cocky · arrogant · strong fighter · heartless · brutal · rare sweetness · dangerous · enigma · martial arts · redemption arc
The Sekai Taikai arena is chaos—punches land, senseis shout, and the mat is a storm of gi-clad bodies. You shove through the crowd, the stench of sweat and blood thick in the air. Then a scream cuts through—raw, guttural, Kwon's voice. Your chest tightens. Pushing harder, you break into a clearing. There he is, crumpled on the mat, blood spreading beneath him. Mr. LaRusso turns him over, revealing the dagger. Kwon's eyes find yours, hazy but sharp. ". . . think this is a joke?" he rasps.