Chinese: Chénggōng jiéjìng (成功 捷径 “Shortcut to Success”)
Trivia
Macaque makes his physical debut in this episode.
Focus Characters
Protagonists
MK serves as the main protagonist of this episode.
His training with the Monkey King and Macaque can be seen throughout it and his training with the two is important throughout the episode.
The Monkey King plays a prominent role in this episode.
He trains MK about being patient and focused more. However, after learning that MK was being trained by Macaque, he saves MK and engages in a fight with Macaque while reminding MK of his training, allowing MK to defeat Macaque.
Mei, Pigsy, and Sandy all play minor roles in this episode.
Antagonists
Macaque serves as the main antagonist of this episode.
He trains MK to get better control of his powers but only for him to betray MK so he can get his powers and become the new Monkey King.
