Orochi

Orochi

Orochi (オロチ, Orochi) in The King of Fighters is one of the main villains and boss of The King of Fighters '97 title. He and his followers are the representation of the Japanese Eight Heads Myth, known as Yamata no Orochi. In the KOF series, Orochi was sealed 1800 years ago by the Three Sacred Treasures of Japan (Kyo, Iori and Chizuru). The descendants of those three clans are destined to protect the seal placed upon him. Orochi is voiced by Rio Ogata (voice of Chris and Orochi Chris) and actress Motoko Kumai in the KOF '97 drama CD.

Profile

Full Name: Yamata no Orochi Height: 1.85 cm Weight: 75 kg Family/Relationships: Gaia (creator), Mizuchi (clone) Occupation: Deity Likes: Nature Hates: Humans, Yata, Yasakani and Kusanagi clans Fighting Style: Instinct and Divine Power

Appearance

Orochi has been shown how Chris's body is enlarged, his hair is white, apparently his eyes are red, when he is possessing Chris he has the eyes of a snake, similar to Goenitz's, this is why it is believed that the floating Chris is a demigod.

History

Orochi is a divine entity, which calls itself "Gaia's Will" (地球意思, Chikyu Ishi, Gaia's Will). He supposedly born from the earth itself, manifested through emotions and substances of nature. Orochi's greatest power is "Nothing", implying that he does not have any rank of distinction. Since ancient times, Orochi was the guardian of nature and was rewarded with natural forces in his possession. He gained followers and soon formed a Clan. The eight most powerful warriors of him are known as Hakkesshu. At that time Humanity began to expand, however, the natural balance began to collapse. 1800 years ago, Orochi could not tolerate the destruction caused by humanity and wanted to eradicate it completely. He used the powers he had been given by nature to cause chaos. His clan and the human race remained at war until the Kusanagi Clan, the Yata Clan and the Yasakani Clan defeated him with 3 mystical treasures. Orochi and his Hakkesshu were sealed. Despite being in a suspensory state, Orochi continues to feel that humanity is contaminating the world.

During The King of Fighters: Orochi's servants continued to work to wear down the Seal Orochi is in, until he is able to break it on his own. In KOF '97, Orochi, although weakened, wants to fulfill his mandate of eliminating the human race. His best known appearance is that of a man remarkably similar to Chris's body, with silver hair and a tattoo across his chest and part of his neck. In that year he is defeated again by the descendants of the Clans, the Three Sacred Treasures. In the KOF 99 tournament, Krizalid made a mention when the NESTS organization had kidnapped Kyo after the fight against Orochi. In 2003, a group of servants of another deity conceived in the same way as Orochi tried to break the seal. They are known as Those from the Past and plan to steal Orochi's power for their Master. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named Ash Crimson is stealing the 3 sacred treasures (Yata's Mirror, Yasakani's Jewel, and Kusanagi's Sword) one by one. Orochi is free to enter the mortal realm once more. In KOF XIV Orochi is one of the souls trapped inside the final boss Verse, when he is defeated by Team Japan; the different soul fragments spread throughout the world, Kyo, Iori and Chizuru detect Orochi's presence in Hungary and head to the place finding that Orochi sought to resurrect once more, but could not do so without a host body so the sacred trio destroys him before he takes any physical form.

Personality

Orochi is a powerful being who plans to serve Gaia at any cost, he will protect her from everything, even from what she has created.

fighting style

Orochi does not have a known style, since he is a deity and does not know human techniques, and they are not necessary to him, since he only uses his powers.

Powers

Orochi has an extensive list of powers. He can give these to any Hakkesshu. Telepathy - can project thoughts and communicate through the mind. Telekinesis - can move objects with his mind. Teleportation - can move to any location. Possession - Can possess the mind of any of his followers. Orochi Pillar - A high concentration of its powers can cause these explosions. God's Lightning - Can throw out a wave of energy from his hands so powerful that it is unstable. Energy Pillar - Can create an Energy Pillar from the ground. Bring Neighbor Close - Orochi concentrates his energy to push his opponent towards him and rips out a piece of their soul. In KOF 98 UM, this move was added as a simple SDM and in its HSDM version it appears as a red Orochi Pillar. Light of the Gods' Judgment/Saa, mu ni kaerou - can create a light so powerful that it damages its opponent. It is the most versatile movement, since it removes between 60% of life.

Regeneration - can regenerate/heal himself. Soul Damage - Can tear away pieces of the opponent's soul. Pyrokinesis - can grant complete control over a purple flame. (Orochi Chris, Iori Yagami). Electrokinesis - can grant complete control over electricity. (Orochi Shermie). Geokinesis - can grant complete control over the earth. (Orochi Yashiro). Aerokinesis - can grant complete control over the air. (Leopold Goenitz). Hydrokinesis - can grant complete control over water. (Gaidel). Superhuman Strength (Darkness) - Orochi can grant superhuman strength. (Vice, Ryuji Yamazaki and Orochi Iori). Cutting Limbs - can grant cutting powers (sharp hands, cutting auras, cutting projectiles). (Leopold Goenitz, Mature, Vice and Orochi Leona). Snake Arms - can grant extendable limbs. (Vice and Ryuji Yamazaki). Repulsion - can create a shield to repel opponents or reflect projectiles. Shield Reflection - Can create a shield that is capable of absorbing opponents' attacks and returning them as energy projectiles.