Love & War: The Black Moons
Epilogue: The Endless Path
Ken meets Ryu at the same waterfall they used to train and where they sparred when Karin summoned them for the final fight against Shadaloo.
"Thank you for waiting," Ken said.
Ryu opened his eyes from meditating. "I was spending a good time focusing my mind.
Ken laughed, "You still haven't changed at all. Now why don't you show me the answer, the one you've been looking for."
This is the battle representing two of Street Fighter's best. Having finally figured out the meaning to his journey, Ryu fights with a clear and sound state of mind, freed from the doubts and fears that long plagued him. Although he does not underestimate Ken's abilities, he is able to treat this fight with a more enjoyable affair of self-discovery and purification, rather than attaining victory leaving broken bodies on his trail. No. This was the very fight that helps wash away any form of evil and corruption that tries to stop you from discovering yourself, in other words, knowing your own strength. Soon, Ken was defeated, but rather than being upset, he did not hold it against Ryu. These two are friendly rivals, the type of people who can help clear your mind and strengthen your spirit. That's what this fight was all about. Ken lies there looking at the sky, amazed at how strong Ryu has become. Ryu took off his headband and the wind carries it towards Ken.
"I get it now." Ken picks up the headband. "I guess you won't be needing this anymore, huh?"
Ryu takes the headband and says, "There is no end on the road of fighting. I know... I still need this."
"I see."
And with that, the story ends with Ken and Ryu fist bumping.
THE END