After numerous reported disappearances of children in the Fire Nation Capital, Constable Sung went to obtain official orders from Fire Lord Zuko in the Fire Nation Royal Palace, only to discover that he was nowhere to be found. Unwilling to remain idle, given that his own son had been abducted earlier in the night, Sung visited Ukano in his home to inform the man of the escalating situation and request his assistance in addressing the problem. Although reluctant to take action without official orders from his Fire Lord, Sung chose to prioritize the safety of the capital's children and assembled the Safe Nation Society, a volunteer militia.