During the chase, Mulan becomes separated from Hongui and comes face to face with Xianniang, who uses her powers to know who Mulan is. While the others fight the Rouran army, Mulan and Hongui chase after Bori Khan. They arrive at the valley where Khan's troops are located. With this, the army departs camp and heads off. Before the conversation can continue, they receive word that they are needed as back up for forces under attack from Bori Khan. The Commander is quite impressed with her skill in training and offers her a higher position. The next day, Mulan is told to meet with Commander Tung. Despite not understanding Mulan's standoffish behavior, Hongui quickly departs. Not aware of Mulan's secret, Hongui arrives at the lake to talk with her, but she attempts to get him to go away so he does not expose her. Later, following a long day of practice, Hongui tells Mulan that she smells and needs to take a bath. This catches the attention of Commander Tung.
Every day during training, Mulan improves and eventually surpasses her fellow soldiers. They are partnered up for training and engage in a heated practice duel. She grows close with her fellow soldier Chen Honghui. Despite not fully understanding what it is like to be a man and making some remarks considered to be suspicious, none of the soldiers suspect she isn't truly Hua Jun. She uses this time to train and better herself. Later that night, Mulan volunteers to keep watch over the camp rather than bathe with the other soldiers so that she does not expose her identity as a girl. Mulan arrives at the camp and poses as a boy named Hua Jun. Hua Zhou and Hua Li pray their ancestors will protect her.Īs Mulan rides, a Phoenix-like bird flies above, reminding her of what her father said. The next morning, he sees his conscription notice is gone and replaced by Mulan's decorative comb. Once her father goes to bed, Mulan steals his armor, sword, and horse, and rides off towards the camp to take his place as he is old and may get seriously ingured. He again reminds Mulan of the Phoenix and how his ancestors will watch over him. He discusses his previous conflicts and his sword which has "Loyal", "Brave", and "True" engraved into it. Later that night, Mulan talks to her father as he prepares to head off to the war.
Despite not being required to fight as he is a veteran, Hua Zhou is the first to step forward in order to bring honor to his ancestors. The messenger gives conscription notices to each man who is eligible to fight. Once they get outside, they hear an important announcement that the emperor of China is requesting more men to defeat the Rourans. In an attempt to hide the spider from Xiu who is afraid of spiders, Mulan interrupts the matchmaker and ruins the meeting. The meeting starts off according to plan, but disaster strikes when a spider crawls down from the ceiling. Joined by her mother and her younger sister Xiu, they meet with the town matchmaker. Despite her objections to the process, Mulan goes along with it in order to please her mother.
Mulan, now a teenager, is preparing to find a groom, as all teenage girls do in Mulan's village. He gained much support during his quest for revenge, including Xianniang, a powerful witch with strong, unbalanced qi, and he will be using his support to take over China. His father was slain by the Emperor of China when he was younger, causing him to vow revenge. However, unbeknownst to him, his chancellor was impersonated by a witch in an attempt to trick the leadership of China.Īt his camp, Böri Khan discusses his motives for taking over China. Hearing of this attack and similar ones in five other northern cities from his chancellor, the Emperor of China demands additional forces to protect China. The Rouran's are able to capture a Northern outpost by launching a surprise attack, dealing a drastic blow to the Chinese forces. Years later, Böri Khan and his barbarian forces ride on horseback towards the Great Wall. Zhou uses this moment to talk to Mulan about how she is very strong and that she must find balance. A statue of a phoenix, the symbol of Mulan's ancestors, is damaged in the chaos. Mulan engages in a chase to retrieve the chicken which causes much distress among the townsfolk and dishonor to Hua Zhou. However, one of them escapes into the crowded courtyard. Many years ago in the Chinese Village of Tulou, a feisty young girl named Hua Mulan helps her father, Hua Zhou, guide chickens into a pin.
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