As was done in the legends of their clans, the trio successfully defeathim. When they arebeaten, Orochi possesses Chris' body and attempts to destroy the three clans atonce. It is then when Iorisuddenly undergoes symptoms of the Riot of the Blood (WhenIori loses control of his Orochi blood, he enters a stage called Riot ofthe Blood AKA Orochi Iori).Unable to control this surge of Orochi power, Iori violently attacks and defeatshis companions.Iori advances tothe finals, where he confronts the remaining 'Four Heavenly Kings' of Orochi, YashiroNanakase, Shermieand Chris. Vice and Mature are left shaken by the ill omen. During the battle, Chizurudies and leaves a warning to not underestimate the power of Orochior Yagami. However, at tournament finals, he ends up joiningKyo and Chizuruto defeat Goenitz. Filled with a sudden hate and rage,Iori declares to defeat his rival.
The women disappear and promise him they'll meet againsoon. Later that night, he has a nightmare about two women mocking hisinability to defeat Kyo. Vice and Mature agree, but are stillfollowing Goenitz'sorders.Before theevents of KOF '97, Iori learns of Kyo entering the tournament from thelocal news. Ioriintends to use them to help him kill Kyo. After a brieffight, Iori agrees to enter, once the two submit to be his servants. They tell him about Kyoentering the tournament and try convincing him to join as well. Beforethe King of Fighters '96 tournament, Iori is visited by Viceand Mature. Thisgave them greater power, but shortened their lives. The Yagami clan originally helpedseal Orochi, but later made a pact with it. Iori Yagami (The King of Fighters) Iori Yagami BIO:Iori is the bornenemy of Kyo Kusanagi.