The world has been rocked by two major events – Mukai has stolen the Orochi seal and the theft of the Yata Mirror by Ash Crimson. Just as the dust has settled, a new King of Fighters tournament was announced - a tournament which brings together some familiar faces, as well as new comers to the world of The King of Fighters. Not all is what it seems in this new tournament. There are too many unanswered questions. Too many mixed objectives! Who are the group People from the Past and what do they really plan to do? Where would Orochi’s force finally land once the seal is opened? Will Chizuru and his friends still be able to seal Orochi? And what is Ash Crimson’ true plan.