The Mark of the Gods (神秘の拳印 Shinpi no kenin?) is the 142nd chapter of the manga and the first chapter of the Mark of the Gods Arc. While wandering through the forests late one night Ryoga comes across a strange old man. Ryoga gives him some ramen and as thanks the man bestows the "Mark of the Battling God" upon him. The man tells Ryoga that the mark will make him the greatest martial artist in the world. Ryoga now has the means to defeat Ranma!