The ambitious commander and wayward prince began a verbal argument, which ended in Zuko challenging Zhao to an Agni Kai. "I may not like you but my loyalties lie with you," Asake said, crossing her arms over her chest. Physical description Amber Azula and Zuko were characters of the Avatar universe and the descendants of Fire Lord Ozai. Tsubaki's pov** I woke up to someone knocking on my door. Enemies Meanwhile, Zuko has his Agni Kai with Zhao, who sees him as weak and decides to take control of the mission. Jeong Jeong retorted saying that it was Zhao who had embraced savagery, using only the unrestrained destructive side of firebending and ignoring the discipline needed to control it. The state of Zhao also began as rather weak and insignificant but eventually rose to become one of the mightiest states in China, just as Zhao began his career as a mere soldier and later progressed to become an admiral and military leader in the Fire Nation. In one of the most anticipated battles of the series, Zuko and Azula finally go head to head in the Agni Kai to end all Agni Kai. [7] After this incident, he became obsessed with his supposed destiny: to destroy the Ocean and Moon Spirits and end waterbending. However, such a duel is a grave matter, meant to be a last resort when all else fails or is insufficient to settle a dispute. Zhao insisted Shinu was wasting their talents in using them as security guards, but Shinu scoffed that Zhao's hunt for the Avatar was nothing more than a vanity project. Aasif Mandvi as Zhao in The Last Airbender. Having gained this knowledge about the Ocean and Moon Spirits, he used the assault of his troops as a distraction while he led his men to the Spirit Oasis and captured Tui, the Moon Spirit. [12] Fully aware that the waterbenders drew their powers from the moon at night, Zhao attacked during the day, capitalizing on the weakened state of the waterbenders.[13]. The traditional attire for male firebenders during an Agni Kai is a belt, pants, and two arm rings between the deltoids and biceps, while also being bare chested and barefooted. The outcome of an Agni Kai affects the honor of each opponent. Team Avatar reach Kyoshi Island, where they meet the Kyoshi Warriors. The Agni Kai is over when one participant burns the other.[3]. An Agni Kai is a traditional firebender duel that is centuries old. Zhao ordered his ships to open fire upon the Avatar with no concern for hitting Zuko's ship, which was in pursuit of the Avatar at the time. Zhao stared up in disbelief before he was grabbed by the Ocean Spirit, which began to pull him into the water. Prince Zuko is an extremely talanted firebender but always been outshined by his sister, Princess Azula. A couple of years later, he invokes a second Agni Kai against Commander Zhao, gracefully beating the arrogant gas-bag into a … He said that the task of capturing the Avatar was too important to entrust to a teenager, and announced his own intentions to capture the Avatar himself. Pressing his advantage, Zuko aggressively attacked Zhao, until he had the older man lying on his back. Aang managed to pass the blockade, and presuming Zuko knew Aang's destination, Zhao allowed Zuko to pass the blockade and continue pursuing the Avatar. [1] The Fire Nation Royal Palace even houses a special Agni Kai chamber.[2]. "You are my Prince first and foremost, Zuko. Katara subsequently dueled Azula and managed to chain her to a storm drain, effectively defeating her and claiming the title of Fire Lord for Zuko.[11]. In this episode, though, the viewer will feel the growing disdain for Zhao. First appearance During his time studying under Jeong Jeong, Zhao was one of the master's best students, but ultimately his greatest failure, as he entirely disregarded Jeong Jeong's teachings that the heart of firebending was controlling and limiting the dangerous destructive power of fire, and only focused on learning the destructive techniques, which while allowing him to develop very strong moves, while also being quite adept in defense, made him easily overcome by his emotions and would steadily lose control in a prolonged battle, which Aang easily exploited to dodge his blasts with agility, which accidentally ended in Zhao burning three of his own riverboats. 趙 Zhao Zhao: You have the scar to prove it. Fire I said going up to him. Zuko: “I will never forget.” Last appearance A few days later, an iceberg breaks and the last Airbender awakens to a world at war. [7] In his quest to find benders to test their strength, he even ended up challenging a bewildered Fire Nation civilian as he was going to the store. While serving as a loyal member of the Fire Nation, his every action was ultimately only to serve his own rise in status. Zuko's desperation to return home grew as Zhao's far greater resources gave him an advantage in capturing the Avatar. While Azula seemed desperate and frantic in her attacks, Zuko remained attentive and calm. Confident that the Avatar was defeated, Zhao gave a speech to the soldiers of the fortress forecasting the ultimate Fire Nation victory. Zhao ordered the Avatar captured alive, as otherwise he would simply reincarnate and trouble the Fire Nation in a new life, when the Blue Spirit held Aang hostage at sword point. Before Sozin's ascent to power, Agni Kai were rarely fought to the death, but under the new regime, sparing a defeated opponent had become viewed as an act of weakness rather than one of generosity or mercy. Born in 83 AG, Zuko was the first born child of Prince Ozai and Princess Ursa. Round 2: Duel. [1] In his final fight with Zuko, he proved able to keep up with him in close-quarters combat when they both used firebending, countering, and trading blows with him reasonably evenly, before ultimately being overwhelmed by Zuko's improvement.[1]. After Zhao leaves, Uncle Iroh asks Zuko if he’s forgotten what happened the last time he dueled a master. Intent on capturing the Avatar, Zhao requested that Colonel Shinu, commander of a Fire Nation fortress in the Earth Kingdom, use the legendary Yuyan Archers to fulfill this goal. Zuko begged his father for forgiveness during their Agni Kai. The two things he references as "airbending" is shit Zuko and Azula have already done way earlier in the series. And Zuko was sure Zhao would want a duel to the death. Cho trận đấu cụ thể giữa Zuko và Azula, xem Agni Kai Cường lực Sao chổi. Fire Nation Navy However, Aang put up a fight and Zhao was forced to defend himself. Political information Unfortunately for him, Aang escaped, taking the masked warrior with him.[3]. In a proper fire duel, each male combatant fights with a bare torso. It was later when he realized that Firebending was not fueled by anger, but determination, where his fire bending grew once again due to his determination to take his spot at the throne and help Aang defeat his father. Allies However, a message arrived from the Fire Lord promoting Zhao to admiral. The admiral began to applaud his efforts to fulfill his destiny, knowing that his army was about to secure the city and he was going to be a hero for the Fire Nation. To prevent enemies of the Fire Nation from discovering this information, Zhao burned down the section of the library pertaining to the Fire Nation. Watching his forces pushing forward, Zhao simply answered that he was planning to remove the moon as a factor, which disturbed the former general. It is a fight for one's honor and is won only when one opponent burns the other. Centuries later, two and a half years before Avatar Aang awoke from the iceberg, a thirteen-year-old Prince Zuko attended a war meeting along with his father, Ozai, and his uncle, Iroh. Agni Kai (Avatar) Spirit Zuko (Avatar) Child Abuse; The Spirits Decide To Be Useful; Summary. Afterward, he led a large invasion force in a siege of the North Pole, for the dual purposes of capturing the Avatar and destroying the Northern Water Tribe, with Iroh as his military consultant. The rank of Commander can be interpreted to resemble the real-world ranks of, Even after he was promoted to admiral, the credits still listed him as "Commander Zhao". The color palette combined with the somber music playing never failed to send shivers down my spine. Zhao faces his former master Jeong Jeong. Ozai, Fire Nation Army, Fire Nation, Fire Nation Navy, Yuyan Archers Personal information Fire Nation "this will be over quickly," muttered Zhao and one of his soldiers banged the gong to announce the start of the Agni Kai. Ozai took this as an insult, a sign of unforgivable weakness, and burned his son's face, banishing him soon after. Zuko: An Agni Kai… Zuko and Azula fought an Agni Kai to decide who would become the next Fire Lord. For his loyal service to the military, Zhao was quickly promoted through the ranks and soon became the captain of his own ship. Zhao did not perish, but instead ended up in the Spirit World, forced to spend eternity in a place known as the Fog of Lost Souls. Zhao also shares a name with Chinese general Zhao Kuangyin, the military leader responsible for the foundation of the Song Dynasty. Even his uncle Iroh sat in the chamber afraid beyond belief. If one person has a dispute with another person, he or she may challenge the other person to an Agni Kai. An Agni Kai is a traditional firebender duel that is centuries old. When challenged to Agni Kai by Admiral Zhao, Zuko was able to beat him fairly easily, thanks to all his training. “They are your greatest weapons.” Staying in position and eyes closed, Zuko responded, “I refuse to let him win.” Zuko's fire was fueled by rage and anger, which he had plenty of, but when he redeemed himself and joined Team Avatar, his rage lowered and his firebending weakened. 8 Zhao Agni Kai The first battle between Agni Kai and Zhao took place in episode three of the very first season. Only a few hours prior had Prince Zuko been challenged to an Agni Kai, unknowingly to him by his father. This event sparked a bitter rivalry between Zuko and Zhao. Also, I’m going to keep a running tally of the Agni Kai’s Zuko gets himself into… starting now. I love this fight so much, words can't explain how beautiful it was. After the questioning revealed Zuko's encounter with the Avatar, Zhao had Zuko and Iroh confined in his office. Zhao: Is that a challenge? [4] This hairstyle was worn by the banished Crown Prince Zuko after he lost an Agni Kai to his father, Fire Lord Ozai. "Darkness Falls" (chronological & release order) Firebending master[2]Admiral[3] (formerly)Prisoner in the Fog of Lost Souls[4] If a combatant loses an Agni Kai of enough importance, they will sometimes shave parts of their head bald, with the exception of the topknot, to symbolize an extra level of humility after their defeat. Jeong Jeong warned Zhao not to confront the Avatar, but Zhao ignored these warnings, arrogantly stating that he could defeat a child. Image gallery (31) When it comes to an Agni Kai, the duel apparently has some legal or at least "semi-legal" power, as the feud ends with the duel and the victor automatically also wins the feud, regardless of whether his opponent is still alive or not. Now outranking the colonel, Zhao made his request an order. [5], Agni Kais cannot be fought during certain holidays, as it is considered a spiritual offense to burn another during a celebration. The Agni Kai is an ancient Fire Nation tradition. However, just as the commander seemed on the verge of victory, Zuko managed to break his stance. I sat up and used airbending to open it to see iroh smiling." However, his mistakes and struggles lead him to realize his destiny … Zuko fixed his eyes on Zhao as he hovered near the edge of the arena, watching as the other man prepared for their Agni Kai. A vision leads a thirteen-year-old Zuko to the Southern Water Tribe to find the Avatar and hide him from his own father. Zhao: If your father really wanted you home, he would have let you return by now, Avatar or no Avatar. Fire duels have been fought for hundreds of years. Ozai, viewing a nonbender as firstborn as \"shame\", planned to cast his son over the palace walls. Even at the start of the series, Zuko is a powerful bender who managed to beat his main rival, General Zhao in an Agni Kai match. 1: Zuko vs. Zhao. [6], During the time of Avatar Kuruk, the world was at peace, so he filled his days looking for opponents to duel, both in the physical as well as the Spirit World. Sure Iroh I would loved to." "The Southern Air Temple" While serving as a loyal member of the Fire Nation, his every action was ultimately only to serve his own rise in status. [5] During his career, he held the ranks of lieutenant, captain, commander,[2] and finally admiral. Zuko had improved since his last match and successfully defeated Zhao, but refused to deliver the final blow. Everyone seemed to think that this epic music was too short. In traditional naval ranking, it should go from Commander to Captain to Admiral. Using Fire Lord Sozin's old trap, Zhao managed to capture the Avatar again. After his banishment, his uncle gave Zuko firebending lessons. The Agni Kai chamber was filled to the brim with nobles, generals and other notables of the realm. Later, Zhao requested that Shinu, a colonel of a Fire Nation fortress in the Earth Kingdom, use the legendary Yuyan Archers to help capture the Avatar. The slaying of the Moon aroused the anger of La, the Ocean Spirit, who merged with Aang's Avatar Spirit and used incredibly powerful waterbending together to vanquish most, if not all, of Zhao's fleet. Continuing, Zhao explained to Iroh how years prior he had stumbled upon the secret of the Moon Spirit's mortal form in an underground library while serving as a young officer in the Earth Kingdom. The ceremonial opening begins with the two combatants opposite each other with their backs turned. Driven to insanity by the fog spirit, Zhao mistook Tenzin for Avatar Aang. https://avatar.fandom.com/wiki/Zhao?oldid=2842106, — Zhao suggesting epithets for himself after capturing the, The "Avatar Extras" bonus commentary for ". Firebending It's not like you like me." Although repeatedly deceptive and cunning, Zhao was rather egotistical and selfish, bordering on narcissistic, implying a deep-seated self-worship, as all of his actions seemed to fulfill purposes of grandiosity or overwhelming display: his hate-driven, uncontrollable firebending, his explosive temper, his betrayal of Fire Nation comrades, his disproportionate attack on the Northern Water Tribe, and most starkly, his unquenchable obsession with the removal of the Moon Spirit. Zuko Joins The Gaang Early (Avatar) During the Agni Kai between the Fire Lord and the Crown Prince, the sun dies momentarily. However, Zuko manages to break the commander's stance. Agni Kai are traditionally fought at sunset. After hearing intelligence reports of the Avatar being seen in a Fire Nation colonial village during a festival, he began searching the nearby rivers. Aang managed to escape once again, leaving Zhao brooding over his failings.[6]. After a decisive victory against an Earth Kingdom vessel, the Fire Lord rewarded Zhao by promoting him to commander of a Fire Navy fleet. But in his eyes you are a failure and a disgrace to the Fire Nation. Zhao and Zuko fought an intense Agni Kai in 99 AG. This Agni Kai left Zuko dishonored in the eyes of his father and the Fire Nation. Determined to eliminate further interference, he ordered a group of pirates to engineer an assassination attempt on Prince Zuko, which successfully destroyed his ship but, unbeknownst to Zhao, failed to actually kill the prince. [6] Shortly before his death, he was able to fight Zuko's dramatically improved skills on almost equal terms, able to deflect most of Zuko's attacks and trade fire blasts with him, despite ultimately being overwhelmed and hit several times, knocking him to the ground in defeat, until La interrupted their duel and trapped him in the Spirit World.[1][4]. The pair caused major damage to many nearby buildings due to the augmented firebending from Sozin's Comet. This is depicted in the "Agni Kai" or fire-duels that Zuko competes in. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Zhao fought the prince until the moon reappeared in the sky after Princess Yue's sacrifice. Notably, the state of Zhao was well known for its cruel but also cunning and successful generals as well as its aggressive expansionism, traits Admiral Zhao also possesses. Zhao và Zuko giao đấu một trận Agni Kai quyết liệt vào năm 99 SDC. During Azula's coronation as the new Fire Lord, Zuko showed up to claim his birthright, prompting Azula to challenge him to an Agni Kai for the crown. This was the best fight for both Zuko and Azula, and the most meaningful. Zhao managed to escape, but with no prince or Avatar, he attempted to save face by declaring all of the Fire Sages as traitors, despite their protests that only Shyu helped the Avatar.[10]. Other Media There is a common misconception within the Fire Nation. Profession They were prohibited during the Festival of Szeto in 295 BG, even as the Camellia-Peony War threatened to escalate between the Saowon and Keohso clans. [8] One of Kuruk's friends, Hei-Ran, achieved some notoriety for the high number of people she killed in Agni Kai while serving as headmistress of the Royal Fire Academy for Girls, including her own cousin.[9]. Zhao's series of promotions, from Captain to Commander to Admiral, was somewhat backward. Azula eventually targeted a third person, Katara, by shooting lightning at her instead of Zuko, her direct opponent. He tracked Zuko's boat to Avatar Roku's temple and, because he had been forbidden from re-entering Fire Nation territory, arrested Zuko along with the Avatar's companions. [2], Three years later, Zuko and Zhao fought an Agni Kai at the Earth Kingdom harbor. Male He said. " He gave me a quick tour while I got stares and whistles from the crew. This remained so even in, Despite his major role in Book One, Zhao was never shown on-screen afterward except for ". Fog of Lost Souls, Spirit World From a young age, he was disdained by his father, an animosity that began shortly after the prince's birth. They say the Fire Lords are the kin of dragons, they are not wrong. Nationality [3], Zhao began to use his position to hinder his rival Zuko by blockading the port they were anchored at. Prideful as he was, Zhao declined Zuko's outstretched hand, deciding he would rather die than accept help from his sworn enemy and was pulled underwater.[1]. In case y'all forgot, Zuko did the helicopter fucking whirl thingy during his Agni Kai with Zhao, and Azula used the little fucking slice deal in Omashu. Any firebender may participate in an Agni Kai. Zhao was forced to give the order to let them pass through the gate. Zhao was a highly skilled military strategist, having been known for being talented enough to quickly rise to the rank of captain and after decisively defeating an Earth Kingdom navy, a commander of an entire fleet. They say children born during a monsoon are weak firebenders. The term "Agni Kai" was created by using two already existing words: Agni Kai is also the name of the track that was used when Zuko and Zhao dueled each other. The preparations had been made for the Agni Kai between Zuko and Zhao, each one bowed at either side of the arena waiting for it to begin. If the challenge is accepted, the two combatants move to either an official dueling area or whatever open area is available, such as a parade ground or plaza. Position [4], Zhao was a skilled firebending master. Zuko fell to his hands and knees pleading forgiveness from his father without striking a single blow. However, due to Aang's contact with his past life and the spiritual power of the winter solstice, Zhao instead found himself confronted by Roku; Roku freed the prisoners and began destroying the island. Zhao was a highly ambitious, power-hungry narcissist, noted for his arrogance and bad temper. Zhao insists he will take over the hunt for the Avatar and cruelly mocks Zuko, who responds by challenging him to an Agni Kai at sunset. This caused both the moon and the sky to turn red, while the waterbending warriors lost their bending abilities. Hair color Aang, Katara, Iroh, Sokka, Zuko, Jeong Jeong, La, Tui, Yue, Wan Shi Tong, Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom Weapon of choice Together, they fought past the guards and escaped to the last gate, where the soldiers managed to corner the two combatants. Finding Zhao to be delusional, the siblings wrestled him away and left him behind in the fog.[4]. Although, as his quest continues, he begins to doubt whether his father will ever welcome him home. His more straightforward villainous nature stood in sharp contrast to that of the conflicted Prince Zuko; while Zuko desired to capture the Avatar to restore his honor and earn the love of his father, Zhao was not motivated by higher ideals and acted only in his own interest, considered simply a "vanity project" by some; in this way, he was similar to Princess Azula. "Why do you care anyway? Prince Zuko is born in the light of the setting sun. Military official Agni Kai là hình thức trận đấu truyền thống của các hỏa nhân, đã có tuổi đời hàng thế kỷ. Zhao trying to convince Shinu to give him command over the Yuyan Archers. Iroh argued with the self-confident admiral, believing that the spirits were not to be trifled with. Fire Lords can also be challenged, but that rarely occurs, as most Fire Lords are among the most powerful firebenders in the world. [1] It was there that he learned about the Moon and Ocean Spirits of the Water Tribe and where their mortal incarnations could be found. In season 1, episode 3, "The Southern Air Temple," Zuko challenges Admiral Zhao. The two face off while Iroh watches. Here, Zhao found a relic merchant and made a deal with him: if he gave an Air Nomad necklace to the Avatar when he passed through and got him interested in going into the mountains and the Air Nomad traps, Zhao would let the merchant take whatever he wanted from the traps. Asake said angrily. However, Zuko intervened, shielding Katara from the attack, but ended up severely wounding himself because of the lightning's passage, which came dangerously close to his heart. In late 99 AG, Zhao was commanding a Fire Nation naval base when Zuko docked his ship and asked for repairs to the damage caused by his battle with the Avatar. In particular, Zhao rationalized his theft – and later, murder – of the Moon Spirit as "destiny", and relished over stealing it, ecstatically proclaiming himself as a "legend", even suggesting several epithets that the people would call him in the future for his accomplishment: "Zhao the Conqueror", "Zhao the Moon Slayer", and "Zhao the Invincible". There, he spiraled into insanity, reveling in his self-proclaimed achievements for over seventy years after his defeat at the Siege of the North. Zhao urged him to attack, but Zuko fired a small fire blast at the ground beside his head as a warning, an act which caused Zhao to label him a coward. The Yuyan Archers successfully captured Aang and brought him to the fortress. Zuko stops when he sees Uncle move, fast as lightning, and turns in time to watch Uncle push Zhao back across the arena. Eye color Aang was surprised to learn that Zhao was Jeong Jeong's student, and he used what he learned about Zhao's temper to continually egg the admiral on until Zhao was tricked into destroying a convoy of his own ships, proving his own lack of restraint and focus was against him. [2], Shortly after the Avatar's return to the world, Zhao was commanding a number of Fire Nation ships forming a blockade between Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom waters. [8], Zhao was one of the witnesses to the Agni Kai between Zuko and Fire Lord Ozai during which Zuko was burned badly and subsequently banished from the Fire Nation. Voiced by This town was near one of several traps made by Fire Lord Sozin in order to lure in any surviving Air Nomads who did not die in his genocide. His relish in seeing Zuko suffer showed just how cruel Zhao really was.[9]. As if Zhao was so sure of Zuko's defeat, that he didn't want to waste a moment before presenting Zuko's corpse to Agni for last judgments. Aang was within a sealed chamber at the time, and Zhao waited for the Avatar to leave the main chamber to arrest him as well. [2] When fighting Aang, he fired many larger than normal blasts of fire without any strain and having to charge. [2] His reflexes and strength were also remarkable and he displayed noteworthy unarmed fighting skill, able to easily deflect spears thrown at him by Lin Yee with a single hand,[6] and effortlessly parry Hahn's assassination attempt and throw him to the oceans to his death in return. John. Nevertheless, Zhao condescendingly said that he had heard of Iroh's journey into the Spirit World and that the Moon and Ocean Spirits would pay the consequences for giving up their immortality. In his youth, Zhao studied firebending under Jeong Jeong, but stayed under his tutelage only as long as necessary to learn destructive maneuvers, rejecting his master's attempts to teach him discipline. Zhao and Zuko fought an intense Agni Kai in 99 AG. Zhao being challenged to an Agni Kai by Zuko. This scene feels a bit like a turning point for fans to maybe suspect that Zuko isn't going to be the main villain throughout the series. He challenges Zhao to an Agni Kai, essentially a firebending duel, at sundown, and Zhao kinda laughs and accepts because hey, the ‘chops could always use a workout. As the infant seemed to lack the \"spark in [his] eyes\" that is typical for most firebenders, the royal family was unsure if Zuko was a bender at all. On the second day of the siege, Zhao's forces managed to penetrate the city's walls. [6], When he dueled with Prince Zuko, he easily blocked Zuko's relatively strong attacks and then swiftly dominated the duel, forcing Zuko back with each attack he fired before he finally overpowered Zuko with a single large blast of fire from his feet, with only Zuko's sudden breaking of his footing causing Zhao to lose. Zhao shares his name with the ancient state of Zhao from the Warring States period of China. Interested in learning the information it held, he searched through scroll after scroll for knowledge that could aid the Fire Nation in its efforts against the Avatar and Water Tribes, until he came across a detailed illustration with the words "moon" and "ocean". Despite his failure to capture the Avatar, Zhao's successes were prominent enough that he eventually managed to secure a promotion to admiral. There, Zhao and his soldiers revealed themselves and captured Aang. Each of them had a prominent role in the story as it continued to unfold, shaping the world around them through their actions and nearly being as influential as Aang himself.. RELATED: Avatar: The Last Airbender - 5 Reasons Aang And The Fire Lord's Fight Is The Best (& 5 It's Zuko And Katara Vs. Command over the Yuyan Archers to capture the Avatar, Zhao and confined! 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