The moon was high on the horizon of the sea. Four figure splashing through the water as they made their way to land. They are young ninjas that just had a long swim. The leader, Tobe, was mad at his ninja. They accident cut the boat to pieces, nearly have them drown. He stands up and ordered his ninjas to enter the forest. They walk where it had trees then bamboo surround them. Tobe saw a rundown house made out of bamboo. They enter the house while behind them was Master Soo and the other four kids.

Master Soo lead Garu to his new place. Behind them was Ching and Abyo, beside Garu was Mio while Pucca held onto his hand. When they step into the opening, Master Soo introduce them the bamboo house. Garu face looked priceless, there is no wall or roof to block the wind. How could he sleep comfortably in this place?

You'll be living here for the rest of your stay. [Garu slammed his hand on his face in disappointment, shaking his head as he dragged himself to the house] I plan a party that written on this list, a welcoming party for him. I want you three to take him on a tour tomorrow. [He gave each of them a paper] It's a map; game booth, food court, and a huge stage for entertainment.

[Observe the paper closer] Should it be a festival instead of a party. Party is less extreme from what you're describing.

You're right. [Jolt down on the paper] Okay, I'll change the name.

Pucca went after Garu after Master Soo fly away. Abyo shrug, stretching his arms from back and above. He and Ching trail after her. Pucca went inside, looking for Garu but he was nowhere to be found. Out of nowhere, a hand reaches and grab one of her shoulders. Instinctively, she grabbed the hand, giving the person Ippon Seoi Nage. The person turns out to be Tobe with his three ninjas behind, looking frightened from the unexpected attack. Behind the ninjas, Garu steps out from the dark with Mio then his face went completely white.

Tobe?

Tobe? [Look at Garu] Do you know him?

He's part of my childhood, but I don't know why he's here. He shouldn't be here, Lady Yasha won't take this pleasantly. [Scratches his head, then saw the three ninjas] I think I know the reason why he's here. [Growl] Kuma, Leo, Tora... [The ninjas heard his growl and froze in horror]

[Appear behind Garu] Who're they?

Unable to speak, Garu nudges one of them on his foot, telling them to introduce themselves.

I'm Kuma, the other two are Leo and Tora. We three serve under Master Tobe, Master Garu childhood friend.

Master? [Look at Garu] Garu, you didn't tell us you're from a rich family. [Garu glare at him] Will, you couldn't talk, but you could try to give us some hints.

How cute, their names are after animals.

Animals? There's nothing 'related' in their names that sound animalistic.

Abyo, really? I just... [Pinch her eyes and sigh] I think we should go back home.

What? We haven't had a full tour around the house.

[Grab Abyo arm and pull him away] We need to get home because we'll have a big day tomorrow. I don't want you complaining how tire you are. [Peer behind her and wave] Goodbye Pucca, we'll see you tomorrow.

I should leave too. [Hug and give a kiss on Garu cheek] I want to give you a kiss before leaving, bye. [Run off]

Garu rubs his cheek a bit then hear the three ninjas are whispering about him. He irritatedly turns around and points outside, telling them to leave.

We don't understand what you're pointing.

[Sigh] Master Garu want you three to leave, including your master on the floor.

NOOO!!!

Please, let us stay. We have nowhere to go.

Please.

We're begging.

[Look up at Garu] What do you think? [Garu think a few moments before he sigh and nod] I'll assume you're fine that they're staying. [Glare at the three ninjas] Don't try anything fishy on 'my' master.

[Put their hands up] We sworn. [Drag Tobe to a different room]

[Yawn] I'm so tired. Time to go to sleep.

Garu rubs Mio chin before lifting him on his shoulder. They walk down the hallway then made a stop at a shoji, leading to his room that he will be staying for the whole training. The room seems a bit rundown, but he will for the benefit of his honor. He settles Mio down on the floor before laying down, on the hard floor with no furniture. Tomorrow morning, he might ask Pucca a good store to get furniture.

In Garu room, he was awakened by a loud noise. He was not fully awake when turning his head and saw the place seems newer. The wall and roof had no holes or old damage. He sits up and saw a group of smiley people passing by, they are fixing his new house. He moves his body and head around when Pucca face suddenly appear, staring at him. Garu screams and scrambles away from her. Mio peers one eye and stretches himself.

[Smile] Good morning.

I agree with him, her face is as terrible as a demon. [Chuckle a bit then Ching shove on his stomach]

Good morning Garu, we came here to pick you up. Today is a special day, and we don't want you to miss it. It's a festival, Master Soo been planning without sleeping a wink.

FESTIVAL!!!??? [They barge into the room] We love festivals, especially the prize game! [Garu signals them by asking Tobe whereabout]

Master Tobe is still sleeping.

He's fine.

Don't you three serve anyone less... Muscling?

Actually... Our lady despite men. I don't know what happened to her and her husband, but that was the cause of her hate. [Give a straight face before change back into a happy person] Where's the festival?

In the village. You guys can come with us if you like.

CAN WE???!!!

They all run at once at her, waiting for an answer. She gives them a nod, making them jump for joy as they make out of the door. Garu hates them for tagging along, not because of them, but the scheme Tobe might set up. He felt butterfly in his stomach until Pucca hold onto his hand. The comfort she gave set him at ease.

A stage was set out near of the village. The performers and workers were under Dada supervise as he marks them in the checklist. He was too focused on his job when his face turns completely white. He could see Soso was carrying heavy boxes, but he was not supposed to be working or be here. Dada quickly drops his task and drag Soso behind a curtain.

What are you doing here?

I was lost and was mistaken as a worker.

You're lying. You know I can tell when you're lying.

I... [Bit his lip then give a serious look] I can't let you do all the work to yourself. The way you're working on your own really makes me feel helpless, and I want to be useful ever since I lost... [Sadly look down] my eyes...

[Put his hand on his forehead in frustration] Do whatever you want. Just... Be careful. Okay? [Pat one of Soso shoulder before leaving, when hearing Ring Ring voice. He runs back to Soso and grabs both his shoulder] I want you to take my place, Ring Ring is here. I can't handle her, she's too captivating.

[Confuse] Okay?

Thank You.

Dada slip into the festival went as far away to the last section, where the game is placed. On his sightseeing, he accidental bump to someone. The person he runs to was Tora, falling on his butt. Dada deeply apologize, helping him to his feet. Not far from them was the other two ninjas, carrying snacks that cover their entire self. Behind them was the other group, however, Pucca was with them.

Dada, why are you here? Then who's taking over the stage?

[Froze] S-Soso...

Why's Soso taking your job? He can't see the performers names on the lists.

It's Ring Ring, I forgot she always signed herself for these kinds of events.

Pucca was heading over there. I don't think this will go well when those two meet. [Face toward the direction of the stage] We have to go [Grab a hold of Abyo hand and dash toward the stage] and stop before everything went downward.

They watch the two left, stranding them awkward what's left of the people. First; Garu was drag into a festival then was left alone, second; the only people left are Tobe ninjas that he want to stay away, third; Dada was one of the villagers he knows. They may not know each other, but Garu whether tag along with him. He marches slowly then tug his shirt and cough in a manner of getting an attention.

[Look down then give a nervous smile] Hi, Garu. I guess you're stuck... With me? I mean, don't you worry. I can show you... Um... [Eyes wander off] The festival? Because the festival was specially meant for you.

That means you don't mind showing us around too. [Dada stare in silent] My butt still hurt, so give us free tour too.

I don't mind, actually. [Leading them through the crowd]

[Run after Dada and Garu] Yes! Free tour!

Guys, I think I'm tired. Can we find somewhere to sit first?

[Walk up to Leo and pat on his shoulder] If only you would train hard enough, Leo, so I won't hear you complaining. [Leaving Leo as he whistle away]

[Jaw drop] Y-you're as lazy as me, you dumb bear! [Run after them]

Behind the backstage, Ring Ring punch a man chin, send him flying out of the stage. The man lied unconscious in front of Pucca as she startles from the sight. Not long, came after he was few other people. Came running out of the stage are performers and staff, getting away as Ring Ring unleash her pein fu form on the stage. Pucca eyes grew wide, she wonders what cause her to be this angry. Their eyes soon met, making Ring Ring to attack her instead.

You dare to participate?! [Hit Pucca face]

Pucca grabs a hold of her arms and spins her toward the stage. The stage was damage without Soso awareness, he just continues marking on the checklist. Ring Ring stand as her hair cover part of her face she takes deep breathing then open her mouth. A loud sonic wave comes explore from her mouth, blowing every path it touches. Pucca tries to withstand the sound when she saw a tree coming to her war. She snatches it and jumps above of Ring Ring, throwing it hard enough to bury Ring Ring deep into the stage.

Came running into the scene were Ching and Abyo, they were shocked to see what becomes of the stage. The stage was an important part of the annulment. The tree that land on Ring Ring was slashed into pieces. Ring Ring crawl her way out, transforming back into her original form. She gives a killing instinct of wanting to charge at Pucca, however, her strength cannot endure the pain.

Enough, Ring Ring! Can you not trying to ruin the festival. What would your dad say if he heard about this?

[Glare at Ching as her breathing are getting heavier] My father isn't here, and he never cares to notice. Listen, peasant, you know nothing about me so butt off. It's between me [Point at herself then at Pucca] and Pucca.

Ring Ring use her last strength, grabbing the stage light with her hair and throw it. Her mind did not well focus and missed Pucca, throwing too high toward Garu new house. Everyone watch Ring Ring as she fell unconscious out of the stage. Before she could make it to the ground, Pucca caught her below.

Tobe opens his eyes and sits up, feeling a pain coming from his neck. He remembered that he approached someone last night but everything went dark after that. The place he ordered his ninjas to stay was a rundown, nonetheless, the place turns out to be newer than he expected. Must be the differences from night to morning. Tobe pushes a blanket to the side and walks towards a window. He opens the window when he just saw something shining that is coming his way. It went directly pierce through the floor, where he had slept. Luckily for him, he moves before he meets his doom.

It turns out to be a stage light, coming from the direction he was unsure what would lead. The thought of people being nearby made him thrill, so he went to fetch his ninjas. His ninjas were nowhere to be found when he saw a note beside his futon. He picks the note and read. His expression was surprised that he had to reread the note.

Tobe crumbles the note and throws it to a wall. They dare leaving him alone, having him almost lost his life to a stage light. He snatches his equipment and leaps into the bamboo forest. Without stopping, he made it to the front of the festival. He enters and soon spots Garu. Tobe dashes and strike Garu stomach, but he dodges instinctively by landing a kickback. His face got a small scratch as he sprints backward to land, he then wipes it with his thumb. The ninjas were terrifying while Dada was a bit confused at the moment.

As they stare, Tobe strike first. He pulls out his shuriken and throws at Garu, unfortunately, they were slice with a katakana. It began to swing from side to side as the blade was covered in flames, then Garu dash to strike. The side of Tobe nearly got hit as it only slices his shirt. He then sees another was coming but were put on hold with two steel claws. They struggle, one trying to break free while the other trying to hold onto. The fight was getting serious, everyone in the festival began to leave. The four stay put, watching their fight.

Garu knew Tobe will not let go, so he uses his trump card. His body became bright hot flames then transform into black flames. The temperature pressure was too much, Tobe quickly moves away from him. He could see that Garu flames transform into something sinister, it gave him more than a fright. Garu body flames grew as it swings it's own katana, burning the whole festival.

Dada's eyes grew wide as he watches the flames spread then his head was in pain. Weird images he never seen kept popping everywhere, like it's going to burst. He held his head, hoping to calm it down. He then saw a post from a building that was going to fall into one of the ninjas. He runs against Tora and clutches him into his chest, sliding them through the dirt. Dada cry in pain, part of his face was caught on fire. The other two ninja run after them in horror.

Tora, are you fine?

Yes, but, what about him? [Glance at Dada as Leo check on him] His face got burn because of my careless.

I think he'll be fine, I hope.

[Push Leo away] I'll be fine for now. [Look back at the festival] We had to get back to the stage, it's not safe here. [Try to stand but struggle as he was about to fall]

[Grab a hold of Dada's arm, settling on his shoulder] Let me.

[Take the other arms] Me too. It's my fault you're like this.

On the Cloud Palace, Master Soo and his maidens were getting ready when out of the window show a huge explosion. It took the maidens attention as they move forward at the window. They could see fire, where the festival is happening. Master Soo step in front of them and pull out of his telescope. He could see the two figures jumping from roof to roof, to make it clearer he zoom in then suddenly he went cold.

Is that Lady Yasha other disciplines? [Put the telescope down] I-I'll be back. [He left the room to the hall then enter a dark room] I know you're here! Come out! [A woman figure appear behind him and pull him into her arms] Enough mother. [Shove her arms away] It's the second day the village was destroyed. I even didn't get any information about him, Lady Yasha other disciplines.

I do apologize... But I have no rights to pity you. You're my favorite son, and I do love you, please understand. [She turns and walks away as she looks up with tears streaming down her cheeks] I made a promised someone that's dear to me. I wait the perfect moment to bring the children here, this year, where everything happened thousands of years ago. I'm sorry I didn't tell you when I... [Clinched her hand] gave you Sooga Village.

Does it relate to father for being banished to the underworld? [Mover closer to his mother] Or the reason Mell went missing?

Your older brother? I'm not sure, but if it's your father I'll blame him. The Soulless Tree is here because of him, including the children. [Face him and smile] I trusted you and that's the reason Sooga Village is under your care.

Should I need to know more?

Yes, and I'm sorry to burden you. [Three photos were handed to Master Soo; two boys and a girl] They'll be staying here too. Jun daughter and her two friends. [A loud explosion came from outside, shaking the palace] I guess you have to leave, the village is in chaos. No need to fear, I'll take care of the damage this time.

Jing Jing and her friends step out of the forest, covering in scar and dirt. It took them days to finally found the way out if it was not for the smoke. They spot a stage and made their way to it. Pucca and the others are there, watching the fire spread. Luckily for them, they are out of reach from the festival. Walk out from the fire, Leo and Tora carry Dada, along with them was Kuma. Part of Dada's face got burn, making Pucca worry of his injury. She runs and checks if the scar is deep.

What happened? [Push through the crowd] Did someone tried to test the fireworks and it went wrong?

It's not the fireworks, it's Garu.

[Eyes grew in horror as he began to stutter] D-did the festival was too much? Garu must hate it so much that he wanted to burn the whole thing. [Ching smack behind his head] Hey, I was being open-minded. [Lean close to Dada and whisper] Garu is the reason, right?

Master Tobe was the fault at first, then Master Garu.