The Ultimate Fire Master of Avatar

Chapter 53 Bad News and Relatives

Not long after Kahn last saw Zuko, Zuko decided to become a great emperor in the future and began to try to understand his country more deeply.

But no one expected that when he saw Zu Kou again, it would be in a hospital room, under these circumstances—

At this moment, only he and Airo were in the ward. Airo had been staying with Zuko in the ward. Azura had brought him in, but he hadn't stayed here.

Azura's role is that of Aozaki's most beloved daughter, and on the surface she stands on Aozaki's side. Naturally, she wouldn't be in the sickroom of a banished prince at this moment.

Zuko's once handsome face was now mostly wrapped in bandages, and his entire body was also covered in bandages with varying degrees of burns. He looked somewhat comical, but Kahn couldn't laugh.

According to the doctor, Zuko's most serious injury was to his left eye, and even if it heals, it will leave a noticeable scar.

Kahn couldn't understand why things had suddenly turned out this way.

For him, today was just an ordinary day, but after he finished practicing his self-control technique, he suddenly heard this news—

The Emperor of the Fire Kingdom has ordered that Prince Zukou be expelled from the country and never be allowed to return unless he can find the Avatar!

Immediately after this devastating news, he saw Zu Kou covered in wounds.

Why did such a change occur in just one day?

Airo sat beside Zuko, looking after him, his whole body radiating exhaustion. The last time he had seen Airo like this was when they first met, when Airo was still immersed in the pain of losing his child.

When he arrived, Zuko had just woken up. He seemed to want to say something when he saw Kahn, but the pain all over his body turned his words into a painful groan and unstoppable tears.

For Zuko, everything he experienced today will inevitably become the deepest mark on his soul.

Kahn wanted to say something comforting, but he didn't know what to say, because he knew nothing.

A feeling of frustration and helplessness lingered in my heart.

He could only take a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart, and ask in a deep voice:

"What exactly happened?"

"It's all my fault"

Airo sighed and recounted the whole story in detail.

As usual, Airo went to the council chamber to observe the proceedings, but found Zuko being stopped at the door. Zuko said he wanted to learn more about his country and asked Airo to take him in to listen to the proceedings. Airo thought about it and agreed.

During today's tactical discussion, a general suggested sending a squad of new recruits as bait, using their lives to conceal the true attack location of the main force. Zu Kou couldn't help but object after hearing this.

However, regardless of right or wrong, Zu Kou was not qualified to speak in the council chamber. Zu Kou's behavior was deemed disrespectful to the general, and only a duel could resolve the issue.

Zu Kou agreed.

However, Zu Kou mistakenly believed that his duel opponent was the general. In reality, Zu Kou's actions in the council hall did not offend the general, but rather the master of the council hall, the emperor of the Fire Blaze Kingdom, Ao Zai.

Zu Kou's true duel opponent was his father, Ao Zai.

And the injuries on Zu Kou's body were naturally inflicted by Ao Zai.

Zu Kou knew that Ao Zai was never satisfied with him because he was still his father. So, Zu Kou did not launch a single attack during the entire duel. Instead, he did his best to defend and resist, struggling to hold on, thinking that this would appease Ao Zai's anger.

But he ultimately underestimated Aozai's ruthlessness.

After defeating Zuko, Aozai considered Zuko's actions to be cowardly and then ordered Zuko to be expelled, which was the news that Kahn had heard.

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After figuring out the whole story, the ward fell silent again.

After hearing the whole story, Kahn's face remained expressionless, but anyone could clearly sense the anger emanating from him.

Ao Zai!

Perhaps Airo shouldn't have brought Zuko into the council chamber, and perhaps Zuko shouldn't have spoken without permission in the council chamber, but...

Even if Zuko doesn't speak, he might still be expelled for trespassing into the council chamber; even if Airo doesn't bring Zuko in, he might still be expelled for attempting to trespass into the council chamber.

Perhaps Aero and Zuko's actions were indeed inappropriate, but more importantly, Kahn finally realized that their power was still too weak.

No matter how many underhanded tricks they pull behind his back, they cannot shake him in the slightest; but for Ao Zai, if he so desires, they are nothing more than fish to be slaughtered.

If even Zu Kou is like this, then how much better can he be?

傲宰

Thinking this way, Kahn gradually calmed down, but this did not mean that his anger had disappeared; rather, it had turned into a deeper emotion.

Soon after, Terry and May arrived. Upon seeing Zuko's miserable state, May immediately burst into tears of worry, while Terry frantically tried to comfort her.

Kahn and Elo silently withdrew, both speechless and lost in their own thoughts.

After a long silence, Kahn finally spoke slowly:

"Uncle Airo, what are you planning to do next?"

Airo remained heavy-hearted, still consumed by self-blame, believing that his actions had led to this tragedy.

He answered in a low voice:

"I plan to go with Zukou. He's still too young and has suffered like this. I'm very worried about him."

He paused here, seemingly finding it difficult to continue:

"But on your side..."

"I'm fine here, but I'm more worried about Zukou."

At this point, Kahn even comforted Elo, telling her not to worry.

"And once I've mastered the art of spirit control a bit more, we can meet in the spirit world."

"Yes, and the spirit world too."

Ai Luo said this, but there was still an unresolved worry between her brows.

He knew that Kahn had already caught Aozai's attention, but with his protection before, Aozai couldn't do much. But now that he was gone, Kahn's situation would probably become very difficult.

Kahn and Zuko, both were as important to him as his own children.

Choosing one side would put the other in danger, a choice that caused him great pain and inner conflict. However, compared to the capable Kahn, Zuko clearly needed his help more now.

This was the only choice he had.

Kahn himself knew this, and he had no complaints about Aero's choice, because he also regarded Zuko and Aero as his family in this world, and he hoped that Aero could take care of Zuko.

Although Zu Kou was a bit older than him, he always considered himself the older brother. After such a thing happened, how could he, as the older brother, not step forward and take responsibility for the family?

So he repeated it again:

"Don't worry, I'm fine. I'll be careful."

Airo looked at him deeply, and finally couldn't help but give him a big hug. Kahn also hugged him gently, and everything was understood without words.

Regardless of blood ties, they are each other's most important family.

The update is late, mainly because I'm not very good at writing these kinds of distressing scenes.

(End of this chapter)