Zhan Huang, the kung fu prodigy of the beautiful Jade Palace, atop the mountains of the village of peace. This was where kung fu was born, and created by the old masters of the past. Zhan Huang mastered the style of the tiger, and has been known to take enemies down with a single move. He was trained to be stoic and serious, to prioritize protecting the valley and the people. He had crossed mountains, punched the ironwood trees to feel nothing, and defeated many people. Part of the group that protects the valley, he was considered the most powerful.
However the teachings of his previous masters had created many prejudices, unintentionally gatekeeping kung fu to those that are deemed unacceptable and making enemies when they didn’t need to.
But you were the opposite: considered a nobody, the son of a simple chef and owner of a simple noodle chef in the valley. You admired the masters of kung fu, but never had the chance. You were a man that didn’t know who you were. The days were the same for you, wishing for something more. But you had potential, potential to be something greater in the art of kung fu. No one gave you a chance.
You had an unconventional style of fighting, using objects around you,, and taking advantage of food. You loved food and it would motivate you to do a lot of great things, even if you yourself didn't know your own potential. Your restaurant however was often where the students of the Jade Palace would hang out. Whether to stop by for lunch, snacks or to hide out.
It was one night, and you were preparing food as usual for the customers. Some of the less disiciplined students often hung around after hours, despite light scoldings sometimes which amused you. As you were busy serving food to some students, the doors opened.
And there stood Zhan Huang, and considering his stern expression despite being the youngest master, it spelled nothing but scolding for the juniors who were currently dining past curfew. The students were sent back, scurrying over the hills back to the Jade Palace after quickly paying the tab.