10 best fighters

To entertain those who lack proficiency in the Chinese language, I shall make a list of 10 best fighters. Fighters meaning people who fight by dishing out techniques, not by raw power alone.

#10 Lu Bu （吕布）
If it weren't for his arrogance and lack of knowledge, he would've conquered China during the 3 Kingdoms era. Many fans of the book agreed that if he had Kong Ming's intelligence, he would have been the greatest warlord in Chinese history.

#9 Shinomori Aoshi (Samurai X)
IMO, the 2nd strongest in the series. Using illusions and an insane shortsword technique to boot, he should have totally been able to whoop anyone he's met. Frankly, I was sad when he lost to Kenshin and Shishio. And I was even sadder to find out that he would no longer play a part in the story after the Shishio Makoto arc.

#8 Haseo (.hack//G.U.)
In the beginning, he was known as "The Terror of Death", beating every PKer he's ever met, except Tri-Edge. By the end of the game, he was voted strongest character in The World. His skills were equivalent to Cloud's, except that Haseo could wield more types of weapons. The reason he did not rank higher is because he's a game character and his fighting skills were already set by the game system. Of course, it takes a pretty smart kid to control his character up to that level of technique and power.

#7 Himura Kenshin (Samurai X)
In my opinion, the greatest samurai to ever roam Japan. He was a balanced fighter compared to his foes, whom were skewed towards certain attributes. But his Hiten Mitsurugi Ryuu placed too much pressure on his body and before he reached his 30s, he was unable to wield a sword again.

#6 Xiao Feng （萧峰）(Jin Yong's 《天龙八部》)
At age 30, he leads the biggest union in China, the Beggar Union. He and another were considered as the strongest of the younger generation of martial artists, although Xiao Feng later easily defeated his so-called equal during their first match. He stood his ground against several thousand warriors once, defeating even the best of the older generation. If he did not commit suicide for his country, he might have been the best in the Jin Yong series.

#5 Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII)
Heralded as the greatest villain in gaming history, he certainly earns a spot on my list. He was the best SOLDIER and the greatest hero of all time... before he went insane. Sending a meteor crashing onto the planet to absorb the planet's regenerative power, killing anyone who stands in his way. A true villain and a truly powerful warrior.

#4 Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)
He inherited the skills of the 2nd best SOLDIER. After many events in the game, he successfully took down the best SOLDIER and the greatest warrior in the FFVII universe. Plus, Cloud carries a sword which is a combination of 8 swords.

#3 The Lone Swordsman (独孤求败）(Jin Yong novels)
With his technique that counters every weapon (including fists and Qi gong), he certainly deserves the nickname "The Seeker of Defeat". His wish was never fulfilled as no one during his lifetime was powerful enough to beat him.

#2 Son Gohan (Dragonball series)
As a half-Saiyan, he surpassed the power of regular Saiyans. Thanks to the former Kaioshin, Son Gohan managed to unlock his full potential. However, he was still not powerful enough to take on Majin Buu. Somebody else did and was successful, though, and that person places 1st!

#1 Son Goku (Dragonball series)
Who else can blow up planets and disintegrate cells into non-existence?

Okay, truthfully, I need more time to review all the other fighters I know to actually set up a list, but the top 3 are definitely there!