Iroh's relationships

This page is comprised of Iroh's relationships with other characters in the world of Avatar. Iroh acquired many allies due to his wisdom and easy-going, friendly personality; his status as a Fire Nation citizen, however, resulted in rivalry with others.
== Relatives ==
=== Azula ===
Little is known about Iroh's relationship with his niece Azula. While Iroh seemingly cared for Azula when she was little, as seen when he sent her a doll from the Siege of Ba Sing Se, that attachment deteriorated. Iroh once stated that Azula was "crazy and [needed] to go down" (these words were oddly prophetic as Azula suffered a mental breakdown and was eventually defeated while she was in this condition). He did attempt to speak courteously toward her after having not seen her for a long time; however, she did not seem to return the favor kindly and insisted he be silent while she spoke to Zuko. During a later encounter, Azula severely wounded Iroh with a blast of fire. Iroh consistently advised Zuko not to give in to her deceit and selfish demands. It was he who urged Zuko to face her one final time in order to claim his rightful title as Fire Lord. Despite all of this, it would appear that Iroh sympathized with Azula's madness and he even encouraged her role in the search for Ursa one year later, helping Team Avatar to accept her by pointing out that finding Ursa could perhaps bring peace to her as well, showing his care for Azula was not completely gone.
=== Azulon ===
It is known that Azulon was a fierce defender of Iroh's birthright; he expressed outrage when Ozai suggested that Iroh should be stripped of it due to Lu Ten's death, suggesting favoritism toward his older son. Azulon felt Iroh's terrible pain after the death of Lu Ten and did not seem angry at his son after he abandoned the Siege of Ba Sing Se. Iroh never attended his father's funeral, as he was still on his way home. Regardless, he was distraught upon being informed of Azulon's demise.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, page 24.
=== Lu Ten ===
Iroh appeared to have had a close relationship with his son Lu Ten, as they loved to play together during the latter's childhood. During the Siege of Ba Sing Se, where Iroh was the general in command, Lu Ten died in battle. The loss of his only son was so overwhelming that Iroh gave up on what could have been his greatest military achievement. Iroh continued to care deeply about his son, namely commemorating Lu Ten's birthday. In Ba Sing Se, he made a small shrine for his son and lit some incense. Upon the shrine, Iroh placed a picture of his son, on which Lu Ten wrote that he promised to see him soon after the war. He also sang about his son twice. Iroh seemed to have tried to fill this void in his life by trying to be a father figure to Zuko,Throughout Avatar: The Last Airbender. since the latter's father largely ignored or acted abusively toward him and his mother could no longer raise him.
Iroh should traditionally have become Fire Lord after Azulon's death, and Lu Ten would have succeeded Iroh had he not died in battle.
=== Ozai ===
The relationship between Iroh and Ozai was always strained due to the latter's aggressive, stubborn, and impatient temperament. When they were younger, the two brothers often competed with one another, and their rivalry was more intense than usual among siblings. They often fought about the pettiest matters such as a game of Pai Sho. When Ozai proved to be highly successful in school due to his ruthless ambition, Iroh came to admire him for a time, but distanced himself once again upon realizing that Ozai truly lacked any empathy.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, page 13.
As time went on, the relationship between Iroh and Ozai completely degraded, and became marked by tension and mutual dislike. Ozai bore resentment toward Iroh for being the firstborn son, and in his desire for the throne attempted to convince their father, Azulon, that Iroh was not a suitable successor after the death of Lu Ten, Iroh's son. Despite this animosity, however, Iroh never challenged his brother to reclaim his birthright. Holding little respect for his older brother, Ozai often belittled and spoke condescendingly of him, a trait inherited by his daughter. Iroh was not fond of the person his younger brother became and described him as being very powerful, yet merciless. However, Iroh did not allow his negative feelings toward Ozai to hinder his wisdom, as he knew that defeating Ozai in a fight, which he admitted he was not fully assured he could, would not bring the war to an end and it would only make it look to history as more senseless violence. He still acknowledged Ozai as his brother, stating that him killing the Fire Lord would be a "brother killing a brother to grab power". In the end, he saw "only fire and ash" and a "heart of ice" in his brother but, at the same time, he admitted that at times he regretted not attempting to better understand Ozai during their younger days and not being a better guide to him, wondering if he had been such a model, Ozai could have become a better person, though he refused to let such feelings soften his stance toward his brother, knowing that it would be foolish to hold on to past mistakes. Despite all this, however, Iroh always remained thankful of Ozai's existence, as he was the one who gave him Zuko.
=== Ursa ===
It is known that Ursa cared for her brother-in-law and publicly scolded Azula when the latter stated if Iroh were to be killed in the Siege of Ba Sing Se, Ozai would become the Fire Lord's heir. Ursa defended Iroh, saying that it would be terrible if he did not survive the siege, and was devastated to learn that the general lost his son, Lu Ten, during the battle.
After Ursa's return to the Fire Nation Capital after the end of her banishment, Iroh apologized for the pain his family caused her, but she embraced him with open arms, her face already having lit up with visible joy at seeing him, and told him that his presence always gave her hope.
Iroh later comforted Ursa after her daughter Kiyi was abducted by Azula, disguised as a Kemurikage. She asked about how he had gotten over Lu Ten's death, and Iroh confessed that he never truly had, and consoled her that parents are not always able to protect their children, but can teach them to see fear with unclouded eyes. Iroh accompanied Ursa when she went to visit Ozai in prison, overcoming her fear of her ex-husband.
=== Zuko ===
Iroh always cared for Zuko. After Lu Ten's death, Iroh began to think of Zuko as his own son and cared for him like a father. Iroh supported Zuko in every way he could and was a constant mentor to the troubled boy throughout his banishment.
Iroh offered Zuko advice on how to defeat Zhao when the two faced off in an Agni Kai. At the end of the fight, Iroh stopped Zhao from harming Zuko from behind, declaring that his nephew had more honor than the commander despite being exiled. Iroh voiced his affection for Zuko when they traveled toward the Northern Water Tribe. He showed great sadness when he thought Zuko had died and later confessed his fatherly nature to Zuko by telling him he thought of Zuko as his own. Despite Zuko's claims that he would be fine on his quest to capture the Avatar, Iroh still looked genuinely worried.
When Zuko and Iroh traveled throughout the Earth Kingdom, they became more reliant on each other. Even though they were all each other had left, Zuko left Iroh for a short time. Iroh later encountered and talked with Toph, and during this meeting, according to Toph, Iroh would not stop talking about Zuko. Before he and Zuko reunited, Toph suggested that Iroh tell Zuko that he needed him.
Iroh resumed Zuko's firebending training and taught him how to redirect lightning, but would not shoot lightning at Zuko due to the risks.
Iroh later decided that he and Zuko would be safe from Azula's grasp if they fled to Ba Sing Se as refugees. During their stay there, Iroh and Zuko worked together in a tea shop in the city's Lower Ring, and they lived together in an apartment. Despite Zuko's obvious disdain for his life as a refugee, Iroh remained patient and constantly encouraged Zuko to look at the positives. He went so far as to encourage Zuko to find a nice "lady friend" and prompted Zuko to go on his date with Jin.
When Zuko learned that Aang was in the city looking for his bison, Iroh encouraged Zuko not to go looking for trouble. When Zuko tried to capture Appa, Iroh stopped him and insisted that he had to stop letting others control his destiny, namely his father. This encouraged Zuko to instead free Appa and abandon his identity as the Blue Spirit, whom he was dressed as during the capture.
The two returned to their apartment after Zuko freed Appa, but almost immediately after arriving, Zuko collapsed to the floor with a terrible fever. Through his sickness, Iroh was by Zuko's side day and night to comfort him and care for him, knowing that his spirit would be cleansed as a result of his better decisions. Zuko started taking on a more positive attitude after he regained his health and the two were happy to work in their new tea shop in the Upper Ring.
Zuko and Iroh's relationship was jeopardized during the events that eventually occurred. Azula captured Zuko and asked him to help her conquer the city, which would earn Zuko his father's respect and possibly restore his honor. Iroh vehemently insisted that Zuko must do what his heart told him and not to give into another's demands. This failed when Zuko helped Azula defeat Aang and Katara and conquer Ba Sing Se. Iroh was later captured and was clearly ashamed of Zuko's actions. Zuko regretted his actions almost immediately.
During his time in the Capital City Prison, Iroh initially refused to speak to Zuko, who called him a crazy old man. In an attempt to calm Zuko's inner turmoil, he revealed to Zuko his relationship with Avatar Roku and that he could help restore balance to the world. Zuko eventually realized this destiny and joined Aang in his fight against the Fire Nation, but was too late to reconcile with Iroh, who had fled from prison during the solar eclipse.
Iroh and Zuko finally reunited prior to the arrival of Sozin's Comet, with a repentant Zuko begging Iroh for forgiveness. Iroh quickly forgave his nephew, stating that he was never angry with him, but was sad that Zuko had lost his way. Zuko affirmed this, but said Iroh helped him find it. Iroh later encouraged Zuko to take his place as Fire Lord, as he was the more suitable heir due to his reputation and what he had learned from his mistakes. He prompted Zuko to ask for help defeating Azula, since she would not give up the throne easily. Zuko asked Katara, who accepted the request.
Iroh's guidance to his nephew gave Zuko the strength needed to defeat Azula and to claim his rightful place as Fire Lord, and the desire to restore peace and unity to the divided world. Zuko and Iroh were on much better terms when the Hundred Year War was over, and the two were happy to be serving their friends tea together in Ba Sing Se after the city's liberation.
Zuko found himself desiring Iroh's wisdom during the crises he faced during his tenure as Fire Lord, but respected his uncle's retirement wishes and left him undisturbed. However, Iroh was happy to see Zuko again and helped him recover after the events outside Yu Dao. Iroh reminded Zuko that despite being Fire Lord, he was still a stubborn boy and needed to remember that he always would have a home with him. Iroh was also displeased as Zuko and Aang's poor reactions toward his innovative tea, considering himself a man ahead of his time.
Iroh continued to help his nephew, including by serving as interim Fire Lord, and expressed his wish that Zuko would find greater peace by finding his mother. Iroh continued to fill this role while Zuko stayed with his mother upon her return to the Fire Nation Capital, taking the Fire Lord's place at Yu Dao to commemorate the transition of government. Iroh was again happy to help his nephew during the insurrection of the New Ozai Society, putting himself in personal danger as a decoy.
Iroh and Zuko remained close for the rest of their lives, with Iroh eventually passing from the material world. Zuko still showed his love and respect for Iroh, eagerly questioning Korra about having spoken with Iroh in the Spirit World. After learning about his uncle's fate, Zuko reunited with Iroh for the first time in decades.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, page 62.
== Love interest ==
=== June ===
Early in 100 AG, a bounty hunter named June ventured onto Zuko's ship in order to capture a stowaway who had taken refuge there. Iroh developed an immediate interest in her. Soon after, Iroh and Zuko tracked her down and hired her to find Aang, using the scent from Katara's necklace. They successfully found Aang at a nearby abbey where a duel subsequently ensued. When June's shirshu, Nyla, was blinded by the miasma of perfume that Katara had waterbent, he lashed out in confusion, striking both June and Zuko and paralyzing them. Iroh caught June and feigned paralysis in order to hold her closely. When Zuko pointed this out, Iroh tried to quiet him. June overheard this, expressing clear irritation.
Months later, when Zuko and the rest of Team Avatar appealed to June for aid in finding Aang, and later Iroh, she recalled him quickly.
=== Li-Mei ===
Iroh was introduced to Li-Mei after she stayed past closing at the Jasmine Dragon, and told her that he was glad that his tea had brought her such delight. Li-Mei started blushing, but still adopted a polite attitude and told him that the shop was a very special place to her, and smiled at him when he departed. Iroh also began to hold affections for Li-Mei, but told the spirits that in his later life, he was content being alone, and that it was too much to ask for more after all the challenges and victories in his life. However, Li-Mei returned to the shop, and the spirits interfered to force them together in certain situations. Iroh eventually asked Li-Mei out to dinner, and she happily accepted, with Iroh thankful that the spirits had made him venture outside his comfort zone.
== Allies ==
=== Aang ===
Interaction between Aang and Iroh was minimal. During their first encounter, Iroh aided Zuko in attacking Aang, although Aang apparently did not hold a grudge against him for assisting Zuko. Aang found an ally in Iroh when they were defending the Moon Spirit from Zhao. During a confrontation in an abandoned Earth Kingdom town, Iroh and Team Avatar joined forces and cornered Azula; the elder was wounded by Azula moments later. Iroh and Aang formally interacted when the firebender approached the team, requesting Toph's help in finding Zuko. While the two made their way to the Crystal Catacombs of Ba Sing Se where Zuko had been imprisoned, Aang asked for Iroh's advice regarding the Avatar State and the emotional dilemma he faced. Iroh stated that power was overrated and assured Aang he had made the right choice in coming to Katara's aid.
=== Katara ===
While Iroh saw Katara during Zuko's initial capture of the Avatar at the South Pole, they interacted more extensively after Iroh and Zuko worked with pirates from whom Katara had stolen a waterbending scroll. When Aang and Sokka were captured by the pirates and brought to her, Katara told Aang it was all her fault. He denied it, but Iroh agreed with Katara, which caused Katara to frown at him.
Despite a past of attacks against Aang, Katara bore no real grudge against Iroh, as the latter had merely accompanied Zuko on the exiled prince's attempts to capture the Avatar, nor did Iroh take issue with the waterbender. When Azula hit Iroh with a lighning blast, Katara offered to heal Iroh, only to be violently rebuffed by Zuko.
Katara was startled to see Iroh and Zuko disguised as refugees in the Jasmine Dragon, and attempted to alert the Earth King to their presence. However, she was detained by the Dai Li, due to Azula's coup. Iroh worked with Aang and Team Avatar to free Zuko and Katara.
During the battle in the Crystal Catacombs, Iroh saw a cornered Katara, cradingly a deceased Aang in her arms, surrounded by Azula, Zuko, and Dai Li agents. Iroh intervened to allow the Avatar and Katara to escape, much to Katara's surprise. He fought to distract their enemies and ensure their escape to safety.
Iroh and Katara met again when the former and her companions, which now included a much changed Zuko, sought Iroh to help them defeat Ozai, as Aang had mysteriously gone missing. Iroh later helped the team to determine how they should assist in Ozai's final defeat when Sozin's Comet arrived. It is clear that he respected all of their abilities, as he did not argue when Katara chose her task to assist Zuko in defeating Azula, only offering encouragement. The two remained friends after the Hundred Year War, with Katara coming to the Jasmine Dragon along with the rest of Team Avatar.
Iroh and Katara grew closer following the war, with Katara addressing him by his first name and asking about how his tenure as Fire Lord had been around 101 AG. Over the next years, their relationship further improved. Iroh came to greatly appreciate the strength of Katara's personality and her positive influence on Zuko;Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, page 38. in turn, Katara relied on Iroh and praised his role in the lives of Team Avatar.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, page 46. Iroh would also occasionally visit Katara's family home.Avatar: The Last Airbender: Legacy of the Fire Nation, page 47.
=== Korra ===
Living in the Spirit World, having left his body in the mortal world, Iroh met Avatar Korra during her search for Jinora and the spirit portals. He helped her to escape the dark forest in which she found herself trapped and invited her to his tea shop where he was celebrating the wedding of May-Jim with his spirit friends. He assisted Korra in overcoming her self-doubt and advised her to stay positive, both while being in the Spirit World, as in the mortal world. Since she had peace and light within her, Iroh told Korra that she had the ability to change her surrounding, giving that she searched for the light, as if she were to search for darkness, that would be all she would ever see. When Korra was leaving to return a wounded dragon bird spirit to its nest, Iroh wished her luck and told her he hoped to see her soon again, in her own life or the next life.
=== Spirits ===
After trading the physical world for the Spirit World, Iroh made many friends among the spirits, with whom he would drink tea and play Pai Sho at his new abode.
=== Suki ===
Iroh first met Suki at the White Lotus camp. They were able to develop a friendly relationship despite their brief interactions, as Suki later came to the Jasmine Dragon along with the rest of Team Avatar.
When Iroh became interim Fire Lord during Zuko's absence, the two established a more personal friendship, with Suki leading the Kyoshi Warriors in guarding the interim Fire Lord. Suki earnestly asked whether anything could be done to make Iroh feel more at home at what he called "a dreary place". Iroh felt comfortable with Suki addressing him by his first name rather than as Fire Lord.
=== Team Avatar ===
Other than Aang, Zuko, and Toph, Iroh had little formal interaction with the rest of Team Avatar during the Hundred Year War. Naturally, they were enemies while Zuko pursued the group, but as Zuko gradually changed his ways, Iroh came to respect the group more and more. He never actually fought them in direct combat, and thus few hard feelings existed between him and the other members. He sought the team's help to save Zuko from Azula's clutches in Ba Sing Se and later saved Aang and Katara's lives when Azula and Zuko tried to finish them off. Iroh later helped the team determine how they should assist in Ozai's final defeat when Sozin's Comet arrived. He clearly respected all of their abilities, as he did not argue when they chose their tasks, only offering encouragement. When the Hundred Year War was over, Iroh seemed to have befriended the entire team.
=== Toph Beifong ===
Iroh met Toph by accident during her temporary leave of absence from Team Avatar. Alone in the woods, Toph sensed someone move behind a large boulder. She quickly assumed her earthbending stance and launched a preemptive attack on an unsuspecting Iroh, whose only response was complaining of a sharp pain in his tailbone. They were shown later having tea and talking about Toph's relationship with Aang and the group. Toph resented being told what to do and having to comply with rules and protocol within the group. Iroh compared her sense of self-reliance and independence with Zuko's. He stated that "there [was] nothing wrong with letting people who love you help you". Toph chose to acknowledge Iroh's words of wisdom and returned to help the gang. Having earned her trust, Iroh came to her for help when Zuko was captured in Ba Sing Se.
After end of the Hundred Year War, they shared tea with the rest of the Team Avatar in Iroh's tea shop, the Jasmine Dragon, in Ba Sing Se.
== Enemies ==
=== Dai Li ===
Iroh first encountered the Dai Li in Ba Sing Se when he and Zuko were tricked into coming to the Earth King's palace to personally serve him tea, unaware that the invitation was a bait to lure them into a trap set by Azula for herself and the Dai Li to capture them. Iroh in turn tricked Azula and the Dai Li by asking if he ever told Azula how he earned the title of "Dragon of the West". With that, he answered his own question with a demonstration by drinking his tea and exhaling a powerful torrent of fire at the Dai Li. With the agents distracted, Iroh and Zuko ran away, the former still breathing fire at the Dai Li before catching up with the latter. Iroh escaped the clutches of his niece, but Zuko declared it was time he faced his sister, only to be captured himself. Aware that Team Avatar was in Ba Sing Se, Iroh sought their help in saving his nephew from captivity, forming an official alliance with Team Avatar and vowing himself not to allow Zuko to hurt or hinder Team Avatar ever again.
Aang and Iroh made their way to the Crystal Catacombs and rescued Katara and Zuko from their underground prison. His anger returning, Zuko asked Iroh what his uncle was doing in Aang's company. Iroh withheld his nephew, telling Aang and Katara to join Sokka and Toph and that he and Zuko would later help them defeat Azula, Long Feng, and the Dai Li. After Aang and Katara departed, Iroh attempted to persuade the prince to denounce his quest to capture the Avatar and instead aid him in saving Ba Sing Se from Fire Nation domination.
Azula and two Dai Li agents arrived on scene, having overheard the entire exchange. The agents bound Iroh's hands and feet, immobilizing him. Azula persuaded Zuko to join forces with her and together the two, with the help of the Dai Li, took down Aang and Katara until Aang lay dead in the cornered Katara's arms. Fully changed from his days as the ruthless Fire Nation general and free from the clutches of Zuko to choose his own destiny, Iroh intervened, solely to help Katara escape. He drew the attention of their enemies, allowing Katara to carry herself and Aang out of the Crystal Catacombs to safety. Once his two friends were safe from danger and harm, Iroh willingly surrendered to their foes. Here at long last, it was the Dai Li who immobilized Iroh this time permanently and who therefore brought about his capture by the Fire Nation.
=== Rough Rhinos ===
The Rough Rhinos had originally served under Iroh's command when he had served as a general in the Hundred Year War.Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game. Wan Shi Tong's Adventure Guide, Version 1.0, 2022, p. 126. He appeared to regard the Fire Nation cavalry group to a certain extent, acknowledging their proficiency in various weapons and capability as a singing group. The Rough Rhinos, however, did not seem to reciprocate this respect; they took it upon themselves to apprehend Zuko and Iroh when they were branded as Fire Nation fugitives. Their first and only encounter was a small skirmish in which Zuko and Iroh effortlessly bested the five thugs.
=== Zhao ===
Zhao was a high-ranking and ambitious officer, rising in rank from lieutenant to captain to commander, and finally admiral. He was in the Fire Navy and Zuko's major rival in the hunt for Avatar Aang. Iroh, on the other hand, was completely neutral in regards to their enmity.
Zhao showed Iroh much respect by bowing to him and calling him "Great Hero" of the Fire Nation when Iroh and Zuko visited Zhao's harbor for ship repairs. There, Iroh was wholeheartedly prepared to join Zhao for a drink when the latter offered him and Zuko, and even urged Zuko to show Zhao his respect by accepting the offer.
Zhao discovered that the Avatar had returned and decided to detain Zuko to prevent him from capturing the Avatar first. This infuriated Zuko and, in their subsequent argument, Zhao mocked Zuko's plight, telling him that his father did not really want him home. Iroh consistently withheld Zuko from the argument, remaining on neither his nor Zhao's side during the outburst. Zuko challenged Zhao to an Agni Kai in which he later defeated Zhao, but chose not to scar or kill Zhao upon his victory. As he walked away, the latter attempted a dishonorable attack, which was blocked by Iroh. Iroh urged a vengeful Zuko not to taint his victory. Iroh scolded Zhao for the way such a great commander acted disgracefully in defeat and told Zhao that even in exile, Zuko had more honor than Zhao. Before leaving, Iroh at that moment thanked Zhao for the ginseng tea.
Zuko entered into Fire Nation waters in pursuit of the Avatar, thus violating the terms of his exile; however, Zhao allowed him to pass. Iroh told Zuko that Zhao wanted to follow Zuko to the prize they were both seeking, the Avatar. Under Zuko's instruction, Iroh defied Zhao by continuing to head northward by means to distract Zhao while Zuko used the smoke of his ship as a cover. Despite this treacherous act, Zhao found no reason to dislike Iroh or consider him an enemy. Upon learning that Zhao was promoted from Commander to Admiral, Iroh was expressively neutral and replied, "Good for him." 
When Zhao vowed to attack the Northern Water Tribe, he took Zuko's crew by force to aid him in his assault and unhesitatingly offered Iroh to join them. Zuko ran to attack Zhao, but once again, Iroh withheld him. Before leaving, Zhao kept his offer for Iroh to join him on his mission. Zhao secretly planned to assassinate Zuko so that he could capture the Avatar without Zuko hindering him. To this end, Zhao commissioned pirates who were enemies of Zuko to destroy Zuko's ship. The Prince survived, however, and with his uncle's help, stowed away on Zhao's fleet by means to secretly reach the North Pole and capture the Avatar. In order to help Zuko disguise himself; Iroh joined Zhao on his mission. Iroh lied to Zhao that Zuko was dead and Zhao lied to Iroh of his devastation. In the light of their Siege of the Water Tribe, Iroh toasted the Fire Nation and Zhao toasted victory.
As Zhao's naval fleet charged ruthlessly upon the North Pole sea, Zhao told Iroh how their siege would be historical. Iroh urged Zhao to be careful what he wished for, warning that history was not always kind to its subjects. Zhao assured Iroh that the Siege of the North would be nothing like the Siege of Ba Sing Se. Iroh was a kindhearted man and retired former general, but he merely joined Zhao and tried to be a good warrior as he once was, not for the triumph of the Fire Nation, but solely for the welfare of his beloved nephew. On the second day of the naval siege against the Water Tribe, Iroh reminded Zhao that if the enemy was not defeated before the full moon rose, victory would be inevitable. Zhao revealed his plan to kill Tui, the Moon Spirit, to permanently eradicate waterbending. Iroh angrily advised Zhao that the spirits were not to be trifled with. Zhao acknowledged Iroh's fear of the spirits, but that did not stop him from undertaking his monstrous plan to eliminate Tui. When the Moon turned red and the Northern waterbenders visibly fell powerless before their besiegers, Zhao stood triumphant with Tui at his mercy.
Team Avatar arrived to stop Zhao's evil scheme. Aang told the Admiral that destroying the Moon would hurt everyone, including its destroyer, and the absence of the Moon would put everything out of balance with imaginable chaos inflicted on the world; Iroh arrived, supporting Aang's statement. Zhao calmly declared Iroh a traitor of the Fire Nation, after a time of neutrality in his rivalry against Zuko, and admitted himself unsurprised at Iroh's treachery. Now Zhao's enemy, only because of the former's plot to kill Tui, Iroh angrily warned Zhao that he would inflict on Zhao whatever fate Zhao subjected Tui to and demanded Tui be released back into the oasis pond. Zhao agreed at first, but driven by his violent anger, relentlessly killed Tui and destroyed the Moon, to Iroh's shock. Immediately, Iroh attacked Zhao, incapacitating the latter's guards. Zhao was terrified by Iroh's demonstration of firebending, his ambition evolving into cowardice. Fearing the old man, Zhao fled the scene. That was the last Iroh and Zhao saw of each other because shortly after this event, La sought revenge on Zhao for killing Tui, ultimately imprisoning him in the Spirit World.
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