Street Fighter: Endless Path
Chapter 28: Training Day, Pt. 1
Island of the Secret Society
Gill was sitting outside when Kolin approaches him.
"Lord Gill, you called for me? What troubles you at this late hour?"
"I awoke from a dream, a wondrous vision of a celestial alignment of planets, moons and stars, signaling the arrival of a new paradise."
"All that has been foretold is coming to pass, my lord."
"Our faith is being rewarded. Do you see it? Do you recognize it?"
"Yes, I do."
Gill was visualizing him spreading Armageddon...
"Heaven has finally given us the sign our ancestors have waited for. Begin the tournament, Kolin. It is time to gather my flock."
Oro's Cave in Brazil
The Next Day
Ryu awoke in the morning to see Oro carrying a big round Earth-like soil of some sort.
"Master Oro?"
"Finally, you are awake. Your test begins, Ryu. There's only one thing you must do to become my pupil: Survive!"
Oro tossed the big round soil at Ryu, who was amazed at Oro's strength even at his age.
"This is nothing, Ryu," he said as he fights Ryu. "Become my student and you will see that the mastery of energy and matter is child's play. Prove your worth!"
You can tell Oro is quite picky with his students. Ryu tried his karate-style jump kick which was deflected by Oro.
"So weak."
"Ryu tried his left hook, again deflected.
"So slow."
Ryu's classic Hadoken...
"So predictable. What good is all that reckless energy and power you have..."
Oro deflected with his palm. "... when it can be turned around and used against you?"
Oro proved that point with a swift knee to Ryu's jaw after Ryu ducked his own Hadoken. Oro was not impressed.
"A pity." Oro created two Earth orbs and fired them at Ryu. "If you cannot pass this small test, then you should leave with your life while you still can. Ryu broke each orb.
"I know I have much to learn, but you cannot question my desire. I need your help to beat Akuma..." And with a swift straight punch to Oro's chest... "...and no challenge will stop me!"
Oro recovered by sliding back.
"That was good. I can't recall the last time someone landed a clean hit. Now that I know you are not completely devoid of your fighting prowess..."
Oro takes up his stance. "...your test can truly begin."