The gates of Juvia creaked open, echoing through the gray courtyard. Guards muttered nervously as Kang stepped forward, his boots striking the concrete with purpose. Months of relentless training under Aran Sutham had transformed him. Every muscle coiled, every scar a testament to pain endured.
The inmates barely looked at him. Some whispered, others stepped aside. Kang didn't care. He had a mission.
Reunion with Aran
Waiting outside, leaning casually against a sleek black motorcycle, was Aran himself. The scarred master's gaze met Kang's, cold and approving.
"You've learned well," Aran said. "But remember—power without control is useless. The world outside is not Juvia. Your prey will fight back, and if you hesitate…" He let the words hang.
Kang smirked, cracking his knuckles. "I don't hesitate."
Aran's lips twitched into a rare smile. "Good. Then show them what a real predator looks like."
A Shadow Returns
As they drove away from Juvia, Kang stared out the tinted window, imagining Jin and Mikey. His fists tightened. The taste of revenge was sweet on his tongue.
"I was weak before," Kang whispered to himself, voice low, venomous."But not anymore. Jin… Mikey… the next time we meet, you won't even know what hit you."
The streets blurred past, but the fire in his eyes burned steady.
The Stakes
Kang is no longer just a bully—he's a lethal weapon trained by the most brutal master he's ever had.
The Black Serpent's Coil is perfected.
Jin isn't worried yet, but Mikey knows the danger is real.
The tension is set for the next clash, where the stakes are life and death.