Yashiro Nanakase's true origin is shrouded in mystery. At one point, he formed a rock band named CYS with Chris and Shermie, with him playing the guitar. CYS entered the King of Fighters 1997 to form the New Face Team by stealing the invitations of the qualified Sports Team. Their initial goal for entering the tournament was due to Yashiro's grudge and desire to get revenge on Iori Yagami, the leader of a rival band that had surpassed them in popularity. As the tournament progressed, the Orochi blood within Chris and his friends awakened and they regained their memories of being three of the "Four Heavenly Kings". As loyal members of Orochi, they continued to gather power to resurrect Orochi.
Orochi returns to the world using Chris's body as the host but is re-sealed again by the Three Sacred Treasures held by Kyo Kusanagi, Iori, and Chizuru Kagura.
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Yashiro was defeated in the opening round by Remy