He never imagined he would be in this position, but after the death of his best friend, Akira Susami suddenly becomes interested in the triennial youth super fighting tournament. Despite Asia's failure to win in the past, Akira is determined to become Asia's number one and the strongest warrior the world has ever seen. However, his rise to fame also attracts public scrutiny and leads to the emergence of several devoted rivals. Will Akira evolve and become the strongest youth warrior in the world, or will he succumb to the pressure? Find out in: Flaming Fists of Fury! Sparks of Hope.