Avatar Kyoshi confronts Fire Lord Zoryu | The Shadow of Kyoshi
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2021
- Full illustration of Chapter: Housecleaning!
The Shadow of Kyoshi is a sequel to 2019's The Rise of Kyoshi written by FC Yee with consultation from Avatar co-creator Michael DiMartino. The audiobook is narrated by Nancy Wu.
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Kyoshi prevented the Hundred year war from starting early for over two centuries. Respect.
However by doing that it ensured that the 100 year warcthat actually happened was far worse thanks to the technological advancements
@@username.exenotfound2943two centuries and possibly 6 generations of Fire Lords since the 100 year war had 3 generations of Firelords (Sozin, Azulon, Ozai)! Kyoshi lived 230 years (6 Firelord generations starting with Zoryu) and Roku lived 70 years (2 Fire lord generations, Sozin and his Father), so in total 300 years of keeping the Fire Nation at bay, then Sozin took 12 years to complete his plan and execute starting the War.
If anything she enabled it by giving Zoryu absolute power by helping the Firelord's clan in their authority.
Sozin's ambition didn't come out of thin air. Fire nationalism and ambition existed since the time of Kyoshi. She did nothing but enabled Zoryu by helping him. Sozin being able to colonize Earth Kingdom territory ties back to Kyoshi ignoring Chin's conquering for way too long that weakened in Earth Kingdom unity by the time of Roku. @@henryokoro3140
@@username.exenotfound2943That's on Roku.
Anyone else think Zoryo sorta resembles Zuko if he never got scarred?
Implied to be Zuko’s ancestor so yeah, makes sense.
@@2yoyoyo1Unplugged As the song goes how bizarre how bizarre As we just say how ironic.
He’s his great great whatever grandpa so yeah
@@chrismaccool9097 "Irohnic"
@@2yoyoyo1Unplugged well I mean they're of the same dynasty
When I first read Zoryu and how socially awkward yet nice he was my brain immediately gave him Zuko’s voice. But as I read this conversation went on little by little his voice morphed in my head into that of Sozin.
That's amazing
These Fire Nation Royals, man!
When you read how Zoryu talks, acts, and behaves, it *screams* Zuko.
But that plot he put together to frame Chaejin and the Saowon clan is *exactly* the type of thing Azula would do!
That family is beyond fucked up!
They all came from his line.
The Kyoshi novels are probably the greatest stories in the avatar franchise. There is so much political and moral complexity of the novels, the dialogue are absolutely phenomenal, it extends the world building so so much
Also the ratings as well, the book can get away with Standards set for kid's show.
I just finished them. This could not be more true!!!
It's like the Ba Sing Se arc of ATLA Season 2 on steroids!!!
These are some good jokes
Kyoshi needs her own series/movie.
@@paoerfulone1089Tales of Basinge Se
This art is basically considered canon by now and I love that.
Kkachi needs an award or a prize! Quick! They are literally carrying the whole Kyoshi fandom
Indeed !!! and Khoshi deserved Nobel Peace Prize. 💪✌💖
On god
Fr
I agree
She has a fandom?
She's one of the most powerful beings on the planet and Zoryu reduced her to a sobbing mess with a few sentences. Now that's power. Shows you being the most powerful bender means nothing when your mind is a vulnerable minefield.
Zoryu walked so Sozin could run
@@AstroSullyZoryu gave Azula her tongue 👅
@@henryokoro3140nasty pig
Avatar Kyoshi is still a wahmen at the end of the day. Always guided by emotions. ☕️☕️☕️
@@lovepeoplehu9883men being violent when their favorite sports team loses so emotional ☕️☕️☕️
This guy is a perfect combination of Zuko and Azula
Lol yeah almost like he's related to them :D
"Let me make myself perfectly clear. You live on top of what I control. Your islands are surrounded by MY waves. You fill your very lungs at MY discretion. So if I hear any news about Yun being executed, *you will truly learn what it's like when the spirits forsake you in the face of the elements.* "
-Avatar Kyoshi
My favorite quote from Kyoshi.
And then he took the wind out of her sails!
This avatar aint playing around
@@luisg8756 but she actually was lol
@@luisg8756 you really should go look for a brain before you write your next comment 😂
She overstepped. The avatar can't fully control other powerful spirits, like Tui and La (moon and ocean), Agni (fire), or Koh, so the threat falls through.
Also, last time I checkee the avatar is supposed to keep peace between the nations. Not kill them all by causing an environmental disaster.
LOVE the transition from weak leader to string and dickish leader Zoryu had. When I started reading I was like “really?! That’s Sozin the conquerers ancestor”. By this scene I understood
The narration makes all of this sound like an epic story from the past. It's rather fitting
omg he is such a azula like defeaths his enemies with psychology
But he is more wiser than Zuko ever could be.
@@Lemuel928 yes i think he gave a lot of his personalities to his family
@@Lemuel928 such a deadly combination.
@@Lemuel928 nah I don’t think we have seen or heard enough from zuko. Korra did a bad job with its characters
Bolin is passable.
The fact that the nations royal family per generations continually met the avatars ✨💛💛💛
Yep, best to keep relations with the Avatar as often and long enduring as possible.
@Ilyass Abbad
True, but most Avatars did, and many royals made it a point to do so
The first avatar being from the fire nation...seems befitting.
@@hzlkelly
Well, depending on where the Lion Turtle was at the time, but yeah, most likely in the Fire Nation, and as a Fire Avatar, always nice to know it started with a flame boi 😎
@@thalmoragent9344 What's also interesting is, that each Avatar we've followed has had a Fire Avatar play some kind of role in their story. For Aang it was Roku, for Korra is was Wan, and for Kyoshi (although very loosly), it was Szeto.
Zoryu had a PhD in Psychology.
He just works good under pressure
I like how you can tell he’s related to zuko but he doesn’t look exactly the same
Also when I was reading I expected him to just turn into a coward happy that never happened
Agreed. So badass!
I thought he looked exactly like Zuko if hr didnt have the scar tbh lol
Well he’s also related to Ozai and Azula lol
@@ApexCalibre eh ye….. I was saying he looks like a lot like zuko
He is more closely related to Ozai, Azulon and Sozin.
This fire lord’s got balls! And he knows how to use psychology against others!
@DiaKorrus 18 fire duo?
@DiaKorrus 18 think azula and zuko much later Ozai came much later too. This firelord was before Sozin the comments on here said
@DiaKorrus 18 this is one of Zuko and Azula's ancestors
@sun cream yea I agree he was right he just used the truth as a weapon in this particular circumstance. Often using psychology against others is knowing the truth of someone’s weakness and exposing it at the right tjme
You cant realy be ruler or leader of people with out it at least competent one
Yun: 2 of my best friends are dating each other!!!
Zoryo: That's rough buddy!!!
🤷😂😂😂😂😂😂😭🤦🏾
Mako could vouch for that.
Perfect
@@J-ui2jr with Mako is even worst XD
@@J-ui2jr more like both of Mako’s exes are dating each other
Welp,looks like Zuko is having more Ancestors from his honorable history.
We need the ending scene with Zoryu and Tieguai
indeed
We need an entire kyoshi epic series (7 books because 7 is a nice number) or a kyosji show.
Him laughing about Zoryu comment on Kyoshi will not live forever still gives me chills
Zoryu: I'm in charge here !
Kyoshi: Do you feel in charge ?
Zoryu: Reverse UNO psychology
@Commander Cody don't think so cause if kyoshi took over roku sozin is deadmeat also by that time roku already mastered the avatar state
Zoryu: Yes, I think I do
She isn't in charge
@@lkcdarzadix6216no😂
Oh what fascinating relationships have existed between the avatar and the Fire Lord. Your videos make me want to reread the novels.
I haven't read the book, only this scene. But he kind of seems like the perfect fire lord. Pragmatic and Intelligent. Like according to Machevelli, he's the perfect prince. It's hard to be a saint in politics, especially as a monarch.
Yeah, he played it near perfectly. With a slight fault though. He didn't comfort her. If simply cup her cheek that simple gesture would have open the door to binding her loyalty closer to him.
Got to say, Zoyu is kinda right. People do not understand how unstable monarchies are. Hell in real life a single bad action could doom an entire line. Or a random servant could just stab you to death while you sleep. Which happened more then you would think in real life. Combine that with succession issues, unruly nobles, and the fact that no one enjoys being governed. It makes sense that he would want to punish those who attempted to destabilize the nation. As if you don't, the rule of law becomes pointless.
And rebellion can spring up at any moment and cause untold destruction. Prime example of this Is martin luther, a man who wanted to spark debate within the church. So when he posted the worlds most devastating posted note on the church door. He lit the europ into mass rebellion accidentally. Leading thousands to die for pretty much nothing.
In truth what he is doing is the right thing. As no mater what he dose their will be conflict. And if he shows any sign of weakness. he might wind up waking up to a knife in his throat just like so many monarchs did. As who is a fire lord but a simple man? a man that can die as easily as anyone else.
Sure, bootlicker.
All the more reasons monarchies shouldn't exist in the modern era. They're built to fail.
that's still no reason to kill an innocent man and an entire province.
Not to mention, his reign was in no danger whatsoever when his rivals already humbled and the Avatar had his back. He was in no urgent situation that would warrant him to kill people.
@@kaleidoscope3234 I suppose he was trying to solidify his rule at that point, by getting everyone united against a common enemy.
Otherwise what would happen when the Avatar leaves and his rivals regain their strength?
@@JakeBaldwin1 lucky for him this Avatar in particular stuck around long enough to watch over his grand children.
When I went into Shadow Of Kyoshi I did not expect game of thrones to unfold with whole Cheajin and Zoryu Feud but it is glorious to see Zoryu FINALLY grow a pare we got A LOT OF WORLD BUILDING FOR FIRE NATION AND PAST AVATARS great book
we also got a lot of back story of why the spirits hate the avatar they always side with humans over the spirits causing them to become enraged
@wander1139, why should they unless the spirits locations are attacke spirits should grow a pair and stayed on their side.
This was an excellent short story! I really hope this is canon and I love how Zoryu looks just like Zuko minus the scar. If the Shadow of Kyoshi is going to be made an actual series, I hope it'll be just as good as this!
It is cannon it’s from the second book
If there is ever a Kyoshi show, I want Dante Bosco to voice Zoryu. That would be a good callback and it would surprise this turn of events for those who haven’t read the books.
This books are so brilliantly written and well thought
This is such a well written scene
Zoryu looks like he's about to lose his honor 👀
It is quite awesome to see a video on the depiction of The Shadow of Kyoshi chapter "Housecleaning", considering that it is the first one to depict a full chapter of illustrations accompanied with narration. The pacing of the illustrations with the narration is well done, as relevant sections of the illustrations align with the narration. The pacing helps with the expression of the descriptions and the thoughts of the characters.
It was nice to see illustrations of flashbacks to The Rise of Kyoshi as it added more context to the thoughts of Kyoshi. The flashback to the brutal lei tai that Kyoshi couldn't bear to look at as she nearly threw up back when she arrived in Huijang in "The Town" provides more insight onto Kyoshi's sense of justice as she leans towards mercy. The flashback to the moment where Kyoshi sprinkled fire lily petals onto Yun's face while he rested on her lap in a gifting room nine months prior to "Desperate Measures" provides an example of how connected Kyoshi feels towards Yun. It provides insight on why Kyoshi is so adamant on holding out hope for Yun throughout the story as she still remembers the positive experiences she had with him.
To be true, I never expected to see a depiction of the fire lilies scene from The Rise of Kyoshi, however, it was a pleasant surprise.
The illustrations of other chapters of The Shadow of Kyoshi also added more context to the thoughts of Kyoshi, especially in regards to her thoughts on Yun. Some examples include Yun holding Lu Beifong's body at the Royal Gallery at the Royal Fire Nation Palace and Yun stabbing Hei-Ran in the throat with an earthen spike. Both of these moments show the unhinged nature of Yun as he seems delighted when he commits atrocities out of vengeance.
The additional illustrations were quite nice, some examples including the depiction of the arrest of Chaejin and Huazo as well as the depiction of Koulin moments before she would be subject to the punishment Zoryu gave to the Saowon, execution for alleged treachery. The illustration of Hei-Ran putting her hand on the face of Rangi who is crying while the two of them are at Agna Q'ela after the events of The Rise of Kyoshi is emotional as both of them have suffered at the hands of Jianzhu and they had nearly lost each other. The illustration of earthen spikes stained with blood serves as a chilling reminder of how Yun was physically harmed by Jianzhu since he couldn't prove he was the Avatar and it signifies how he was on the receiving end of an abusive relationship with Jianzhu. The illustration of Kyoshi and Rangi alongside each other with daofei face paint in an area with a clear sky with their backs faced towards Yun, who is in a brown swampland, trying to reach out to Kyoshi as she the one closest to him, while Father Glowworm's tendrils are wrapped around him is heart-rending. The illustration is thematic as it shows Yun's desire to be the Avatar and have the support of his friends as he is clinging onto the past, whereas Kyoshi and Rangi are moving forward and not looking back, however, Kyoshi is slightly behind Rangi this suggests that she might struggle with moving on from the past. The illustration conveys that Yun is alone whereas Kyoshi and Rangi have each other, Yun's loneliness may have been a reason as to why Yun turned towards vengeance as he could have viewed his isolation as his abandonment at the hands of everyone.
Well said 👏
The Fire Lords always in check with the Avatars. It even seems that the royal lineage learned, almost subconsciously, to appeal to the Avatars fears. Always possessing a deep behavioral knowledge of the Avatars and the people around them.
I will never stop thanking you and every other creator out there that's doing such an amazing job with the avatar universe. So THANK YOU that was awesome as always, please don't stop making these!
My favourite part was the sneak peek of Rangi getting stabbed :)
Love it how you made Zoryo look like Zuko!!!
one does not simply.
a fire lord without "Z" in their name
the preevius fire lord was Chaeryu, "Z" in the names of the others starts with this fire lord Zoryu the one who unified the clans and get one and only army to serve him
aZulon , soZin , iZumi , Zuko , aZula , oZai . Yes it's definitely a family thing starting from Zoryu
Me when notice there's a Firelord without Z in the name: wait a minute... Who are you 😂
@@abaidha4677 meanwhile there is iroh
What about iroh II
Little did zoryu know, his son would be a dissapointment
He already knew.
Sozin?
@@theonlywalltostareat5808 im pretty sure
no thats too far away, kyoushi live through 230s young.
@@jalpat2272 oh sorry then
And that kids was how the firelord dismantled the avatar without firing a single fireshot.
we need the conversation between avatar kyoshi and avatar yangchen
I've never read the book but Zoryo seems like kind of a boss. He need to chill out and not be so brutal but he's wicked smart, smart enough to override the Avatar.
Zoryo was actually a pretty chill guy and gotten along with Kyoshi well. He just got too tired from all the infighting among the fire nation and just want to unite the nation in peace.
The fire Lord from Kyoshi Era looks a lot like zuko.
But he is not like zuko
@@drdre2130 what is he like then.
@@chrismaccool9097 a bit like azula
Except not a psycho
@@drdre2130 makes you wonder what Ozai look like when he was Zuko age.
We definitely need an Iroh prequel novel in the same style as the Kyoshi books
It’d probably have a lot of angst.
Do we really need the sympathetic telling of his war criminal days?
Yesssssss
I’m feeling the first novel be him as a fire prodigy
2nd novel be military war
3rd novel be after the death of his son and travels in the Spirit Realm
@@KamilaDalmate well theres no evidence that he was a war criminal. Thats just an online meme. But yeah it would be great to see him as the loyal prince and soldier because we get to see who he really was before he made his transformation
Zuko could have been just like Zoryu if he was corrupted completely by his father in the "Promise" comics.
Anyone notice all the fire lords we know of have a z in their name? Zoryu, Sozin, Azulón, Ozai, Zuko, Izumi. Iroh should’ve been firelord but he didn’t have a z in his name
Yosor
Gonryu
Chaeryu
Because of I think the clan starts with z dominate
I've always thought that instead of "Legend of Korra" they should have used one of the earlier avatars like Kyoshi. It would have been a chance to start fresh while using the same world and history. With LoK, it was too close to Aang so all anyone cared about was what happened to the old characters. And as a result LoK is forever a reminder that it is not the Last Air Bender.
But that's the fandom's fault for not trying to appreciate The Legend of Korra as its own series, but as a sequal to Avatar The Last Airbender. And in a world were we didn't get TLoK, people would absolutely be asking for an Avatar story of what happened after Aang, just like how people do want to see the Avatar after Korra.
Id argue that Rise/Shadow of Kyoshi is made even better with the context of TLoK, such as the whole thing with the dark spirits, a water tribe Avatar struggling to live up to the legend of their Airbender Avatar predecessor, seeing the contrast of an Avatar who was denied their Avatarhood in contrast to one who made it their whole identity, etc.
@@lincolnbeckett8791Stop defending this soft ass badly written American cartoon Mary Sue Girl Power Korra😂😂😂
@@lincolnbeckett8791well it is sequel, and it's not even good on it's own. I blame the seasonal format it got oversaturated. Every season feels disjointed that you can watch every season without knowledge of others and it wouldn't matter, it feels like they are just trying one up each season and not create a coherent story. They should have just focused on the equalist then leave the spirit shenanigans to the next avatar.
Yes, I'm aware they were originally planning a single season but that's not an excuse for whatever season 2 is, they could have easily integrate equalist remnants or sympathetizers as villains the stake doesn't need to be over the top for it to be high, if you think about it aang only dealt with a warmonger.
@@lincolnbeckett8791exactly
Thank you so much for making these. They’re awesome ❤️
Centuries later the fire lord and the avatar were married and had a family🔥
?
@Ilyass Abbad Kyoshi was bisexual not a lesbian, remember in the first book she liked Yun but never did anything because of their supposed difference in positions.
There's a avatar who's the only avatar to serve the royal fire family..there's that too.
@@TheEnigmaticBM39 he didn’t serve the fire nation royals. Instead of just forcing all the warring fire states to unite he decided to be a official because he could change the system from within and enact lasting change.
He’s in a weird spot like Kuruk was before the Kyoshi novels; we know basically nothing about him. If you remember, before the novels expanded on what Kuruk did during his life, everyone called him the “lazy avatar” and “worst avatar” so I’ll hold judgement since we only have one piece of information about him and it’s that he fixed the fire nation when it was tearing itself apart.
If i understand corectly bin Avatar is some thing genetic you inherit it true generations kyoshi s moder was a aer nomad and sence Avatar after here came from a fire nation it makes sence that she had s child with a fire bender
How I wish the Kyoshi novels were a trilogy (more books/comics if need be). We need to see Wong's, Kirima's, Lao Ge's, Jinpa's, Nyahitha's and Atuat's story before and after they officially became Avatar Kyoshi's companions. And I'd like to see Kyoshi communing with her predecessors Avatar Szeto and Salai and bending glass, molten glass, lava bending in the middle of a battle with all of her companions and they get to witness Kyoshi's most badass Avatar bending and sub bending moments.
She's like Avatar's equivalent of Dimitrescu
haha😂 lady dimitrescu the giant spanking lady vampire hahah😂
Hell yes
The Height eeh?
I hope next video you`d animate firelord Zoryu`s inner monologue about his plans for the Fire Clan`s influence on the throne before he gets interrupted by Lao Ge on the Final chapters of Shadow of Kyoshi
9:59 I had to look this up in a translator, but I'm pretty sure that says "beautiful girl" ... classic Yun.
7:51 to 8.18
Yo...that was badass
FR
I think the Firelord Zuryu was more badass for outsmarting the avatar and having enough backbone not to crumble before the Avatar
Yay Kkachi posted again!
I love those pictures, especially the details. For example the scar at her throat in 1:19, referring her first fight in this book
Can you tell me what happen to Kyoshi hands?
@@pedrorosa3300 I don't know, if you know about the books. Do you really want to be spoilerd?
@@dennis4462 ok. I orde some from Amazon, I can wait a fees weekes
@@pedrorosa3300 it's really worth it, don't read my comment, it's spoilering so much, wait
@@pedrorosa3300 but don't forget, to first read the rise of kyoshi, it's the first part, oh and by the way, the first pages might be boring, but you're totally in it, after you red the first few pages and if you're an avatar fan. Please update, where you are and if you liked it, I would love to hear your reactions😊
The fire lord and the avatar used to work together 🔥
The art has gotten more beautiful!!!
You're a legend 😤👌🔥💯
Does anyone know if Kyoshi remains friend with Zoryu after Yun's death?
Because if they "break diplomatic relationships" or something like that makes me wonder if Kyoshi held a resentment towards the Fire Lord (I know this fire Lord was right about Yun but that doesn't mean Kyoshi won't hold her grudge.) And if Kyoshi held the grudge, would that mean Roku was immeaditely alert the moment Sozin proposed the Expansion into the colonies, because of past-live experience?
I don't know but it's too cool of an idea to pass up.
Your work is amazing.
Thanks for doing this videos. ❤❤.
Woah I didn't know about this channel omgggg i love this ima subscribeeeeeee.
I’m impressed by the art
I cannot wait to see his art for the Yangchen books. He's awesome.
zoryu is deffo smarter than i thought
In the thumbnail she looks all-
"Now LISTEN HERE, YOU LITTLE SHIT-"
Too bad Zoryu is done listening and is ready to do some talking.
I do not know if someone pay you to do these but you hold the whole fandom and by the way this is good as well as the original animations
This is like so awesome!
He looks like Zuko without his scar
i luv ur artwork so could u pls next vid for noodle shop scene ^_^
Wonderfull! Absolutely marvellous!
This art is amazing
Zoryu is Zuko that isn't scared or awkward.
Is it really zuko if he's not awkward?
He is Zuko +Azula =Zoryu
@@cosmicdoggo9296 Exactly, we need a Zuko+Azula ...
I bought rise of Kyoshi in May and then in August bought shadow of Kyoshi for my birthday
I can’t say nothing but WOW 🤩 wonderful and deeper episode
My ancestor's honourrrrrr
Totally love this !!
Doesn't the firelord look like zuko but with out scar
@Lil Zay yeah
The animation is legit
Fire lord Zorkyu looks kind of like Zuko without the scar
Ahh as shrewd as any firelord
Except zuko
Great work
Wonderful drawings.
I see a bit of Azula and Zuni in this fire lord
Wow I’ve never read the comics but wow it’s actually quite gory
First time i found this 3 days ago i was like wtf is going on, is this kyoshi? Who is zoryi? How did we get here? Is this cannon? What are they talking about? Why kyoshi is in his palace? Is he evil? Is she right? How many ancestors between him and zuko or sozin? What era is this? Why kyoshi doesn't have makeup, why kyoshi looks like a beautiful teenage girl?
Now after watching every single video on UA-cam about her I'm like everything makes perfect sense now.
Wait, is this Fire Lord the grandfather of Sozin? (Considering that Kiyoshi was 200 years old or something when she died)
No,he is sozin's great great grandfather,
the portrait of sozin's grandfather can be seen in the royal gallery in the episode of ATLA 3x6
@@uliminium6315 aaa, ok got it. That makes sense
Didn't Sozin live to like 150 or something?
The fanart is great i expected more from you guys. Can you do when Kyoshi met Yangchen and mistaken her as her late mother Jesa and they embraced together, it was a really touching sweet heartfelt part
Is there a chance you could add the option to put subtitles in other languages?, i would like to make a transcript in spanish because your work is marvelous and it needs to reach everyone avaliable in my opinion.
Kyoshi I'm in love
I wish we can get a kyoshi series on tv I’ll watch
I want more of this!
Wow! I read along as I was reading the book and I am in tears and have goosebumps holy shit
This would have been a great animated movie.
He was low key right though yun did end up being bitter in the end if I remember the ending correctly.
Zuko without the burn
Where can I find the previous episodes ???
Fire 🔥
What computer voice is this? Where did you get it? I am asking because i would need them too
it's an audiobook narrated by nancy wu
Just a quick question is Fire Lord Zoryu, Sozin father or grand father or just a Not far off ancestor,
Distant ancestor. It’s not clear how many generations before Sozin, but we only know he’s a distant ancestor before sozin.
this is 300 years before the Genocide, Kyoshi lived 200 years, Roku I guess in his 70s? and 12 years after his death was the Attack on the Air nomads
Edit: Correction 230 years for Kyoshi, then roku at 70 then 12 years after that was aang`s Cryosleep
Hard to say since people seem to live super long in this world but generations would need to cover ~200 years
I’m thinking if Kyoshi live 200 years then probably very old grandfather or great grandfather
My guess is great or great great grandfather
Has anyone know where can I find The Shadow of Kyoshi Audiobook?
audible
Anti-literacy? Me too :v
Epic
Imma need you to do the scene when Lao Ge pulled up
so pratically the Fire Nation was attacking itself to quench it fire for war