Hayabusa (DOA1)

Ryu bears the name "Hayabusa," an honor bestowed upon only the most distinguished of Ninjas from the Hayabusa School. His life was a continuous fight until he met his love, Irene, and found satisfaction and peace. But his thirst for challenge returned when he learned that his best friend's sister, Kasumi, had disappeared.

Shortly thereafter, a dark figure approached and handed Ryu a piece of paper stained red. Then, without a word, the figure slipped away, "Welcome to Dead or Alive - from Fame Douglas" the letter read. Another seduction from the dark, the invitation in his hand beckoned like an old lover. Once again, Ryu slipped into the shadow of darkness.

A dark figure approaches and hands Ryu a piece of paper stained with something red. Then, without a word, the figure slips away. Welcome to Dead or Alive - from Fame Douglas.

Ryu bears the name "Hayabusa," an honor bestowed upon only the most distinguished of Ninjas coming from the Hayabusa School. His life had been a continuous fight until he met his love, Irene, and found satisfaction in peace. But his thirst for challenge returned when he learned that his best friend's sister, Kasumi, had disappeared.

The invitation in his hand beckoned and winked like an old lover. Another seduction from the dark. Once again, Ryu became a shadow of darkness.

The player is shown the ending text In the Dead or Alive arcade game if the game is set to Japanese.

Translation by Oni_Dino said:

“Irene... It’s over now.” Ryu’s heart was at peace now that he had defeated the opponent who had been terrorizing them. The ambiance of the tournament still lingered as he made his way across the stage. Ryu hurried onward with a sense of impatience about him. “Ryu!” Somewhere, someone called out his name; Ryu slowly looked over his surroundings. Little by little, the crowd of people began to dissipate like a fog. It was Irene, calling out from afar. With a smile on her face, Irene began walking toward him...

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