
Julien alongside his lieutenants Nuckal and Kruncha to his workshop in Birchwood Forest. In order to prepare for the upcoming hunt for the Golden Weapons, Garmadon had Samukai track down Dr. As a result, Samukai was demoted to only a Skulkin general, while Garmadon became the new King of the Underworld. However, he was ultimately defeated when Garmadon used Spinjitzu and watched in humiliation as his victorious opponent donned the helmet that had once signified his own authority. Declaring revenge on Garmadon through plans to subject him to an afterlife of pain and suffering, Samukai clashed with his old foe. An Underworldly Takeover (flashback)Īfter Garmadon was banished to the Underworld, Samukai promptly proceeded to confront his nemesis alongside several Skulkin, gloating over his predictions of the former's banishment turning true. At some point after this, he came into conflict with Wu and Garmadon, only to be defeated by the two brothers. As a result, he was reborn into the Underworld, of which he proceeded to become the king. Long before the Serpentine War, Samukai departed from Ninjago after having disgraced himself as a warrior in battle. Despite the countless ruthless acts committed by him and his armies, there were no known desertions or insurrections from Samukai's followers.


When Cole accidentally opened the Departed Realm, Samukai's spirit escaped and possessed the statue in the museum. Garmadon then escaped the Underworld and wreaked havoc in Ninjago.Ī statue of Samukai was later placed in the Ninjago Museum of History. When Samukai confronted Wu, he took hold of all four weapons, but their immense powers vaporized him and created a portal.

Samukai and the Skulkin fought against the ninja and claimed the Golden Weapons. Nonetheless, Samukai retained a position high on the Underworld hierarchy as Garmadon's second-in-command and the retaining the title of "King of the Underworld" while carrying out his superior's will. Upon Garmadon's banishment, Garmadon took over the Underworld and became the realm's new ruler. At some point, he died and was reborn as a Skulkin in the Underworld where he united the army of the undead and became their king. Michael Kopsa Samukai was a fearsome Skulkin general with four arms.
