The day they trained using the cement truck was the first day of summer vacation. On another day Liam went to the dojo with Kreese, they strolled in about an hour before the class was set to start. Kreese used this time to talk to Johnny, giving him advice on how to train his students that Johnny took with a grain of salt due to his experiences being Kreese's student. But while they were talking Liam just stood in front of the mirrors in a fighting stance not moving a muscle except for a few adjustments here and there. Johnny saw this from his office and asked Kreese about Liam and what he was doing."So, he's your son? And what the hell is he doing? Sure he is good looking but that's just too narcissistic" Johnny said as he took a swig of his drink as Kreese also watched Liam.
"He's my son, though not by blood. And he does this sometimes, he says it's him 'purging his weakness', he does it because he is truly special" Kreese said as his eyes gleamed fanatically while looking at Liam, as Johnny just stared curious to why the kid calls staring at himself as 'purging his weakness' and why the hell it had to sound so badass. Kreese went on to further explain what Liam was doing in a bragging way a father would "he can sense possible attacks anyone he sees can do as well as other things… he has unlimited potential" Johnny looked at Kreese both confused as well as admirable thinking the man truly fit the roll of a father and sensei now.
With Liam.
Liam stared at himself in the mirror. He was wearing a plain white gee with a black belt, he had an emotionless expression. Around his reflection he saw thousands of dark red, metre-long needles that protruded from his body all surrounded by a mist of slightly lighter red that spanned around three metres, though there were a couple of spots that were significantly lighter than the rest. He rotated his heel a little and a spot suddenly became significantly darker. He did little adjustments to his stance that would eliminate his weaknesses as well as make him more efficient in combat, all he needed to do was make this second nature even without the mirror so he can always know his own weaknesses.
Back to the office.
In the office Johnny went back to using his new computer as Kreese watched Liam and analysed his stance with a grin. Johnny suddenly shot out from his seat and shouted with an angry face "that bastard, 'snakes in the grass', he's targeting us! And he's doing free karate, how are we supposed to compete with that?!" The reason Johnny reacted like that was he just saw the Miyagi-Do commercial. After a while of talking him and Kreese decided to create an infomercial for the Cobra Kai dojo.
It was almost ten minutes till the class and many of the eager students entered, got changed, stretched and did other things before the start of the lesson. Many watched Liam confused as to what he was doing but left him alone as they know what he can do. But then someone called him out "hey! What the hell are you doing?" The one who called him out was Hawk, who was both curious and wanted to make fun of him for checking himself out in the mirror. Liam replied coolly as he didn't want to be disturbed pointlessly "I'm purging my weakness." Hawks laughed at his response "That's the edgiest shit I've ever heard. What you gonna say next?" Hawks said as he continued laughing as others joined him. Liam now stood straight and turned to Hawks who was a metre away and said in a cold tone with a smile "That's big talk from someone who was down in a single kick, and you were the one striking first" and he laughed. The dojo grew quiet but there were laughs from Liam and other students. Hawks face contorted in rage as he clenched his teeth and fists about to strike but a shout interrupted his thoughts and the laughter. "Everyone line up!" Johnny shouted as he walked to the front in the center as Kreese was to his side. The students lined up and Johnny spoke about Miyagi-Do's commercial and how he was planning to make one. They recorded a commercial with clear cut points and not so hidden insults to Miyagi-Do, such as kicking a bonsai as a demonstration.
They continued on with the lesson with Kreese giving input here and there when he thought necessary. The lesson ended and many students left shorty after. The few that stayed behind were Miguel, Hawks and Liam. Miguel and Hawks stayed behind to talk to Johnny as Liam briefly spoke to Kreese. Liam informed Kreese he would be going home separately and maybe try hanging out with some of the other students. Liam saw Miguel and Hawks walk out as he also left after them, they were now changed into casual clothes. He caught up to the two and decided to try and become acquainted."Hey, may I join your walk?" Liam asked, Hawks became angry but Miguel noticed this and replied instead "Uuh, sure, I'm pretty sure we didn't introduce ourselves, I'm Miguel and this is Hawks" Miguel said as he pointed his finger at Hawks. Liam asked another question to Hawks "Is your name actually Hawks?" Miguel replied to this question "It's actually a badass nickname due to his hair, his real name is Eli." Liam nodded as he introduced himself "I'm Liam Kreese, though I'm sure you already know that." And the three continued walking and talking, Hawks was forced to bottle his anger and Miguel gain a little understanding into Liam.
Back at the dojo.
Johnny and Kreese were outside the dojo, near his car, talking. Kreese was trying to egg Johnny into wanting to take his son back from Daniel LaRusso using him and Liam as a prime example. Johnny now became conflicted on what to do, he thought his bond with his son was unsalvageable but Kreese, a man he despised for a long time that seemed to change for the better due to raising a child, was telling him it's possible, persuading him with the shame of having his rival train him and the joy of training and raising your own child.
Back with Liam.
Liam arrives home two hours after the class. He was at first walking with Miguel and Hawks but he parted ways with them and just wandered clearing his head and taking deep cold breaths. He was craving a challenge and he would either cause one or find one, he felt like that ever since coming here Kreese has been distracted and they were both growing stagnant and not progressing, and Liam hated that feeling. He never wanted to feel trapped again, not like with his parents, his biological parents.
He thought of ways he could train, create challenges and more. For the challenge part he thought of something superb, training someone to be his rival, but he put that on a back burner and instead wanted to look for conflicts. His face briefly was in a maniacal smile before returning to his usual stoic one. He returned home and studied not wanting to waste even an hour purposelessly if it didn't benefit him in some way.
Kreese arrived and went to watch the small tv in the living room. After a while Liam got a notification on his phone from Miguel, they exchanged contacts. The message was about how Miyagi-Do was going to be doing a karate demonstration at an event called Valley Fest and that Cobra Kai was gonna crash it. Liam grew a broad smile as he quickly replied back saying he will join.
"I wonder what those 'Miyagi-Do' students can do as well as their sensei, I hope they provides a challenge"