The story takes place two years after the previous tournament and this saga mainly follows the new protagonist character Ash Crimson as he enters the new tournament alongside his teamates Duo Lon and Shen Woo. But there is a deeper plot involving orochi and a mysterious clan plotting to claim its power. Knowing this, Chizuru Kagura aims to get help from Kyo and Iori to help deal with the situation once again. Kyo and Iori not liking the decision to work with eachother again decline the offer.