Cloud—four-time KOF champion, the man who ended Orochi, the undisputed "Final Boss."
Goniko—daughter of the former boss Goenitz, the pure-as-white-lotus "Saintess of Wind."
Leona—the ice queen beauty who carries Orochi blood, a contradictory fusion of "Berserker" and "Soldier."
Shermie—former Four Heavenly King of Orochi, the sexy and alluring "Thunder Queen," and a recent turncoat.
These four standing together was simply...
A "god" leading three "former villain witches" to compete in a world-class fighting tournament!
Even novels wouldn't dare write such an outrageous plot?!
When the competition actually started, before a single punch was thrown, just the "backstory" of this team would be enough to dominate the headlines of every tabloid around the globe!
[SHOCKING! Former Boss's Daughter Competes Alongside Champion!]
[EXCLUSIVE! The Secret Behind the Orochi Heavenly King's Betrayal!]
[KOF Champion's "Harem Squad" Adds New Members? A Look Back at All the Girls Cloud Has Carried!]
It was easy to predict—the internet would be an absolute bloodbath.
"But... their identities are too sensitive." Chizuru was still somewhat worried.
"Sensitive is what makes it fun." Cloud's tone was full of confidence. "Don't worry—with me there, nothing will go wrong. Besides, this is also... the best opportunity for them to truly integrate into this world."
He paused, his voice turning gentle: "Chizuru, trust me."
The other end of the phone fell silent again.
After a long while, Chizuru Kagura let out a soft sigh.
"Alright, I think I understand now." Her voice carried a trace of helplessness and a trace of indulgence. "You're not just a trouble magnet—you're also a rehabilitation center for problem girls."
"Fine, do as you please. But promise me... stay safe."
"I will."
Hanging up, Cloud looked at the three girls in the living room—all watching him with expressions of "awaiting the verdict"—and smiled.
"Alright, ladies."
He clapped his hands and announced: "Congratulations on successfully making the roster for this year's KOF tournament—Team Cloud!"
"Woohoo!" Shermie was the first to cheer, excitedly throwing herself into a big hug with Cloud. "Boss! I knew you were the best! Don't worry, I'll definitely perform well and electrocute all your opponents until they're crispy on the outside!"
"I... I can really join?" Goniko could barely believe it. Her pure eyes were full of pleasant surprise and a hint of uncertainty. "I'm... I'm afraid I won't fight well and drag you down."
"It's fine." Cloud laughed and patted her head. "Just think of it as a large-scale extracurricular practical exercise. With me there, you just need to be in charge of being adorable."
Goniko's face instantly flushed bright red.
As for Leona—she maintained her expressionless mask.
But her tightly clenched fists and the flash of excitement deep in her eyes said everything.
To fight alongside him.
For her, that was... the highest honor.
...
And so, a "divine team"—arguably the highest-looking, most complicated in background, and most misunderstood by the world in KOF history—was officially established in a luxury suite in South Town.
Captain and Main Fighter: Cloud
Member One: Goniko (Wind Power)
Member Two: Leona (Modified Orochi Blood)
Member Three (and Striker): Shermie (Heavenly King of the Raging Lightning)
Looking at these three absolutely gorgeous young women before him—one pure, one icy, one alluring—a bizarre thought suddenly popped into Cloud's mind—
This team of mine...
Why does it feel like I've assembled the "Moonlight," the "Cinnabar Mole," and the... well, you know...
This aesthetic is getting weirder and weirder!
[Ding! System Sassy Mode activated: Congratulations, Host! Successfully assembled the Preliminary Harem Battlefield Squad! According to this system's big data emotional analysis model, all three team members' affection levels toward you have reached DANGEROUS levels!]
[Friendly reminder: Please arrange field order reasonably and handle intra-team relationships carefully. Otherwise, should a rear-guard-catching-fire incident occur, its destructive power may rival an Orochi Descent~ Best of luck!]
Cloud: "..."
System, do you believe I'll "format" you first?!
...
When the KOF 99 Organizing Committee officially announced the final list of participating teams through official channels...
Fighting fans and gossip enthusiasts around the world absolutely erupted.
Especially when their attention focused on the team named "Team Cloud."
It felt like someone had dropped a depth charge into a calm lake... no, an entire truckload of them.
"Holy shit! Holy shit! What am I looking at?!"
"Team Cloud... Members: Cloud, Goniko, Leona, Shermie... What... what kind of godlike roster is this?!"
"Goniko? That legendary daughter of Goenitz? Leona? That ice queen who goes berserk? Shermie? Wait! Is this Shermie the one from Hell Band last year?! Wasn't she a villain? How..."
"Buddy, you're so out of the loop! Didn't you watch last year's finals livestream? Shermie pulled off an epic backstab at the end, dealing a fatal blow to her evil teammates! She's reformed now—she's our ally of justice!"
"I don't care! All I know is Cloud has ONCE AGAIN brought three absolutely gorgeous women with completely different styles to compete! I'm sour! I'm so sour! Why doesn't my life have this kind of 'carrying girls to victory' storyline?!"
"This isn't just carrying girls anymore—this is straight-up a harem tour! Look at this lineup: one pure holy moonlight, one icy forbidden cinnabar mole, and one sexy alluring beauty... Cloud, truly worthy of you! The god of time management!"
In an instant, online discussions about "Team Cloud" shot straight to the top of trending lists, even surpassing discussions about the tournament's new rules.
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