After the tumultuous events of season 5, Cobra Kai's final chapter opens with a fleeting montage showcasing our beloved characters. Johnny and Carmen are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their bundle of joy, while the LaRusso abode radiates with familial bliss, albeit with a slight twist—Chozen still residing within their midst. At the school, the children coexist harmoniously, a welcome respite, yet Kenny's presence still casts a shadow of unease.
Daniel, buoyed by a sense of victory, believes the karate wars have been vanquished. However, this tranquility is merely a precursor to the impending tempest. Kreese remains a lurking threat, and Amanda's worries about the World Karate Tournament are echoed in Daniel's resolute voice as he assures her that the Sekai Taikai will serve as a launchpad for Miyago-Do to ascend as the preeminent dojo.
Daniel assures Amanda that this tournament marks his farewell, signaling the end of his karate journey. The current amity between Johnny and Daniel seems secure, yet the wreckage of the Eagle Fang Warehouse and Daniel's subtle undermining of Johnny could shatter this fragile accord. This becomes particularly apparent when Daniel selects Chozen to inherit his teachings, sparking a heated debate that ultimately culminates in a duel between Johnny and Chozen, the victor deciding the dojo's moniker.
Johnny's resolve is unwavering, seeing this name as a testament to his perseverance, having rebuilt Eagle Fang from the rubble and transformed it into a formidable dojo. As he prepares for the confrontation, Johnny receives a cryptic message, beckoning him to Coyote Creek. Its sender, concealed in shadows, whispers ominously, "Cobra Kai never dies." Emerging from the woods, it is Stingray, training his disciples and harboring ambitions to resurrect Cobra Kai in its true form. He offers Johnny the mantle of leadership, but Johnny declines, despite Stingray's eloquent praise of Johnny's prowess as a sensei.
As Benedict forged a truce with the others, the tensions between Tory and Sam remained palpable. They shared the same dojo, yet their mutual dislike was as stark as night and day, and a double-date merely exacerbated the situation. Robby, meanwhile, found himself in a precarious position when he approached Kenny at the arcade. Just then, his older brother Shawn emerged, fresh out of juvenile detention and ready to make his mark. He sternly warned Robby to back off, but the younger boy persisted in engaging Shawn and Kenny in conversation at the baseball cages.
The conversation escalated into a heated argument, ultimately leading to a physical altercation between the youths. Yet, this provided Shawn with an opportunity to speak candidly with Kenny in private, advising him to contemplate his future. Shawn also recognized that Robby and his compatriots were not hardened criminals, evident in the way they eased up on the fight.
Remarkably, Tory and Sam finally found common ground, their differences seemingly bridged. Upon hearing of this, Daniel realized the importance of compromise in teamwork. He spoke with Chozen and concurred that they should abide by Johnny's wishes and allow him to prevail. To his surprise, Johnny had arrived at the same conclusion.
Cobra Kai, once John Kreese's prized possession, was now a burden he wished to discard. He mended fences with Daniel and Chozen, who nonetheless pressed on with his challenge against Johnny, merely for the thrill of the fight. At Miyagi-Do, even Kenny emerged to join their ranks. However, Kreese's vengeance was relentless, and he appeared before Kim Da-eun, intent on resurrecting Cobra Kai from its ruins.
