Ryu's Test (1-1, Hard Mode S++ Rank)

Why is it that despite fighting literal demons, super mutants, American military bases...that Ryu Hayabusa can STILL drop me on my neck like I'm just fodder? Oh, wait. It is because it's RYU HAYABUSA. Makes me wanna get Ninja Gaiden 4 even more. The newest updates lets you skip Normal Mode and go straight to Hard Mode if you can beat Ryu.

I skipped the cutscenes because I might've been schooled a few times until I got my act together. Plus, I already showcased them on my normal run. Did you know that you can hypercharge the suspended straw dummies and they count as kills? They respawn so you can't put yourself in unfair situations. Don't forget to slash down the straw dummy at the very beginning - you don't wanna defeat Ryu and miss the paramater due to missing one dummy.

Rank Parameters
Time: Less than 3:00 minutes
Kills: 14
Max Combo: 13

Challenges:
1) Kill multiple enemies with one lunge attack (3 enemies/dummies)
2) Perfect dojo run (no damage)
3) Win the duel

Talismans used: (Both of which don't impact this level)
Unworthy - Checkpoints don't restore health
No rest for the wicked - Dying makes you restart the level.

Opening: (0:00)
1-1: (0:05)
Ryu Hayabusa: (1:16)