Kaito walked through the crowded streets of Ba Sing Se, his eyes scanning the crowds for any sign of his old contacts. He had been out of touch with them for a while, but he hoped that they would still be willing to help him.
After a few hours of searching, Kaito finally spotted one of his old friends, a former Fire Nation soldier named Jian. Jian was a bit of a loner, but Kaito knew that he was fiercely loyal to those he cared about.
Kaito approached Jian, who was sitting at a small tea shop in the city's market district. "Jian, it's been a while," Kaito said, nodding in greeting.
Jian looked up, his eyes narrowing as he took in Kaito's new appearance. "Kaito, you're looking a bit different these days. What's going on?"
Kaito smiled, taking a seat next to Jian. "I've joined up with the Avatar and his friends. We're trying to gather information about the Fire Nation's plans."
Jian's expression turned serious. "I've heard rumors of a major operation being planned by the Fire Nation. But I don't know any details."
Kaito leaned in, his voice low. "Do you know anyone who might be willing to share more information?"
Jian nodded, his eyes darting around the crowded market. "I can introduce you to someone who might be able to help. But you have to be careful. The Fire Nation is watching everyone closely these days."
Kaito nodded, his heart racing with excitement. He knew that this could be the break they needed to uncover the Fire Nation's plans.