We now focus on Musaki and Ryo in the same job position!

Chapter 3: Growth

Meanwhile, on the corners of the Valley of Peace, Musaki made his way to the workshop to continue his apprentice training for being a blacksmith and as he made his way over, he began thinking about that situation that happened between Max and Tigress and though he wasn't there at the time, he noticed that there was a huge array of issues that's left unresolved and was shocked to see the aftermath of Tigress' frustration that left his uncle with a black eye.

As he finally made it there, he was surprised to see Ryo standing there and he haven't seen him in a long time and he said, "Hey, man."

Ryo looks up and sees Musaki coming in and he was smiling in response and said, "Saki! How goes, man?"

"Pretty good." Musaki said, with a smile.

They both greeted each other with bro-hug and they deeply embraced that moment together and Musaki asked, "What you doing here?"

"I got a job here because I heard that he's great with weapons and being around them, how can I turn that down? I would love to work there and tend to many weapons." Ryo said, happily.

"Oh...yeah, I remember. I suggested to you about Daisuke, right?" asked Musaki.

"Yep. This is definitely the best thing that can happen." Ryo said, in a hopeful tone.

Musaki looked over and saw his one weapon he's holding and he asked, "What's that?"

Ryo looks down and sees his weapon and he shows it to Musaki and replied, "This is my crossbow blade. I made it myself when I was a kid at the orphanage and I had always been interested in many amounts of weapons; whether making my own or having my own. But to also learn more for myself so I can be better at my knowledge for weapons."

Musaki was mesmerized by all of Ryo's wisdom when it comes to his love and adoration for weapons and he said, "That's really cool. I'm sure you'll do an awesome job."

"I hope you're right. You have a job here too?" asked Ryo.

"Ryo...I have apprenticeship training here." Musaki replied.

Ryo chuckled embarrassedly after remembering that Musaki mentioned he was in apprenticeship training and he said, "Right. You did tell me that. Sorry."

"It's cool, man." Musaki chuckled.

Ryo nodded his head in response and he asked, "How's Max?"

"He's fine. He's doing okay." Musaki replied.

"Things at the Jade Palace has been getting a little tense lately...you know, with happened after we tried to end this rivalry between Max and Tigress." Ryo stated.

Musaki agreed completely and he said, "I know. You guys have ran into a setback and that's okay. But I really think it's up to Tigress to let go of this bitter envy towards my cousin. It's gonna grow old at some point and Max will get tired of it one of these days. Not because of her, but the rivalry itself."

"Yeah, Tigress will never get over that." Ryo stated.

Musaki nodded at that and he said, "Maybe we can try again and maybe have a different result."

"I hope you're right. But Shifu said that he's done with the whole thing and that it'll all be on Tigress' shoulders. But I don't think that Tigress is willing to even look at him. Each time he comes to the palace, Tigress leaves or runs away from him and stays in her room for a long time." Ryo said.

"Running away will never solve anything. It'll only make the problem grow worse. It's not something that will go away overnight." Musaki added.

"You're right. I totally agree." Ryo agreed.

Not long after, they see Daisuke coming in and Musaki said, "Morning, Dai."

"Morning, Musaki. And good morning, Ryo. You ready?" asked Daisuke, as he's opening the door.

"I'm very much ready, sir." Ryo replied.

Sounds like Ryo and Musaki both like to do anything with weapons! Stay tuned for more!

Voice of Musaki: Samuel Vincent

Voice of Ryo: Jason Marsden

Voice of Daisuke: Kevin Michael Richardson