What If Iroh Was The Fire Lord Instead?

What If Iroh Was The Fire Lord Instead?
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Let’s be honest, we’ve always wanted to know the answer to this question. What if Iroh were the Fire Lord? Frankly, it would have been reality if it had not been for the hands of fate and the meddling of Ozai in taking the birthright meant for his oldler brother. It just seems in the line of Fire Lords that the youngest child is always less honorable and less fair-playing than the older. But let’s rewind the clock and step in and put to rest this question once and for all. What if Ozai did not become the Firelord? What if, instead, it was Iroh?
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[@TheAmagiYT]

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[@Madmax0581]

What if Goku and Naruto switched anime with their original power ❤❤❤

[@Nifdy7]

@@Madmax0581makes no sense it’s just random

[@olamuyiwaojo555]

I do

[@Madmax0581]

@AdventuresofBabyMarioBowserJra sounds good to me

[@Madmax0581]

@@Nifdy7 it's so random... He just might do it 🤔🤔🤔

[@vorlux6354]

Iroh once became a stand in Fire Lord and the first thing he did was declare a new hoilday "National Tea Appreciation Day" then took a guards spear and gave him a cup of tea.

[@Catfishuwu]

Best regent ever

[@9cboomer720]

Sound like something Iroh would do 😂. Respect 👌🏾

[@wow-roblox8370]

@@9cboomer720because he did do it!

[@chrisleaf]

In theory, Iroh was basically like Azula before he lost his son Lu Ten. He was the prodigy and the favorite son between him and Ozai who was jealous of him. After Iroh lost his son he learned empathy, before that he was a hardened war general who would've made sure that the Fire Nation spread across the world. A great irony of this family is that Ozai disdained his son Zuko because he saw Zuko was himself, the second best in terms of aptitude while Azula was the best - what Ozai wish he was when he was young. Ozai hated his son Zuko because he hated himself.

[@MrDeflador]

With talent yes. But he never was a cold hearted like she was (remember that he found the last dragons and did not killed him, that happend before he lost his son). We would have instead a more moderate Fire Nation, that still would try to conquere the other nations.

[@chrisleaf]

@@MrDeflador Supposedly moderate leader or not, the carnage of war required by Iroh to make a Fire Nation present across the entire world would still be awful. As Dragon of the West, Iroh would be expected to carry the Fire Nation banner everywhere whatever the human cost.

[@MrDeflador]

@@chrisleaf yeah no doubt about, however he would try to inegrate former earth kingdom citizen to join his course, because I think he believed in Sozins "Goal" to share the progress of the fire nation with others (more then Sozin did). He Would stay still wage war, but unlike his brother he would not use the comet to wipe the earth kingdom clean.

[@Kevynmorgan]

Great analysis

[@chrisleaf]

@@Kevynmorgan Thank You, I really love this series.

[@valiensr1037]

Personally, I think that in the wake of Ursa’s death and Ozai’s imprisonment, Iroh would have heard about the plan to kill Zuko. Iroh would have then plead for Zuko’s life and would likely offer to adopt him as his heir.

[@KingKindred]

Yeah, Zuko's death didn't even need to happen here. Azulon should've known it wouldn't have hurt Ozai since he was planning to kill him when he was a baby.

[@thalmoragent9344]

​@KingKindred But would Iroh learn about the situation in time to stop it?

[@ancientflames6679]

personally, thats what I think Azulon's actual order was, it just doesn't make sense for him to order Zukos death from the start - but stripping Ozai's heir and giving him to the frankly better suited Iroh? that would actually hurt Ozai, fix the succession problem, and preserve the life of his grandson. Remember we never actually get a reliable narration on what that order was, and it just goes against the characterization of both azulon and iroh both.

[@generalgamer50]

@@ancientflames6679 I could be wrong, but iirc in the comics, Zukos mom actually talks on what happened that night, but I actually think you're right. I think it was Ozai that told Ursa he had to kill Zuko.

[@jamestown8398]

Honestly, in this video, I thought Iroh would end up killing Azulon with the dagger in a fit of grief.

[@WatermelonWolf-xh2ys]

What if Roku Killed Sozin When He Was Trying To Set Up Colonys In The Earth Kingdom

[@svenrio8521]

Yes that would so interesting!

[@stormmist3634]

@@svenrio8521 bro the entire events of avatar the last airbender would t happen or be super different t

[@rivershen8954]

then the ATLA story wouldnt happen no? The current story now only happened because Roku didnt kill Sozin, then dying and allowing the war to happen, then Aang finds out hes the avatar and flees and gets frozen. Idk maybe someone else wouldve been Fire Lord if not Roku, Aang would probably still be the next Avatar just with different friends and life. The southern water tribe probably wont even be invaded by the fire nation.

[@gothia1715]

@@svenrio8521 Interesting? Balance would ve been kept. Which means a time of mostly peace and prosperity. Aka times where is not much to tell about great adventures like Tolkien said it.

[@karlfranzemperorofmandefil5547]

It would make the same action’s inevitable. Azulon would know that the fire nation would never Ben secure while the avatar lifts

[@1845net]

I'm very glad you guys stuck true to who Iroh was before exile. So many people forget he wasn't the peace-loving zen master we know and love while he was a general in the Fire Nation. If he became Fire Lord, his duty to the nation would remain and change who he is as a person. Nice job staying true to that!

[@connormclernon26]

True, but he is a very different person to Ozai. More compassionate, even if buried under so many personal tragedies. And to me, it makes it all the sadder that he would continue the war and suffering on a sunk-cost fallacy.

[@TheAmagiYT]

Who else loves Avatar?

[@TWGordon04]

Hello

[@TWGordon04]

Me

[@averagestudentofgojosama]

Hi

[@Why-ro4su]

You do really good videos

[@hoyeal]

I love it

[@calebdouglas7622]

Well he technically did become a fire lord when Zuko appointed him as intern Fire Lord in the search for Zuko’s mother.

[@vorlux6354]

The first thing he did was declare a new hoilday "National Tea Appreciation Day"

[@calebdouglas7622]

@@vorlux6354 please drink up my friend😁

[@damackabet.4611]

More so a regent than the actual fire lord, though technically theirs not much difference in practice, one just wields the power, and other wields the power in the fire lords name.

[@phatphan1403]

Iroh acts as interim fire lord, not intern fire lord. 😂

[@svenrio8521]

Most people are afraid to truly dive into this type of what if, instead preferring to follow stations of canon. Major props to you guys for having the guts to write such a drastic change as 13:30 👏

[@snowimayko659]

Man having Zuko and Ursa killed hits harder in this story.

[@ReissSpangenberg4470]

I was expecting Iroh to go full Dragon mode at that point tbh.

[@jiriya7764]

This was amazing amagi definitely need a part 2 asap You got the Midas touch it’s just Gold everytime

[@NinjaGod7436]

What if Zuko was a prodigy?

[@ImmaLittlePip]

He already was Zuko was worthy to learn the true way of fire bending And its implied that the prophecy that the fire sages saw between Ozi and Zuko's mom that Zuko is actually the strong fire bender they foresaw

[@teezy786]

@@ImmaLittlePip yeah he just had the misfortune of having Azula as his sister.

[@qtzaire-]

W

[@Drifter1989]

He was always a great fire bender but Azula was just more naturally gifted. Remember Zuko beat Zhao when he was still a teen. Zuko was only seen as weak because he actually expressed emotion as a child and didn’t live up to his father’s standards.

[@ambidexj3077]

He was

[@brianhoward2476]

I think a series on a young Iroh, should be explored. It would go up to his failed siege of Ba Sing Se, after his sons passing, and the betrayal of Ozai

[@MlAGOTH]

i love this because it also leaves room for azula to become a major antagonist after iroh’s death- especially being an adult. the cycle of war continues.

[@shnugle4514]

Personally I feel Iroh would try and stay by Azula's side similar to how how he did for Zuko in the show since she was all he had left. Really enjoyed this what-if scenario, can't wait to see the next part!

[@TMS-Oddbot]

I think this is pretty accurate, all things considered. I think one of the oddest things are Azulon surviving long enough to do all that after being poisoned. It'd make more sense if something Iroh did was changed, rather than Azulon's death being delayed. The biggest difference, of course, could be Iroh bearing witness to Ozai's plot and therefore being able to thwart it. He would DEFINITELY ask for Zuko to be kept alive as his heir as well. Also odd would Iroh not being met with more distrust himself in the aftermath of the Moon Spirit being killed, but I think the events would still play out. It's mainly that everyone would be more apprehensive at taking Iroh's word, especially Sokka.

[@Moemoe21345]

I literally requested this question like 2 weeks I can’t believe you guys did it ❤❤❤ your guys are the best

[@AmielTheFourth]

The Zuko cut was spot on

[@ChaoticCardi]

I hope I’m not the only one that audibly laughed when they threw in the “That’s rough buddy.”

[@MorganEdgy]

I did too

[@KNIGHTDUDE321]

I think if iroh was firelord the war probably would’ve ended a lot faster because of his leadership in the white lotus but also he is. A good man who knew he has a lot to learn now the war might not have ended immediately but it would definitely been over sooner

[@JustinUrHead]

Loved this What If! Can't wait for a part 2 and more Avatar content!

[@mecahhannah]

Agreed

[@NateIsekai]

Ohh my God it's been so long since I've seen an amagi avatar video it's good to get back to your root

[@nullifyer1]

SAME

[@Cloudson97]

From Naruto to Atla, like going from Happy Birthday to Bohemian Rhapsody. Two iconic series, keep up the content!! Can't wait to see more universes! I'd put my hat towards Bleach, but that's just me

[@woodspookmen]

This chanel started from atla then he switched to naruto and other things

[@RestucCinder]

I've been waiting for this time line, Iroh rightfully deserved the role

[@iplayminecraft833]

Awesome new video it always makes me glad to see you exploring diffrent shows

[@devingendron2287]

27:57 I like the duality in this, in this story Iroh lost his first son to his father and grandfather's ambition, and his second to his brother's.

[@dordonake]

This was a very interesting video, full of neuances and insights. Iroh could indeed be a convincing (if sympathetic) villain. Sympathetic villains are still villains, and i'm glad you stated it in your video, even if not using those exact words. Also, you basically predicted Ozai's portrayal in the live-action "Avatar". I didn't watch the live-action series, but i heard that their version of Ozai isn't exactly Ozai as much as he's an adaptational villainy version of Iroh, being honorable and more "if i'll stop now, my whole life work was in vain" than being an analogy to Hitler. Obviously your version of Iroh is more sympathetic than the Netflix version of Ozai, but still. When your version of Iroh chose corruption over correction for very human reasons, i got the feeling he's an avatar too, in a way. Like how Aang is an avatar who wants to bring freedom and harmony, Iroh is a dark avatar who wants to bring a twisted form of stability and staying in line that will end up as oppression. TL;DR, your verison of Iroh keeps on doing bad things to prove himself he's a good father. The only thing that wasn't perfect in your video is that Zuko dies in your version, which means he wouldn't be redeemed. Other than that, great video. Would you make a second part for it? And if Ozai is in prison in your version, would Azula replace him as the resident pure evil, or would she stay tragic and insecure like in the canon?

[@joeykent917]

I am in awe tgat this is so well written I dream of writing something as captivating as this thank you so much for sharing

[@Colty2010]

Even after everything that happened to iroh, he’s still the kind peace loving man, even if a little miss guided.

[@XRioteerXBoyX]

Ah yes, the avatar has the same voice as kid Naruto. 😂 On another note though. You have definitely outdone yourself Amagi. This was an excellent interpretation of a great What If? Concept. I look forward to seeing what else comes of this.

[@axl4394]

Bold move killing Zuko off. Personally I think it would’ve been more enjoyable if Iroh had Zuko with him while he was Firelord

[@Makarosc]

Yeah I always assumed Azulon just wanted to see if Ozai would do it and would stop him if he went through with it

[@dj_scratchvinyl6246]

​@Makarosc agreed I feel like if Ozai went through with it or tried to Azulon would not only stop him but either banish or disinherit him and call him a psycho for good measure

[@smoothdude77]

i agree

[@ssjjshawn]

​@@dj_scratchvinyl6246 While mostly inspired by South East Asia, there is a bit of Imperial Japan and the influence of the Shogunate in the Fire Nation of ATLA. And bringing that history and culture into account, no Azulon would not have stepped in to save Zuko if he ordered his own son to kill his Grandson because of Ozai's dishonor. Infact if Ozai didn't kill Zuko, Ozai and Zuko would have been brutally killed and Azula and Ursa sold into Slavery. Turns out the Genocidal Dictators based on real life cultures who attempted the same, aren't actually good people

[@ericwiesel89]

Finally got to this 1!!!!! Totally ready for part 2

[@ja-nozeveryman5865]

I would love to hear more of this story.

[@lasmgoogleaccount9728]

A really brave but brilliant take on Avatar. I like this. I want more.

[@YayoHernandez-b1j]

the amagi it would be awesome if you would make what if Kakashi was a hyuga what if Naruto was a full Uzumaki right guys

[@windsolarartistic]

You mean minato full uzumaki. Because there is already a video of what if naruto is full uzumaki or was it what if naruto was raised in uzushio or uzushio never exterminated. I dont know

[@windsolarartistic]

Kakashi as hyuga. He would be hiashi's younger brother or perhaps sakumo marries a hyuga

[@YayoHernandez-b1j]

yes well let the amagi do it right guys@@windsolarartistic

[@YayoHernandez-b1j]

@@windsolarartistic yeah i know lets the amagi reboot it

[@walkerx1813]

Iroh being the Fire Lord would have made the scene at the Spirit Oasis a lot more interesting

[@rogercruz1547]

only weird thing here is omashu would be captured after the siege of ba-sin-seh and iroh only went through his spiritual journey which led him to join the white lotus after he lost luten...

[@rogercruz1547]

A harder to write "what if" is "what if Luten didn't die?"

[@connormclernon26]

@@rogercruz1547Ba Sing Se would have fallen, the Earth Kingdom collapses, resistance movements all through the land, but ultimately the Fire Nation is dominant. Ozai probably still tries to poison Azulon, or Agni Kai his brother for the throne. The Water Tribes are dealt with, and Aang either never wakes up or wakes up in a world where the Fire Nation has won.

[@fiction_edits16]

27:16 Zuko coming back to life only to say this one phrase to Sokka💀

[@raarasunai4896]

Thank you for keeping Iroh’s words to Zhao unchanged. It was one of the most powerful moments from the wise old man and it deserves to remain intact

[@AmitCinematicUniverse]

I think this version of Iroh is what Netflix tried to turn Ozai into.

[@my2hp2]

i was hesitant to click on this because iroh is one of my favorite characters and to see him in a position that could make him evil makes me sad

[@Madmax0581]

Great great video... Straight 🔥🔥🔥

[@henryaudlaluk4689]

i'v been here since the avatar vids I cant back it but i saw your older vids on Avatar but its been so much naruto for the past for ever so its nice to see it a few more times.

[@takashinijino2257]

Please do What if Ozai was good!

[@Wiccan44]

Why must you make banger stories that stall on a cliffhangers Now i have to wait for more like a addict lol

[@LucumLuftra]

It's likely iroh did not become a member of the white lotus until after his son's passing

[@matheusdemello2323]

This is Amazing! ❤️🥰❤️ Wish for a part two soon!

[@anominon]

Not sure Iroh would have become part of the White Lotus if he had become Fire Lord, that seems like the sort of thing that would have happened later after he lost his son and, with Ozai taking his place as Fire Lord, stepped down from his position as general. Bumi would still likely have surrendered to prevent bloodshed, so I think you have that right though.

[@twas500]

can you keep this story going? its such a good what if

[@Gravesyte]

Caught me off guard with " that's right buddy" lol

[@KaiserMattTygore927]

We need more parts to this.

[@thepeacekeeperofchi]

Now I'm interested in this version. Now you have to finish it.

[@ashleighstratmann7783]

The Avatar series definitely be different if Iroh was Fire Lord than Ozai. Even growing up the difference between the two’s personality was notable

[@forg5683]

I wish this happened to the actual show,it would be interesting to see their confontations if they meet

[@svenrio8521]

27:14 I love this channel 😂

[@kylebrandon4556]

This was a good start for this what if

[@Tom_00000]

BRO ITS BEEN A MONTH WE NEED A PART 2 BRO

[@ramonvargas3729]

This was captivating I would like this alternate timeline to continue

[@gsaucegaming6635]

Iroh: oh the avatar is back huh? Well give him some tea and send him on his way then.

[@JWGasper0125]

i bet he would have made a law saying everyone must take a daily tea break

[@whizzyQuincy1290]

Finally, you’re back to avatar contact I got in sick of your Naruto and I’m a fan of Naruto. That’s how I found you as an avatar KZbinr.

[@eddardstark6554]

I thought he wasn’t a part of the White Lotus until AFTER he denounced the throne? When did he become a member based in canon?

[@brothers_of_nod]

Wowza, this was amazing, utterly amazing.

[@FragmentsVR]

Actually in the comic the search,temporarily,Iroh did BECOME fire lord.And the first thing he did was make a national team day and made a guard drink his tea.absolute legend.

[@stillthere1238]

I was waiting for this and of course hoping

[@jamesnoe7378]

Fantastic. U got my vote

[@Light29966]

This feels so nostalgic, in the early Amagi days

[@alchemist1643]

Very good. Please more what ifs for atla

[@apollomars1678]

it should be highlighted, that the death of his son may made Iroh more humane, BUT the claim doesn't spells it explicit, that this son doesn't has to die to make him Fire Lord. At the same time her gifts prove, that Iroh has a sympathetic part in himself, that respected the enemy (just as an enemy with bare minimum respect)

[@TraceguyRune]

The 100 year ends on his first day in office.. The end

[@Masha_Sulym]

Wow, it was very interesting, please make part 2

[@FlorinaFilea-fx1hd]

I know your not going to respond but pls can u do part 2 of what if narouto was never bornd ❤ I liked and subbed

[@kareemontp]

What if Naruto had the cheat system

[@kareemontp]

Please

[@bruimnessa]

Yea

[@anchorsaway9500]

I can’t help but wonder what was going through Ozais head in that cell. His plan backfired and now he’s never be fire lord. His wife and son gone. While he didn’t care for them and probably saw them as nothing he also saw that his father viewed him as less than that. Maybe Zuko’s spirit was haunting him to the point where after a while he did feel guilt and took his own life in the process. Or maybe he was just stubborn and saw if he was no longer royalty then it wasn’t worth it anymore. Who knows

[@dIs_DUd]

The OG videos are back!

[@persontaco1102]

Finally a what if that isn’t about naruto!!!!! Let’s gooooo keep doing this with other franchises!

[@SarenDracul]

This was a really cool story and i would 100% watch a show based on it

[@GwendolynGrant19]

Suggestion for another video. What if Zuko had killed Ozai on the day of black sun when he had the chance.

[@kittypastries2880]

What if naruto had sukuna and I found I way for sukuna to be a threat maybe he should be the ancestor or the founder of the kurama clan, Yuki clan and jugo clan. Also the creatures from the naruto movie satori, Moryo and zero tails are his creations, similar to the nine tailed beasts hagoromo created. Also he should have chakra Thanks to kaguya's negative emotions which leek not only curse energy and chakra out of her during her fight of Hagoromo and Hamura.

[@JakeHunter-ed4zv]

That would make sukuna much more powerful than before, thanks with kaguya's negative emotions and battle of her sons will create curse energy and chakra remnants for him to absorb it which kinda makes him much more of a threat. But how will the amagi make naruto as sukuna's vessel, maybe he should have a son name Jashin and is finding a way to revive him with the ashura reincarnation.

[@Dolphinhurricane]

That will be a interesting story of sukuna in the naruto world

[@Hunter2k-dr]

​@@JakeHunter-ed4zv That would make a perfect way for sukuna to match against hagoromo, but also a way to make a perfect enemy for the story.

[@Scarcrow-is6qk]

I would love for the amagi to make your idea into a video. Imagine Sukuna in Naruto body is being an absolute menace to the akatsuki and the 5 hidden villages.

[@malekahmed7960]

Honestly if you keep doing what if scenarios with ATLA I'd just keep watching the videos the second they come out.

[@Uzair_Of_Babylon465]

Great video keep it up you're doing amazing things 😁👍

[@kylejackson7913]

It’s so sad that Iroh put so much thought into getting Zuko a dagger and just gave Azula a doll.

[@lucygirl1111]

National Tea Appreciation Day is the only thing my mind goes too

[@SaturnTheStar]

I WAS JUST THINKING ABT THIS B4 I SAW THIS

[@TheJonkler2025]

Please do a Part 2 on this.

[@AKR78]

Normally I watch your Naruto videos but this sounds very interesting

[@shreyasharma2202]

NOT THE AI IMAGE OF IROH'S SON

[@EdbertWeisly]

1:15 Zhao became an Atheist even though he entered the bird demon's library

[@Darkdragon0175]

I don’t understand why zhao didn’t fear the spirits after what he did to the library I don’t know how he made it out alive

[@idknoob0110]

Finally orginal amagi content

[@5505daniel]

Iroh wasn't pacifist till his son died

[@victorconway444]

Kinda hard to be at the head of a brutal colonial empire without being at least a little evil.

[@ORIGINALFBI]

Ah yes. The science. In a world where people can literally create fire from absolutely nothing.

[@Lady_Merlin_]

Before I watch: if it’s post Lu Ten getting killed and Iron taking his spirit journey; Iroh ends the war before Aang wakes up; if it’s pre siege of Ba Sing Se he continues the war with less harm but still the harm of imperialism

[@rayputnam8172]

I remember when this channel used to basically be an avatar only channel long ago

[@pvpcraft2081]

To bring balance to the world, you must be willing to do what others aren’t

[@TheKingDillon96]

I love fire lord iroh ❤

[@madliberal7710]

In the first series, Iroh became almost as important as Aang in the final outcome.

[@Nazo-kage]

I have a bit of a what if: What if Zuko went through with the Agi Kai? One of the big parts of his backstory is that when he realized that the person he was going to fight during the Agi Kai had been his father, he refused to fight. And this was the thing that infuriated the Lord more than anything else, and was actually the reason for his and scar. There’s even the after the series story where Zuko talks to him. And the Lord actually tells him that the only time he ever felt respect for his son was the time he made a decision and stuck with it. The question is if Zuko went through with the fight, would he have actually gained his father‘s respect? And what would that mean?

[@cosmicspacething3474]

If Avatar studios actually becomes a thing they should totally hire you

[@huntclanhunt9697]

I didn't think Zhou would defy orders from his firelord. He was scummy, but he was also a coward who was strict in following orders.