Ninjago S4 E2

## Plot

I love the new remix of the opening. I love all the intros for the seasons. I also really like that when it introduces Zane, it just shows the invitation with his picture on it, to keep his new appearance a secret. Once we learn what he looks like though, I would've loved it if they could've actually put him in the opening. Anyways, everyone arrives at the island. The guys have more questions for Garmadon: What is the deal between him and Clouse? How are they on an island they've never seen on a map? Why is Chen, who runs a popular food business, assembling a secret tournament? Chen was a friend, but now he's a traitor. During the Serpentine Wars, Chen turned against the people and sided with the snakes. He divided the elemental masters. They barely defeated the Serpentine, and in a deal for his surrender, Chen was confined to this island. So he built his criminal empire there. Lloyd asks his dad why he knows so much about the island. Chen was Garmadon's sensei, and he shows them a Serpentine tattoo on his back. Garmadon was in the process of turning evil at Lloyd's age, and Chen taught him to win at any cost, no matter who he hurt. Chen is an eccentric, psychotic man child with an absolutely *atrocious* fashion sense. And he's an Orcus on his throne. There's a master of shadow too. The snake symbol is for the Anacondrai tribe of the Serpentine. Their creed was "Only one can remain." A bracket is unveiled. Each of the guys are in their own. They also see the Jade Blades. If they get it, they move on. If they don't, they lose. Each fight will be different, and no two matches will be the same. Their powers will keep them in the tournament. If they win, they get to stay on the island. Whoever wins the whole thing will receive fortunes, and a lifetime supply of Master Chen noodles. Everyone else is there for the glory of being the greatest fighter in the land. The guys just want their friend back. They plan to find Zane and split before the tournament is over. However, Chen doesn't tell anyone what will happen to them if they lose. Kabuki show them to their rooms. Garmadon tells them to always be ready and never lose focus. Kai's suite is right next to the girl he likes. She has red hair. They introduce themselves. Her name is Skylor, but she doesn't reveal what she's the master of. All of their suites have been tailored to their interests and personalities. Lloyd knows that they have to find Zane though. I love their new sleeveless gis. Clouse kicks Garmadon out since he wasn't invited by Chen. He decides to stand guard. There are enough Jade Blades hidden on the island for everyone except one participant. Oh, there are 16 of them, by the way. Whoever can't find a Jade Blade will be eliminated. The master of nature, Bolobo, fights Jay. Lloyd meets the master of smoke. Skylor takes advantage of Kai's crush on her to take a Jade Blade. Kai follows Karlof. Griffin Turner, the master of speed, beats Cole to a Jade Blade. Jay takes a blade from Bolobo. Lloyd almost gets a blade, but Clouse uses dark magic against him. Garmadon fights him. Lloyd gets the blade. The master of light, Mr. Pale, takes a blade before Cole can. He responds by covering him in dust and using spinjitzu on him. He gets the blade, but the master of gravity, Gravis, takes it. He finally finds one hidden under furniture. There are two blades left. Cole returns with one. Now it's between Kai and Karlof. They fight for the blade. Sadly, it happens offscreen. Karlof gets it, but Kai unscrews his metal fists and takes the blade. Karlof says that Kai cheated, who says that he did what he had to do. Garmadon tells him that's not how he wins. Karlof is sent underground via a trapdoor. It's only a little over halfway through the episode too. Jay is worried about what could happen to them if they lose. Kai feels guilty about how he beat Karlof. They decide to find Zane and escape that night. They're out if they break a rule, so it's a good thing they're ninja. The place is swarming with guards. Cole figures out how to search the island. Their beds are secret passageways. They discover secret peepholes. Kai peeks in on Skylor, who is training… with fire. Lloyd says that it's an invasion of privacy. Skylor's real power is amber, which means she can absorb the elemental power of whoever she touches, a la Rogue. The guys keep exploring the tunnels and come across traps. They hear people chanting. They take costumes from some guys to blend in. Karlof is brought to Chen. He uses a staff to freeze Karlof and take his elemental power. The staff is the staff of elements. This confirms to the guys that he has Zane and has already taken his elemental power. Karlof is sent to a secret factory to work. The guys have their cover blown and run, accidentally triggering a trap. They're almost eaten by a giant snake before they land back in Kai's room. They wonder why Chen wants to steal their elemental powers, and decide to find out and find Zane. This means that they have to play by his rules though. Clouse discovers that the snake bit off a piece of fabric from Jay's pants. He knows who the imposters were, and says that they'll pay for their actions.