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"Too risky? What are you talking about? This is the circus, home of fear and danger. I want the wind buffalo to perform tonight."
— Shuzumu speaking to the circus trainer.[1]
Shuzumu[2] was the ringleader and manager of a Fire Nation circus.
History
Shuzumu once hosted a private performance during the Hundred Year War for Princess Azula, starring Ty Lee's acrobatic abilities. Eager to please the royal, he agreed to place his star performer in increasingly dangerous situations, one of which included setting the safety net ablaze and releasing his most dangerous animals, despite his concern over Ty Lee's safety.[3] After Ty Lee left to join Azula on her mission, he continued to run his circus and eventually hired Ty Lee's six identical sisters to perform an acrobatic show as the "Flying Ty Sisters".[2]
At one point in 100 AG, Shuzumu obtained the kidnapped Appa from the beetle-headed merchants and planned on featuring the flying bison on his show. He was so eager to show off this rare beast that he ordered the circus trainer to put Appa on stage before he was fully tamed, resulting in the animal's escape during the middle of the performance.[1]
Two years later, Shuzumu was approached by two men hoping to do business with him, but dismissed them as extortionists and demanded they leave. He was subsequently approached by Ty Lee, who wondered if he remembered her. Mistaking her for one of her sisters, he pushed her into a nearby tent, ordering her to change as "her" show commenced five minutes later.[2]
Appearances
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Book Two: Earth (土)
Avatar comics
Other comics
Trivia
- In the initial release of "Sisters", Ty Woo mistakenly calls him "Shumuzu".[2] This error was rectified in the German version and the rerelease of the comic as part of Team Avatar Tales.
References
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