The masters of the Nanto Seiken school are known as the Nanto Rokuseiken-the Six Holy Fists of the South Star. Of the six, the most powerful is the Holy Emperor Souther. But Shu, another warrior of Nanto Seiken, dares to resist Souther's tyranny. Shu once saved Kenshiro's life and they will team up once again. Kenshiro now faces Souther, but is unaware of Souther's secret-a secret so powerful even Raoh won't challenge Souther's reign... For older teen audiences.

Ken takes on the Golan, a gang whose claims of genetic superiority he will put to the test. Later, as he continues his journey through the wasteland. he runs into a wily nomad warlord named Jackal. Until now, Ken's opponents have rarely used their heads-though many have lost them. How will he handle an enemy who relies on cunning instead of brute force? For older teen audiences.