The Cut That Always Bleeds | Cobra Kai

Chapter 34

Silver's smirk widened as he addressed Daniel, his voice dripping with condescension. "Daniel LaRusso. It's nice to see you again."

"Yeah, right," Daniel scoffed, his glare unwavering. "Bullshit."

Silver nodded slowly, almost as if he were agreeing. "Fair enough. I probably would react the same way if I were you." His expression shifted to something resembling regret, but it was as fake as his apology. "My past behavior was... inexcusable. If I could go back and undo it all, I would. All I can say now is... I'm truly sorry. And I assure you, I'm not that man anymore."

Daniel sneered at Silver, not believing him for a second, "I don't know what padded room you crawled out of, Silver, or what twisted game you two are playing, but if you don't get off my property right now. I swear to god."

Behind Daniel, the Miyagi-Do students peeked out from the dojo's door, their curiosity piqued by the tense exchange between the senseis. Daniel's anger was palpable, and many of them had never seen him this furious before.

"Your dad is pissed. Who's that guy?" Demetri whispered, eyes wide with concern.

Sam, standing next to him, shook her head. "I have no idea," she said quietly, her gaze fixed on the confrontation.

They were too far to hear what was said as Silver spoke again, his voice tinged with mock resignation. "Okay, I tried," he sighed. "We'll still hold our students to a moratorium on fighting before the tournament, for what it's worth." His smirk returned. "Provided, of course, you do the same."

Kreese, ever the opportunist, interjected with a menacing grin. "Just remember our deal. If Cobra Kai wins the All Valley, you two are done teaching for good."

Daniel's eyes darkened as his fists clenched at his sides. "That's not gonna happen. You're not gonna win. Now get the hell out of here," he growled through gritted teeth.

Silver shook his head mockingly, clearly enjoying Daniel's barely contained fury as he turned to leave, Kreese trailing behind. As they walked back to their car, Kreese glanced at Silver, a smirk tugging at his lips. "LaRusso can sure hold a grudge, can't he? So, what now?"

Silver chuckled darkly, "Now, we get to work. So we can wipe the mat with that arrogant little prick." Kreese's smirk widened at the thought, satisfied with the prospect of crushing their opponents.

Back at the Cobra Kai dojo, the atmosphere was thick with anticipation as the students snapped to attention when their senseis entered. Silver's voice cut through the room like a blade. "Listen up!"

The students scrambled into position, eyes locked on Silver and Kreese as they stood at the front, commanding their full attention.

"We just had a little powwow with the senseis at Miyagi-Do," Silver announced, pacing in front of the students like a predator surveying his prey. "From here on out, there'll be no more fighting until the tournament."

Tory's face twisted in anger, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. "So our enemies humiliate us, and we have to back down and take it?" she snapped, her voice laced with frustration.

"Of course not," Kreese said firmly, his eyes narrowing. "We should always show our enemies no mercy."

Silver nodded, pretending to agree. "But there's a time to fight. No need to waste a punch if it's not gonna score a point. So if our enemies do something to mess with you or laugh in your face, good! Take all that anger and store it. Because you're gonna need it when the time comes. Is that understood?"

The students, filled with a mixture of rage and focus, responded in unison. "Yes, Sensei!"

Silver's smirk deepened, satisfied with their obedience. "Good. Now, I have one last piece of news. A surprise, if you will. Even for Sensei Kreese." He glanced at Kreese, who raised an eyebrow in intrigue. "We'll call the surprise... our ace in the hole."