| “ | "What are you talkin' about? I'm Billy Kane, the Emperor's right-hand man! Even if he ends up betrayin' me, I will never ever do the same to him!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Duo Lon |
| “ | "Are you kiddin' me, you puffed-up pantywaist? What do you think a guy like me is doin' all the way out here!? I can't stand people like you, who think they're better than everyone else just because they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Elisabeth Blanctorche |
| “ | "What are you talkin' about? I'm Billy Kane, the Emperor's right-hand man! Even if he ends up betrayin' me, I will never ever do the same to him!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Duo Lon |
| “ | "Are you kiddin' me, you puffed-up pantywaist? What do you think a guy like me is doin' all the way out here!? I can't stand people like you, who think they're better than everyone else just because they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Elisabeth Blanctorche |
| “ | "What are you talkin' about? I'm Billy Kane, the Emperor's right-hand man! Even if he ends up betrayin' me, I will never ever do the same to him!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Duo Lon |
| “ | "Are you kiddin' me, you puffed-up pantywaist? What do you think a guy like me is doin' all the way out here!? I can't stand people like you, who think they're better than everyone else just because they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Elisabeth Blanctorche |
| “ | "What are you talkin' about? I'm Billy Kane, the Emperor's right-hand man! Even if he ends up betrayin' me, I will never ever do the same to him!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Duo Lon |
| “ | "Are you kiddin' me, you puffed-up pantywaist? What do you think a guy like me is doin' all the way out here!? I can't stand people like you, who think they're better than everyone else just because they were born with a silver spoon in their mouths!" | „ |
| ~ Billy Kane to Elisabeth Blanctorche |
Summary[]
Billy Kane was a street orphan who had to take care of his sister until he met Geese Howard who decided to recruit Billy and his sister once he saw how skilled Billy was. Billy would later become Geese's right-hand man and act as the champion of the original King of Fighters tournament.
Powers and Stats[]
Tier: 2-C, Higher with MAX Mode
Name: Billy Kane, "The Emperor's Right-Hand Man"
Origin: Fatal Fury/The King of Fighters
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Classification: Geese's Right-Hand Man, Member of the Howard Connection Agency, Member of Team Rivals, Member of Team Outlaws, Member of Team South Town
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Martial Arts, Acrobatics, Weapon Mastery (Is a master at using his Santetsukon), Fire Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation (Billy is able to generate explosions and fire from his Santetsukon), Weapon Creation (Is able to form energy versions of his Santetsukon), Non-Physical Interaction (Is able to interact with Vice and Mature who are ghostly spectres), Statistics Amplification (With MAX Mode, Billy can increase his attack power and his durability), Resistance to Heat Manipulation, Ice Manipulation (Is unaffected by Kula Diamond's ice powers which can instantly freeze the area around her when activated), Fire Manipulation (Is barely effected by powerful fire attacks from the likes of Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, K' and Krizalid), Electricity Manipulation (Can shake of electricity based attacks from the likes of Benimaru Nikaido and Blue Mary), Soul Manipulation (Can survive Orochi and Zero ripping out and destroying his soul), Time Stop (Can fight Saiki in stopped time), Space-Time Manipulation, Reality Warping (Was unaffected by Saiki warping Space and Time), Biological Manipulation (Can survive being hit by Saiki who can instantly kill someone and rot their corpse by touching someone), Power Nullification (Can negate the effects of Ash Crimson's ability sealing technique), Gravity Manipulation, Black Hole Generation (Can survive being sealed into a black hole by Zero One), Petrification (Can return to normal after being turned to stone by Mukai), Matter Manipulation (Can take hits from Igniz who can casually turn someone into dust just by putting his hand on them), Analytical Prediction (Maxima has stated that the fighters in the King of Fighters tournament never behave the way his analytical data suggests they will), Law Manipulation, Logic Manipulation (Was unaffected by Otoma=Raga's attacks that can twist the laws of reason of the world)
Attack Potency: Multi-Universe Level (Is comparable to Geese Howard, Can fight on par with Terry Bogard who managed to defeat both Kukri who created and maintained a universe sized pocket dimension that he was going to fuse with the main King of Fighters universe and Orochi who created and maintained an entire universe which collapsed upon his defeat, Scales to people like Dolores, Ash Crimson and the members of Team Orochi who all came from a higher plane after their deaths and resurrection, Scales to Nakoruru who could defeat Shizuka Gozen who created her own realm of existence called Eternity and is able to freely able to manipulate it, Enja and Suija who were able to destroy and create and maintain an entire universe respectively and Yuga the Destroyer who fused the Demon Realm and the Human Realm together), Higher with MAX Mode
Speed: FTL (Can dodge attacks from Elisabeth Blanctorche who uses light as her main method of attacks, Can block all of Orochi's sunlight based attacks, Scales above Takuma Sakazaki and Bao who were both easily able to intercept a laser fired from the Zero Cannon which fired lasers at a fraction of the speed of light)
Lifting Strength: Class 5 (Can lift Chang Koehan while he is carrying a large iron ball)
Striking Strength: Multi-Universe Level, Higher with MAX Mode
Durability: Multi-Universe Level (Can take hits from Terry Bogard, Andy Bogard and Joe Higashi, Survived a beating from Orochi Iori and Ryuji Yamazaki), Higher with MAX Mode
Stamina: Superhuman (Can fight against multiple expert martial artists, genetic experiments and godly beings in a short span of time)
Range: Standard melee range, Extended melee range to Several metres with Santetsukon, Tens of metres with Taisenpuu
Standard Equipment:
- Santetsukon (Three-Section Bo Staff): Billy wields a Santetsukon, a Bo Staff that is able to detach itself at three parts, allowing it to bend or extend to Billy's liking to spread his area of attack. In extreme circumstances, Billy is able to detach the Santetsukon into tens of parts, allowing him to spread out his area of attack far further. Billy seemingly carries a large amount of these Santetsukon on his person, hidden away so he can feign cowardice when he loses one.
Intelligence: Gifted (Is a highly talented bodyguard to the point he was considered worthy by Geese Howard to be his right-hand man who would carry out all of his most important investigations, Is considered a talented enough fighter that he has been invited to three different iterations of the King of Fighters tournaments)
Weaknesses: Billy can't fight without his Santetsukon
Notable Attacks/Techniques:
- Bojutsu: Billy is an expert at wielding his Santetsukon, a three-sectioned Bo Staff that Billy wields just as well as any martial artist uses their martial arts. Billy often uses the detachable nature of his Santetsukon to great effect, allowing him to increase his reach or bend the Santetsukon in a way that it hits the opponent even further.
- Pole Vaulting: Billy is able to use his Santetsukon as a pole to vault himself high into the air, allowing him to easily attack airborne opponents or to allow Billy to jump high before crashing down on an opponent.
- Fire Generation: Billy is able to create fire, often on the edge of his Santetsukon to extend the reach of his attack, launch out fiery projectiles, make explosions, fire off a large wave of flames and even create pillars of flames.
- MAX Mode: MAX Mode is a power-up all fighters can access. In exchange for their Super Meter depleting quickly over time, the fighter gets enhanced strength and durability for a limited amount of time as well as access to enhanced versions of their strongest techniques and the ability to use their strongest technique. Once their Super Meter is empty, MAX Mode will end.
- Extra Mode: Extra Mode is an advanced version of MAX Mode where after it runs out, all of the advantages gained from using MAX Mode are kept for the rest of the fight.
- Armour Mode: Armour Mode is a power-up all fighters can access. In exchange for their Super Metre depleting quickly over time, the fighter gets greatly enhanced durability. Once their Super Meter is empty, Armour Mode will end.
- Counter Mode: Counter Mode is a power-up all fighters can access. In exchange for their Super Meter depleting quickly over time, the fighter gets enhanced strength as well as the ability to use Guard Cancels and Guard Escapes as much as they want. Once their Super Meter is empty, Counter Mode will end.
- Critical Counter Mode: Critical Counter Mode is a power-up all fighters can access. When a fighter has filled out their Critical Counter gauge and lands a counter with a heavy attack, they will enter Critical Counter Mode. In Critical Counter Mode, the fighter is able to string together attacks and techniques better making them a better fighter, when Critical Counter Mode is nearly over, the fighter can choose to end it with an enhanced version of their strongest move. Once the Critical Counter gauge is empty, Critical Counter Mode will end.
- Hyperdrive Mode: Hyperdrive Mode is a power-up all fighters can access. In exchange for their Super Meter depleting quickly over time, the fighter gets the ability to cancel every one of their moves and techniques, allowing them to combo all of their moves and techniques together better. Once their Super Meter is empty, Hyperdrive Mode will end.
- Jigoku Otoshi: The Jigoku Otoshi is a special technique where Billy pokes the opponent with his Santetsukon and lifts them into the air before slamming them back to the ground.
- Ippon Tsuri Nage: The Ippon Tsuri Nage is a special technique where Billy pokes the opponent with his Santetsukon and lifts them into the air before slamming them back to the ground behind him.
- Dai Kaiten-Geri: The Dai Kaiten-Geri is a special technique where Billy leaps and spins, first hitting the opponent with his Santetsukon before delivering a spin kick.
- Boutakatobi-Geri: The Boutakatobi-Geri is a special technique where Billy uses his Santetsukon as a pole to vault himself towards the opponent and kick them.
- Chokka Uchi: The Chokka Uchi is a special technique where Billy leaps into the air and pokes his Santetsukon down towards the opponent.
- Senpuu Kon: The Senpuu Kon is a special technique where Billy spins his Santetsukon around him, hitting any opponents that are too close to him.
- Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi: The Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi is a special technique where Billy pokes his Santetsukon towards the opponent with it breaking apart to increase Billy's range.
- Kaen Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi: The Kaen Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi is a follow-up technique of the Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi technique where Billy sets his Santetsukon on fire, making a large wave of fire in front of him.
- Tsurigome Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi: The Tsurigome Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi is a follow-up technique of the Sansetsu Kon Chuudan Uchi technique where Billy quickly whips his Santetsukon back to him in order to hit the opponent again with it.
- Kyoshuu Hishou Kon: The Kyoshuu Hishou Kon is a special technique where Billy pole vaults himself high into the air and lands on the opponent.
- Suzume Otoshi: The Suzume Otoshi is a special technique where Billy pokes his Santetsukon upwards towards the opponent with it breaking apart to increase Billy's range.
- Kaen Suzume Otoshi: The Kaen Suzume Otoshi is a follow-up technique of the Suzume Otoshi technique where Billy
- Ka Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon: The Ka Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon is a special technique where Billy blocks an opponent's attack with his Santetsukon before breaking it apart and slamming it down onto the opponent with each piece.
- Sui Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon: The Sui Ryuu Tsuigeki Kon is a special technique where Billy blocks an opponent's attack with his Santetsukon before breaking it apart and hitting the opponent with each of the pieces.
- Chou Kaen Senpuu Kon: Chou Kaen Senpuu Kon is a special technique where Billy generates fire on the edge of his Santetsukon before spinning it around, making a ring of fire around him before launching that ring of fire at the opponent.
- Guren Sakkon: The Guren Sakkon is a special technique where Billy generates fire on the edge of his Santetsukon before hitting the opponent into the air and spinning around his Santetsukon, making a ring of fire that burns the opponent.
- Taisenpuu: The Taisenpuu is a special technique where Billy swings his Santetsukon which detaches itself apart into a large number of parts which Billy swings around and bashes into the opponent.
- Dai Senpuu: The Dai Senpuu is a special technique where Billy sets his Santetsukon on fire before repeatedly smacking the opponent with it before swinging it upwards from the opponent's feet to make a wave of flames.
- Dai Guren Rasen Kon: The Dai Guren Rasen Kon is a special technique where Billy sets his entire Santetsukon on fire before stabbing it towards the opponent and firing off a large wave of fire towards them.
- Liar Elemental: The Liar Elemental is a special technique where Billy hides his Santetsukon and feigns cowardice before parrying an opponent's attack and Billy pulls out his Santetsukon before he repeatedly hits the opponent over and over again, making small explosions with each hit before making his Santetsukon detach itself apart into a large number of parts which Billy swings around and bashes into the opponent which makes a large pillar of flames.
- Senpuu Satsu Kon: The Senpuu Satsu Kon is a special technique where Billy stabs his Santetsukon into the opponent's neck before using it to balance on top of the opponent before he breaks apart his Santetsukon and beats the opponent's head while he's on top of them before he grabs the opponent, lifts them into the air and throws them to the ground.
- Sakkon: Dai Shounetsu: The Sakkon: Dai Shounetsu is a special technique where Billy stabs his Santetsukon into the ground before pulling back on the top of it, making the bottom half begin to break free of the ground and slam into the opponent while engulfed in flames.
- Syaku Setu: Kaisen Kon: The Syaku Setu: Kaisen Kon is a special technique where Billy hits the opponent into the air with his Santetsukon before leaping up and landing on the opponent and riding them around while spinning them with his Santetsukon before kicking them up and slamming them with his Santetsukon while its end is on fire.
Note 1: Games like King of Fighters Sky Stage and SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy are considered canon by the creators of the games with KOF Sky Stage taking place after the NESTS Saga and SNK Heroines takes place after King of Fighters XIV.
Note 2: As of King of Fighters XIV, the Samurai Shodown is canon to the King of Fighters series and as such, Billy would scale to any character in those games and the feats they scale to.
Note 3: For more details about the universal scaling in the King of Fighter series, please look at this blog.
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