"First, you must understand this fundamental truth: Bullying is an act of pure cowardice! Bullies are initially just hurt people. That is precisely why they must be given a taste of their own medicine. You are a good example, Jackson. You realized your error, and you are eager to learn to become a better person," Tommy declared firmly.
"Of course, Sir. I understand it completely now," Jackson admitted. "Bullies are cowards, and I was one of them. But not anymore."
"Good." A shadow briefly crossed Tommy's expression as he thought of Bully #1.
"Our past doesn't define us, Jackson, as long as we admit our mistakes and strive to be better."
"Absolutely, Sir," Jackson agreed firmly.
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Having accepted Tommy's philosophy and secured his position, Jackson was officially inducted as a disciple.
His deployment began immediately. Tommy sent Jackson back to Japan, where Jackson's new role was to actively execute Tommy's mission by bringing in and fighting bullies in The Punishment Arena, just as Mikey and Brian did.
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Having completed their tasks, Brian and Mikey are currently residing in the US.
The second martial arts school, which Tommy opened in LA long before the mission began, now serves as their primary base. They regularly join the classes Tommy teaches there.
Since the school operates every day, Tommy's routine is divided solely between teaching and leveraging his solitude.
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