The Wrath of Tiger Claw

The Wrath of Tiger Claw is the 45th episode of the 2012 Series. It aired on June 8, 2014.

Synopsis
When Tiger Claw returns, he vows to hunt and destroy the turtles. Meanwhile, Karai finds out the truth about her mother and real father, forcing her to make a life changing decision.

Major Characters

 * April O'Neil (Mae Whitman)
 * Casey Jones (Josh Peck)
 * Donatello (Rob Paulsen)
 * Karai (Kelly Hu)
 * Leonardo (Jason Biggs)
 * Michelangelo (Greg Cipes)
 * Raphael (Sean Astin)
 * Shredder (Kevin Michael Richardson)
 * Splinter (Hoon Lee)
 * Tiger Claw (Eric Bauza)

Minor Characters

 * 80's Donatello (cameo)
 * 80's Leonardo (cameo)
 * 80's Michelangelo (cameo)
 * 80's Raphael (cameo)
 * Irma (Kate Micucci)
 * Kirby O'Neil (Keith Silverstein)
 * Kraathatrogon (cameo)
 * Mr. Murakami (Sab Shimono)

Plot
The episode begins with Karai looking at a torn photograph of her mother when Shredder asks what troubles her. Karai asks him to tell her the truth about Hamato Yoshi. Shredder tells her that he is responsible for the death of her mother just as Tiger Claw enters the room. Tiger Claw explains how he crossed different dimensions to return so he could have is revenge against all those who have wronged him. Shredder tells Tiger Claw to go after the turtles and despite Karai's objections, orders her to go with him.

The turtles fight for pizza gyoza, made by Murakami, when Leo jumps in and gets it. Raph recalls that he was too busy brooding about Karai to join in but Leo comments that the gyosa is that good. Murakami backs up Leo's words by adding that his business is more popular than ever because of it and giving the turtles more. Leo continues brooding about Karai, Mikey tells him to believe, Donnie tells him that she'll come around and Raph reveals that he doesn't trust her, before beating up Mikey for stealing a gyoza.

Karai and Tiger Claw banter as they search for the turtles before Tiger Claw reminds Karai that she knows them well enough to understand where they would go and who they hang out with. They corner Murakami in the restaurant after closing and interrogate him for information on the turtles. Karai relents, stating that there is no honor in this while Tiger Claw steps in.

Mikey remembers that he left his pizza gyosa doggy bag back at the restaurant and everyone returns to find the place wrecked and Murakami hiding underneath the counter. Murakami tells them that they were looking for the lair and that he told them nothing as he does not know where they live, but he told them where to find April and Casey. The turtles realize that it was Tiger Claw and Karai and try to contact April and Casey but cannot.

April, Casey and Irma exit the movie theater, April gushing over the movie while Casey complains that Irma tagged along. April then senses trouble and warns her friends that someone's watching them. April and Casey ditch Irma and split up, April being chased by Karai while Casey changes into his gear than gets ambushed by Tiger Claw. Karai finally catches up with April but tells her she wants to talk, not to fight.

While April chats with Karai, Donnie and Kirby try calling her, but don't get a response so Donnie and Leo head to the theater to start their search. Casey continues trying to fight off Tiger Claw while Tiger Claw continues to attack him, eventually throwing him off of a building. Casey calls the turtles before passing out. Mikey and Raph get the call while hanging out at the ice rink. Mikey suggest triangulating the signal from a satellite to locate Casey to which a surprised Raph agrees.

Donnie and Leo find April with Karai but April stops them from attacking. Karai tells Leo that she believes him about her true father and Leo happily agrees to take her back to the lair with them. Donnie points out that Raph isn't going to like this. Back at the lair, Raphael states his displeasure of having Karai in the lair, and during the argument Karai activates a tracking device for Tiger Claw follow. The argument between the turtles is stopped when Splinter comes in and tells Karai to come with him.

In the dojo, Splinter hands Karai his copy of the photograph of himself with Tang Shen. Karai then sees the family portrait on the shelf and reveals that she now knows the truth, bringing her plan to light and apologizing to her real father for the deception. She volunteers to lure Tiger Claw away to which Splinter tells the turtles to go with her while he and April take care of Casey. He then tells Karai that she is who she chooses to be, not who others tell her to be.

The turtles and Karai lead Tiger Claw to a frozen meat shop where they begin to fight and lose. Karai then takes on Tiger Claw only to be knocked out and used as a hostage to keep the turtles at bay. Tiger Claw escapes with Karai. Leo wants to go after them but Mikey is too injured to continue so they let them go. Raph still shows distrust for Karai, despite everything.

Tiger Claw brings Karai before Shredder, telling him of her betrayal. Karai demands that he tell her the truth about Splinter to which Shredder finally admits that she is Hamato Yoshi's daughter. Shredder then tells Tiger Claw to take her away, locking her away in a cell.

Trivia

 * Triceratons and the 80's Turtles make cameo appearances in Tiger Claw's flashback.

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