Street Fighter X Mai-HiME: Stage 7 – The World's Strongest Woman


"After learning that some Orphans are being controlled by unknown entities thanks to Nagi Homura; Natsuki tries her best on her own to fend off these creatures from attacking the outside; just like what happened to Ibuki's village earlier. At this point, she begins to cross paths with another warrior claiming to be the Strongest Woman of the World Chun-Li."


The chapter begins as Nagi returned to Gouken's dojo informing Ryu and company about the incident in Ibuki's village. As mentioned in the previous stage, there are Orphans that he summoned that are implied to be controlled by an unknown entity. Since Nagi mentions that his rumor about Bison was behind all this, Ken and Ryu decides to call for assistance from an Interpol police detective; in this case, Chun-Li.

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong.

Chun-Li recieves a call from Ken that she is needed to investigate the Fuka Academy, though he has not mentioned about the incident in Ibuki's village. "Don't worry, Ken. I'm on the case.", says Chun-Li. The latter has been off the action for a few years have passed after tracking down Shadaloo, now Chun-Li is aware that her father's killer has been hiding underground and soon will rise up again. "I have a bad feeling something's happening sinister behind the scenes, could it be Bison is the one's seeking revenge now? I must be on my guard... And I will do whatever it takes to bring justice to my father's soul.", says Chun-Li.

Without further hesitation, Chun-Li departs from Hong Kong as she heads for Japan... Knowing what possible hardships for the Strongest Woman of the World to face.


The following day, we turn back to Natsuki, as Nagi appears before her...

"So, you're asking for help from them? How do I expect to believe on those pitiful lies that come out from your mouth?", Natsuki sneered. Nagi explains that he was not in control of the Orphans that attacked Ibuki's village. "It's the truth Natsuki-chan! Whether you believe it or not, It's possible Shadaloo has been capturing Orphans to attack anything they can see.", Nagi responds vehemently. Natsuki eventually learns from Nagi that Shadaloo's leader, M. Bison is using an evil telekinetic power known as "Psycho Power"; that it is implied that Bison was capturing Orphans to do his bidding. The argument ends as Natsuki leaves Nagi as she heads to the dojo.

She later finds Ryu being guided with Student Council officers Reito Kanzaki, Shizuru Fujino, and Haruka Suzushiro. Natsuki stays in the shadows, while Ryu tours the entire academy with Shizuru, Reito, and Haruka. Ryu's impression for the academy is outstanding as ever. While many students from middle to high school greeted the world warrior, they continually cheer at him as Ryu continues on the tour with the student council officers.


After school, Natsuki heads to the docks, looking on to the waters. "So the man Nagi mention uses telekinesis to control minds of a living materials like humans and animals? Since what kind of a being of evil would allude to this?", Natsuki asks herself. Natsuki heads back to town, as she sees Shiho Munakata being attacked by street thugs, Yuuichi tries to fend off the hooligans; but to no avail. Natsuki instructs the two to leave and she fights the criminals relentlessly.

After this street fight, a woman with the familiar Chinese clothing and ox-horns on her hair appears before Natsuki. Introducing herself as Chun-Li.

The latter insists to Natsuki she is too young to engage in street fights, much to Natsuki's dismay. Chun-Li then threatens to arrest Natsuki after the latter learns she is a police officer from the Interpol. "You're coming with me, young lady! You're going to be charge with juvenile deliquency and insulting an officer!"
, says Chun-Li. Natsuki refuses to listen to policewoman's order, as she says the hard way instead, causing an epic fight!


*BGM: "Honest Eyes" by Black Tide*

"Duran!", yelled Natsuki as she summons her Child and her Element. Chun-Li prepares on her stance. The latter orders Duran fire a Silver Cartridge on Chun-Li; Chun-Li then manages to defend herself from a barrage of icicles with her familiar Lightning Kick.

(Hate! I'm filled with hate...)
(And you will regret! How did i get so lost?)

During the brawl, Chun-Li gains the upper hand, then Natsuki counters with a Shoryuken! Upon taking damage, Chun-Li asks where did she learn the move; with Natsuki refusing to reply.

(Fight! I'll win this fight,)
(Pull myself out! Save myself at all cost!)

Natsuki's Tatsumaki then collides with Chun-Li's Spinning Bird Kick, ala-Beyblade style. To add insult to injury; Natsuki alludes her impression to Chun-Li, "You got flexible legs! You should've been a cheerleader!" Chun-Li replies, "Why you...!" as she kicks Natsuki in the face.

(How? How'd we come this far?)
(Why did we survive?)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)
Where did we go wrong? What did we not see?)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)

During the battle, the publicity attracts a swarm of male students (including Masashi Takeda; a student who is attracted to Natsuki despite of her rejections) from Fuka Academy watching the fight. Most of the students are cheering for Natsuki, including Takeda; while few are cheering for Chun-Li. "You've got a lot of fans following you, little girl! Say, I'm quite impressed! You kinda reminded me of Ryu.", says Chun-Li. Natsuki was thrilled that she fought a woman who is claimed to be the strongest in the world, Chun-Li then points to the spectators; "All men bow before me! I'm the strongest woman in the world!" Natsuki then gloats, "Strongest Woman of the World!? Don't make me laugh!" Chun-Li, have heard enough of Natsuki's insults, continues the fight!

(Scorn! The Things I've done,)
(Have left me scared!)
(I broke down every wall!)

(Disgrace! A victim of... My own disgrace!)
(I'll Rise Above it all!)

As rowdy cheering echo around the fight, Natsuki knocks Chun-Li over the wall with the familiar high-blade leg kick used by Ryu. And so by doing it, the spectators eventually notice Natsuki's panties! Due to the fact she engages Chun-Li wearing her school uniform instead of wearing any karate outfit; the spectators fainted in epistaxis (nosebleeding), including Takeda. Natsuki is in a compromising position as she sees a corpse of men fainting while their nose are filled with blood in the middle of the fight; this prompts Chun-Li to launch her Tensei-Ranka at the latter, however, the shockwave misses. The fight continues...

(Give what's rightfully mine!)
(It was marks to yours)

(How? How'd we come this far?)
(Why did we survive?)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)
Where did we go wrong? What did we not see?)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)

(My path is clearer through honest eyes)
(My will is stronger through honest eyes)
(My path is clearer through honest eyes)
(My will is stronger through honest eyes)

(I'm taking my, my life back!)
(This I say each day!)

To make the battle a little more epic, both combatants unleash their Shinku Hadoken and Kikosho at each other respectively, though they are both unfazed. Followed by more aerial raves, from airborne Tatsumaki's, Tenshokyakus, and more Lightning Kicks!

(How? How'd we come this far?)
(Why did we survive?)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)
Where did we go wrong? What did we not see?)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)

(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest Eyes)
(I'd rather live my life through Honest)
(Life through Honest Eyes)

(I'm taking my, my life back!)
(I'm taking my, m
y life back!)


The battle lasted the whole day and eventually ends with both combatants are exhausted...

Natsuki ends up sitting on the floor, as Chun-Li helps her to get back up on her feet. Then, Ryu and Ken finally appeared as they managed to look for Chun-Li. Ken and Ryu are both surprised as Natsuki fought Chun-Li; in which attracted the attention of students from Fuka Academy.

Returning to Gouken's dojo, Natsuki felt happy that she had to fight a woman who is claimed to be the strongest of the world. Outside, she sees Chun-Li discussing with Ken and Ryu about the incident in Ibuki's village. After the discussion, Chun-Li also talked to Natsuki about her purpose as a policewoman and a fighter; to bring justice to her father's death at the hands of Shadaloo. And she mentions that she has adopt many children, in order to live a life of teaching martial arts to kids. Chun-Li says that she will not also stop her duties until Bison is taken out for good. The chapter ends as Natsuki puts her differences with Chun-Li aside as they high-five with their fists.


Characters:

-Ryu

-Ken Masters

-Sakura Kasugano

-Gouken

-Yuuichi Tate

-Nagi Homura

-Chun-Li (debut)

-Shiho Munakata (debut)

-Masashi Takeda (debut)

-Shizuru Fujino

-Reito Kanzaki (debut)

-Haruka Suzushiro (debut)


Trivia:

-When Natsuki executes Ryu's Joudan Sokutou-geri, as her panties were noticed by spectators; including Takeda, resulting them to faint while nosebleeding, is a reference in the first Chapter of the Mai-HiME manga when Yuuichi Tate witnessed a scuffle between Natsuki and Mai, with Tate notice both of the girls' undergarments exposed on the bottom.


Special Skill Acquired!

"You've learned Joudan Sokutou-geri!" [from Ryu]

Description: Natsuki performs a stepping side kick that sends the foe bouncing over walls.


Author's Note:

Having the song "Honest Eyes" by Black Tide be a background music during the Natsuki vs. Chun-Li fight would be worth awesome and badass.

Until then, stay tuned for more Street Fighter X Mai-HiME.