The Book Of Boba Fett – Chapter 5: Return of the Mandalorian

After the Mandalorian completed his mission to bring Grogu to the Jedi,[a] he resumed bounty hunting. He hunts and kills Kaba Baiz, in exchange for the location of the Children of the Watch‘s hideout. He heads to their hideout and asks the Armorer to inspect the Darksaber. She tells him about the history of the Darksaber, explaining that its wielder has a claim to leadership of Mandalore, but it must be earned by victory in combat. Upon realizing what the Darksaber is, Paz Vizsla, a fellow Mandalorian and direct descendant of the Darksaber’s creator, challenges the Mandalorian for the Darksaber and the right to rule Mandalore. The Mandalorian wins the duel, but confesses that he broke the Creed by removing his helmet in front of others[b] and begs for forgiveness. She tells him that the only way for him to be redeemed is in the waters beneath the mines of Mandalore itself; however, those mines have been destroyed by the Empire.

The Mandalorian boards a commercial transport to Tatooine, where Peli Motto has a “replacement” for the Razor Crest,[c] a junked N-1 starfighter that once belonged to the Queen of Naboo. With the Mandalorian’s help, as well as the help of several droids and the local Jawas, they’re able to get the starfighter into working order. During the test flight, the Mandalorian’s speeding alerts the attention of New Republic X-wing pilots Captain Carson Teva and Lieutenant Reed, who inquire about some of the Mandalorian’s past activities around Nevarro. He suddenly activates a sub-light speed boost and escapes, deeming it trial enough for the new ship. The Mandalorian returns to Mos Eisley, where he finds Fennec Shand waiting for him. She has a job offer — providing muscle for Boba Fett. The Mandalorian is willing to do it for free, but only after paying a visit to a little friend.