Hahaha! Nobody can defeat me! I'm stronger than anyone!

Oh yeah? Then take this!

Nice move, brother.

Hey Masaru!

How about you come with us?

Nah, I'm fine here.

Are you sure?

You don't want to participate in the Feline Battle?

No. No, it's just I don't think I'm strong enough.

What are you talking about?

You're even stronger than us.

Well, I also don't like to participate in such violent activities.

Huh.

Well, do we continue with training?

Yeah!

Saymon!

Hey! Hey, wait up!

Saymon! Hey, wait!

Saymon! Are you ok?

Yeah.. Don't worry.

I don't think you look very well.

Don't worry, I'm fine, It's just...

Aah!

Sorry, sorry...

I think it'll be better to bring dad here.

There they are.

Timothy, you're here too!

Of course, young Mara.

I'm the medicine serval of the Shurith Kingdom.

What happened to you Saymon?

Well, me and Kopa were playing and, training to the Feline Battle,

I jumped very hard and then I fell into a shrub with thorns.

Clashed with this rock and then a little one fell on my paw.

Mmm, I see, let me take a look young one.

Mmm, I see...

Oh, it looks bad.

What happened, Timothy?

Your brother's also broken a few bones in his paw

He also got a few cuts off his fur from the thorns.

He needs some rest to recover.

And how long will he have to rest?

Well, I'd say two weeks minimum

WHAAT?!

B-But the Feline Battle begins in a week!!

I'm sorry, son. But it's more important you take some rest.

And we have to be careful because these thorns can be painful on the fur.

They can even produce infections.

Oh.. jeez...

I'm sorry, Saymon.

Huh? Why?

It was my fault.

You're hurt because of me.

No Kopa. It was my fault.

I jumped too hard, and I couldn't control myself.

But... You wanted to participate in the Feline Battle!

Of course I wanted to participate, and I still want to participate

But I won't be able to.

May-maybe next year.

I will win this battle. I will win it for you

Thank you so much Kopa. That means a lot.

Dad, I, I have a question.

Mmm? Yes, Kopa?

It's about the Feline Battle.

Oh.

What question do you have about it son?

Well when my brothers and I talked about it you turn more serious

and I thought that maybe something happened before we were all born

Doesn't it?

Perhaps I can explain you it in another place.

Come.

Alright.

Wow

What are these paintings dad?

This pictures are created by magic powers remitted by plants hidden underground.

Come here, son.

Kopa, have I told you that I became king of the lands when I was only your age?

Really? That's so cool!!

Wait.. what that means my grandparents... they...

Yes.

But, they weren't rules of this land.

I come from other land, far away.

After my parents died, I decided to start a new life in a new place where there be peace and harmony

But I didn't get exactly as I wanted

Because of Kifu.

Kai-fu?

Kifu is the leader of the white pride.

He came with me to this land and I wanted him to rule with me.

I thought we could make a better world together

but he thought that I wouldn’t give fair privileges to the white lions.

Our views differed enormously.

When we made a vote for who would rule the animals of the land decided I would take care of them.

That made Kifu furious.

Since that day, he created his own pride of only white lions

He also persuaded the other feline species to create the feline battle

where all the cubs would fight to prove who is strongest

Just as he tried to prove to me

All I wanted to do was make a better world, but Kifu didn't see it the way I did.

All he wanted was control and to make everything of this land his

Including the prey.

Oh.

When I noticed that you and Noa became friends it gave me a little hope

Both of you could make the world I wished

Even remove the feline battle

Don't worry dad. When I'm king I'll cancel this custom

That would make me proud son

But first I have to win this battle.

For Saymon.

And then, one day, I'll cancel the Feline Battles.

Welcome everyone to the Shurith Kingdom

It's great to see representation of all the feline species

This year is the fourth year we celebrate the feline battle.

(And i hope, the last one)

Today will be the preliminaries where we will see who will represent each feline species

Menfis will be the referee

Thank you your majesty

Ejem

This year the preliminaries will be started by the Lions

Starting in the first battle will be the Prince of the lands and future king, Kopa.

And he will be fighting against his pride member, Mheetu

Be prepared!

Ready!

Hope your loss won't be as embarrassing as your tiny mane, your highness

Now!!

Kopa wins!

You did it, Kopa! You did it!

Congratulations!

Meethu, are you okay?

Leave me alone!!

Uhm...

You fought quite well, even though you're younger than me.

Eh, well, he, I was lucky.

No.

Huh?

It really seems that you're the son of the king. Sorry for the other day

Don't worry about it

But wait..

Are you sure you didn't let me win?

No i didn't

Are you sure?

Mmm

Let's be friends.

Huh?

Why not? We could be a great team!

What do you think?

No alternative, someone older will have to watch out for you so you don't get into trouble

What are you talking about?

Who knows?

Oh, come on! Tell me!

Nah. I won't do it.

Agh! Don't be so mean!

The preliminaries for the other species finished and then the real battle started

And now,

A young leopard called Nkisi

Against the son of the leader of the White Pride, Chaka.

Who?

Chaka?

The son of the leader of the White Pride?

So that one is Chaka?

That lion is going to kill Nkisi!

He must stop!

Your Majesty! Please! Force him stop!

I

I can't

One of the rules is the battle ends when an opponent leaves the area or dies

Even being the King I can't break the rules

No way...

They are now out of the area! The lion must stop now!

Why doesn't he stop!?

Stop... Stop.

STOP!!

Huh, what are you doing you stupid furball!?

Nkisi left the arena, so the battle is finished!

How dare you?

You piece of Sh-!!

What are you doing?!

You already heard my son! This battle is finished!

Well, you'll be my next opponent, right?

You'll regret what you've done!

Hmm

Then..

Looks like Chaka is the winner

Tomorrow will be the final battle, Chaka against Kopa. See you tomorrow!

Nkisi, are you okay?

I thought, I was going to die...

But you're not.

You're still alive and you need to rest.

I'll tell Timothy to take care of you

Thank you your majesty

Nice to meet you Nkisi. Hope to see you next time.

Uhm.. Kopa?

Huh? Yes?

Well.. Thank you, for saving me.

Don't mention it, all the animals deserve to live

Today is the final battle.

Kopa.

Yes, Noa?

I...

Don't want you to fight against Chaka.

Huh? Why not?

You saw him yesteday! He is so strong, and...

He doesn't even follow the rules of the Feline Battle.

I know, Noa...

But I can't back down and remember. I'm doing this for my brother, Saymon.

He was excited to participate.

I know that, Kopa, but...

I don't want to see you suffer, and I don't want you to get hurt

I'm scared that he will do something..

And I can't stop wondering about you.

Noa...

I'm always wondering about you Noa, every day.

Kopa.

Good luck.

Mmm, thank you, Noa.

Welcome to the final battle!

Here, we'll see who the strongest feline of the world is this year.

We have here the son of the king of the lands, Kopa.

Who will fight against the son of the leader of the White Pride, Chaka.

Come on, Kopa!

Show him who you are!

You can do it!

Be prepared!

Ready!

His eyes look different than yesterday

Fight!

Kopa!

Are you ok!?

Get out of there!

Noa...

She broke the rules!

Get out of there, young one!

Hurry!

Noa! Get out of here!

No!

NOA! Get out of here!!

No! I won't let you hurt him anymore!

Noa.. please..

Get out of here...

How dare you...?

You traitor!

You've been with other species! Haven't you!?

No Chaka, you don't understand!

ENOUGH!

I've always been right!

You're a disgrace to my PRIDE!

Chaka, please, stop doing this!

SHUT UP!

You're going to see how beautiful he really is

WHEN I TURN HIIM INTO CARRION!

WHAT?!

HOW DARE YOU!?

GRRR DAMN IT!!!

What?

And, Kopa is the winner!

Kopa!

He is AMAZING!

Kopa! You've won!

Really? I did?

Of course.

Noa? Are you ok?

Yeah, thanks.

Congratulations, Kopa.

Dad?

You fought with all your bravery and ability and reacted well when Chaka attacked your friend.

I'm very proud of you, son.

You're a great warrior,

Dad.

Did you hear that, brother? You're a warrior!

Noa.

Huh?

I was wondering.. well if.. you'd like to.. to stay with us.

You'll regret, Kopa.

You'll regret, the day you were born!!