The world of 199X has transformed into a desolate, lifeless wasteland after a brutal nuclear war. Chaos reigns in a society where the strong rule over the weak with impunity, leaving no respite for the oppressed at the mercy of savages and warlords. However, amidst the destruction and sorrow, one man stands up to challenge the status quo. Kenshiro is his name, a proficient master of the Hokuto Shinken discipline, which is also known as the Divine Fist of the North Star. Witness Kenshiro's journey as he navigates the dangerous terrain of allies and foes in pursuit of his purpose and destiny - to protect the helpless and vulnerable in this barren, unforgiving world.