training) and Nicola Zaza (who's too busy in having to work on his latest scientific project), Hayate and the fighters from the previous tournament have returned for combat and that they're ready to face the latest challenge that's presented to them by King Leo. However, the previous fighters aren't the only ones from within this tournament, as two new challengers have entered into the fray as well and that they have their own reasons in participating from within King Leo's new competition. The gathered fighters must be ready and prepared to not only fight against each other and King Leo from within this tournament, but also, they must deal with an unknown threat that lies directly from within the shadows of this competition as well. Characters Returning characters Chung Paifu Gordon Bowman Gozu Joker King Lion Max Eagle Mezu Sho Hayate New characters Rosa - A young woman who wields a sword in combat and leads a strong resistance force against King Leo. When her young brother and a couple of her friends are kidnapped by King Leo, Rosa heads to the tournament in the hopes of defeating King Leo and saving her comrades. Kim Sue Il - A young Korean police detective who uses taekwondo and wields a staff. He is investigating Joker's involvement in the tournament and seeks to not only arrest him, but also to disband his gang, the Looly Po Po. It is heavily implied that Sue Il is a descendant of Kim Kaphwan from the Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters series (sharing some of his ancestor's traits, specifically a strong sense of justice, similar appearance, and many fighting skills and techniques). His name is translated as "Kim Young-Mok" in the game. Bosses King Leo (Sub-Boss) Jyazu (Final Boss) - A mysterious fighter with a golden crow helmet known for his cruelty and sadism, he dresses in a black variant of Gozu and Mezu's attire and fights using a pair of golden claws and some of Gozu and Mezu's own moves; as the leader of the terrorist organization, The Jaguar, Jyazu's background is shrouded in mystery and his intentions are unknown. He can also transform into a demonic humanoid crow at will and can mask his evil intent from his enemies, giving him an unfair advantage. See also Savage Reign Notes References External links Kizuna Encounter at GameFAQs Kizuna Encounter at Giant Bomb Kizuna