The last ti Azula went looking for clues about Ursa's disappearance, it ended in failure.
Azula was upset for a while, but she has mostly recovered now.
However, this does not an the plan has been abandoned; it is rely dormant, awaiting the next opportunity.
Recently, in addition to continuing to learn Firebending from Iroh, Kahn has made new progress.
"Is this the spot?"
"Yes, a little further; right here."
"Next is here..."
At this mont, Kahn was poking himself under Ty Lee's guidance, an act which looked completely inexplicable and baffling.
But if anyone were to ask him what he was doing, Kahn would proudly reply that he was learning pressure points!
However, Ty Lee called it Chi Blocking.
Chi, spiritual energy, inner strength—in short, it is a form of energy that exists within the human body.
It is the source of life and the energy consud by Benders when manipulating the elents.
Although not everyone can awaken as a Bender—just like Mai and Ty Lee are ordinary people—chi exists in everyone's body.
Chi Blocking, as the na suggests, is the act of striking the body to block the flow of chi.
This renders a Bender unable to use their abilities for a short period, making it an undoubtedly formidable technique.
Even more impressive is that Ty Lee did not learn Chi Blocking from a master; she created it herself!
Kahn was stunned when he found out—what an unparalleled genius!
According to Ty Lee, she discovered it by chance while playing with her friends.
She found that poking certain specific points on the human body would temporarily prevent Benders from using their abilities.
It could even cause temporary paralysis in the limbs.
The first ti this happened, her friends were almost scared to tears.
Fortunately, they recovered to normal shortly after.
Later, she beca curious and began to research it herself.
She has now discovered many such points on the human body, and Chi Blocking has beco her signature skill.
Kahn bowed down in admiration and sincerely asked to beco her disciple to learn the art of Chi Blocking.
It is no wonder Kahn was so proactive; after all, this was striking pressure points—who wouldn't be fascinated!
Ty Lee felt flattered.
She had been Azula's playmate since childhood, but she had always been afraid of the princess.
Kahn's fearless attitude in front of Azula had greatly impressed her.
She secretly regarded Kahn as an idol to worship.
And when her idol asked to be her disciple, she naturally accepted with delight and without hesitation.
After becoming her pupil, Kahn imdiately contributed to the developnt of Chi Blocking.
He suggested that Ty Lee change the term 'points' to 'acupuncture points,' which Ty Lee supported.
Then he had another wild idea and said:
"Besides acupuncture points that can block chi, there might also be acupuncture points with other functions."
"Like points that make people laugh uncontrollably, or points that can completely immobilize soone, and so on."
Ty Lee's eyes imdiately lit up.
"Just like Avatar Kyoshi immobilizing those bandits! Although she did it with Earthbending."
She was also a loyal listener to Kahn's modified stories.
In short, his suggestion greatly broadened Ty Lee's thinking.
She excitedly stated that she would work hard to discover the existence of these new acupuncture points.
Kahn strongly supported her; he hoped that one day he would be able to learn the magical Chi Blocking techniques described in real martial arts legends.
Speaking of which, Kahn originally thought Mai and Ty Lee were just ordinary playmates who were reluctantly forced to entertain Azula.
But through their interactions these past few days, he realized he was entirely wrong.
Although neither Mai nor Ty Lee had awakened any bending abilities, they both possessed their own unique skills.
Normally, Ty Lee just looked like a cute and lively little girl.
But in reality, her combat prowess was astonishing.
In addition to her self-created Chi Blocking, she also learned flexibility techniques similar to acrobatics, making her extrely agile.
Combined with Chi Blocking, if it ca to close-quarters combat, even Azula would probably be defeated.
Mai was the sa; she usually seed quiet, bothered by everything, and rarely spoke.
But her skills were also quite formidable.
She was excellent with projectiles, especially her throwing knives and stilettos, which were incredibly accurate.
Indeed, birds of a feather flock together; those who could stand by Azula and Zuko's side naturally couldn't be ordinary.
Just like him.
Kahn thought this, not feeling humble in the slightest.
However, getting back to the point, Kahn had beco deeply focused on learning Chi Blocking with Ty Lee.
Consequently, Azula, who was left out, grew unhappy.
She walked over with her arms crossed and grumbled.
"Are you two done yet? I'm not here to be your audience."
Seeing Azula's displeasure, Ty Lee was a little scared and whispered to Kahn.
"How about we stop here for today and go play first?"
Kahn helplessly turned to Azula.
"Where are Mai and Zuko? Why don't you go find them?"
Azula's expression imdiately turned slightly ugly, and she said disdainfully.
"They need even less over there."
Kahn and Ty Lee curiously looked towards where Zuko and Mai were sitting.
It turned out they were sitting close together, whispering and laughing.
Good heavens, they're not even pretending anymore, are they?!
At first, the two had been secretive about it.
But with Kahn and Iroh's constant teasing, Zuko had changed.
Contrary to his initial shyness and awkwardness—and although he still denied it verbally—he beca increasingly open in his actions and began to openly spend ti with Mai.
Gossip is gossip, but seeing this situation, Kahn couldn't help but be shocked.
How old were they? Was this really okay?
Iroh had confidently stated it was fine, saying he was similar back in his youth.
Then he nervously told Kahn to hurry up and find soone, too.
I'm only a little over ten; what am I supposed to hurry up for?
I haven't even finished growing yet; it's so random.
Kahn automatically ignored the latter half of Iroh's sentence and sighed.
I'm the one who doesn't fit in here.
But no wonder Azula's face looked so sour; in that atmosphere, even she had been force-fed enough romance.
And that brat Zuko—he had claid he had no friends back then, making Kahn think Zuko was having a terrible ti.
It turns out having a girlfriend doesn't count as having a friend?!
That's ridiculous.
Kahn silently scorned the prince who prioritized romance over friendship.
He had no choice but to temporarily give up learning Chi Blocking and go entertain Azula.
As soon as he stood up, Azula shouted across the courtyard.
"Hey! Mai, Zuzu, Kahn wants you to co over and play together!"
"?!"
Kahn imdiately froze, looking at Azula in utter disbelief.
He then looked at the faint annoyance on Mai's face and suddenly felt like crying.
I didn't! I didn't say that!
"Hahahaha!"
Azula burst into laughter, and Kahn felt a vein bulge on his forehead.
He finally couldn't take it anymore.
With lightning speed, he jabbed Azula's thigh with two stiff fingers.
Her leg imdiately buckled, and she fell to the ground with a thud.
Eat my Chi Blocking!
Hiss—
Looking at Azula, who had fallen unexpectedly and had a bewildered look on her face, Mai and Ty Lee both gasped.
"Hahahahaha!"
Now it was Kahn's turn to burst into laughter.
"Kahn, you scoundrel!"
"You set up first!"
Azula was furious, and Kahn refused to be outdone.
Soon, flas were flying between them, and the others scattered, hands covering their heads as the scene devolved into total chaos.
Indeed, birds of a feather flock together.
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