The story revolves around chef Kai Jinn who is hailing from Chinatown in San Francisco. He goes through a great life change after getting chosen to be the Wu Assassin. He is bestowed with the powers of 1000 monks and entrusted with the task of defeating the Wus who each have the control over one natural element of the world: fire, water, earth, wood, and metal.
Detailed Synopsis:
The series introduces a main character Kai Jinn who is a chef at a restaurant run by Tommy Wah and is getting an assault by the gangsters from the Triad after a wrong order was sent out. When Jenny Wah, Tommy’s sister, finds the restaurant in disarray she rushes at her brother’s side. Meanwhile, Uncle Six which is a cruel Triad boss sends two corpses in a message of blood lending an iron fist to his territory.
It’s a turning point for Kai after he comes across Ying Ying who gives him a Monk's fragment (a strong mystical object) which enables him to take on the Wu Assassin mantle. When at first, he thinks it is a mere dream, his face is changing and Kai realizes the power indeed is genuine. Furthermore, Kai, who has been a distant from Uncle Six, his adoptive father, hears of Six's desire to have him in the Triad, but Kai chooses to stay out and value his liberty.
Instead of uniting, Uncle Six gives the command to his soldiers to kill Kai, but his new abilities help him in subduing the attackers. With the help of Ying Ying, Kai is finding out about his mission: to lead the Wu to defeat the five. His first subject is Uncle Six, the Wu of Fire. Kai barely comes to terms with his destiny — particularly after hurting people through visions — yet he has an inner battle of emotions.
Characters:
- Kai Jin: The main character, a chef who becomes a Wu Assassin. He is granted the power of 1,000 monks and has to learn how to manage his new identity alongside his normal one. What can you tell us about Kai? He is a master of the martial arts and he employs these skills to protect his friends and Chinatown from the Wu.
- Tommy Wah: The impulsive owner of the restaurant where Kai is working. He is the youngest brother of Jenny, and a good friend of Kai.
- Jenny Wah: The sister of Tommy who is always worried about her brother's engagement with the Triad. She is a determined and loving character in Kai's world.
- Uncle Six (Zan Hui): The harsh and unyielding head of the Triad who takes Kai as his own son. He is the Wu of Fire and has a complicated, but loving yet combative relationship with Kai.
- Ying Ying: The mystical guru who endows Kai with his powers and enlightens him about his role as the Wu Assassin. She dwells in a realm somewhere between reality and illusion.
- CG: Once a policeman who was assigned to help infiltrate the Triad. She becomes an ally of Kai and supports him in his fight against the Wu.
- Lu Xin Lee: Kai’s friend from childhood, who works a workshop. He is very protective of Kai and gets involved in the fight against the Triad.
- Mister Young: Kai's neighbor who is inadvertently involved in the Triad's conflict. He is left an ally by Kai after being rescued.
- James: The Wu of Earth, who has withdrawn from the world. As he is dying, he seeks someone to take over and is shown as a terrifying figure capable of petrifying people.
- Alex: The former Wu Assassin who steps into the position of the Wu of Wood. His heart-breaking story and desire for power make him a tough opponent for Kai.
As the Wu Assassin, Kai must navigate his dual life and fulfill his destiny to protect his loved ones and Chinatown from the malevolent Wu, making the series a thrilling mix of martial arts, supernatural elements, and deep personal conflicts.
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