Master Splinter doesn't hold a father/son relationship with the turtles, as the Mirage Studios, Movie, and 2k3 stories suggested, but more of a teacher/student bond.

Master Splinter is always there for the turtles to give a wise/ungrasping quote or speech to try to ease the turtles' troubles.

Other characters such as Master Splinter and the Ancient One have picked up on this habit but usually whenever he disobeys.

Master Splinter has yet to reveal what it is Michelangelo must improve on other than a need to focus.

They are four mutant turtles, who were taught how to be ninjas by a mutant rat called Master Splinter.

According to Master Splinter in Season 10, the Technodrome is considered to be destroyed.

He is the one to usually take charge of the turtles when Master Splinter is not present.

He makes an appearance at Master Splinter's funeral.

Master Splinter realizes their deception and comes up with a plan to trick them.

He is the most talented fighter and is closest to Master Splinter.