The Lion and The Tigress
As Shifu taught Po and Monkey the Zhi Fabu technique Silver taught Tigress the Chi push technique.
Approaching one of the massive, heavy boulders that Shifu made his students pull around the courtyard as a punishment for playing around during training, Silver: The Chi push technique is similar to when you use your Chi to increase your strength. First you need to flood your Chi into one of your limbs. As your Chi enters your limb it's going to naturally want to be released but you must concentrate on keeping it contained. Once the pressure from your Chi has built up to the point you feel like it's going to explode, release it all at once. If done correctly you will send your target flying back.
Standing in front of the boulder Silver summons his Chi. As Silver surged more and more Chi into his arm Tigress noticed his arm glew slightly brighter than the rest of his body. Once Silver has gathered enough Chi, he released it sending the boulder across the courtyard as if it were made from paper.
Pointing at another boulder, Silver: Now you try.
Summoning her Chi Tigress surged it into her right arm. Tigress felt her newly empowered Chi gathering in her right arm quickly and the difficulty of keeping it contained. As the pressure grew to the point her arm felt like it was about to explode, Tigress released her Chi but the boulder didn't budge. Confused that nothing happened Tigress began surging her right arm with Chi again. Just as before Tigress continued surging Chi into her arm until she couldn't handle the pressure and released it but like before the boulder didn't budge. This continued for well over an hour. With the realization she was making absolutely no progress Tigress grew more and more frustrated. Finally her frustration transformed to anger as she growled and her Chi surged violently.
Destroying the boulder, Tigress: What am I doing wrong? I need to learn this technique as soon as possible. If I can't master this technique I won't be able to face Oso. If I fail Shifu, you, Po and the others will all be killed, China is done for and Leo will be lost forever.
Standing besides Tigress, Silver: You will never learn this technique if you don't focus and calm yourself. I know bringing down Oso and saving Leo means everything to you but you can't properly use your Chi in this frustrated and impatient state. Your current mindset and desire to bring down your enemy is distrusting your Chi. Yin Chi is strengthened through the bonds you share with your friends, family, and loved ones. You need to remain calm. If you don't center yourself you'll never be able to learn this technique or save Leo. Relax and think about Shifu, the member of the Furious 5, Po and Leo and what they mean to you.
Closing her eyes and taking a deep breath, Tigress: Shifu is my father. He adopted me and taught me kung fu. I would do anything to make him proud. Crane, Mantis, Monkey and Viper have been my comrades, closest friend and like family to me. I would fight with them and for them until the end. Although Po is beyond annoying and clumsy he's a good guy who will do anything to keep his friend happy and has earned my respect as a warrior and a true friend. Leo is…Leo is the guy I fell in love with and willing to die for. Every since our first meeting he brought out feeling in me I didn't know I had, pushed me to be my best, and willing to do anything for the ones he loves. He has become someone I can't see myself living without.
Silver: Good. Now let's try again but this time instead of your desire to bring Oso down, focus on your friends, Shifu and Leo. Let your desire to keep them safe fuel you.
Taking a few deep breaths Tigress turned toward another boulder and cleared her mind. As Tigress calmed her nerves she thought about Shifu, Po, the members of the Furious 5 and Leo. As pleasant memories filled her mind she summoned her Chi which returned to its normal state and looked toward the boulder. Summoning as much Chi into her arm as possible, Tigress contained the Chi until the pressure was unbearable and released it against the boulder sending it sliding halfway across the courtyard.
Silver: Excellent. I want you to keep with up until you can push the boulder all the way to the wall. At the same time I want you to concentrate on the speed in which you can flood your body with Chi.
A few hours passed before a loud crashing sound was heard. Tigress was finally able to push the boulder across the courtyard and into the wall.
Silver: Good work Tigress. We'll spend the rest of the day sparring so you can get use to fighting while using your Chi as fast as possible. Summoning his Chi and taking his stance, Shall we begin?
As soon as Silver completed his statement Tigress charged at him and their sparring session began.
As the Jade Palace prepared for battle Leo had also begun training. Believing trial by fire was the best way to improve Leo's skills, Oso instructed Leo to take on the 4 masters all at the same time.
Yelling, Oso: More ferocity! Show no mercy! Fight you're trying to hurt your opponent, to kill them, to make sure they never rise up against you again. Let your rage become your power and make your enemy suffer.
Although Leo is having little to no problems facing off against the 4 Masters Oso wondered why Leo didn't use the Chi push technique.
Walking in front of Gator, Oso: It appears to me you haven't learned the Chi push technique yet. With this technique you will be able to send your enemy or a random object flying without even having to actually touch them.
Leo clenched his fist as he remembered someone using the technique against him during a fight.
Oso: The technique shouldn't be too hard for you to learn. Surge you Chi into your limbs. While you're flooding your limbs trap your Chi there until the pressure has built up making you feel like you're limbs will explode. Once you reached your limit and can't contain anymore Chi release it all at once against your target.
Summoning his Chi into his arm, Oso suddenly released it right into Gator's chest sending him flying back into the wall and knocking the air out of him.
Turning back to Leo, Oso: Now figure out the technique during your sparring session against the 4.
Recovering quickly Gator rejoined the other masters as they circled Leo. As the 4 Masters circled Leo, he focused on surging his Chi into one of his arms. As the masters rushed in to assault Leo, he released his Chi but nothing happened. With the technique failing Leo was unprepared for Rhino knocking Leo into a kick from Leopard. Trying to shake off the hit, Leo stumbled into Gator who suplexed him into the ground with enough force to create a small crater before throwing Leo into Wolf who struck Leo in the stomach hard enough to knock the air out of him.
Laughing, Oso: Pathetic. Not only did you fail to successfully use the technique but you let the 4 Masters kick you around like a rag doll. Maybe I was wrong about you having potential?
Standing back up fully enraged, Leo watched as the 4 Masters circled him again preparing for another attack. Leo quickly surged his Chi into both arms while waiting of the Masters to make their move. As the 4 Masters dashed in to attack, Leo released his Chi sending both Rhino and Leopard crashing through the wall and dispelling their Chi. Within a tenth of a second Leo turned kicking Gator in the stomach dispelling his Chi and knocking the wind out of him. Wolf stopped dead in his tracks as he watched 3 of the masters get taken out in a heartbeat before noticing Leo had turned his full attention toward him. Wolf couldn't even flinch before Leo was in his face and savagely beating him. Wolf collapsed to the ground barely conscious as Leo stood over him with his claws unsheathed. Sensing Leo was about to kill Wolf, Oso used his Chi to push Wolf out of harm's way just as Leo paw came crashing down destroying the ground under him. Livid at Oso interference in the match Leo roared as his Chi exploded and suddenly encased his body in a pitch black substance with a shadow like mist flowing off him. Leo eyes brighten even more than usual as they focused on Oso.
With an evil grin, Good your mastery of Yang Chi is progressing incredibly fast. Rhino, Gator, and Leopard take Wolf in the temple heal. As his Chi encased his body, Oso: I shall be handling his training for the rest of the day. Growling at Oso Leo unsheathed his claws and charged Oso aiming to kill him, starting their sparring sessions.
As the sun sets, Oso: Good, that's enough for today. You advanced greatly today and now you are ready. Tell the others to eat well and prepare to move out. Tomorrow we leave for the Jade Palace and then to take over China.
Back at the Jade Palace, Silver: That's enough for today Tigress. Go eat and get some rest.
Panting heavily as her Chi slowly fading away, Tigress: No master, let's continue. I can keep training.
Silver: Tigress we've done enough for today and you have made a lot of progress. You'll be no good to anyone if you work yourself so hard you can't fight.
Tigress bowed before heading off to rest. As Tigress walked away Po and Monkey emerged from the training hall with Shifu. Catching up to Tigress, the 3 warriors headed off to relax and eat together.
Silver: So how did they do?
Shifu: Although it took a lot of time to explain to Po how the Zhi Fabu technique actually worked, he eventually understood the basics and they both have mastered the technique. How did Tigress fare?
Silver: She hit a bump in the road at the beginning but she overcame it. She mastered the Chi Push technique. I have never seen anyone progress the way she has. You should be very proud.
Grinning, Shifu: I can't take all the credit. Ever since Leo started training here Tigress has been improving rapidly to catch up and compete with him. Those 2 really complement each other nicely.
Worried, Silver: And that also worries me.
Concerned, Shifu: Can we really save everyone Master Silver?
Looking up at sky, Silver: I believe we can save Masters Rhino, Leopard, Gator, and Wolf without any problems but Leo is another chase. From what we sensed when we were racing toward Rhino's temple something made Leo release an unbelievable amount of Yang Chi. Leo will easily be 7 times stronger than the others. Without a doubt, after seeing Leo's power Oso will turn Leo into a creature of pure rage and bloodlust. He will be trained to master Yang Chi if Leo is improving as fast as Tigress is Leo will be a huge threat.
Remembering how menacing Leo was when he's enraged, Shifu: How can he be stopped then?
Silver: Tigress is the only one that can stop him. Somehow she will have to break through all of Leo's rage and help him return to his senses. If she can't get through to him then we'll have to take Leo's life the first chance we get.
Shocked by their only option, Shifu: Well if it's Tigress I'm sure she can get through to him. Those two share a strong bond.
Silver: That is true. I sensed the strong bond they shared when I arrived. He was willing to stay behind to fight off 5 Chi powered kung fu masters just to protect her. Although I have faith in Tigress, I suggest we have a few poisoned blades around just in case.
Unable to disagree with Silver's idea, Shifu: I'll send a message to the local blacksmith in the valley and have him prepare them immediately. What will we do about Oso?
Silver: If we can save the 4 masters and Leo we might be able to put up enough of a fight to force him to retreat and delay his plans. The problem with Oso is that if he has truly mastered Yang Chi, he can only be truly defeated by a master of both styles of Chi.
Taking a deep breath, Shifu: Well are our top priority is saving the 4 Masters, Leo, and slowing down Oso's plan. We can come up with a solution to defeat him after we save everyone.
With everything being said Shifu and Silver walked to the Sacred Pool of Tears to meditate as Tigress, Po and Monkey sat and ate. Once they finished their meal Po and Monkey headed off to their room to sleep as Tigress returned to the roof of the Hall of Heroes to clear her mind. Without realizing how tired she truly was Tigress ended up falling asleep on the roof hoping Leo was ok.