Quick Notes
Point 1). A noble has been kidnapped from both the Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom. Several clues led to the belief that each other (Fire Nation + Earth Kingdom) stole each other's stolen person.
Point 2). Rising bands of bandits have been found with Fire Nation weapons.
Point 3). Pirates have been attacking Fire Nation villages and leaving behind Earth Kingdom merchandise.
Point 4). The diplomats sent to each other were slain by assassins. Both people were killed by the hosting country's bending style.
Point 5). The Fire Nation declared war when the Governor of Shizu'Agara was slain. Also, at nearly the same time, the ruler of Ba Sing Se and the king of Omashu were found burnt to a crisp in their apartments. Each leader had their opponent's bending marked on them (scorch marks, large rock-sized bruises, ect).
