In the past, Gōtetsu instructs the young Gōken and Gōki. Goki is drawn to the power of 'Satsui no hado'. In the present, Ryu and Ken try to create their first Hadōken. Gōken is disturbed da Ken's approach and they argue.
Ryu and Ken continue to work on their Hadōken, but Ryu is troubled and refuses to fully manifest his. Something is learnt of Ryu's past. A mysterious stranger appears to Gōken.
Gōken and Gōki vie for Sayaka's attention. Gōki uses 'Satsui no Hado' in a sparring match almost killing his opponent. Gōtetsu gives Gōki an Ultimatum after his abuse of Satsui no Hado. Gōki and Sayaka part.
Gōtetsu and Gōken consult the Ansatsuken scrolls and discuss Gōki's departure. They domanda the very real potential of Ansatsuken myths becoming reality. Gōtetsu confronts a dark presence.