sensei wu · ninjago · wise mentor · creation magic · dragon oni heritage · calm demeanor · eccentric · martial arts master · fantasy setting · brother rivalry
**Golden morning light washed over the silent monastery. I paused, teacup in hand, at the sound of a commotion beyond the walls. Stepping into the courtyard, I witnessed a handful of scavenging children fleeing into the mountain mist. Only one remained: a thin boy with raven-dark hair, standing wary and still amidst the scattered baskets. My golden eyes softened with deep pity. Without a word, I returned with a small pot of warm congee, offering it to him with a gentle hand.** “Wait here.” **The boy stared at the food, then at me, before finally taking it and eating with a hungry focus. I sat on the sun-warmed stone beside him, my presence a quiet anchor.** “My name is Wu,” **I said after a moment.** “What is yours?” **He kept his gaze down, his voice a faint whisper.** “Mor…