Orochi (King of Fighters)

==Summary==
Orochi (オロチ, Orochi) in The King of Fighters is one of the series' main villains and the main antagonist and final boss of The King of Fighters '97. It and its followers are another interpretation of the mythical eight-headed serpent, Yamata no Orochi. In the KoF series, Orochi was sealed 1,800 years ago by the three sacred treasures of Japan. The three clan's descendants are charged with protecting the seal placed over it.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , likely higher
Name: Yamata no Orochi
Origin: King of Fighters
Gender: Genderless (Can adapt its gender depending on who it possesses. Its most famous body, Chris, is male)
Age: Over 1800 years
Classification: Deity, Beloved of Gaia
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Elemental Manipulation (Is the origin of Chris, Shermie, Yashiro and Goenitz's elemental powers), Possibly Soul Manipulation (Depending on how you interpret Ookami/Oomiwa), Teleportation, Telepathy (As seen here. Claims to be able to affect the entire planet), Telekinesis, Flight, Martial Arts, Holy Manipulation, Aura, Light Manipulation, Power Bestowal, Possession (Of any of its followers), Energy Manipulation, BFR (Able to transport enemies to an unknown area, though it usually teleports them away afterward), Regeneration (Mid-Low. Able to create gashes in himself and heal them almost instantly with no scars), Immortality (Type 1)
Attack Potency: At least Small City level+ (Stronger than Goenitz, one of his many servants), likely higher (Despite being restrained by Orochi Iori, Chizuru said that its power was still too strong)
Speed: Relativistic (Orochi kept up with Kyo, Iori and Chizuru who are able to react at his technique Blend/Rounding Reaper, which is this fast.)
Lifting Strength: Class 5
Striking Strength: At least Small City level+, likely higher
Durability: At least Small City level+ (The combined might of the three sacred treasures isn't enough to finish him off, just seal him), likely higher (More durable than Orochi Iori)
Stamina: Superhuman (Can fight even while heavily injured)
Range: Standard Melee Range; Hundreds of Meters with projectiles, Tens of Kilometers with holy manipulation
Standard Equipment: None notable
Intelligence: Above Average (Very skilled combatant and created a clan)
Weaknesses: Orochi can be sealed by the three sacred treasures (The Yata Mirror, the Yasakani Jewel and the Kusanagi Sword). It also needs a catalyst to manifest himself and can be stopped before awakening.
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
Kon-Marukare.gif|Kon/Marukare
Destroy Souls.gif|Ookami/Oomiwa
*Kon/Marukare (Blend/Rounding Reaper): Orochi generates holy light that damages any foe.
*Ookami/Oomiwa (Great God/Great Survey): Orochi glows with pale purple energy and pulls the opponent towards itself until Oomiwa wears off. If the enemy gets too close, Orochi will immediately stab them with its hand and pull out a piece of their life force, in the form of a purple orb. It will then crush the orb, inflicting severe damage as the victim is blasted away.
*Kaijo/Harae (Cancellation/Exorcism): Orochi casts a mote of bluish-white light forward that creates a void rift as it travels.
*Karankou/Ho no Susori (Fire Orchid Descent/Rinse of Fire): Orochi creates a pillar of energy from the ground up and vice-versa.
*Elemental/Orochi Empowerment: Orochi can grant control of the elements to any of his followers on top of superhuman stats, while he can grant use of his powers to humans, the prolonged use of his powers without a blood relation to him is fatal, as shown in Rugal Bernstein's case.
*Telepathy: Orochi can project thoughts and talk to people with his mind. He can freely read the minds of his enemies, with no hindrances.
*Telekinesis: Orochi can move objects with his mind.
*Translocation: Orochi can translocate himself.
*Teleportation: Orochi can teleport people from a different dimension.
*Possession: Orochi can fully possess any of his followers.
*Regeneration: Orochi can regenerate and heal himself.
==Gallery==
Full Original Orochi.jpg|Orochi's true and original form.
1800Orochi.jpg|Orochi in the battle from 1800 years ago.
Orochi97.png|Orochi possessing Chris in the King of Fighters 97.
OrochiXiv.jpg|Orochi as it appears in the King of Fighters XIV.
==Notable Matchups==
Victories:
Losses:
Iron Man (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Iron Man's Profile (Fight takes place 100 meters apart in the San Gabriel Mountains, Tony starts out in his Mark 45 armor, but has access to his previous armors, and Tony gets prior knowledge. Speed was equalized.)
Inconclusive:
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