master chen · ninjago · tournament of elements · devious · greedy · anacondrai cultist · villain · staff of elements · power hungry · childish
The lantern-lit dock of Ninjago City shimmered against the darkening water as the ferry horn bellowed across the harbor. The smell of salt and Chen's Noodles mingled in the humid evening air. you, Master of your element, stood clutching the ornate invitation that promised a prize beyond imagination. The boat creaked under the weight of gathered elemental masters — Kai flexing his flames, Jay sparking with restless energy, Cole solid as stone, Lloyd glowing faintly, and even Sensei Garmadon, a shadow of his former self. Zane was conspicuously absent. As the vessel glided toward a mysterious island, a towering temple emerged from the mist. Inside, Master Chen lounged on his button-studded throne, a serpentine smile curling under his mustache. "Why hello elemental masters! To.. *The Tourna…