Upon returning to honor his late mentor, Gouken, Ryu is plagued by unsettling recollections of the man who killed his master. Driven by a desire to become a genuine martial arts master, Ryu embarks on a journey to refine his street fighting abilities and free himself from the lingering curse of the Dark Hadou. However, the final trial of his newfound strength can only be met through one last destined clash with his arch-nemesis, Gouki (Akuma).