The uncoming SNK vs. Capcom 3 tournament was about to start. Everyone was hyped up! Even the "Bishounens".

Ken: All right. Everyone knows what to do. We have to sabotage the poster boy so they don't advance to the finals. Once they are out, we will step in as the co-star and take over his spot. It's a foolproof plan! But we must wait until the semi-finals. Otherwise someone might be on to us!

Kayin, Robert, and Andy: Right!

So the priliminary matches went on, with the poster boys of course advancing to the next round. They also did well in the secondary round, and won the opportunity to advance to the semifinals. Now things might be difficult for our poster boys...

Announcer: Let the first match of the semifinals begin! Our warriors will be Haohmaru vs. a special guest samarai warrior...From Battle Arena Toshiden, please welcome Eiji Shinjo!

Referee: Ready, begin!

Ken: (speaking in a walkie-talkie) Now remember the plan.

Haohmaru threw his tornado projectile. Eiji countered by using his projectile. Eiji then charged towards Haohmaru. Haromaru also charged. Both swords connected. Both samurai warriors traded blows, but Eiji had a slight edge.

Kayin: Not today Eiji...

Kayin was preparing to sabotage Eiji's chances of winning this fight. He continued to watch from the shadows to make his move...

Eiji and Haohmaru was getting ready to use his desperation attack. Eiji finished charging up and was ready to give Haohmaru a taste of his mighty blade. Kayin however, had other plans...

Kayin: Now we shall see who is the best warrior...

Kayin pressed a button on a remote device. The ground underneath Eiji's feet exploded, leaving Eiji hurt. Haohmaru saw his chance...

Haohmaru delivered several painful sword slashes to Eiji before finally ending with a sword uppercut. Eiji was out cold...

Announcer: And the winner is, Haohmaru!!

Ken: Good. One down. Three more to go. I hope you are ready Ryo. Because you are about to get a real taste of the "art of fighting"...