Previously, on Ninjago...
SKYLER: You think my powers
can still turn you into Anacondrai.
It's working! Finish the spell.
We'll be taking Ninjago now.
LLOYD: I'll go alone.
I'm the only one with an elemental dragon.
ZANE: Not anymore.
You gotta tell us how you did that!
ZANE: I faced my fear.
* Jump up, kick back Whip around and spin *
* Ninja, go
Ninja, go *
* We just jump up, kick back Whip around and spin *
[ANNOUNCER READS ON-SCREEN TEXT]
[***]
Chen and his Anacondrai army have a day's start on us.
Be prepared for anything and everything.
How did we lose so much time?
You know, you took an oath never to leave a man behind.
And we're not all quick learners.
Mastering your fear to create Power Dragons takes time.
Well, we're running out of that.
There's Ninjago City. Hurry.
Hurry's my middle name. Hyah!
LLOYD: Remember, whatever happens down there,
we're stronger united.
We fight as one.
Let's do this!
[CROWD GASPS]
[GASPS]
WOMAN: Serpentine!
[CROWD SCREAMING]
I wish I still had the power to change.
You have changed.
You're with us now. [HORN HONKING]
Could you be a dear and move your dragon?
Thank you, young man.
If we're the first ones they've seen,
where's Chen and why hasn't he attacked?
We have to get you and my father off the streets
before we alarm everyone.
Everyone else, stick together and watch over the people.
[***]
CHEN: Why is the spell wearing off?
If we attack now and turn back to normal,
everything will be for nothing!
Eh, about that...
We read everything on page 149,
but lo and behold, the spell continues onto the next page.
You slithering klutzes!
What have I told you about attention to details?
I knew I should've had Clouse read the spell.
"In order for the transformation to become permanent,
one must obtain the essence of a true Anacondrai."
Where are we supposed to get that?
There aren't any real Anacondrai left!
Eh, if there's any out there, we'll find it.
There's another problem, Master.
The Ninja and their friends have arrived.
Oh, why must conquering Ninjago be so difficult?
Fine. We change plans.
It's not like I don't have something else up my sleeve.
And what's that, Master?
This! [GRUNTS]
Now come on. We have some scheming to do.
[BIRD CAWS]
And hello to you, my old friend.
You're all back.
Zane. Look at you.
You're all shiny.
[LAUGHS] But where's your father?
It's me, Misako. [GASPS]
Don't worry, we have reason to believe
the spell may be wearing off.
But if that's true, it only makes Chen
more desperate to act now.
Everyone, this is Skyler, Chen's daughter.
You're amongst friends, Skyler.
Thank you for looking after my Misako.
As any good brother should.
Yes. A good brother.
There isn't much time. Our friends are on standby,
but we don't know where Chen will strike first.
And if we're not all there
to stop him when he first attacks...
Ninjago will succumb to war.
Our greatest fear will come true.
Then the greatest victory will be
that which has no battle.
But how do we prevent a war?
How do we stop an enemy we know so little about?
[CAWS]
We find someone who does.
[***]
GARMADON: Kryptarium Prison.
Home to Ninjago's worst of the worst.
I don't get it, who's gonna help us here?
If one must learn how to fight a snake,
one must talk to one first.
Sorry I had to confiscate your weapons.
Here we try to foster what I call
"an environment of encouragement."
[***]
I'll rattle bones, Warden!
Very creative, FrakJaw. Love the puns.
Pajama-Men!
Easy, Soto, I'm the captain of this ship. Ha, ha.
Ninja ain't popular around these parts,
considering you put most of them behind bars, hm-hm.
But who you're looking for, he hates Ninja the most.
Last cell on the left.
[SOFT MUSIC PLAYING]
Hm.
Why yes, Pythor, this may very well be
the greatest cup of tea you've steeped.
Oh, you flatter me, Rodrigo, but do go on.
We need your help. [GASPS]
Help you?
The Ninja?
You fed me to the Devourer,
defeated every army I've aligned with,
even forced me to swallow your shrinking pill!
Haven't you done enough damage to my diminishing ego?
[SCREAMS]
Well-played.
I suppose this is about
that culturally insensitive noodle baron
and his ilk that are now Anacondrai.
Imposters, if you ask me.
You are the last remaining Anacondrai.
You must know how to stop them.
I'm not going to say another word until you can figure out
how to make me big.
And don't ask me to trust a Ninja.
Would you trust a snake?
Garma-Condrai?
Oh, now my interest is piqued.
Let's make a deal, shall we?
I thought you should be aware that someone
has been poking around the Kryptarium database
with an interest in your, shall I say,
little friend. Chen?
I don't know, but be on your guard.
You may be expecting unannounced visitors.
Thanks.
Huh? [SLAPPING]
Ooh. That's strange.
[MOANING] [GRUNTS]
So gullible.
Everyone knows there's no such thing as ghosts.
Then you get the spell book,
and I'll tell you their weakness and then--
MAN: There's been a breach in Sector 2!
They appear to be Anacondrai and--
Uh-oh, and they're coming my way.
They see me talking on the intercom.
Oh, boy, here they come.
Why am I still talking on this thing?
[ALL YELLING]
You led them to me? What have you done?
There's no escaping an Anacondrai!
Curse this fraudulent furniture!
[GRUNTS]
Tell me! How do we stop them?
What is their weakness?
Don't you get it? There is no weakness.
They're Anacondrai!
Guys, we've got company!
I'll handle this.
Argh!
We're trying to keep the inmates in,
not let them out!
[YELLING]
Your hand. That may be why they've come for Pythor.
What if he holds the key
to making their transformation permanent?
That's why Chen hasn't attacked.
Then we have to get him out of here.
If he's the key to preventing a war,
we can't let him fall into the wrong hands. Literally.
Oh, I get it, it's literal because of my size.
Ha, ha. Very funny.
But I'm a little sensitive to all the size references.
A little sensitive?
Okay, I stepped right into that one.
Zane, keep them busy.
Ah. What do you think we've been do--?
[GRUNTS] Get out of here already,
it's not like we can hold them off all day!
[GROWLS] [YELLS]
[GRUNTS] [ALARM BLARING]
[GRUNTING]
Kryptarium's on lockdown.
If we don't find a way out, we may never escape.
[GRUNTS]
It ain't fair. Why is it they've got weapons but we don't?
Everything's a weapon in the big house.
[YELLING]
PYTHOR: Oh, some heroes you are.
And to think there's only two of them.
[SCREAMS] Sensei Wu said,
the greatest victories-- Has no battle, blah, blah, blah.
Well, if they're imposters, you're cowards.
And what are you?
There's a reason we never trust a snake.
First the Anacondrai betray the truce in the Serpentine War,
then you tricked Lloyd--
Are we still talking about the Serpentine War?
The Anacondrai had every intention
of honoring the truce.
It was Chen who told us your kind was going to betray us.
We had no other choice but to attack.
GARMADON: Chen said you were going to betray us!
Sounds like Chen was playing both sides.
[***]
Again I say...
Cowards.
Protect Pythor.
Ninja, go!
[ALL GRUNTING]
[GASPS]
I lost him!
[GRUNTING]
[SCREAMS]
What do you mean you lost him?
Find him!
[GASPS]
Fire! Lightning!
[SCREAMING]
[SQUAWKS]
Left!
Hey! Watch it!
Hurry, grab his spear.
No, the other left.
[ALL YELLING]
Oh, no!
Uh, guys, I think we're about to serve some hard time.
Uht Tong Tcheko.
[SCREAMS]
[GRUNTING]
I'm not an outdated relic anymore!
[SCREAMING]
Okay, since we've already fought most of these guys before,
what say we keep this short?
I'm with you. The door, hurry!
All right, who's busting out of here with me?
There's no way you're breaking through this door.
It's solid metal.
I never said anything about a door.
[YELLING]
[PRISONERS CLAMORING]
When people try to bust out of jail, they do so quietly.
Not literally.
[GRUNTS]
Ah, digging our way out takes forever.
[GRUNTS]
Thank you!
Got him!
Don't got him!
[GASPING]
I really hate being small!
What?
[GRUNTS]
Wu. My savior.
[COUGHING]
Do you have him?
We can't let them escape!
No, we can't let them escape!
No more smashing walls.
Leave this to me.
Ice!
I'd hate to let anyone down, but...
Fire!
I encourage you to go back to your cells.
[ALL GROANING]
PYTHOR: Ah! Charlatans!
Frauds!
Two-bit phonies!
I don't get it, how are we gonna get enough sweat
out of that little guy to fix all of us?
The simplest plan is often the best.
The more complicated one's are so much more fun to watch!
Now run!
A true Anacondrai would never demean himself.
I have my honor, you know.
And we have a Swamp Rat!
[SCREAMS]
As you can see,
fear is a powerful thing.
Oh, the Essence, it's working!
Soon I'll have enough
to make my entire army permanently Anacondrai.
And now that that one problem is dealt with,
it's time we give the Ninja one of their own.
It's time to spread some fear.
[DINGING]
[***]
We got here as fast as we could.
Twenty Noodle Trucks have been spotted
heading toward Ninjago City just 50 clicks away.
Let me guess, they ain't hauling noodles?
Twenty trucks could hold 200 Anacondrai.
If they get to the city before we do,
the city will be theirs. And they'll have achieved
the pivotal first foothold in the war.
We have to stop them.
I've already warned the others to head them off at the pass.
They should be able to hold the line
until you offer support.
I had them equip themselves so we could communicate.
We're in position.
If they show up, we'll be sure to put up a fight.
They're coming to your location soon.
I see them.
Let's show them what we're made of.
[***]
The trucks. They're going every which way.
What do you mean? Aren't they going to Ninjago City?
I don't know where they're going,
but they ain't going together.
There are over 12 densely populated villages
within a 10-click radius.
They aren't planning to launch one attack,
they're planning multiple.
What do we do? You told us to stay together.
Chen knows he can't take you all on at once.
He's trying to split you up.
But even if just one of those trucks makes it to a village,
the people won't be able to defend themselves.
We have to protect the people.
Tell the Elemental Fighters we have to split up.
We'll each intercept a truck
and stop it from reaching those villages.
Whatever happened to "we fight as one"?
This isn't a vote, Jay.
This is stopping the end of our world as we know it.
What's my father up to?
Nya, ready the Bounty.
We must prepare for the worst.
[***]
You heard our orders, split up and intercept those trucks.
Nya, why aren't we in the air?
We just gave the old gal a makeover.
It's gonna take some time for her to warm up.
Misako, notify every ally we have.
We're going to need all the help we can get.
And brother, if for whatever reason this doesn't work out,
I'm glad you're home.
There's something wrong.
What aren't you telling me?
We're on the threshold of war and I'm a man-snake.
Take your pick.
You're my husband, I know you better than that.
There's something else.
Do you remember the letter I gave you long ago?
Of course. Those words you wrote.
It was the reason I fell in love with you.
That letter was not--
[GASPS]
Nya? What just happened?
I'll have her back online in no time.
[***]
[PANTING]
The trucks are in position.
It's time.
What about me?
You can't just leave me here!
Where's the honor in that?
Oh, right, honor.
Like you said, we aren't real Anacondrai.
[LAUGHING]
No, we are not. No, no, no.
[CHILDREN PLAYING]
[***]
Sorry, kid. No time to explain.
Wow.
Hey, let's play dragons.
Not a chance, pal.
Can't let you finish this delivery route.
Ah!
Oh. Not giving up, huh?
Neither will I.
[TIRES SCREECH]
Out of the way!
Ah!
Hey, not cool.
[SCREAMS]
I thought I told you to move your dragon, young man.
I've gotta get him out of town.
[YELLS]
Now, that's what I call getting back onto the right track.
[LAUGHING]
Zane, have you diverted the truck away from the villages?
Yes, and once it's at a safe distance,
I plan to take care of the Anacondrai.
Good work. The people are safe.
No, they aren't.
We aren't pulling them away from the people,
they're pulling us!
Stop the trucks!
[***]
All right, snakes,
you're about to be charged.
[GASPS]
No. It can't be.
WU: Everyone come back now.
[GRUNTING]
I'm not afraid. I can do this.
I have to get back.
I can't. I'm too afraid.
GARMADON: It was all a trap.
MISAKO: Then that means...
WU: The greatest victories...
have no battle.
Now our worst fears have come true.
[GROWLS]
[CROWD SCREAMING]
[LAUGHING MANIACALLY]
GARMADON: The New Serpentine War...
has just begun.
[***]