Shujinko

Decades ago, Shujinko was approached by an ethereal spirit entity that called itself Damashi. Damashi claimed to be the agent of the Elder Gods who was tasked with finding a mortal who had the courage and potential strength to undertake a quest for the Elder Gods. Shujinko, then only a child, eagerly accepted and Damashi charged him with gathering the six Kamidogu of Earthrealm, Netherrealm, Chaosrealm, Outworld, Orderrealm, and Edenia. To aid Shujinko in the quest, Damashi mystically instilled in Shujinko an enhanced ability to observe and then wield the Kombat abilities of warriors that he came across.

It took Shujinko decades to gather the Kamidogu. But in that time, he traveled widely through the realms and his innate kombat talent grew dramatically. After finally finding all six Kamidogu, Shujinko -- now an old man -- then made his way back to the Nexus where he planned to present them to the Elder Gods. However, the Damashi revealed himself to be Onaga the Dragon King, who had tricked and been manipulating Shujinko for the mortal's entire life. Onaga took the Kamidogu and returned to Outworld, to retake his place as its ruler.

2D Fighters
Shujinko lost to Gen in the opening round.