Asuka R. Kreutz’s surrender to the U.S. government ends Sol Badguy’s brief peace after the defeat of the Universal Will. In Guilty Gear: Strive, Sol confronts the unresolved intentions of a former close friend: Asuka, also known as “That Man,” created the Gears, initiated the Crusades and turned Sol into a Gear. Seeking revenge, Sol takes up his weapon to settle matters with him.