The journey from the west
In lands far from ninjago. . . Were other people. They traded and built ports on distant shores, including ones on ninjago. Many were explorers. Some were not. as the explorers and companies set sail to ninjago, some learned of the elemental powers. Some, were lucky enough to either learn to harness them, or their children harnessed them. And at the very tip of a calm, lone shore on a small inlet, lies a trading post set up by sailors of the west many years ago. It was named undellos. Upon it lived a young militia man. His name was Will. He had been taught about elemental powers, and had it in his blood. He learned to use, but not quite yet master, the element of metal (Just like Karlof). When he heard about a tournament of elements, he wanted to go. He went to the destination, but unfortunately the steam boat departure was earlier than expected. But he got a better idea. "What if I build my own boat?" So he got some lumber, and started building. Brick by brick. 
That concludes Part 1! I will make more