#robot monkeys

Also me as a robot Monkeeeeeeeee

I have absolutely no proof for anything of that so it's just my theory, but hear me out on this.

Antauri must knew about existence of the silver monkey, but other members of the group didn't (except Chiro, he may knew it but idk). And I was thinking if he found out by some mental mambo jambo or after-death experience. And then it hits me.

Mandarin was the first monkey. He was with Alchemist before them. Of course he(Alchemist) erased their memory but I don't think there was no sign of memories left. So WHAT IF it was Mandarin who told Antauri about silver skeleton somewhere in the jungle? Or even show it to him.

But that's just the beginning.

WHAT IF Mandarin wanted this body for himself? Especially after prison break when he was basically mummified. But he was unable to transfer his own spirit to the silver monkey, so he needed a transmitter. Which was Chiro.

After rewatching "Secret of the Sixth Monkey" I was wondering why Mandarin didn't hurt Chiro when he had a chance. This kid literally took his place and he let him wear his gloves. After he finds out Chiro is the Chosen One and the kid blacks out, Mandarin politely takes him to the Super Robot and waits until he will wake up. Why he wanted this kid on his side? Mandarin was/is aware of his power and by that also full of himself so he surely don't need another competition.