They move in to get a closer look and see that the ninja are chasing someone. Tensions run high as Leonardo tries to keep them all focused on the mission at hand. The Turtles are out on patrol one night when they see two ninjas on the run. (Note: the Raphael and Michelangelo one-shots both take place between the Enemies Old, Enemies New Prologue and Part One) Part One - Issue #6 He tells them that there is much they do not yet know, and it is time for him to tell them. Donatello asks Splinter how he knew red was Raphael's favorite color. Leonardo laments that they have nothing to give Splinter, but he says that having his sons with him is enough. Then, for Raphael, Splinter gives him twin sais, as a sign of impression for advancing his abilities beyond his expectation. Michelangelo is given an orange bandana, Donatello is given a purple one, and Leonardo is given a blue one. He then gives each of the three a differently-colored bandana to replace the red ones they wore, now that Raphael has been returned, to reflect their individuality. He explains that he had Leonardo, Donatello and Michelangelo wear red bandanas while searching for Raphael because red was their brother's favorite color, and he felt it was a good way to honor him while they were looking for him. In the sewers, Splinter presents his sons with gifts. After seeing his sons killed, Yoshi vows that when they met again, he will destroy Oroku Saki. As he sat with sons awaiting execution, Yoshi prayed to the Buddha, and to all the powers in the universe, that he and his sons would be reunited and he would get the chance for revenge on Saki. Suddenly, Oroku Saki and a legion of Foot Ninja surround them. In a flashback to Feudal Japan, Hamato Yoshi has returned home as well, bearing food and treats for his sons. Before leaving, she puts up a flier on the bulletin board advertising tutoring in any subject in exchange for self-defense lessons.įinally, Splinter makes it back safely to his family's home in the sewers. Coach Bowman tells Casey to ask his parents for help.Įlsewhere on campus, April O'Neil is about to head out of town for winter break. Casey tells him he's doing his best, but academics just don't come naturally to him. ![]() Coach Bowman is telling Casey Jones he needs to get his grades up to avoid being cut from the hockey team. Before dying in his arms, Tang Shen made Yoshi promise not to seek revenge, and to keep their sons safe at all costs. Foot ninja entered their home and killed Tang Shen, but Hamato Yoshi slew the attackers before they got to his children. Saki sought to go after them to punish Yoshi for his treason. Yoshi had a wife, Tang Shen, and together they had four sons. Yoshi left the clan, refusing to be party to atrocities Saki was ordering them to commit. But Saki led the Foot down a dark path, bringing much dishonor upon the clan. Like Splinter, he sought to return to his sons with supplies without being captured by his enemies, led by the ninja master Oroku Saki, leader of the Foot Clan. ![]() His thoughts turn to a man in Feudal Japan, a man named Hamato Yoshi. Splinter continues making his way home, evading Hob's lackeys all the while. Leonardo wonders why Splinter hasn't returned yet. Raphel is impatient to begin training with weapons but Donatello tells him not to hold his breath-Master Splinter made the three of them train nearly four months before he gave them their weapons. They comment on how it's almost like they're just fine-tuning skills they've already learned. ![]() The others compliment Raphael on how quickly he's picking it up. He has a flashback to a very similar scene in Feudal Japan, a scene in a story much like the one being told now: a story about a father and his four sons.Īt home, the four Turtles train in hand-to-hand combat. Two of Hob's thugs are patrolling on the ground, out looking for him. Splinter moves stealthily along the rooftops. Art: Dan Duncan ( New York) & Mateus Santolouco (Feudal Japan).
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