[h3]Akuma, Supreme Master of the Fist
- 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi[/h3]

The fop's response was almost pitiful, at least in Akuma's mind. They had declared their intent to flee the field of battle; moreover, they seemed to rely upon an oversized doll to fight for them. Yet the man brimmed with hubris, every utterance laden with pretension. To Akuma, a man who'd achieved greatness by honing his natural abilities, this self-important craven could only serve to fill him with disgust. Before ending his life, the warrior resolved to first humble him.

"Tall talk for one so gutless. Should the strength of your tawdry toy be tantamount to your ego, perhaps you might pose a challenge."

At first, Akuma seemingly moved to assume a fighting stance. Yet, with a sudden motion, the martial artist catapulted skyward, flipping towards the man known as Relius Clover. At the peak of his ascent, Akuma cupped one of his palms and immediately thrusted it forward. As if on command, an orb of purple energy surged forth from the warrior's hands and began rocketing towards the doll. 

This simple technique allowed one to project the force of one's fist over a long distance, expelled in the form of raw energy. To put it in simple terms, the user becomes capable of shooting punches. Its name is as follows:

"Zanku Hadoken!"