Fist of the North Star — Season 1, Episode 4: Attack the Bloody Cross! The Secret Technique, Death by Soft Strikes.

Episode synopsis

Ken learns that the prisoners that were transported with Rin were taken to a prison camp in a nearby valley. Ken manages to break the imprisoned villagers free, but during their escape they're all slaughtered in an ambush led by Mr. Heart, the last of the Four Jacks. While Heart's excess flesh proves resistant to his attacks, Ken eventually uses a techniques which penetrates through his body. From his battle with Heart, Ken learns an important clue which reveals to him the identity of King.

About Fist of the North Star

It's the year 199x, and Earth burns with the fires of a nuclear holocaust. On the charred remains of the planet's surface, humans struggle desperately to survive a fearful world. The young wanderer Kenshiro rises to stand against the violent reality. Upon his chest are seven scars in the shape of the North Star!

More episodes from Season 1

• E1God or Devil!? The Mightiest Man Appears in Hell.
• E2The Deadly Fist of Lingering Regret! The Future is Sighted in the Barren Desert!
• E3In the City Without Light, a Lone Fist Burns! The Furious Death by the Five Exploding Fingers.
• E5Can the Flames of Love Burn in Hell? You Are Already Dead!!
• E6The Devil's Hit list. Find the Man With the 7 Scars!
• E7Villains! - Shall We Have a Countdown to Death?
• E8Strike the Hidden Power Point! There’s No Requiem for the Wicked.
• E9Villains! - Say Your Prayers Before You Die!
• E10Inverse Raging Fire Punch! There Are Too Many Who Must Die!
• E11Villains!! Listen to the Blues of Hell!!
• E12I Am the God of Death! I'll Chase You to the Ends of Hell!
• E13Arhat Deva Fist! Once Released There's No Stopping It!!