Chapter Summaries

Kahn and Azula revealed their origins to Korra, while Lin Beifong tried to clear the group out of the police station. When Tenzin insisted Korra return to the South Pole, Kahn challenged his plan and offered to teach her Airbending himself.

• Kahn transferred his memories to Korra, who learned that he and Azula came from another world and another era.
• Korra recognized Azula as Zuko's sister, but Azula insisted she was not the same person and kissed Kahn.
• Lin Beifong ordered the group to leave the police station and told Tenzin to send Korra away.
• Korra pleaded with Tenzin to let her stay in Republic City, but he said she had disobeyed him and the White Lotus Society.
• Tenzin explained that Korra still needed to learn Airbending and that he wanted her back at the South Pole for her safety.
• Kahn called the plan imprisonment, declared Korra would stay in Republic City, and offered to teach her if Tenzin would not.

Korra asked Kahn to teach her Spiritbending after discovering that his four small companions were deities visible only to people with Spiritbending talent. Tenzin remained Korra’s Airbending teacher, while Kahn and Azula planned to visit again.

• Kahn and Azula declined Tenzin’s invitation to stay overnight, and Korra urged them to visit the next day so Tenzin would not send her away.
• Kahn and Azula spent the night in the city, and Azula woke to find Kahn listening to a radio interview about Korra’s arrival in Republic City.
• Korra asked Tenzin to take her to a pro-bending match, but he refused and told her to focus on Airbending training on Air Temple Island.
• Kahn and Azula arrived for their visit with four companions named East, South, West, and North, whom Korra could see and hear speaking.
• Kahn explained that the four companions were deities visible only to people with Spiritbending talent, and Korra asked him to teach her Spiritbending.

Kahn agreed to teach Korra Spiritbending and joined Tenzin’s family at the training grounds to observe her Airbending lessons. Korra struggled with the moving-screen exercise, and Azula agreed to try it herself.

• Tenzin explained that Korra had never contacted her past lives or received Spiritbending instruction, and Kahn agreed to teach her.
• Korra bowed to Kahn as his student and playfully acknowledged Azula as her teacher too.
• Kahn and Azula accompanied Tenzin to the training grounds, where they met Pema and Tenzin’s children.
• Jinora demonstrated how to pass through the spinning screens by moving with their currents.
• Korra rushed into the exercise, collided repeatedly with the screens, and was thrown out.
• Azula laughed at Korra, who challenged her to try the exercise, and Azula accepted.

Azula and Kahn each cleared Tenzin’s screen array in astonishing ways, leaving Korra and the airbenders impressed. Kahn then questioned whether the array was suitable training for Korra and asked Tenzin for other basic methods.

• Azula evaded every screen and passed through the array, stunning Tenzin and the others.
• Azula teased Korra, who admitted defeat but vowed to beat her next time.
• Kahn asked to try the array, explaining that Aang had taught him Airbending and he had continued studying it.
• Kahn passed through the array with fluid footwork that made the screens seem to move aside, and Tenzin recognized his advanced Airbending technique.
• Kahn pointed out that the array tested sensing air currents, which was unsuitable for Korra while she could not Airbend, and asked Tenzin for other basic training methods.

Kahn advised Korra on understanding Airbending, prompting Tenzin to revise her lessons and promise her time off once she could airbend. Kahn and Azula left to attend a Pro-Bending match, while Jinora surprised Tenzin by saying she could see the speaking birds on Kahn’s head.

• Kahn explained the elements’ qualities and suggested Korra use her understanding of fire, water, and earth to approach Airbending.
• Tenzin admitted his teaching plan had not considered Korra’s circumstances and promised her several days off after she learned to airbend, but restricted her to Air Temple Island until then.
• Korra told Azula about the Pro-Bending Tournament, and Kahn and Azula decided to attend a match together, leaving Korra envious.
• Kahn and Azula declined Tenzin’s invitation to eat and left Air Temple Island by boat.
• Jinora asked Tenzin about Kahn’s speaking birds, and Tenzin was astonished that she could see Them.

Kahn and Azula watched the Fire Ferrets win their match before witnessing Equalists use Chi-Blocking to defeat Triad thugs. Azula became increasingly interested in the Equalists as they left the scene.

• Kahn read the Pro-Bending rules, then watched the Fire Ferrets defeat the Eagle Team and advance to the quarterfinals.
• Azula joked that she wished she and Kahn could compete in the tournament and easily win the championship.
• Kahn and Azula saw Equalists on motorcycles use Chi-Blocking to beat Triad thugs and carry them away.
• Kahn and Azula asked the rescued couple about the groups, and the husband warned them to stay out of it.
• Azula dismissed the Equalists' propaganda as unconvincing but said she was becoming more interested in them.

Kahn advised Tenzin that Korra’s sheltered upbringing had made her impatient and suggested letting her explore Republic City so she could learn from experience. Tenzin reconsidered his approach, while Azula privately judged Kahn’s plan even more vicious than her own.

• Korra struggled to meditate with Tenzin’s family, complained about being confined to Air Temple Island, and left to get lychee juice.
• Kahn told Tenzin that Korra was distracted and impatient, while Azula suggested beating her into behaving.
• Kahn argued that Tenzin and the others had sheltered Korra from danger, leaving her unaware of the Avatar’s responsibilities and unmotivated to learn Airbending.
• Kahn contrasted Korra’s sheltered life with Aang’s urgent training and suggested letting Korra do as she pleased in Republic City.
• Tenzin accepted Kahn’s advice with newfound respect, while Azula privately thought Kahn’s plan would expose Korra to a harsher beating from society.

Tenzin asked Kahn to take Jinora as a disciple after learning she could see the Deities, and Kahn agreed. He began teaching her Spirit Projection and left her eager to master it and visit the Spirit World.

• Tenzin called Jinora over and asked Kahn to teach her Spiritbending because she could see the Deities.
• Kahn accepted Jinora as his disciple, and she gave him a formal salute.
• Kahn checked Jinora’s meditation and then demonstrated Spirit Projection, explaining its abilities and risks.
• Jinora carefully repeated Kahn’s instructions while Tenzin watched, confused by what seemed like a lesson to empty space.
• Kahn taught Jinora how to project her spirit and return to her body, then promised to teach her to enter the Spirit World once she mastered the technique.

Azula learned that the Equalists planned a secret rally where Amon would reveal the “Apocalypse,” then told Lin Beifong about it. She left Lin to decide how to respond, confident the police chief would wait three days without alerting the Equalists.

• Azula posed as Ty Lee and persuaded Equalist propagandist Pop to reveal that Amon would attend a secret rally in three days and unveil the “Apocalypse.”
• Pop gave Azula leaflets with pieces of a map to the rally location, and Kahn wondered what the Equalists’ “Apocalypse” could be.
• Azula refused to investigate the mystery and instead decided to tell Lin Beifong so the police could make the coming rally more spectacular.
• Azula told Lin that she had joined the Equalists and warned her about the rally, prompting Lin to question her and inspect the leaflet.
• Azula clarified that the rally was three days away and teased Lin about whether she could handle the matter without tipping off the Equalists.

Kahn took Jinora on her first tour of the Spirit World, where they met a deity who had once protected humanity. Their journey led them to Iroh’s old cottage, where a living Iroh appeared and invited them inside.

• Kahn agreed to take Jinora to the Spirit World after she learned Spirit Projection, while Azula stayed behind to guard their bodies.
• Kahn and Jinora met a giant ape deity who recalled protecting a human tribe long before the Lion Turtles’ protection.
• Kahn explained how deities sensed emotions and taught Jinora about the Spirit World as they explored.
• Kahn’s thoughts unexpectedly carried them to the grassland by East, South, West, and North’s home, near Iroh’s cottage.
• A man emerged from the cottage, greeted Kahn and Jinora, and invited them to join an upcoming gathering; Kahn recognized him as Uncle Iroh.

Kahn visited Iroh in the Spirit World, where he learned that Harmonic Convergence was approaching. He went to the Tree of Time to assess the danger of Vaatu’s possible release, leaving the still-immature Avatar Korra potentially vulnerable to anyone seeking the power of a Dark Avatar.

• Kahn and Jinora visited Iroh, who explained that he had chosen to live in the Spirit World and asked about the current Avatar.
• Iroh warned Kahn that the next Harmonic Convergence was near, and Kahn explained the planetary alignment to Jinora.
• Kahn left Jinora with Azula and went to the intersection of the Human World and the Spirit World to inspect the Tree of Time.
• Kahn considered how the energy of Harmonic Convergence could release Vaatu or help create a Dark Avatar while Korra was still immature.
• Kahn lamented that his intended vacation had turned into another responsibility.

Kahn and Azula visited Future Industries’ vehicle testing ground, where Azula raced Asami Sato and won using firebending. After Asami welcomed them to her home, Kahn discovered that the Sato family had a secret underground factory.

• Kahn advised Jinora to be cautious in the Spirit World before Azula hurried him away to visit a racetrack.
• Kahn and Azula arrived at Future Industries’ testing ground and met Asami Sato, Hiroshi Sato’s daughter.
• Azula raced Asami in matching cars and used firebending to take the turns without slowing down, winning the race.
• Asami accepted the loss and invited Kahn and Azula to tour the Sato home and stay for dinner.
• After leaving the Sato home, Kahn told Azula that he had seen a mysterious underground factory belonging to the Sato family.

Kahn and Azula heard that Korra had joined the Pro-Bending Tournament, and Tenzin explained that watching her compete had convinced him to give her more freedom. After learning the Fire Ferrets were short on money, Kahn offered to lend them funds, and Korra asked Azula for advice.

• Kahn and Azula heard the radio announce that Korra had entered the tournament and used Earthbending, then watched the broadcast as the referees allowed her to continue using only Waterbending.
• Tenzin told Kahn and Azula that Korra’s performance had changed his mind, so he would let her leave Air Temple Island as long as she followed her daily training requirements.
• Korra told Kahn and Azula that the Fire Ferrets lacked money for training, lodging, and their next match.
• Kahn offered to lend the Fire Ferrets money without interest, and Korra happily accepted.
• Korra asked Azula if she could speak with her and seek her advice.

Korra asked Azula for advice about pursuing Mako, and Azula encouraged her to take the initiative. Kahn and Azula prepared to attend the Equalists’ gathering with Lin Beifong and Tenzin, who agreed to go undercover as a married couple.

• Korra told Azula she had a crush on Mako and described how her thoughtless remarks had made things awkward with him and Bolin.
• Azula shared advice she had learned from Mai, urging Korra to take the offensive and pay attention to how she acted around Mako.
• The next day, Jinora and Ikki said Korra had gone out with Mako, surprising Azula with how quickly Korra seemed to act on the advice.
• Lin Beifong told Kahn and Azula she wanted to attend the Equalists’ gathering to learn more about Amon, and Tenzin joined after learning about the plan.
• Kahn suggested Lin Beifong and Tenzin pose as a married couple, prompting the pair to awkwardly bicker while Kahn and Azula suspected something was between them.

Kahn, Azula, Lin Beifong, and Tenzin infiltrated the Equalists' rally, where Tenzin found Korra searching with Mako for his kidnapped brother, Bolin. As Amon appeared before the cheering crowd, Kahn discovered that the Equalists' leader was a Bending Master.

• Kahn, Azula, Lin Beifong, and Tenzin used an invitation to enter the crowded Equalists' rally in disguise.
• Kahn sensed that several other Bending Masters had come to observe the rally and spotted Korra in the crowd.
• Tenzin found Korra, who explained that she was helping Mako search for Bolin, whom the Equalists had abducted.
• Amon rose onto the stage with his followers as the crowd cheered his name.
• Kahn laughed and told Azula and Lin Beifong that Amon was a Bending Master.

Kahn revealed that Amon was a Bending Master, and Amon then claimed the gods had given him the power to remove bending. As Amon prepared to demonstrate this power on Zolt, Mako, Korra, and Tenzin began planning to rescue Bolin, who had been brought onto the stage.

• Kahn told Lin Beifong that Amon was a Bending Master, and she and Azula considered how exposing him could undermine the Equalists.
• Amon told the crowd a story about his parents being killed by a Firebender, while Lin Beifong suspected he was hiding the real reason for his mask.
• Amon announced that the gods had granted him the power to abolish a Bending Master's bending, shocking Lin Beifong, Korra, and Tenzin.
• Amon brought Zolt and several captives onto the stage, including Bolin, prompting Mako to focus on rescuing his brother.
• Tenzin agreed to help Korra and Mako plan Bolin's rescue as Amon untied Zolt and prepared to demonstrate his power.

Amon demonstrated that he could permanently strip bending from others, winning the crowd’s devotion and alarming Lin Beifong, Kahn, and Azula. Korra, Mako, and Tenzin rescued Bolin amid a steam-filled escape, but an Equalist elite caught up with them on a high platform.

• Zolt attacked Amon with fire and lightning, but Amon dodged him and stripped away his bending.
• Amon declared that the age of bending was over, and the crowd cheered as he removed bending from more captives.
• Azula questioned how Zolt could use Lightningbending, while Kahn and Lin Beifong discussed Amon’s ability and decided to investigate later.
• An explosion released steam through the venue, and Kahn identified Korra, Tenzin, and their allies as the likely cause.
• Mako found Bolin, and he and Korra helped him escape while Tenzin used steam to create a diversion.
• Korra, Mako, and Bolin reached a high platform, where an Equalist elite armed with two batons confronted them.

Kahn rescued Korra, Mako, and Bolin by defeating Mustache, then reunited them with Azula, Lin Beifong, Tenzin, Naga, and the captured Zolt. As the group tried to retreat, Amon and a force of Equalists blocked their way, and Azula prepared to confront them.

• Mustache electrified Bolin, Mako, and Korra, knocking all three down as they tried to fight him.
• Kahn arrived and knocked Mustache unconscious with a single palm strike.
• Korra, Mako, and Bolin recovered and realized how far Kahn’s fighting ability surpassed theirs.
• Azula, Lin Beifong, Tenzin, and Naga arrived with Zolt, whom Kahn had captured and handed to Tenzin.
• As the group tried to leave, elite Equalists and Amon appeared to block their escape.
• Azula sneered at the Equalists and challenged them for standing in her way.

Azula killed two Equalist elites with a devastating display of Lightningbending, and Kahn blocked the Equalists’ retreat with a towering wall of fire. Amon escaped after apparently taking control of Kahn for an instant, leaving Kahn wondering what had happened.

• Korra tried to stop Azula from fighting the Equalist elites, but Azula unleashed powerful Lightningbending that killed two of them and blasted a hole in a wall.
• Azula called the strike self-defense, while Amon recognized her Lightningbending as the original form and ordered the Equalists to retreat.
• Kahn raised a massive wall of fire to block the Equalists’ escape, and Lin Beifong and Tenzin prepared to help capture them.
• Amon looked at Kahn, causing Kahn to stiffen as the wall of fire collapsed; Amon then led the Equalists away.
• Kahn told Azula that he had felt Amon control his body for an instant.

Lin Beifong reported the Equalists’ attack and warned the council that Amon might be Yakone’s son, prompting Tarrlok to form a task force under his command. At Air Temple Island, Kahn examined Zolt and revealed that Amon’s supposed removal of bending was not genuine, though he left the discovery unexplained.

• Lin Beifong told the council about the Equalists, Amon’s abilities, and Kahn’s claim that Amon had controlled his body, leading her to suspect Amon was Yakone’s child.
• Tarrlok proposed a task force to capture Amon, and the council approved the plan with four votes despite Tenzin’s objection.
• Tarrlok stayed behind after the meeting and wondered whether Amon was really Noatak.
• Kahn brought Zolt to Air Temple Island, knocked him unconscious, and examined him while Korra, Mako, Bolin, and others watched.
• Kahn told everyone that Amon had not truly taken away Zolt’s bending.