
When the end of the world has come and the Earth lies scorched, who will rise above it all to protect the innocent? A nuclear holocaust has decimated civilization and left a bleak future in its wake. In the aftermath of this apocalypse, bands of survivors join together, wondering what kind of life lies ahead. Little do they know just how fearsome reality can be. With paltry resources and even smaller hopes, humankind tries to rebuild, but finds life forever changed by roaming gangs that value nothing but violence. One man rises above the destruction to protect humanity and resurrect hope for the future. Inheriting expert martial arts skills from his predecessor, the legendary assassin Hokuto Shinken, this man is on a mission of righteousness. Join Kenshiro, a man of seven scars and immeasurable bravery, on a campaign to annihilate evil.