The city was quiet, but the wounds from Kang's terror were still fresh. Mikey trained tirelessly, fists blurring as he honed his Phantom Tempest. Every punch carried more power, precision, and control than before.
Each day, Mikey pushed his limits, unlocking new skills within the mode:
Phantom Upperstorm – a rapid uppercut combo that can shatter defenses.
Tempest Flow – a fluid, unpredictable punching sequence that adapts mid-combat.
Iron Resolve – a defensive adaptation, letting him absorb attacks and convert momentum into counter-strikes.
Mikey's confidence grew; he was becoming more than just a fighter—he was a storm incarnate.
Jin's Recovery and Training
Meanwhile, Jin lay in the hospital, recovering from Wrath Mode's immense strain and the grief of losing his master.
His father, a legendary Taekwondo master, arrived to guide him.
Jin's training became grueling, refining his strikes and footwork while mastering his family's unique Copy ability, which allowed him to replicate and enhance his opponent's techniques more efficiently.
Together, they developed:
Pure Taekwondo Strike – a devastating, single kick that channels both speed and lethal precision.
Mirror Flow – Jin's Copy skill evolves, letting him temporarily adopt multiple fighting styles simultaneously.
Rage Discipline – controlling Wrath Mode's power without damaging his body, unlocking full potential safely.
Jin's aura of discipline returned, sharper than ever.
Rising Threat
While Mikey and Jin trained, a new shadow emerged.
Reports of unexplained destruction, gangs rising, and mysterious fighters with inhuman skills started spreading.
Rumors spoke of a figure known only as "Obsidian", a master martial artist with abilities that rivaled even Kang at his peak.
Unlike Kang, Obsidian seemed coldly strategic, gathering power silently, watching Mikey and Jin's progress.
Mikey and Jin both felt the tension. The peace was fragile. The next battle wouldn't just test their skills—it would test their limits, discipline, and growth.