In this epic three-parter opening, Master Fung promotes the Xiaolin Monks to Shoku Warriors. Their responsibility is to recruit and train a new Xiaolin Apprentice, but their decision must be unanimous.
Willow and Ping Pong compete for the Xiaolin Apprentice top spot, as well as for Omi's attention. Kimiko grows suspicious of Willow's motives. Ping Pong drops out of the race, leaving the Xiaolin Temple.