Doesn't really seem like that concept jives alongside planet-wide war. [ But what the hell does he know, when people can control the elements with their mind? He's also envisioning Toph befriending some ancient monk dude, so God forbid he ever meets the 12 year old menace. ] Did he succeed?

Bullets, swords - hell, someone throws a refrigerator at you. [ Don't ask him how he knows. Experience is a helluva drug. ] Well, I'm not planning to shoot at you, but these things are good to know, strategy wise. Something that may be a challenge for somebody else might not be with your skillset. It's important to know who to call.