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For all his life, Zane knew that he was different…
It wasn't just because he was a Nindroid…
It was because he cared for not only the Ninjas, but the entirety of Ninjago…
And that moment showed when he sacrificed his body to stop Revodrol, the Platinum Master…
…it was a sacrifice that he made, that caused a change to the Ninjas greatly.
After defeating Revodrol, Zane was placed into a laptop.
Resulting in him to be temporarily powerless.
And it made the White Ninja in need of a new body…
So the Ninjas had to find that body…
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In a Jungle…
Morro was finishing his hair, which now was an icy bluish white that Zane would love to see in his new body. After that, he began to fight some Nindroids who were guarding the Platinum Armor that Revodrol once wore.
“NINJA… GO!!!”
And as Morro used Spinjitzu, he bested the Nindroids and was about to reach the armor…
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“You got closer than I thought you would.” A voice commented.
Morro turned to see that it was Cyrus Borg, who was with his uncle.
“But then again, I didn't think you'd be quite so rough on my security droids.” He commented.
“Sorry about that.” Morro apologized. “I'm taking a break by trying to take my mind off of trying to Zane's new body. So I figured that trying to steal this fake trial could help.” He explained. “And honestly… if I can't steal the Platinum Armor, I'd be surprised if anyone else could.” He said as he looked at the armor. “Speaking of which, where's the real Platinum Armor?”
“Some secrets are best kept safe.” Sensei Garmadon responded.
The Master of Destruction then took notice of his surroundings.
It was oddly quiet.
“Have the Ninjas reported their findings of Zane?” Garmadon asked.
“I'm afraid not.” Morro responded. “Last I heard, Jay's checking in a TV Studio, Cole's in a forest, Kai and Nya decided to check an fighting ring, Lloyd's in Ouroboros with Samurai X, Zane and Dr. Julien are in New Ninjago City.” He explained.
“That's similar to my predicament.” Cyrus responded. “I haven't heard a word from Pixal, and I'm worried.”
“If we dwell too long on what's missing, we fail to see what can be gained.” Garmadon instructed. “Morro, you must find the Ninjas, and gather them if they found anything. The absence of Zane's body will either tear you all apart or bring you closer together. The choice is yours.”
“I'll do what I can.” Morro replied as he summoned his bike to find the other Ninjas.
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At a TV Studio…
The Master of Energy took notice of a certain Blue Ninja getting thrown out of the building.
“Jay!” Morro shouted as he caught the Master of Lightning.
“Oh… hey Morro, didn't expect to see you.” The Blue Ninja responded.
“What happend? And why are you wearing makeup?” The Silver Ninja asked.
“Well… I thought I would pose as the host for the show 'Most Ultimate Extreme Ninja Challenge Ever'.” Jay explained. “So I figured that Zane's body was hidden backstage.”
“And I guess you didn't find him?” Morro asked.
“Unfortunately, I haven't.” Jay answered. “Have you?”
“Neither have I.” Morro responded. “We should find the others if they've seen Zane's body.”
“Maybe they'll have better luck than us?” Jay asked.
“Possibly. Let's go.” Morro said as he got into cycle followed by Jay getting on.
And with that, the two went to find the others.
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In a forest…
Morro and Jay arrive to see Cole, using his powers of earth to levitate the ground to see if Zane's body was there.
The Master of Earth sighed in disappointment, no such luck.
“Still haven't found Zane?” A voice asked.
Cole turned to see that it was Morro, who was with Jay.
“Hey, guys.” The Black Ninja greeted. “Still haven't found Zane.”
“Neither have we.” Jay responded. “And we're wondering if the other have any luck on finding Zane.” He explained.
“Really? Where are they right now?” Cole asked.
“Well Kai and Nya are in some sort of fighting ring, while Lloyd and Samurai X are in Ouroboros.” Morro recalled.
“What about Pixal?” Jay asked. “We could ask her if she found them.”
“We can't, Cyrus Borg said that she hasn't been heard of since.” Jay explained.
“Really? I hope Pixal's not missing as well.” Cole comemented. “We'll have to ask the Ninjas about her absense well.” He suggested.
“So we know where Lloyd is, but where's the fighting ring Nya and Kai are?” Jay asked.
“I think I have an idea.” Morro responded as pulled out a flyer for a place known as 'Yang's Taven'. Which was also apparently promoting a 'Slither Pit'.
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At Yang's Tavern…
The three Ninjas arrived to see a fight going on.
One of the fighters was Kai, dressed up in some Shogun's Armor, while the other was Kruncha, a Skulkin.
And in the audience were of course Nya, and Kruncha.
“Hey, Nya!” Morro greeted.
“Oh hey…” Nya sadly responded as the Ninjas came to her.
“…it's about Zane's body, isn't it?” Morro asked.
“Yep, me and Kai looked everywhere, and no sign of it.” The Master of Fire responded. “How about you guys?”
“Well we haven't found Zane's body as well and we also learned that Pixal's absent too.” Jay answered. He then took notice of the fight. “What's going on, there?”
“Well, apparently it was time for a slither pit, and Kai's fighting for over an hour.” The Red Ninja explained.
“Should we step in?” Morro asked.
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“LOOK OUT!!!”
Everyone dodged an incoming Kai, who landed the bar, spilling some bottles.
“I think that answered our problem.” Morro said as he picked up the Honorary Ninja who was a bit dizzy. “Next stop, Ouroboros.”
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In Ouroboros…
“Sorry, no sign of Zane's body as well.” Lloyd casually stated he Samurai X, and a few Constrictai came out of a hole. “Figured that Zane's new body was dugged underneath something in this desert, which is why Samurai X came along.”
“Both Lord Lloyd and I figured that Lord Zane's body was buried. But unfortunately no results.” Samurai X stated.
“I did the same thing too in a forest, no such like for me with that.” Cole responded.
“So in short, none of us could find Zane's new body?” Kai asked.
“Not yet, Zane and Dr. Julien are still in New Ninjago City. So they might've found it.”
Suddenly Morro got a call.
“Hello?” The Silver Ninja answered the phone.
“Morro! Me and Zane need you and the Ninjas! We found something!” A voice frantically shouted.
It was Dr. Julien.
“What is it? Did you find Zane's new body?” Kai asked.
“No, but it might have a connection to it!” Dr. Julien responded. “Head to Chen's Noodle House, me and Zane made a discovery.”
“Isn't that Noodle Shop near Zane's statue?” Jay asked. “With the tagline being 'There's only one Master Chen's, Ninjago's number one noodle house!'?”
“It isssss, and Ssssskalesssss' and hisssss family are there!” Skalidor said.
“Looks we're paying the Serpentine a visit, again.” Morro stated. “Quick! To the Serpentine Bus!”
And with that, the Ninjas, Kai, and Samurai X got onto the Serpentine Bus, and drove off as the Serpentine waved goodbye.
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At Chen's Noodle Shop…
The Ninjas saw the Hypnobrai Family outside the restaurant. Along with a few restaurant goers.
“Oh thank the Firssssst Ssssspinjitzu Massssster you're here!” Skales said as the Ninjas arrived. “You have to hurry!”
“What happened?”
“Even though we're not resssssponsssssible for the damagesssss we had enough money to pay for it.” Selma explained.
“What damages?” Morro asked as he opened the restaurant's door. “What happened at—”
And before the Ninjas could process, they were immediately to a scene that looked like a fight broke out.
There were some shots of ice everywhere, Dr. Julien was catching his breath, Zane was staring at his father in his computer body, and three thugs that were completely covered in bruises were unconscious.
One of thugs was in the middle, and he had a black mohawk with a purple snake tattoo near his eye. And the others have purple tattoos as well that covered their faces.
Suffice to say, it was an odd sight.
“What… what happened?” Jay asked.
That's when Zane typed in something.
“The three people that were knocked out are the following. The one in the mohawk is Eyezor, while the other two are Chope and Krait.” The White Ninja typed.
“Ok… well, at least we know these people are.” Cole said as he looked at the unconscious thugs. “But… why are they here?”
“And more importantly, why do Eyezor has a sssssnake tattoo?” Skales chimed in.
That caused the Ninjas to look again at the unconscious thugs.
“Skales' right , he does have that tattoo type of tattoo.” Lloyd commented. “But… but why?”
“I don't know…” the former Master of Ice responded. “But I do know one thing… it has to do with this.” He said as he handed a letter, which had a photo of a familiar looking silhouette…
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“This photo… it's of Zane's Body!” Morro stated. “That means we might know where your body is!” He said as he turned to the Master of Ice.
“Not only that, but I got these fortune cookies that are… well, see for yourself.” Isaac said as he handed the Ninjas some cookies.
They each opened it, and saw what was written on them.
“Master Chen has personally invited you to participate in his Tournament of Elements.” Morro read.
“I didn't know that Mr. Chen was also Master Chen.” Cole commented.
“There's actually more to that message.” Nya responded.
“Nya's right.” Lloyd replied. “Secrecy is of the utmost importance. Tell no one, or suffer the consequences.” He read. “If you ever want to see your friend again, meet on the pier at midnight and leave your weapons behind.”
“Well… that's not creepy.” Jay giggled with fear.
“Jay's got a good point.” Morro casually responded. “Because handwriting seems… familiar.”
“…it does?” The Blue Ninja responded in shock.
“Yeah, the handwriting seems familiar.” Morro repeated. “What do you think Zane?” He asked as he handed his fortune.
Zane got a look at it, and typed in something.
“It does… but… let's ask Samurai X if they can scan it.” He typed.
And before the Ninjas and Dr. Julien could leave.
“Um… is it a good idea to—”
“Jay, we're not going to let some foolish note stopping us from getting our Senseis.” Lloyd bluntly stated.
“Ok, coming!” The Master of Lightning stated as he followed the Ninjas…
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On the Serpentine Bus…
“Samurai X, Kai, we got news of the whereabouts of Zane's Body.” Morro said
“You did? Where?” Kai asked.
“We don't know.” Lloyd responded. “But it's not the only that.”
“According to these fortune cookies say, in order to find my son's new Body the Ninjas have to compete in a Tournament of Elements.” Dr. Julien explained.
“A tournament?” Kai asked with interest.
“Yeah, but there's something odd about the fortunes… namely the handwriting.” Cole explained.
“Can I check?” Samurai X asked.
Morro handed one of the fortunes.
Samurai X scanned it, and gasped.
“I think I know who wrote these fortunes…” they stated.
“Who is it?” Nya asked.
And that's when the Ninjas heard the answer…
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“Lord Zane's newer body.” Samurai X stated.
The Ninjas and Dr. Julien gasped.
“You mean… Zane wrote in some sort of way?” Kai asked. “Guessed that explained the letter I found in the fridge about the deli meat.”
“But it's more than that, Lord Kai.” Samurai X stated. “There is a secret message involved.”
“There is?” Jay asked.
“Does anyone have something I can write with?” Samurai X asked.
“Here.” Dr. Julien said as he handed the Exo-Suit a pen.
That's when Samurai X immediately scribbled large scribble into the paper, which revealed a hidden message.
“To any of my fellow Ninjas, get the Senseis.”
The Ninjas were stunned.
“Why would Zane's newer body write this?” Jay asked. “And more importantly, how does it know that we need to find it?”
“I think I have an answer.” A voice responded.
Everyone turned to the former Master of Ice.
“What do you mean by that, Father?” Zane typed.
“Well, let me explain.” Dr. Julien responded by pulling out a blueprint.
The Ninjas carefully listened to what Dr. Julien had to say.
“You see, when Zane sacrificed his old body after defeating Revodrol, an important piece of him was spared, and was placed into the computer he currently inhabits in. This also caused his newer body to awaken, which is possibly how these fortunes were made.” The former Master of Ice explained.
“So… Zane and his body are technically one person?” Nya asked.
“Not exactly, Zane is still who he is. And the computer is well… the opposite of Zane.”
“Man, if Pixal was here, she would be happy to know where Zane is!” Lloyd commented.
“Let's focus on the main topic here, we need to let Father and Uncle Garmadon know where we're heading.” Morro reminded.
“Wait!” Another voice shouted.
The Ninjas, Samurai X, and Dr. Julien turned to see Skales and his family.
“Take usssss with you.” Skales stated. “Thossssse sssssnake tattooesssss ssssseem sssssussssspiciousssss to me.”
“Will you let usssss come?” Selma asked.
“The more, the merrier.” Morro responded. “Let's go.”
And with that, the Serpentine joined in.
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At Wu's Monastery…
Sensei Garmadon and Sensei Wu were busy rebuilding the Destiny's Bounty.
“Are you two planning on fixing the bounty?” Koko asked as she came in.
“Yeah, but we could use some help.” Sensei Garmadon responded.
“Well I could get one of the Ninjas or Dr. Julian to help, they arrived.” Koko responded.
“Really? I guess they must have found Zane's newer body.” The Master of Destruction wondered.
“Maybe… although I do question the presence of Skales and his family being with them.” Koko responded. “I wonder why they're here.”
“I'll go check.” Sensei Wu stated.
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Sometime later…
Wu took notice of his son and nephew getting ready for something, they even had new Ninja uniforms…
“Morro? Lloyd?” The Master of Creation asked. “What are you two doing?”
“Good news Father, we found out where Zane's new body is.” Morro responded.
“Ah, I see… and I see that you two and the other Ninjas are getting ready to find it?” Sensei Wu asked.
“We are… but… we have to ask something.” Lloyd responded. “Are there other Ninjas out there with elemental powers like us?”
That question caught Wu off guard.
“Why would you ask?” He asked.
That's when the Masters of Energy and Wind took deep breaths in and out…
…and they answered.
“It has to do with Zane's new body.” The Green Ninja responded.
“There's this 'Tournament of Elements' thing hosted by someone by the name of 'Master Chen', and we need to get ready.” The Silver Ninja explained.
And with that, the two left.
Leaving Wu with a horrified yet suspicious look on his face.
“Master… Chen?” He gasped.
That caught the attention of his older brother.
“Wu? Is everything alright?” The Master of Destruction asked.
That caused the Master of Creation to turn around…
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At the docks…
The Ninjas, Kai, Samurai X, Dr. Julien, and the Hypnobrai arrived and noticed that there were a lot of people wiwth them, possibly being some elemental masters as well.
“Does anyone think any of these people have powers like us?” Nya asked.
“Well, we did tell Father.” Morro responded. “Like what Zane's newer body wanted.”
“Plus, he got suspicious.” Lloyd said. “Almost as if he was—”
“Garmadork?” A voice interrupted.
That caused Lloyd to widened his eyes.
It was a long time he heard that word.
That's when the Master of Wind turned around and the man who spoke that word.
It was a guy who was probably within Morro and the other Ninjas' ages, he had spikey reddish brown hair, and was dressed in a male cheerleading uniform. With him were two girls who were also cheerleaders, one who was blonde and in pigtails, the other had dark orange hair that was straight and had mouth gear.
“Um… do I know you?” Lloyd asked.
“Chump?” Morro responded.
“No way, Garmadork, it's really you!” The man said as he ran to the Silver Ninja, who did the same thing as well.
Lloyd was immediately puzzled.
“Ok… Morro, I know you used to call me Garmadork, but this guy… I thought he called me that!” The Green Ninja said in a very confused tone. “Who is he!?”
“Oh this is Chad, Chad Chen.” Morro introduced. “Mr. Chen's son and master cheerleader.”
“Pleasure to meet you all.” Chad greeted. “The two girls with me are Nancy and Maggie.” He said as he presented the girl with dark orange hair and the girl with blonde hair respectively.
“Hey!” Nancy greeted.
“Hi!” Maggie greeted.
“Your name's 'Chad Chen'?” Jay commented. “You mean to tell me that Mr. Chen's full name is—”
“Is actually 'Chen Chen'?” Chad guessed. “If so, then yeah. Quite hilarious.” He chuckled. “Really excited for the Tournament of Elements my Dad's hosting.” He said. That's when he turned to face the Master of Wind. “And who are you?”
“I'm Lloyd… I thought you called me 'Garmadork', like what my cousin used to do.” Lloyd introduced himself with slight bitterness of hearing 'Garmadork'.
“Really? You're Lloyd, the Master of Wind?” Chad gasped with surprise. “Last I heard of you, you were smaller.”
That's when Lloyd got mildly annoyed.
“I was 12 when I awoken my powers, I'm 15 now.” The Green Ninja responded with gritted teeth and a twitch in his eye. “And I'm guessing *he's* responsible for you to call me 'Garmadork'?” He asked as he turned to his cousin, who had an embarrassed look on his face.
“It was a cute nickname I thought of at the time.” Morro responded.
“Well, it was nice chatting with you Ninjas.” Chad said. “Maybe we can chat again next time after the ferry takes us to our destination.” He said as he saw the ferry arriving.
That's when Samurai X noticed something.
“Lord Skales, look!” They said as they pointed to two members of the ferry having purple snake-like tattoos, similar to those thugs back at Mr. Chen's Noodle House.
This caused Skales and his family to look at the men suspiciously.
“Ssssskalesssss?” Selms questioned.
“I know, sssssomething ssssseemsssss ssssstrange about thossssse tattoosssss.” The Hypnobrai General responded.
“What do you mean by that, Daddy?” Skales Jr. asked.
“I have no idea.” Skales responded. “But we're aiding the Ninjasssss for a reassssson.”
That's when another man showed up. This time, he had no tattoos, and was dressed in dark red and purple. He presented bowed and let everyone get on board.
“We don't know yet if this is a trap. Wherever they take us, we have to stick together.” Morro stated.
“Watch your step, madam.” The man said as a woman in an orange hoodie got onto the boat…
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The Honorary Ninja immediately swooned.
“…um, Kai?” His younger sister's voice called out.
“H-huh?” Kai said as he snapped back into reality.
“We can't let anything distract us.” Nya reminded.
“We're here to find my new body, remember?” Zane typed.
“S-Sorry…” the Honorary Ninja apologized. “Whatever you say.” He said.
And with that, the others were going to get on board.
First was Samurai X. Who didn't say anything, but did stare at the tattooed men on the ship.
Second came Dr. Julien and Zane, with some of the Ninjas staring at the two. Especially at sight of the sentient laptop.
Third came Chad and the Cheerleaders, which was self explanatory.
Fourth came the Serpentine, which had a very odd start.
“Sorry, but no Ninjas are allowed to carry weapons are allowed to be on board.” The man reminded.
“I'm a Ssssserpentine General, not a Ninja.” Skales responded sharply as his family got on board. “And I'm keeping an eye on thossssse people.” He said as he pointed his staff at some of the tattooed men.
That's when the Ninjas were about to get on board.
“Master Chen will be charmed to see you've accepted his offer. A Master of Spinjitzu shall fare favorably in his Tournament.” The man said with a smirk.
“We're here to help a friend, not to fight.” Jay responded as he pointed to Zane.
“Everyone here has something to fight for.” The man replied with an unfazed tone.
“…whatever.” Jay quickly said as he got on board.
Followed by Nya, then Kai, then Cole, and then Lloyd.
But as the Silver Ninja was about to get on…
“Morro!”
The Master of Energy turned to face his father and uncle.
“Father? Uncle Garmadon?” Morro said at the sight. “Why are you two here?”
“We're joining you to find Zane's body.” Sensei Garmadon responded.
“You are?” Morro responded.
“Master Chen is a dangerous man who should never be trusted. Whatever he promised you, do not believe him.” Sensei Wu stated.
That caught the attention of the man in dark red and purple.
“Lord Wu.” The man recalled the Master of Creation's former title. “It's been a while.” He taunted. “It's Sensei now, correct? I can't remember.”
“Clouse.” Wu said with a scowl at the man. “I see Master Chen still has you running his errands.”
But as Sensei Wu was about to get on board.
“Sorry, no more room in the ship.” Clouse half-heartedly apologized.
“I got this.” Lloyd said as he used wind to push a thug off.
“I stand corrected. There's room now.” Clouse said.
“Good. And by the way, I'm not here to compete. Only to look out for my interests.” The Master of Creation told Clouse.
And with that, Wu got on board…
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Later…
The Ninjas began to take notice of the other Elemental Masters.
One had metallic fists who was punching an oil drum as if he was juggling it.
One was in a turban, who was floating in the air through meditation.
One had a beard who carried a staff that sprouted plants.
And one was playing the citar that created soundwaves.
Suffice to say, the sight of these Elemental Masters made the Ninjas puzzled.
Speaking of which, Morro was puzzled by the so-called Clouse's presence.
So he had to ask his father a question.
“Father, you said that man's name was 'Clouse', did you know him?” The Silver Ninja asked as he pointed at the man with the purple tattooed men.
“I do.” Sensei Wu stated. “Clouse is a master of the Dark Arts. And is Mr. Chen's Number Two.”
“I thought Master Chen's number two was an eggroll and fried rice.” Cole commented.
“And what about Chad?” Lloyd asked. “Is he Master Chen's Number Three?”
“I don't know him, so he's unimportant to me.” Wu bluntly stated.
“So is there a reason why there are other Elemental Masters?” Kai asked.
“There is.” Sensei Garmadon responded. “As you all know, each of you is a descendant of an Elemental Master.” He stated. “But what you didn't know is that your Elemental Powers came from the Seven Source Dragons.”
“The Source Dragons?” The Ninjas asked.
“What are the Source Dragons?” Zane typed.
“The Source Dragons are responsible for bringing the Elemental Powers into existence.” Garmadon instructed. “And each of you have an Elemental Power from one of them.”
“For example. Morro, your power of Energy, came from the Source Dragon of Life.” Wu stated. “And Zane and Isaac's powers of Ice, came from the Source Dragon of Focus.” He added as he turned to face the White Ninja.
“The Source Dragon of Strength is responsible for creating Cole's power of Earth.” Garmadon said as he turned to face the Black Ninja.
“Jay's Lightning and Nya's Fire came from the Source Dragons of Power and Motion respectively.” The Master of Creation added.
“And Lloyd, my son.” The Master of Destruction said as he turned to the Green Ninja. “From the Source Dragon of Flow, came the powers of Wind…”
“…and my elemental power of Water.” Another voice added.
And after hearing that.
“Oh Grandpa no…” Lloyd grumbled.
And sure enough it was Lar.
“Lar, what are you doing here?” Garmadon asked. “And how did you get on board?”
“Well you see—”
“You!” Another voice shouted.
It was Clouse.
“Get off.” He ordered.
“…wh-what?” Lar responded, right before he was thrown off by the tattooed men.
“I did say that we had no more room in the ship.” Clouse said as he and the tattooed men left.
“Um… ok, that was random yet deserving.” Garmadon commented. “But anyways… as you all know, the Source Dragons are the reasons that the Elemental Masters exist.” He continued. “As everyone on this ship is a descendant of an original Elemental Master. Each one endowed with an Elemental Power that has passed down through generations.”
“If that's true, where's my Elemental Powers?” Kai asked. “Nya's already has the power of Fire.”
“Power lies in inside of you, Kai.” Dr. Julien stated. “It only needs to be awoken.”
“The fighters here serve no master and have managed to unlock their own Full Potential.” The Master of Creation stated.
“For example, take this pale man for example.” The Master of Destruction said as he pointed at an invisible man, with the only thing visible being his clothing.
“Who's he?” Morro asked.
“Ryder Pale, a distant relative the Master of Light.” Garmadon responded as said Master of Light became invisible. “Watch closely and you'll see how he's stayed hidden all these years.”
Suddenly the Ninjas felt someone running past them.
“And who's that?” Jay asked as he saw man in shades and a karate suit stopping.
“That's Griffin Turner, the grandson of the original Master of Speed.” Wu stated.
“Hey, you can't lay a hand on me. I'm faster than fast. Swifter than swift.” He said as he speed off and ran around the ferry.
“Speed? Really? Is that really an element?” Jay questioned. “What's next, a Ninja that has the elemental power of Objects?”
“Maybe.” Morro responded.
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Some time later…
Kai took notice of the girl he saw staring out to sea.
He wanted to know what her power was.
“Sensei Wu, what's her power?” Kai asked as he pointed at the girl in the orange hoodie. “What's her element?”
Sensei Wu focused on the girl, but couldn't read what her power was.
“I… I don't know.” He said. “I don't know. Most of these people I have not seen. But they will all be gunning for you.”
“So… chances of them not getting friendly with us are high?” The Blue Ninja asked.
“JAY!!!” Cole shouted.
“What, I was just asking.” The Master of Lightning responded.
“He's most correct Cole.” Garmadon stated. “All of you are Ninjas. You serve with honor. But here, that means very little.”
Suddenly, Kai took notice of the man with metallic fists bothering the woman.
“Well, maybe honor means something to me.” Kai responded as he marched towards the man with metallic fists.
“I should check on him, hoping he doesn't mess things up.” Nya said as she followed her brother.
“Hey!” The Honorary Ninja shouted.
“It's okay. I can handle myself.” The hooded woman reassured.
“This none of his business. Karlof cold. Karlof just want her cloak.” The man responded.
“You know, you could've asked my sister to start a fire to warm you up.” Kai said as he pointed at his sister.
“Hey!” Nya responded as she was caught.
“You mean Little Girl?” Karlof asked.
“HEY!!!” Nya responded again, but more offended. “You know, you look like you got big enough mittens. So leave her alone.” She ordered as she looked at the metallic fists.
“These not mittens. These crush ninja.” Karlof responded.
“I'd like to see you try.” The Master of Fire said with a smirk.
“Save it for the Tournament, Nya.” The Master of Creation warned as the other Ninjas were watching, with Samurai X and the Serpentine joining in the audience.
“Don't think Karlof afraid of you.” Karlof warned as well.
“No, but you don't think much at all, do you?” Kai asked behind the man's back. Which resulted in him getting grabbed by the man.
“KAI!” Nya gasped. She had to help her brother.
“You say Karlof not smart?” Karlof asked with rage.
“I'd say Karlof is plenty smart not to start something he can't finish.” Lloyd said, attempting to help.
Which immediately let to Kai getting punch to the side.
“Welp, worth a shot.” The Green Ninja casually responded.
“Looks like Karlof not smart.” He laughed.
“Oh that's it, no one messes with my girl's brother!” Jay said as he and the Ninjas were about to attack the man that punched the Honorary Ninja, only to be stopped by Morro.
“Don't, Kai and Nya started this, they'll end it.” The Silver Ninja stated.
Speaking of which…
The Red Ninja picked her brother up, and propped him to the side.
After that, she began to face off against the man that was bothering the girl in orange.
Nya summoned flames on her hand.
“Fire in the hole!” Nya shouted as she shot balls of fire, in which Karlof blocked with his metal fists.
After that, the man slammed his fists together resulting in the main to become metallic.
“Uh oh…” Nya muttered.
“NYA, LOOK OUT!!!” Kai shouted as his sister dodged every attack Karlof tried to throw at her, only for her to get slammed at a wall, and thrown onto the ferry's roof.
The Master of Fire immediately got up and saw that Karlof was about fight her. The two were fighting, until the former reached the ledge of the ferry and was about to fall off.
So when Nya had the chance, she tricked Karlof into falling off.
“Maybe you're right, Karlof not smart in the slightest—”
Suddenly, one of Karlof's hands grabbed her leg.
“OH COME ON!!!” Nya shouted as she was dragged through the roof…
The fight continued…
Nya was going to teach Karlof a lesson.
She then set her fists on fire again, much to the enjoyment of the other Ninjas.
The Red Ninja managed to punch Karlof onto the paddle wheel. But the fight kept going back on the ferry.
And soon, Nya was about to be done for.
And when Karlof was going to punch her…
“ENOUGH!” A voice shouted.
It was Clouse.
Karlof reverted back to his original form, and walked away.
“Are you ok?” A voice asked.
It was the girl in orange.
“Yeah, I'm good.” Nya said as she got up.
“I'm sorry if I was cold to you and your brother.” The girl apologized as Nya grabbed her hand, unknowingly causing their arms to glow.
“No worries, Kai was just looking out for you.” Nya responded.
“Well, best we get going. We arrived.” The girl said as she left the Red Ninja.
“Hey, wait!” The Master of Fire responded.
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At the front of the ferry…
“We're here.” Clouse said as everyone gathered at the sight of a large island.
“What's that?” Morro asked.
“Our destination.” Clouse responded. “Welcome, to Chen's Island, where the Tournament of Elements will be held.”
Everyone voiced their amazement, it was where the Ninjas were going to find Zane's new body…
And the plan for the Ninjas was simple.
If Zane's new body was on that island, they'll find it. They had to.
Even if it means competing against the other Elemental Ninjas…
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Meanwhile in a dungeon…
A man picked up a walkie-talkie
“Master Chen, Wu has returned. He says he will be looking out for his interests.” Clouse's voice said through the walkie-talkie.
“Interesting.” Chen said through the walkie-talkie.
“However, he's not alone. He brought his Ninjas with him.” Clouse responded.
“You worry too much, Clouse. Everything will work out. Just wait and see.” He reassured. “After all… they're here for a reason, right?” He recalled.
“That they are Master Chen, that they are.” Clouse said.
“Good.” Chen responded.
And with that, he turned to his prisoner…
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…and laughed for what he planned the Elemental Masters for being *really* here for.