3. The Race

Mowgli challenges Phaona to a race, with the winner deciding the loser's fate. Should he lose, Mowgli will almost certainly be ejected from the wolf pack by Phaona. It looks as if Phaona will win until he is set upon by Shere Khan. Mowgli intervenes and faces Shere khan, but during the struggle, Phaona runs on and declares himself winner.