In feudal Japan, the greatest warrior, General Hanzo Hasashi of the Shirai Ryu, reluctantly trains his son in the ways of battle. However, when the Shogun arrives, Hanzo discovers that his Ryu's enemies have set a trap.

With the Shirai Ryu clan murdered by the hands of Sub-Zero and the Lin Kuei, Hanzo Hasashi has failed to protect his village. With his eternal soul destined to rot in the depths of hell, he is visited by a mysterious sorcerer. Will vengeance be enough to get Scorpion to enter the Mortal Kombat Tournament?