Despair／Hope (S01E05)

In 2005, Kazama seeks a meeting with Chairman Goda of the Omi Alliance to avert a looming war with the Tojo Clan. Meanwhile, the long-standing feud between Kiryu and Nishiki reignites, creating fresh tension between the two. Flashing back to 1995, Kiryu, having enjoyed a string of victories in underground fighting to pay for Miho's surgery, finds himself facing the ultimate challenge in a high-stakes title match that could change everything.