He didn't know if what he said to Zuko had any effect, but the silver lining was that Zuko would have plenty of ti to think.
And with Iroh by his side, Kahn felt more at ease; Iroh was always a stabilizing force.
He was the only one who ca to see Iroh and Zuko off.
Azula, needless to say, and Mai and Ty Lee were much the sa; their parents were officials, so naturally, they dared not have too much contact with Zuko at this ti.
Iroh patted his shoulder without saying much.
Everything had already been explained clearly, and Kahn's performance had always been worthy of his trust.
Moreover, just as Kahn said, they could still et in the Spirit World later, making it easy to see each other every day if they wished.
Thinking this way, there seed to be nothing to be sad about.
Watching them board the ship and leave, Kahn returned ho alone.
Seeing the once lively place beco empty, he felt a lonely sense of lancholy...
He was all alone now.
"It looks like Great-Grandfather and that old man Iroh have finally left."
At this mont, Azula's voice ca from behind him.
She looked past Kahn at the empty courtyard in front of them, feeling refreshed and satisfied.
She spread her arms and said:
"From now on, this will be my territory!"
Azula's mischief shattered the sadness that had just risen in Kahn.
He retorted in annoyance:
"Are you pretending I don't exist?!"
"You?"
Azula glanced at him disdainfully and sneered:
"Heh, isn't this my subordinate and forr loser? Do you have any objections?"
Kahn was imdiately exasperated; how could she beco so arrogant after just a few days?
Who gave her this confidence—Lightningbending?
Sorry, I'm not falling for that now!
So, in the sparring match that followed, Azula watched the lightning she shot bounce back after hitting Kahn, and she imdiately began to question everything.
"!@#￥%... (What kind of move is this)?!"
Azula, paralyzed on the ground from the full-body numbness, was agitated and spoke heatedly.
She strongly accused Kahn of cheating.
She could barely win with Firebending, and now he could even reflect her lightning.
How was she supposed to fight like this?!
"Soone seed very arrogant a few days ago."
The tables had turned.
This ti, Kahn squatted beside Azula with a smile.
Amid her powerless rage and indistinct curses, he kneaded and squashed her cheeks, playing with them at will.
Not to ntion, they felt quite nice.
Azula's cheeks flushed crimson in Kahn's hands, unsure whether it was from his kneading, from anger, or from so other reason.
Of course, in the end, he couldn't escape a beating from Azula.
Kahn feigned resistance a few tis but didn't actually care at all; regaining his previous dignity was already satisfying enough.
The effect of Lightning Redirection also left him very satisfied.
This was the first ti he had truly used it after mastering Lightning Redirection.
However, despite its powerful effect, Lightning Redirection was actually very dangerous to use.
Lightning Redirection was developed by Iroh, drawing inspiration from the push-and-pull philosophy of Waterbending.
It appeared as if the user was reflecting the enemy's lightning, but in reality, it was not.
When using Lightning Redirection, one must use their body as a conduit; the lightning enters through one hand, flows through the body's center, and is then released from the other hand.
The entire process is extrely dangerous.
If the lightning accidentally passes through the heart, death is certain.
Because of its danger, Iroh never allowed him to practice it in actual combat while teaching him.
In fact, not only him, but even Iroh himself had never actually applied Lightning Redirection after creating it.
Kahn reflecting Azula's Lightningbending was the first successful outco of Lightning Redirection.
The reason he dared to use Lightning Redirection so casually was because the person using Lightningbending was Azula.
Her Lightningbending wasn't yet at a critically dangerous level, and he believed Azula was careful with her attacks on him.
Even if he failed, the worst that could happen was paralysis.
That was why he dared to boldly use this Lightning Redirection, which until now had only theoretical effects.
But now it seed that Iroh was indeed Iroh; the effect of Lightning Redirection was nearly perfect.
Once he mastered this technique, combined with Heatbending, he would beco a true bane to Firebenders.
Now, even facing Ozai, he would have so confidence!
As for how to master it?
Of course, by gaining experience from Azula.
On the other hand, Azula also wanted to learn such a tricky technique, and Kahn naturally had no objections.
Just as Azula had bent the rules to teach him Lightningbending, he couldn't be stingy in return.
As for Iroh, he could explain it to him later; he imagined Iroh wouldn't mind.
Speaking of which, Azula always held a grudge against Iroh.
Although Iroh initially had so prejudice against Azula, he later actually beca quite fond of her, and Kahn didn't know why.
Moreover, Azula teaching him Lightningbending and him teaching Azula Lightning Redirection ant they could practice together, improving each other and perhaps even achieving twice the results with half the effort—simply perfect.
In any case, Azula's appearance greatly dispelled Kahn's sadness over the separation.
As Azula prepared to leave, he thought for a mont and then sincerely thanked her:
"Thank you for making the trip."
"I made a special trip? For you?"
Azula turned her head and scoffed:
"You think too highly of yourself. I was just bored and ca to stroll around my own backyard. Don't be so self-important."
"Heh, I'm leaving."
Watching Azula's graceful retreating figure, Kahn smiled and shook his head.
What else could he say?
She was just a stubborn girl who couldn't be honest with herself.
It had to be said that this side of Azula was actually quite cute, and it made his decision to stay feel worthwhile.
Feeling much more relaxed, he returned to the courtyard and began to diligently practice Spiritbending.
His top priority now was to enter the Spirit World as soon as possible and reunite with Iroh.
Although Iroh couldn't provide him with direct help now, his wisdom and experience were, in Kahn's opinion, irreplaceable.
Being able to discuss any problems with Iroh would undoubtedly make things much easier.
Having made up his mind, Kahn imdiately began to ditate.
—
Outside the gate, Azula walked down the road, covering her face in regret.
Recalling their recent conversation, she wished she could slap herself.
"Why did I say that?"
"Let think, what did Mai say? It was sothing about being more honest. How should I have said it?"
"No, 'You're welco'? Or 'It's nothing'? I did smile..."
"Ah!... Alright, I'm just an idiot!"
Azula said self-deprecatingly, having to admit that her talent didn't seem to lie in this area.
"Forget it, I'll go ask Mai again."
So Azula changed direction and decisively walked toward Mai's house.
(But would it be too cruel to ask Mai such a question at this ti?)
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