Chen's Ferry arrives at an island.

"Welcome to Chen's Island. The Tournament of Elements welcome its brave fighters. Master Chen will be pleased you've returned, Sensei Garmadon" Clouse said as everyone unloaded the boat

Garmadon narrowed his eyes "The pleasure is all mine, Clouse"

"I'm sure it is" Clouse replied

"Alright move it" Aria said pushing Garmadon along

"Definitely feeling some tension between you two" Jay commented

"Yeah, and how is it we're on an island I've never seen on any map?" Kai questioned

"And care to explain how the face to Ninjago's most popular noodle house is secretly assembling an underground fighting tournament?" Cole added

"Master Chen used to be a friend. Now he's a traitor. During the Serpentine Wars, Chen turned against his own kind and sided with the treacherous snakes" Garmadon simply answered

"The battle you and Uncle Wu fought together in? He was an enemy?" Lloyd asked

"He used deception to divide the Elemental Masters. We barely defeated the Serpentine, and in a deal for his surrender, Chen was to never leave this island. Little did we know, he'd begin to build his criminal empire from here" Garmadon explained

"He may have divided our ancestors, but he's not gonna divide us" Lloyd said firmly

"yes dear" Aria said grabbing onto him before he ran into someone "and for now how about you keep yourself together"

"Princess Aria please follow me" Clouse called to her

Aria walked toward him and Lloyd grabbed her hand looking worried.

"I'll be fine" Aria told him pulling his hand off hers "just trust me"

Lloyd nodded "I do"

-

The Elemental Masters arrive inside the palace and sat in a circle. Zugu bangs a gong and a gramophone plays music.

"All rise for Master Chen" Clouse commanded and everyone did

"Welcome to the Tournament of Elements. Now everyone can all di—" the door sudden closes and everyone gasps "—rect your attention to me!" Chen laughs

Garmadon whispers to Lloyd "I forgot to mention he has a penchant for theatrics"

Chen laughs. "Never before have so many Elemental Fighters been under one roof. I see Master of Fire, Earth, Shadow, Speed, even a prophesied Green Savior. And a former pupil has returned. Oh where is the Dark Lord"

"I'm right here" Aria voice was heard as the doors opened

Lloyd turned to the ninja "Did I ever mention that I have a very pretty girlfriend"

"Yes Lloyd we know, Aria's hot!" Kai said annoyed and the other ninja looked at him questionably for his sudden outburst

Aria walked over and sat next to Lloyd.

"Alright" Chen points to the gong "This symbol before you is for the Anacondrai, fiercest Serpentine warrior to ever roam this land. Its creed: "Only one can remain.""

The gong moves aside, showing a bracket.

"Good, looks like we're each in our own bracket. We won't have to face each other for a while" Kai whispered

"Better find Zane before that happens" Lloyd said

"I don't know about that greenie, I'm looking forward to schooling some of these weaklings" Aria said tauntingly

"No" Lloyd said immediately

Chen takes out a green blade "Behold, a Jadeblade. Here, it represents life. Obtain it, move on. Allow your opponent to take it, loser. The rules are simple. Every match will be different. No two fights will be the same. Your powers will keep you in the Tournament. Use it or lose it"

"And what's in it for us Sensei?" Aria questioned

"Win and stay on the island. Win it all, and you'll receive fortunes beyond your wildest dreams, and lifetime supply of Master Chen noodles. But no one is here because of noodle. You want the glory of being the greatest fighter in all of Ninjago!" Chen shouted, everyone but the Ninja cheer.

"And what happens if they lose?" Garmadon questioned suspiciously

"Lose? Who here likes to lose?" Chen replies, everyone but the Ninja laugh "Now please, enjoy my island. It's a super fun happy place. Hahaha. Fun time on me"

"You'll now each be shown to your rooms" Clouse annouced

Kabuki walk up to each one of the Masters. The Kabuki grab the Ninja's arms and they are escorted to their suites. Lloyd and Aria are taken to a gold and black room.

"Well at least we get to share a room" Lloyd said

Lloyd tries on a new gi "Yeah, this is sweet"

Aria rolled her eyes "Show off"

"You love me" Lloyd replied kissing her cheek

Music plays.

Chen on an intercom "Fellow fighters, hidden around my island are enough Jadeblades for every participant except for one. The one who returns to the palace arena empty-handed loses. The tournament begins...now! May the best fighter win" He laughs.

"Let's go" Lloyd said running out of the room

Aria turned to go then her eye caught something, something green. She looked under the bed to see something green, she rolled her eyes and pulled out the jadeblade.

"Master is rigging it for me to win" Aria said to herself "Alright, I'll play along for now"

-

Clouse puts a Jadeblade on a holder "Two Jadeblades remaining"

"Wait! I got one!" Cole shouted running in

"About time" Aria said standing up from next to the others minus Kai

"Where's Kai?" Cole asked

Karlof walks in with the Jadeblade "Hahaha! Karlof wins!" Everyone except the Ninja cheer. Kai sneaks up behind him and unscrews his Metal hand "What?"

"Ah, looks like you got a screw loose" Kai steals the Jadeblade and puts it in the holder. Everyone except Garmadon cheers.

"We have a loser!" Chen shouts

Karlof puts his hand back "That's not fair. He cheated"

Kai shrugged "I did what I had to do"

"Fine, I lose. Karlof never wanted to be on stinking island" Karlof complained

"Oh, I'm sorry to hear you did not enjoy your stay. I guess this worked out for the best. This is goodbye!" Chen pushes a button, activating a trapdoor under Karlof. He screams as he falls. "As you can see, lose and you are out. Break any rule, you are out. Never bite the hand that feeds you Master Chen delicious noodle! Now rest up. Tomorrow the tournament will recommence"