was dead -she had jumped from the top of Shin's fortress. A new journey began for Kenshiro, filled with friendships, and partings with many warriors. And for every parting, Kenshiro absorbed its sorrows.

Kenshiro met the South Star six holy fists. Rei, the star of justice. Yuda, the star of betrayal. Shu, the star of benevolence.

Souther, the star of leadership. All of these warriors died.

Toki, the second North Star brother, fought against Raoh. But due to his illness, he was unable to defeat him. Raoh spared Toki, and as he left, he told Kenshiro that if he wanted to take his life, he could try it whenever he wanted.

Yuria was not dead, and was revealed to be the last general of the South Star six holy fists. Raoh eventually found her, and took her away. This was after Raoh felt fear after fighting Kenshiro, who had mastered the nil-thought rebirth secret technique.

Kenshiro and Raoh eventually fought each other at the remains of the North Star chi training ground. After a long battle, Kenshiro defeated Raoh. Raoh, who realized he no longer had the power to defeat Kenshiro, said he understood now. He understood that Kenshiro lived all this time by seeing through death, fighting alongside irreplaceable friends -Kenshiro had seen the line between life and death.

Raoh said the only person he could ever consider as a friend was Toki. Yuria then woke up, and Raoh shoved Kenshiro away. Kenshiro and Yuria were finally reunited.

After saying he had no regrets, Raoh ended his life by restoring the light to the world. Later on, Kenshiro told Raoh to rest in peace with Toki. He said he'd hold Raoh's life within his heart, and live on as the North Star divine fist successor.

Kenshiro and Yuria then left on Raoh's horse, the Black King. Kenshiro and Yuria have disappeared -nobody knows where they went. But Lin is sure that Ken will come back someday.

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HOKUTO NO KEN 2

(Fist of the North Star 2)

Men fought and vanished beyond history! Time has moved on, and again in the midst of turmoil, a new legend of the North Star begins! Next time, on Fist of the North Star 2: "The Past has Gone. The Dawn of a New Age!!"