Iori Yagami
In "KOF '95", Rugal, having survived the previous tournament, hosts a new one with the intention of seeking revenge against his adversaries. "KOF '95" introduced Kyo's rival Iori Yagami to the series. It was the first game to mention the presence of the Orochi clan, which would serve as the central plot element in the series' following two games. The tournaments in "KOF '96" and "KOF '97" are hosted by a woman named Chizuru Kagura, who seeks to recruit allies (particularly Kyo and Iori, who are descended from the Three Divine Vessels along with Kagura herself) to fight against the Orochi clan. The Orochi storyline concludes in "KOF '97". The next game in the series, "KOF '98", is a "Special Edition" with no plot development.