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{{Quote|Sauron was become now a sorcerer of dreadful power, master of shadows and of phantoms, foul in wisdom, cruel in strength, misshaping what he touched, twisting what he ruled, lord of werewolves; his dominion was torment.}}
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{{!}}-{{!}}Annatar=[[File:Annatar.png|right|400px|"Annatar" by Alaïs]]
{{Quote|It began with the forging of the great rings. Three were given to the Elves, immortal, wisest and fairest of all beings. Seven to the Dwarf lords, great miners and craftsmen of the mountain halls. And nine, nine rings were gifted to the race of Men — who above all else, desire power. For within these rings was bound the strength and will to govern each race. But they were all of them deceived, for another ring was made. In the land of Mordor, in the fires of Mount Doom, the Dark Lord Sauron forged in secret a master ring, to control all others. And into this Ring, he poured his cruelty, his malice, and his will to dominate all life. One Ring to rule them all.|Galadriel's monologue}}
{{Quote|You're the best friend I've ever had.|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{Quote|I learn plenty, yeah, I learned how to sand your decks maybe. I washed your car, paint your house, paint your fence. I learn plenty!|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{Quote|One by one, the free lands of Middle-Earth fell to the power of the Ring, but there were some who resisted. A last alliance of Men and Elves marched against the armies of Mordor, and on the very slopes of Mount Doom, they fought for the freedom of Middle-Earth.|Galadriel's monologue}}
{{Quote|No you don't want to hear the truth. All you want to hear about is how great it is. Well it may be great for you but it SUCKS for me! I hate this place! I HATE IT! I just want to go home. Why can't we just go home?|Daniel to Lucille LaRusso}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Sauron's Spirit=[[File:TolkienSauronSpirit.png|right|400px|J. R. R. Tolkien's sketch]]
{{Quote|Victory was near, but the power of the ring could not be undone. It was in this moment, when all hope had faded, that Isildur, son of the king, took up his father’s sword. Sauron, enemy of the free peoples of Middle-Earth, was defeated.|Galadriel's monologue}}
{{Quote|You know... When MY father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I hadn't been such a great son. It seemed to me like I could have listened a little more, spent a little more time with him together... I felt so guilty, you know, like he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him. Then one day I realized... that I did the greatest thing I ever did for him before he died: I was there with him... and I held his hand... and said goodbye.|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{Quote|Mr. Miyagi, forget about it! We did it! We did it!!|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
{{Quote|I'm sorry if you don't like it but I've got problems, okay, and if you're not going to be part of the solution, just don't give me a hard time about it!|Daniel to [[Mr. Miyagi]]}}
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|-|Third Age ▾=
|-|Cobra Kai=
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{{!}}-{{!}}The Necromancer=[[File:NecromancerSauron.png|right|420px|"The Necromancer" by Kenneth Sofia]]
{{Quote|It has begun... The East will fall. So shall the Kingdom of Angmar rise. The time of the Elves is over. The Age of the Orc has come.|The Necromancer}}
{{!}}-{{!}}Eye of Sauron=[[File:EyeOfSauron.png|right|340px]]
{{Quote|Hey, [[Mr. Miyagi]]... I know it's been a few months, but, better late than never, right? I've been thinking about you a lot lately... I, um... It's funny, when I was a kid you seemed to always have all the answers, y'know, I guess I thought when I got older I'd have it all figured out too. But now, I just... feel like I'm clueless. Makes me wonder, was it different for you, or were you just better at hiding it?|Daniel LaRusso}}
{{Quote|You cannot hide. I see you. There is no life in the void. Only death.|Sauron to [[Frodo Baggins]]}}
{{Quote|You figure, with two people you have twice the defense, right? Wrong. One of the cornerstones of Miyagi-Do Karate is always moving in a circle. And with the wheel technique, you'll soon see that two people can be as strong as twenty. Now, are you ready?|Daniel LaRusso to [[Samantha LaRusso]] and [[Robby Keene]]}}
{{Quote|You're not gonna do anything. Not while I'm around.|Daniel LaRusso to [[John Kreese]]}}
{{Quote|You sent them to my house?! You came after my daughter... You wanted a fight, you son of a bitch, NOW you've got one!|Daniel LaRusso to [[John Kreese]]}}
{{Quote|This is where I almost lost to fear. It was during my second tournament, I didn't even need to fight in the preliminary rounds, so I was fresh! I thought I was ready. But in the final match... my opponent was ruthless. Before I knew it, I was on that mat and fear had completely taken over. I was paralyzed, I couldn't move. The thought of getting up again and facing that guy just... scared the living daylights outta me. I just wanted to run off and hide...|Daniel LaRusso recounting his fight with [[Mike Barnes]]}}
{{Quote|Now I'm supposed to give up my dojo and step down as a sensei... There's too much at stake to honor an agreement made with men who have none. If Cobra Kai is gonna to keep growing and getting stronger, I need to do whatever it takes to stop them. Even if that means going on offense.|Daniel LaRusso}}
{{Quote|Why? To get back at your dad? Me? Miyagi-Do? Sam? The world? Because if that's the case, I have another Miyagi-Do secret that you can slip to your friends. Never put passion over principle, because even if you win, you lose.|Daniel LaRusso to [[Robby Keene]]}}
{{Quote|Miyagi-Do existed before any of us... It'll be around long after we're gone. The roots are strong, so the tree will survive...|Daniel LaRusso to [[Terry Silver]]}}
{{Quote|I wish you could see this, Mr. Miyagi. A whole dojo full of kids learning your lessons.|Daniel LaRusso}}
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==Background==
==Background==
'''Sauron''', created as '''Mairon''', is the main antagonist of ''The Lord of the Rings'', and a minor antagonist present in ''The Hobbit'' and ''The Silmarillion''.
'''Daniel LaRusso''' is the main protagonist of ''The Karate Kid'' franchise. As a bullied high school student who recently moved to Reseda, California, Daniel was taken under the wing of wise karate master, Mr. Miyagi, who taught him the principles of inner peace and balance. Using the training he received, Daniel was able to overcome his bullies, and win two consecutive All Valley Karate championships.
Thirty years after Mr. Miyagi changed his life forever, Daniel got married, had two kids, and became the owner of the LaRusso Auto Group. Once the Cobra Kai dojo is reopened by his former rival, Johnny Lawrence, Daniel became the sensei of his own Miyagi-Do Karate dojo, teaching students to oppose Cobra Kai's violent practices.
==Personality==
'''Glorifies and respects Mr. Miyagi:''' Daniel saw Mr. Miyagi as not only his sensei, [https://youtu.be/se2XgvFwko0?t=44 but a surrogate father and role model to him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 1</ref>. He respected him so much that [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCIIfyi2Pg delayed going to college to be there for him when his father died]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjQm9liasHo outright gave up his college fund to purchase "Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees", to fulfil his mentor's dream out of a sense of gratitude]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. He is extremely protective of Mr. Miyagi's legacy, [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 violently lashing out against Johnny when he "insults" him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>. He [https://youtu.be/wN2LyPNsDjU?t=86 had almost forgotten Miyagi's own lessons of "finding your own way to grow" because of his desire to honor Mr. Miyagi's legacy and teach Miyagi-Do Karate exactly as it was taught to him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>.
'''Hot-headed:''' Though [https://youtu.be/nG1JXyfdGcQ?t=19 Daniel attributes his anger to Terry Silver and Cobra Kai manipulating him into something he isn't, Terry clarifies that Daniel has always been a hot-head, and that he only brought out what was already inside of him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>. This can be seen [https://youtu.be/qb7ksNMvj0U?t=165 when he punched and tackled Bobby after being tripped during soccer practice]<ref>The Karate Kid Part (1984)</ref>, or [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 when Daniel punches Johnny after hearing him state the difficult truth about Mr. Miyagi]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>
'''Excels with balance:''' Though usually hot-headed and abrasive, [https://youtu.be/3GXy0LijiKk?t=278 Daniel often reaches a state of inner-peace and balance in critical moments]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 which gives him complete control over a fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>.
==General Information==
'''Name:''' [https://youtu.be/f1eXZFcLskk?t=292 Daniel LaRusso]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>
'''Nicknames:''' [https://youtu.be/LerwIYmNFXY?t=35 Daniel-san]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://youtu.be/3GXy0LijiKk?t=117 Danny boy]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>, [https://youtu.be/DQjz9Ripb40?t=36 Dan]<ref>Cobra Kai season 1</ref>, [https://youtu.be/jPhPTYHQNs8?t=55 Mr. LaRusso]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIaVdlcDRA0 Sensei Daniel LaRusso]
==Statistics==
'''Origin:''' [[The Karate Kid]]
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'''First Appearance:''' The Karate Kid (1984)
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' At least '''9-C''', at least '''9-B''' with [[Magic]]
'''Name:''' Mairon ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=it%20is%20said%20that%20Sauron%27s%20original%20name%20was%20Mairon original name]), Sauron ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=altered%20after%20he%20was%20suborned%20by%20Melkor altered name after being suborned by Melkor]), Gorthaur ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Gorthaur%20was%20a%20name%20used%20of%20Sauron%20by%20the%20Sindar%20during%20the%20First%20Age%2C%5B2%5D%5B57%5D%20meaning%20%22Terrible%20Dread%22. by the Sindar, meaning "Terrible Dread"]), Tar-mairon ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=He%20continued%20to%20call%20himself%20Mairon%20the%20Admirable%2C%20or%20Tar%2Dmairon%20(%22King%20Excellent%22) self-given, meaning "King Excellent"]), Zigûr ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=he%20could%20not%20use%20that%20name%20in%20N%C3%BAmenor%2C%20as%20it%20was%20a%20Quenya%20name%20with%20royal%20implications.%20There%20he%20was%20called%20Zig%C3%BBr%2C%5B21%5D%20meaning%20%22Wizard%22%20in%20Ad%C3%BBnaic. used in Númenor, meaning "Wizard"]), Wolf-Sauron ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Wolf%2DSauron%2C%20the%20name%20given%20to%20the%20dreadful%20werewolf%2Dshape%20that%20Sauron%20took%20on%20when%20he%20went%20to%20do%20battle%20with%20Huan. in his werewolf form])
'''Actor:''' [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001494/ Ralph Macchio]
'''Origin:''' [[Tolkien's Legendarium]]
'''Sex:''' Male
'''Sex:''' Male ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Ainur#:~:text=The%20Ainur%20are%20immortal%2C%20angelic%20beings%2C%20nonetheless%20they%20do%20possess%20gender Though the Ainur are immortal, angelic beings, nonetheless they do possess gender], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Gender,Male with Sauron being referred to as a male])
'''Sexuality:''' Heterosexual
'''Age:''' Inapplicable ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Birth,Ainur%0ATimeless%20Halls was created within the] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Timeless_Halls Timeless Halls] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Creation_of_the_Ainur during the Creation of the Ainur])
'''Pronouns:''' He/Him
'''Classification:''' Ainu ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Ainur#:~:text=divine%20spirits%2C-,the%20%27Holy%20Ones%27,-.%20They%20were%20the the 'Holy Ones']), Maia, Shapeshifter ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=a%20wolf%2C%20a%20serpent%2C%20and%20a%20vampire can become a werewolf, serpent, and a vampire])
'''Age:''' 16 - 17 years old (The Karate Kid), 17 years old (The Karate Kid Part II), 17 - 18 years old (The Karate Kid Part III), 51 - 53 years old (Cobra Kai)
'''[[Status]]:''' '''Alive'''
'''Birthdate:''' December 18, 1966
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Chaotic Evil''' (Sauron is an agent of evil, serving the Dark Lord Morgoth as his most trusted lieutenant. However, unlike Morgoth, Sauron did not seek to unmake or corrupt the world. Instead, as a creator at heart, Sauron purely sought to coordinate all things according to his own will, which required conquering Middle-earth. This is because, as his virtue as a Maia, Sauron loved order and greatly disliked chaos; but his love of order and control soon surpassed his love of the people of Arda, resulting in him using them as a means to his end. To reach this ends he uses incredibly dark power and commits horrible deeds, and so although he greatly dislikes aimless chaos, he is still enacting evil deeds for selfish reasons), '''Chaotic Neutral''' following Morgoth's defeat (In fear of the wrath of the Valar, Sauron repented his evil deeds. He took on a fair form alongside this, and although he was unwilling to face judgement for his actions in Valinor, seeing it as humiliation, he still repented for what he did and abandoned his evil conquest of the world. For now, he simply sought to continue living)
'''Homeworld:''' Earth
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''Residence:''' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1eXZFcLskk Newark, New Jersey] (formerly), [https://youtu.be/f1eXZFcLskk?t=287 South Seas Apt. 20, Reseda, California] (during The Karate Kid), [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imq8L6zM-kY Mr. Miyagi's house, Reseda, California] (during The Karate Kid Part III), [https://youtu.be/o67fQpHTy_4?t=109 Larusso House, Encino Hills, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California] (during Cobra Kai)
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' At least '''Peak Human level''' ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=There%20Finrod%20and%20Sauron%20fought%20in%20songs%20of%20power%3B%20the%20strength%20of%20both%20was%20great Sauron's power is said to be great] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=foul%20in%20wisdom%2C-,cruel%20in%20strength,-%2C%20misshaping%20what%20he and cruel], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=but%20Sauron%20was%20more%20powerful even more powerful than] [[Finrod Felagund]], who [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Finrod#:~:text=Felagund%20put%20forth%20all%20his%20power%20and%20burst%20his%20bonds could destroy his restraints with sheer power] and [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Finrod#:~:text=He%20wrestled%20with%20the%20werewolf%2C%20and%20slew%20it%20with%20his%20hands%20and%20teeth. slay a werewolf with his hands and teeth]. As a werewolf, [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Then%20Huan%20sprang%20upon%20Sauron%20and%20there%20they%20fought.%20The%20force%20of%20Sauron%27s%20malice%20alone%20left%20L%C3%BAthien%20weak%20and%20nearly%20unconscious%2C%20and%20the%20fighting%20was%20brutal%20and%20prolonged he had a brutal and prolonged battle with] [[Huan]], who [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Therefore%2C%20he%20sent%20a%20wolf%20to%20the%20bridge%2C%20but%20it%20was%20quickly%20and%20silently%20slain%20by%20Huan.%20He%20sent%20many%20more%2C%20and%20each%20one%20Huan%20killed. could quickly and silently slay regular wolves]), at least '''9-B''' with [[Magic]] (Sauron is [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Sauron%20was%20become%20now%20a%20sorcerer%20of%20dreadful%20power a sorcerer of dreadful power]. Should be superior to [[Galadriel]], [https://youtu.be/lqASlj09NEQ?t=77 who could completely destroy an Orc with her magic]. Should also be comparable [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gandalf#:~:text=The%20wisest%20of%20the%20Maiar%2C%20Gandalf%20was%20created%20by%20Il%C3%BAvatar%20before%20the%20Music%20of%20the%20Ainur. to another Maia], [[Gandalf]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmISCcWcepY whose magic could split a boulder in two] and [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gandalf#Fellowship_of_the_Ring:~:text=Gandalf%20faced%20the%20demon%20and%20broke%20the%20bridge%20upon%20which%20they%20both%20stood%2C%20leaving%20the%20beast%20to%20fall%20into%20a%20seemingly%20bottomless%20chasm. broke a stone bridge])
'''[[Durability]]:''' At least '''Peak Human level'''
'''Classification:''' Shop Co-Owner (formerly), Car Salesman, Karate Sensei
'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' At least '''Peak Human Class'''
'''Species:''' Human
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' At least '''Peak Human'''
'''[[State of Being]]:''' Regular
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' '''Peak Human''', at least '''Superhuman''' as a werewolf ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Therefore%20Sauron%20took%20on%20the%20form%20of%20a%20werewolf%2C%20the%20greatest%20the%20world%20had%20ever%20seen Sauron can become the greatest werewolf the world has ever seen], with [https://www.google.com/search?q=fastest+wolf+speed&oq=fastest+wolf&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i512l4j0i22i30l3j0i15i22i30j0i22i30.3409j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#:~:text=50%20%E2%80%93-,60%C2%A0km/h,-Running wolves peaking at 60 km/h])
'''[[Physiology]]:''' '''Humanoid Physiology'''
'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]:''' At least '''Superhuman'''
'''Occupation:''' Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees co-owner (formerly), Miyagi-Do Karate student (formerly), Cobra Kai student (formerly), LaRusso Auto Group owner, Miyagi-do Karate sensei
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' At least '''Superhuman'''
'''Affiliations:''' Lucille LaRusso (mother), Louie LaRusso Sr. (uncle), Louie LaRusso Jr. (cousin), Vanessa LaRusso (cousin), [[Nariyoshi Miyagi]] ([https://youtu.be/6GawLiK-BCI?t=128 Mr. Miyagi was the best friend Daniel ever had]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>. [https://youtu.be/se2XgvFwko0?t=44 He was Daniel's karate sensei, a surrogate father for him, and a role model that he strives to live up to every day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 1</ref>), Amanda LaRusso (wife), [[Samantha LaRusso]] (daughter), [[Anthony LaRusso]] (son), Ali Mills ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sw8F305nnI8 Daniel's former girlfriend]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og9IUfNdj_Y who he remains friends with to this day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>), Kumiko ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFTYNG_dV-M Daniel's former girlfriend]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG50-MPASYY who he remains friends with to this day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>), Jessica Andrews ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feVlPOjTblk One of Daniel's oldest friends]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III(1989)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaNDPKICzIg who is related to Daniel's wife and set them up together]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>), [[Johnny Lawrence]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wN2LyPNsDjU On] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzTdKjazVH4 off] friends, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdjMOyKuGPI are partnered] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrJLn-cwCDQ as sensei]), [[Chozen Toguchi]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4NzIIKp7NU Allied with Daniel, his "karate cousin" as Miyagi-Do students])
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Superhuman+''' (As one of the Maiar, Sauron is an angelic spirit far beyond regular beings of Middle-earth, and doesn't require his corporeal body to keep fighting; thus, he doesn't rely on his physical body's stamina, and have his spirit leave it at any time. However, it takes a long time after Sauron's body is destroyed before he regains his strength and can again take shape into a physical living body)
'''Enemies:''' [[Johnny Lawrence]] (Formerly. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCHuoT1QB3Q They were originally rivals fighting over Ali Mills]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_B2wHIzbu74 but that rivalry persisted in the modern day]), [[Chozen Toguchi]] (Formerly. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dM5Ymv5RE Chozen attempted to kill Daniel for dishonoring him]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, until they made up years later), [[Mike Barnes]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgxGDlLde4o Mike bullied and terrorized Daniel to force him to participate in the All Valley Tournament], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3akZyTM38c then physically tortured him during their match]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NWvknk0H94 They made up years later]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>), [[John Kreese]] (Kreese is the mentor of the opposing dojo, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPbPfYFUc1k who terrorizes Daniel], and thus [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHjLVh5VieA Daniel has a deep hatred for him]<ref>Cobra Kai</ref>), [[Terry Silver]] ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPhPTYHQNs8 Terry manipulated Daniel into joining the Cobra Kai dojo, all to cause him pain]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 Daniel and Terry's hatred for one another continues into the modern day]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>)
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee''', '''Extended Melee''' with, '''Cross-Dimensional''' passively ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Unseen#Wraith-world:~:text=The%20Rings%20of%20Power%20were%20one%20of%20the%20means%20that%20could%20partly%20draw%20one%20into%20the%20wraith%2Dworld. Wearing the One Ring transports the user to the Unseen Realm], though [https://youtu.be/JWJitlZMNwk?t=165 Sauron continues to exist in the Seen World while wearing it]. This is similar to [https://youtu.be/0D7PVdTaPxA?t=114 Ringwraiths who exist in both Realms at the same time])
'''[[Status]]:''' '''Alive'''
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Genius''' (Sauron is [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=Sauron%20was%20a%20being%20of%20exceptional%20power%2C%20both%20in%20personal%20might%20and%20in%20sorcery a being of exceptional power, both in personal might and in sorcery], nearly [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=nearly%20cast%20Middle%2Dearth%20into%20darkness%20several%20times%20throughout%20his%20existence. casting Middle-earth into darkness several times]. His greatest strength lies in his [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=cunning%2C%20intellect%2C%20and%20charisma%3B%20through%20persuasion%2C%20deception%2C%20and%20coercion%2C%20he%20brought%20ruin%20to%20many%20mortal%20realms%20and%20united%20others%20unto%20himself%2C%20often%20without%20ever%20having%20to%20physically%20intervene cunning, intellect and charisma, through which he was able to bring ruin to many mortal realms, and unite others unto himself], without even having to physically intervene)
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Chaotic Good''' (Daniel has a good heart, [https://youtu.be/qCHuoT1QB3Q?t=229 having stood up for Ali when her radio was broken by Johnny]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddCIIfyi2Pg insisted on being with] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJynmSt_d04 and consoling Mr Miyagi after his father's death]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjQm9liasHo using his college funds to instead purchase "Mr Miyagi's Little Trees" out of gratitude for his mentor]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4BfK1LKbCY He opposes Cobra Kai purely so that the kids of the world can be safe from its influence]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>. He can be a little abrasive, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhdLuq-b9yk such as when he doused Johnny in water without provocation]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>. He is hot-headed, [https://youtu.be/FBemj7mR80s?t=68 lashing out and destroying his bike out of anger towards Cobra Kai and his move to Reseda]<ref>The Karate Kid Part (1984)</ref>, [https://youtu.be/oKrILOGQwII?t=86 and breaking a kid's nose after being pushed]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. Though Daniel [https://youtu.be/nG1JXyfdGcQ?t=19 attributes his anger to Terry Silver and Cobra Kai manipulating him into something he isn't, Terry clarifies that Daniel has always been a hot-head, and that he only brought out what was already inside of him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>. This can be seen [https://youtu.be/qb7ksNMvj0U?t=165 when he punched and tackled Bobby after being tripped during soccer practice]<ref>The Karate Kid Part (1984)</ref>, or [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 when Daniel punches Johnny after hearing him state the difficult truth about Mr. Miyagi]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>)
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'''[[Protection Level]]:''' '''Metropolitan Protector''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXy0LijiKk In fighting and defeating] [[Mike Barnes]], Daniel prevented [[Terry Silver]] [https://youtu.be/V3akZyTM38c?t=88 from teaching the violent principles of Cobra Kai] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erR1dgyv1_U across the San Fernando Valley]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4BfK1LKbCY He fought to do the same thing thirty years later]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5 Trailer</ref>), currently '''Global Protector''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXlJO4bL964 Daniel now fights Terry Silver to] [https://youtu.be/r6s8OTUysp0?t=212 thwart his plan of spreading Cobra Kai's values across the entire world, via the Sekai Taikai]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5 Trailer</ref>)
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''9-B'''
'''Name:''' Sauron, Annatar ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Second_Age:~:text=Although%20Sauron%20long%20knew%20that%20Men%20were%20easier%20to%20sway%2C%20he%20sought%20to%20bring%20the%20Elves%20into%20his%20service%2C%20as%20they%20were%20far%20more%20powerful.%5B7%5D%20After%20lying%20hidden%20and%20increasing%20his%20power%20in%20secret%2C%20in%20S.A.%201200%20Sauron%20put%20on%20a%20fair%20visage%2C%20calling%20himself%20Annatar his fake name in attempt to deceive the Elves], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Annatar%20is%20Quenya%20for%20%22Lord%20of%20Gifts%22 meaning "Lord of Gifts"]), Artano ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Artano%20(%22High%2Dsmith%22) meaning "High-smith"]), Aulendil ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Aulendil%20(%22Devoted%20to%20Aul%C3%AB%22) meaning "Devoted to Aulë"])
'''[[Threat Level]]:''' '''Street Threat''' in the Cobra Kai dojo ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKrILOGQwII Under Terry Silver's influence, Daniel was starting violent fights without much provocation])
'''Origin:''' [[Tolkien's Legendarium]]
==Statistics==
'''[[Grade]]:''' '''A'''
'''Sex:''' Male
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''High 10-B'''
'''Age:''' Inapplicable
'''[[Cardinality]]:''' Finite
'''Classification:''' Ainu, Maia, Ring-maker, The Black Master ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Black%20Master%2C%20used%20by%20Isildur by Isildur]), The Dark Lord ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Dark%20Lord%2C%20given%20by%20the%20Free%20Peoples by the Free Peoples]), The Enemy ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Enemy%2C%20given%20by%20the%20Free%20Peoples by the Free Peoples]), Deceiver ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Deceiver%2C%20given%20by%20Amandil by Amandil]), King of Kings ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20King%20of%20Kings%2C%20given%20by%20himself self-given]), The Lord of the Earth ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Lord%20of%20the%20Earth%2C%20given%20by%20himself self-given]), King of Men ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20King%20of%20Men%2C%20given%20by%20himself self-given]), The Lord of the World ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Lord%20of%20the%20World%2C%20given%20by%20himself self-given]), North King ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20North%20King%2C%20given%20by%20the%20people%20of%20Agar by the people of Agar]),
'''[[Dimensionality]]:''' '''3-D'''
'''[[Status]]:''' '''Alive''', '''Deceased''' after The Siege of Barad-dûr ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Elendil%20and%20Gil%2Dgalad%20fought%20Sauron%20and%20vanquished%20him Was vanquished by Elendil and Gil-Galad], and [https://youtu.be/wM56GgTLXVQ?t=167 had the One Ring cut from his finger by Isildur], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Sauron%20lost%20his%20ability%20to%20form%20a%20physical%20body%20for%20a%20great%20while. losing his ability to form a physical body for a great while])
'''[[Attack Potency]]:''' '''Above Average Human level''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8tx_8zkczc Can breaks six blocks of ice at once]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>. Comparable to [[Chozen Toguchi]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKISdYhQcvw#t=15s who could destroy a crumbling statue with a kick]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>. [https://youtu.be/jPhPTYHQNs8?t=101 Could punch and kick through sturdy wooden boards]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. Comparable to [[Chris (Cobra Kai)|Chris]], [https://youtu.be/MsX-iWp68OI?t=27 who could punch through several slabs of stone], and [[Kyler Park]], [https://youtu.be/MsX-iWp68OI?t=151 who did the same with his head]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>)
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Chaotic Evil'''
'''[[Durability]]:''' '''Above Average Human level''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GXy0LijiKk&t=118s Withstood an onslaught of brutal attacks from] [[Mike Barnes]], [https://youtu.be/cXjrHFW3hfg?t=32 who could punch through bricks]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>)
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'''[[Striking Strength]]:''' '''Above Average Human Class'''
'''[[Tiering System|Tier]]:''' '''10-A'''
'''Name:''' Sauron, The Necromancer ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Necromancer%2C%20used%20during%20his%20rule%20in%20Dol%20Guldur%20when%20his%20identity%20was%20unknown. used during his anonymous rule over Dol Guldur])
'''[[Lifting Strength]]:''' '''Average Human'''
'''Origin:''' [[Tolkien's Legendarium]]
'''[[Speed|Travel Speed]]:''' '''Average Human'''
'''Sex:''' Male
'''[[Speed|Combat Speed]]:''' At least '''Athletic Human''' (Comparable to [[Johnny Lawrence]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_LIDdGKyh4 who was given the nickname "White Lightning", due to his moves being considered fast even compared to the MMA fighter he was facing])
'''Age:''' Inapplicable
'''[[Reactions|Reaction Speed]]:''' At least '''Athletic Human'''
'''Classification:''' Ainu, Maia, The Eye, The Lord of the Rings, The Base Master of Treachery ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Base%20Master%20of%20Treachery%2C%20used%20once%20by%20Gandalf by Gandalf]), The Black One ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Black%20One%2C%20used%20once%20by%20Gollum. by Gollum]), The Black Hand ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Black%20Hand%2C%20used%20twice%20by%20Gollum. by Gollum]), The Dark Power ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Dark%20Power%2C%20used%20by%20Gandalf. by Gandalf]), The One Enemy ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20One%20Enemy%2C%20used%20once%20by%20Frodo%20Baggins. by Frodo Baggins]), The Great ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Great%2C%20following%20the%20name%20of%20Sauron%2C%20it%20is%20only%20used%20once%20by%20Gandalf%2C%5B64%5D%20once%20by%20Gl%C3%B3in%2C%5B15%5D%20and%20once%20by%20the%20Mouth%20of%20Sauron. by Gandalf, Glóin, and the Mouth of Sauron]), The Nameless ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Nameless%2C%20probably%20given%20by%20the%20people%20of%20Gondor%2C%20as%20it%20is%20only%20used%20by%20Boromir%20as%20Nameless%20Enemy%2C%5B15%5D%20by%20Faramir%20as%20Nameless%20One by the people of Gondor]), The Ruler ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=The%20Ruler%2C%20used%20once%20by%20Saruman by Saruman])
'''[[Stamina]]:''' '''Athletic Human'''
'''[[Status]]:''' '''Alive''' (After a long wait, [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=It%20was%20not%20until%20c.%20T.A.%201000%20that%20Sauron%20could%20again%20begin%20to%20take%20shape%20in%20a%20physical%20living%20body. Sauron could again take shape into a physical living body]), '''Deceased''' after The War of the Ring ([https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Only%20then%20did,wind%20and%20vanished. With the destruction of the One Ring, Sauron's spirit was blown away and vanished], and his [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Sauron%27s%20corporeal%20body%20that%20was%20in%20the%20Dark%20Tower%20died%2C%20and%20without%20the%20Ring%20his%20spirit%20no%20longer%20had%20the%20power%20to%20create%20a%20new%20one. corporeal body died]. [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Other_names:~:text=Sauron%20was%20%22maimed%20for%20ever%2C%20becoming%20a%20mere%20spirit%20of%20malice%20that%20gnaws%20itself%20in%20the%20shadows%2C%20but%20cannot%20again%20grow%20or%20take%20shape.%22 He became a mere spirit of malice that can never again grow or take shape])
'''[[Range]]:''' '''Standard Melee'''
'''[[Alignment]]:''' '''Chaotic Evil'''
'''[[Intelligence]]:''' '''Average''' academically, '''Gifted''' combatively ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFxNjMf5Bc Defeated two-time All Valley champion], [[Johnny Lawrence]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuluCUyHNNM after only a few months of training]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>. Soon after, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_dM5Ymv5RE he fought and defeated] [[Chozen Toguchi]], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xqmmLQNvKc who mentored a group of black belt military soldiers]<ref>The Karate Kid Part II (1986)</ref>. [https://youtu.be/MgxGDlLde4o?t=34 Could easily defeat] [[Dennis de Guzman]], [https://youtu.be/y7N4mY_1vWI?t=66 who was specifically hired to] [https://youtu.be/cXjrHFW3hfg?t=56 train the country-renowned "tournament terror"], [[Mike Barnes]]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>. Daniel is [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ffMsuLBxMY skilled enough to fight and defeat an entire hockey team at once]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7pJdRUo2yc as well as a group of thugs who could physically overpower him]<ref>Cobra Kai season 2</ref>)
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==[[Powers and Techniques]]==
'''[[Martial Arts]]''' (Was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKYDg5upGFQ trained in the martial art of Miyagi-do karate]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>, and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpq-sLmnt9Q briefly in Cobra Kai karate]<ref>The Karate Kid Part III (1989)</ref>), '''[[Accelerated Development]]''' (Was [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuluCUyHNNM trained for only a few months in preparation for the All-Valley Tournament], [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFxNjMf5Bc and still managed to take first place against a two-time champion]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>), '''[[Weapon Usage]]''' (Can [https://youtu.be/5wsSqqytKf8?t=34 wield a bo staff]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>, [https://youtu.be/1ffMsuLBxMY?t=86 and has proficiently used a hockey stick as a weapon]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>), '''[[Vehicular Usage]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBemj7mR80s Can ride a bike] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GawLiK-BCI&t=170s drive a car]<ref>The Karate Kid (1984)</ref>), '''[[Pressure Points]]''' (Learned [https://youtu.be/WBOg29ukGOM?t=127 the "Secret of Miyagi-Do Pressure Points" from] [[Chozen Toguchi]]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>, [https://youtu.be/QMkK47pX6HI?t=107 which he can use to temporarily disable his opponent's limbs]<ref>Cobra Kai season 4</ref>, [https://youtu.be/jHjLVh5VieA?t=303 thereby taking away their ability to wage war]<ref>Cobra Kai season 3</ref>), '''Limited [[Resistance]]''' to '''[[Temperature Manipulation|Extreme Temperatures]]''' ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLkEE51NKNs Shochu-Geiko has Daniel train to be able to fight in both extreme heat and extreme cold])
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===[[Hax|Powers and Abilities]]===
==Notable Techniques==
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*'''Crane Kick:''' The Crane Technique, also called the Crane Kick, is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique. The user stands on their right foot, lifts their left leg, opens their "wings" and takes balance. They then jump on their right foot and kick, their arms will go down on guard but the opponent will expect a left-foot kick. If done correctly, there is no defense.
'''[[Immortality]]''' (Type 1; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Maiar#:~:text=Lifespan,Immortal Maiar have immortal lifespans.] Type 3; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=where%20he%20slowly%20rebuilt%20his%20strength%2C%20although%20he%20was%20unable%20to%20assume%20a%20fair%20shape.%20From%20this%20point%20on%20he%20started%20to%20rule%20through%20terror%20and%20force%2C%20largely%20filling%20the%20fearsome%20role%20left%20vacant%20by%20his%20former%20master. is able to slowly rebuild his strength] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%20could%20again%20begin%20to%20take%20shape%20in%20a%20physical%20living%20body and take shape in a physical living body,] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%20was%20on%20N%C3%BAmenor%20in%20the%20Temple%20of%20Melkor%20and%20was%20caught%20in%20the%20ensuing%20flood. after having his previous body be destroyed] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Elendil%20and%20Gil%2Dgalad%20fought%20Sauron%20and%20vanquished%20him%2C%20but%20both%20were%20killed. and fully vanquished.] Type 4; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=Sauron%27s%20corporeal%20body%20that%20was%20in%20the%20Dark%20Tower%20died%2C%20and%20without%20the%20Ring%20his%20spirit%20no%20longer%20had%20the%20power%20to%20create%20a%20new%20one. as long as the One Ring continued to exist, Sauron could create himself a new corporeal body]), '''[[Weapon Mastery]]''' (Can [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWJitlZMNwk&t=165s wield a mace to effortlessly defeat an army of soldiers]), '''[[Human Achievements]]''' (He [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Against_the_Faithful:~:text=He%20was%20named%20Mairon%20and%20became%20skilled%20at%20crafting%20and%20making became skilled at crafting and making], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Against_the_Faithful:~:text=whilst%20he%20secretly%20forged%20the%20One%20Ring%20in%20Mount%20Doom. able to forge the One Ring in Mount Doom]), '''[[Social Influencing]]''' (Was able to [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Against_the_Faithful:~:text=under%20the%20guise%20of%20Annatar%2C%20he%20deceived%20the%20Elves%20of%20Eregion%2C%20who%20under%20his%20guidance%20had%20created%20the%20Rings%20of%20Power deceive the Elves into constructing the Rings of Power]. His [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Against_the_Faithful:~:text=however%20his%20influence%20corrupted%20the%20N%C3%BAmen%C3%B3reans%20further%20%2D%20leading%20to%20the%20Downfall%20of%20N%C3%BAmenor. influence can corrupt others], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=he%20seduced%20the%20King%20and%20further%20corrupted%20the%20people.%5B13%5D%20He%20converted%20many%20N%C3%BAmen%C3%B3reans%20to%20the%20worship%20of%20Darkness seducing people and converting them to the worship of darkness]), '''[[Shapeshifting]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=and%20change%20his%20shape can freely change his shape] into [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=He%20demonstrated%20the%20ability%20to%20take%20the%20form%20of%20a%20wolf%2C%20a%20serpent%2C%20and%20a%20vampire. a werewolf, a serpent, a vampire], or [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Second_Age:~:text=After%20lying%20hidden%20and%20increasing%20his%20power%20in%20secret%2C%20in%20S.A.%201200%20Sauron%20put%20on%20a%20fair%20visage%2C%20calling%20himself%20Annatar%2C%20the%20Lord%20of%20Gifts%2C%20an%20emissary%20from%20the%20Valar. his fair form used to deceive the Elves]. After his defeat in the Second Age, [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=Later%2C%20however%2C%20he%20could%20take%20only%20a%20terrible%20form%2C%20of%20a%20stature%20greater%20than%20a%20Man%27s%2C%20though%20not%20giant%2C%5B47%5D%20%22an%20image%20of%20malice%20and%20hatred%20made%20visible%3B%20and%20the%20Eye%20of%20Sauron%20the%20Terrible%20few%20could%20endure.%22 he lost his shapeshifting prowess and was only able to take on a terrible form, of a stature greater than a Man's]), '''[[Power Suppression]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=He%20was%20also%20able%20to%20veil%20his%20power is able to veil his power]), '''[[Power Bestowal]]''' (Could [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=He%20invested%20most%20of%20his%20own%20power%20into%20the%20Ring%20as%20he%20forged%20it invest his own power into objects and others, such as the One Ring]), '''[[Animal Manipulation]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%2C%20commanding%20a%20great%20army%20of%20werewolves%20and%20fell%20beasts can command armies of werewolves and fell beasts]), '''[[Corruption]]''' (Type 2; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Werewolves#:~:text=Werewolves%20were%20created%20(or%20a%20least%20corrupted%20from%20some%20other%20form)%20by%20Sauron werewolves are created through Sauron corrupting them from] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Werewolves#:~:text=(wolves)%20inhabited%20by%20dreadful%20spirits their original form of a wolf]), '''[[Soul Manipulation]] & [[Incorporeality]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Rather%20than%20leave%20his%20physical%20form can freely have his spirit leave his physical form]), '''[[Fear Manipulation]]''' (His presence [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=filling%20the%20forest%20with%20horror. filled a forest with horror]. The [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=the%20Eye%20of%20Sauron%20became%20a%20symbol%20of%20power%20and%20fear Eye of Sauron became a symbol of power and fear]), '''[[Magic]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=The%20Noldorin%20smiths%20there%20learned%20much%20from%20him%20in%20art%20and%20magic%2C%20as%20their%20thirst%20for%20knowledge%20was%20great. had extensive knowledge on magic and could teach it to others]), '''[[Regeneration]]''' (Low-Godly; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=where%20he%20slowly%20rebuilt%20his%20strength%2C%20although%20he%20was%20unable%20to%20assume%20a%20fair%20shape.%20From%20this%20point%20on%20he%20started%20to%20rule%20through%20terror%20and%20force%2C%20largely%20filling%20the%20fearsome%20role%20left%20vacant%20by%20his%20former%20master. is able to slowly rebuild his strength] and [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%20could%20again%20begin%20to%20take%20shape%20in%20a%20physical%20living%20body take shape in a physical living body], after [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%20was%20on%20N%C3%BAmenor%20in%20the%20Temple%20of%20Melkor%20and%20was%20caught%20in%20the%20ensuing%20flood. having his previous body be destroyed] [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Elendil%20and%20Gil%2Dgalad%20fought%20Sauron%20and%20vanquished%20him%2C%20but%20both%20were%20killed. and fully vanquished]), '''[[Darkness Manipulation]]''' (Could [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=His%20power%20was%20enough%20that%20he%20began%20again%20to%20throw%20a%20shadow%20across%20portions%20of%20Middle%2Dearth. throw a shadow across portions of Middle-earth]. Utilizes [https://youtu.be/SeYgMYijdz4?t=90 darkness to attack with]), '''[[Fire Manipulation]]''' (Could [https://youtu.be/SeYgMYijdz4?t=146 incinerate Gandalf's staff]), '''[[Disease Manipulation]]''' (Sauron cast [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=The%20shadow%20of%20Mordor%20caused%20despair%20and%20sickness%20to%20the%20Gondorians a shadow from Mordor that caused despair and sickness to the Gondorians]), '''[[Telepathy]] & [[Mind Manipulation]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%20linked%20with%20his%20mind%2C%20managing%20to%20enslave%20him can link himself to the minds of others in order to enslave them]), '''[[Heat Manipulation]]''' (Sauron's hand [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=Sauron%27s%20hand%20was%20black%20with%20a%20deadly%20burning%20touch. was black with a deadly burning touch]), '''[[Aura]]''' (Fear-inducing; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#History:~:text=The%20sheer%20malevolence%20Sauron%20exuded%20through%20his%20presence%20alone%20was%20enough%20to%20render%20L%C3%BAthien%20frail%20and%20nearly%20unconscious. The sheer malevolence Sauron exuded through his presence alone was enough to render Lúthien frail and nearly unconscious]), '''[[Telekinesis]]''' (Can [https://youtu.be/SeYgMYijdz4?t=156 telekinetically lift others into the air]), '''[[Hell Manipulation]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=The%20force%20of%20Sauron%27s%20malice%20alone%20left%20L%C3%BAthien%20weak%20and%20nearly%20unconscious gives off malice that alone can leave people weak and nearly unconscious]), '''[[Sound Manipulation]]''' (Sauron [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#:~:text=There%20Finrod%20and%20Sauron%20fought%20in%20songs%20of%20power can fight using songs of power], and was [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Ainur#:~:text=Il%C3%BAvatar%20instructed%20them%20in%20music%2C%20until%20he%20brought%20them%20together%20to%20make%20the%20Music%20of%20the%20Ainur%3B%20the%20great%20song%20that%20created%20the%20Vision%20of%20Il%C3%BAvatar%20and%20ultimately%20the%20real%20World.%5B1%5D instructed in music to make the Music of the Ainur]), '''[[Matter Manipulation]]''' (As a Maia, [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Valar#:~:text=the%20Valar%20and%20their%20followers%E2%80%94those%20Maiar%20who%20remained%20loyal%20to%20Il%C3%BAvatar%20and%20rejected%20Melkor%27s%20rebellion%E2%80%94started%20shaping%20Arda%20using%20their%20godlike%20powers%20over%20its%20physical%20matter Sauron has godlike power to shape the physical matter of Arda])
CraneKick.png|'''Crane Kick'''
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*'''Drum Technique:''' The Drum Technique is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique created by the patriarch of the dojo, Shimpo Miyagi. After his accidental trip to China, Shimpo Miyagi returned with the secret of Miyagi family karate—a small Okinawan hand drum. The move involves the dodging of attacks while twisting one's body back and forth in similar fashion to the pellets of the handheld drum.
*'''Miyagi Pressure Points:''' The Secret of Miyagi Pressure Points is a technique created by ancient Miyagi ancestors, to fend off Japanese invaders. With no other way to stop the invaders, they discovered these pressure points as a way to take away their ability to wage war. By striking hidden pressure points around the body, a practitioner can temporarily disable an opponent's limbs.
'''[[Immortality]]''' (Type 1; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gollum#Early_life:~:text=prolonged%20his%20life%20far%20beyond%20its%20natural%20limits The One Ring will prevent all those who have possessed it from aging], [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Bilbo_Baggins#:~:text=Because%20of%20the%20Ring%27s%20destruction%2C%20that%20prolonged%20his%20life%2C%20Bilbo%20started%20ageing%20again until it is destroyed]), '''[[Social Influencing]]''' (Those [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_One_Ring#Characteristics:~:text=A%20person%20who%20bore%20the%20Ring%20could%20more%20easily%20dominate%20and%20command%20others%3B%20for%20instance%2C%20Sauron%20used%20this%20power%20to%20help%20convince%20the%20N%C3%BAmen%C3%B3reans%20to%20attack%20Valinor%2C%5B10%5D%20and%20Boromir%20desired%20to%20use%20this%20power%20to%20gain%20loyal%20subjects%20who%20would%20attack%20Mordor who bear the Ring are able to easily dominate and command others to do their bidding]), '''[[BFR]]''' (Type 3; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Unseen#Wraith-world:~:text=The%20Rings%20of%20Power%20were%20one%20of%20the%20means%20that%20could%20partly%20draw%20one%20into%20the%20wraith%2Dworld. Wearing a Ring of Power will transport the user to the Unseen Realm]), '''[[Transmutation]] & [[Corruption]]''' (Type 1; [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_One_Ring#Characteristics:~:text=Part%20of%20the%20nature%20of%20the%20Ring%20was%20that%20it%20slowly%20and%20inevitably%20corrupted%20its%20wearer%2C%20regardless%20of%20any%20intentions%20to%20the%20contrary.%20Whether%20this%20was%20specifically%20designed%20into%20the%20Ring%27s%20magic%20or%20was%20simply%20an%20artefact%20of%20its%20evil%20origins%20is%20unknown. Will slowly corrupt its bearer] and [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Gollum#Early_life:~:text=The%20Ring%27s%20malignant%20influence%20twisted%20his%20Hobbit%20body transforms them into a monstrous creature]), '''Limited [[Telepathy]] & [[Mind Manipulation]]''' (Bearers of the One Ring [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_One_Ring#Characteristics:~:text=The%20Ring%20also%20allowed%20its%20bearer%20to%20see%20and%20control%20the%20thoughts%20of%20anyone%20who%20wore%20any%20other%20Ring%20of%20Power. can see and control the thoughts of anyone else wearing a Ring of Power])
'''Standard Tactics:''' By principle, unless aggravated, [https://youtu.be/UdbsWT3aF_8?t=77 Daniel will never strike first in battle]. [https://youtu.be/QMkK47pX6HI?t=24 He always fights defensively], seeking ways to end a fight as quickly and peacefully as possible, [https://youtu.be/jHjLVh5VieA?t=303 resorting to the "Secret of Miyagi-Do Pressure Points" if his opponent insists on fighting]. Only when angry or offended [https://youtu.be/WPQDOcDDpxU?t=27 will he attack first], [https://youtu.be/oKrILOGQwII?t=86 and attack aggressively]. Daniel also usually [https://youtu.be/CiFxNjMf5Bc?t=190 uses his] [https://youtu.be/e_dM5Ymv5RE?t=259 signature moves] to end a fight.
'''Weaknesses:''' Sauron's greatest weakness is [https://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Sauron#Characteristics:~:text=Much%20like%20his%20master%2C%20pride%20in%20his%20own%20abilities%20was%20his%20greatest%20personal%20weakness%2C%20and%20this%20arrogance%2C%20coupled%20with%20an%20underestimation%20of%20his%20enemies%2C%20would%20ultimately%20doom%20him. pride and arrogance in his own abilities, as well as underestimation of his enemies].
'''Weaknesses:''' Daniel's hot-headedness [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPQDOcDDpxU can knock him off-balance and make him lose a fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>, or [https://youtu.be/GzTdKjazVH4?t=31 ruin friendships as he lashes out in heated moments]<ref>Cobra Kai season 6</ref>.
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==Note==
Though Miyagi-verse characters are expert martial artists, this is because of their nigh-supernatural skill and rate of growth, not their actual power input. Generally, they are only above average in strength, carried by their technique. For instance, [[Tory Nichols]], one of the stronger characters of the series, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjQXZr97fdY breaks her hand punching through solid stone]<ref>Cobra Kai season 5</ref>.
**'''Location:''' All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Bobby was disqualified for deliberately injuring Daniel's leg, allowing for Daniel to move onto the finals without having to finish their match.
*'''[[Johnny Lawrence]]''' - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSWpxvRaclY Fight]<ref>Cobra Kai season 2</ref>
**'''Conditions:''' None.
**'''Location:''' Reseda Heights, Reseda, Los Angeles, California
**'''Note:''' Samantha and Robby stopped them before the fight could escalate.
No you don't want to hear the truth. All you want to hear about is how great it is. Well it may be great for you but it SUCKS for me! I hate this place! I HATE IT! I just want to go home. Why can't we just go home?
„
~ Daniel to Lucille LaRusso
“
You know... When MY father died, I spent a lot of time thinking I hadn't been such a great son. It seemed to me like I could have listened a little more, spent a little more time with him together... I felt so guilty, you know, like he did everything for me and I didn't do anything for him. Then one day I realized... that I did the greatest thing I ever did for him before he died: I was there with him... and I held his hand... and said goodbye.
I'm sorry if you don't like it but I've got problems, okay, and if you're not going to be part of the solution, just don't give me a hard time about it!
Oh, Johnny Lawrence calling someone else an asshole, that's rich, man...
„
~ Daniel LaRusso
“
Hey, Mr. Miyagi... I know it's been a few months, but, better late than never, right? I've been thinking about you a lot lately... I, um... It's funny, when I was a kid you seemed to always have all the answers, y'know, I guess I thought when I got older I'd have it all figured out too. But now, I just... feel like I'm clueless. Makes me wonder, was it different for you, or were you just better at hiding it?
„
~ Daniel LaRusso
“
You figure, with two people you have twice the defense, right? Wrong. One of the cornerstones of Miyagi-Do Karate is always moving in a circle. And with the wheel technique, you'll soon see that two people can be as strong as twenty. Now, are you ready?
This is where I almost lost to fear. It was during my second tournament, I didn't even need to fight in the preliminary rounds, so I was fresh! I thought I was ready. But in the final match... my opponent was ruthless. Before I knew it, I was on that mat and fear had completely taken over. I was paralyzed, I couldn't move. The thought of getting up again and facing that guy just... scared the living daylights outta me. I just wanted to run off and hide...
„
~ Daniel LaRusso recounting his fight with Mike Barnes
“
Now I'm supposed to give up my dojo and step down as a sensei... There's too much at stake to honor an agreement made with men who have none. If Cobra Kai is gonna to keep growing and getting stronger, I need to do whatever it takes to stop them. Even if that means going on offense.
„
~ Daniel LaRusso
“
Why? To get back at your dad? Me? Miyagi-Do? Sam? The world? Because if that's the case, I have another Miyagi-Do secret that you can slip to your friends. Never put passion over principle, because even if you win, you lose.
Daniel LaRusso is the main protagonist of The Karate Kid franchise. As a bullied high school student who recently moved to Reseda, California, Daniel was taken under the wing of wise karate master, Mr. Miyagi, who taught him the principles of inner peace and balance. Using the training he received, Daniel was able to overcome his bullies, and win two consecutive All Valley Karate championships.
Thirty years after Mr. Miyagi changed his life forever, Daniel got married, had two kids, and became the owner of the LaRusso Auto Group. Once the Cobra Kai dojo is reopened by his former rival, Johnny Lawrence, Daniel became the sensei of his own Miyagi-Do Karate dojo, teaching students to oppose Cobra Kai's violent practices.
Age: 16 - 17 years old (The Karate Kid), 17 years old (The Karate Kid Part II), 17 - 18 years old (The Karate Kid Part III), 51 - 53 years old (Cobra Kai)
Occupation: Mr. Miyagi's Little Trees co-owner (formerly), Miyagi-Do Karate student (formerly), Cobra Kai student (formerly), LaRusso Auto Group owner, Miyagi-do Karate sensei
Crane Kick: The Crane Technique, also called the Crane Kick, is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique. The user stands on their right foot, lifts their left leg, opens their "wings" and takes balance. They then jump on their right foot and kick, their arms will go down on guard but the opponent will expect a left-foot kick. If done correctly, there is no defense.
Crane Kick
Drum Technique: The Drum Technique is a Miyagi-Do Karate technique created by the patriarch of the dojo, Shimpo Miyagi. After his accidental trip to China, Shimpo Miyagi returned with the secret of Miyagi family karate—a small Okinawan hand drum. The move involves the dodging of attacks while twisting one's body back and forth in similar fashion to the pellets of the handheld drum.
Drum Technique
Miyagi Pressure Points: The Secret of Miyagi Pressure Points is a technique created by ancient Miyagi ancestors, to fend off Japanese invaders. With no other way to stop the invaders, they discovered these pressure points as a way to take away their ability to wage war. By striking hidden pressure points around the body, a practitioner can temporarily disable an opponent's limbs.
Though Miyagi-verse characters are expert martial artists, this is because of their nigh-supernatural skill and rate of growth, not their actual power input. Generally, they are only above average in strength, carried by their technique. For instance, Tory Nichols, one of the stronger characters of the series, breaks her hand punching through solid stone[65].
