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Chapter 3 - Glowing Tree Bark

INT. TRAINING HALL

Po walks in, still thinking about the peach tree... but trying to play it cool.

Po (to himself):

"Probably just sap. Glowing... magical sap. Totally normal."

As he enters the palace courtyard - BAM! - a foot flies at his face.

Po blocks it with one paw, spinning into a defensive stance. It's Zhen, already mid-air, followed by Tigress and Crane.

Zhen (smiling):

"You're late for morning training, Master."

Po (grinning):

"You're early for getting your butt kicked."

Cue a light sparring match, fast-paced and playful. Each member of the Furious Five jumps in with friendly but serious strikes. Po is still Po - goofy, dodging with food in his robes, but increasingly graceful. He counters every attack effortlessly, even catching a dumpling mid-fight.

He finishes with a slow-motion chi-block wave that gently pushes them all back like wind.

Tigress (impressed):

"You've changed, Po."

Po:

"Well, being the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace comes with a few perks... and occasional visions of ancient glowing tree bark."

Everyone looks confused.

Po (quickly):

"Forget I said that. Let's eat!"

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