Shadowlaw is an underground organization bent on world domination through drug smuggling, illegal weapons distribution, and terrorism. Led by the evil M. Bison (Vega in the Japanese version), the group seeks to strengthen its power by recruiting the world’s greatest street fighters. Their main target is Ryu, a master of Shotokan Karate who travels worldwide to test his skills against other fighters. To lure Ryu, Bison kidnaps his best friend, former martial arts champion Ken Masters, using him as bait. Interpol agent Chun‑Li and U.S. Air Force pilot Guile team up to reach Ryu before Bison can continue his reign of terror.