April O'Neil, ace reporter for Channel 6, investigates recent break-ins, allegedly by Ninjas, which have resulted in the thefts of numerous technologies.

The Shredder kidnaps Splinter in an attempt to lure the Turtles to his own cause.

Shredder experiments with the Inter-Dimensional Portal, hoping to prepare an invasion of Earth.

Shredder lures Splinter with the promise that a weapon can restore the sensei to human form.