After the Cell Games, Earth temporarily returned to calm… if one ignored the land ravaged like a natural disaster and the ongoing mild tremors felt worldwide.
Setsuna didn't linger on Earth. After reassuring the others, he immediately used Instant Transmission.
New Namek was a beautiful, emerald-green planet, three times larger than Earth, with three moons and an extremely lush natural environment.
After incorporating the Cooler Force, Setsuna had specially arranged for this resource planet, originally under Cooler's name, to be gifted to the Namekians as their new home.
Now, in the center of the newly built Namekian village, which blended traditional styles with interstellar technology, the new Grand Elder was bowing respectfully to Setsuna.
"Setsuna-sama, you are an eternal friend and benefactor to us Namekians," the Grand Elder said sincerely.
"Without your help, our race might have been exterminated by Frieza long ago."
"It was a trivial matter." Setsuna waved his hand. "I came this time to borrow your planet's Dragon Balls again."
"The Dragon Balls? Of course." The Grand Elder nodded without hesitation. "However, summoning Porunga requires the Namekian language. Would you like me to send someone with you?"
"No need, I've already learned it." Setsuna shook his head slightly. With his powerful soul, learning the Namekian language wasn't difficult.
"Then please, follow me."
Led by the Grand Elder, Setsuna quickly collected the seven Dragon Balls and teleported away.
On a barren, uninhabited planet, as Setsuna chanted the 'incantation', the seven Dragon Balls simultaneously erupted in brilliant golden light.
The golden light shot into the sky, forming a massive, plump dragon.
"State your wish. Any wish can be granted… however, only three wishes."
Setsuna looked up and calmly stated his first wish: "Revive Dr. Gero of Earth's Red Ribbon Army."
"That wish is simple."
Dr. Gero, who had already remodeled himself into an Android, appeared on the planet.
Before Dr. Gero could understand what was happening, Setsuna used a single Genro Mao Ken to control him.
Porunga continued, "You have two more wishes."
Setsuna frowned slightly. He hadn't really decided what to use the remaining two wishes for.
Except for the Super Shenron created by the Dragon God, ordinary wishes could hardly help him anymore.
But soon, an idea flashed through his mind.
A strange expression crossed Setsuna's face as he said, "Revive Androids No.17 and No.18, created by Dr. Gero."
"Those wishes are also simple."
The next moment, a young man with long black hair and a cool expression, along with a tall, slim girl with short blonde hair, appeared on the planet.
Setsuna silently mourned for Krillin in his heart. After all, his wife was gone.
But on second thought, because of his presence, Krillin hadn't been killed. Since he wasn't sacrificed, it was only reasonable that he wouldn't be given a wife, right?
As soon as they appeared, the two immediately looked around cautiously, assuming battle stances.
"Where is this?" No.18's sharp eyes locked onto Setsuna. "And who are you?"
"I'm the one who killed Cell," Setsuna answered calmly. "Then, I revived you and Dr. Gero."
"You could kill a monster like Cell?" No.18's pupils contracted, but her smile suddenly turned sweet. "So that means you're our benefactor?"
"Correct." Setsuna nodded, not hiding his intention. "I revived you specifically to 'repay kindness with obligation'."
He pointed to Dr. Gero, then to the siblings. "Become my subordinates. Work for me, follow my orders."
No.18's smile froze slightly.
'Was he being this direct?'
Her eyes darted around. Even though she had doubts that the man before her could have defeated Cell, she decided to endure it for now.
She quickly regained her smile, pretending to comply. "Sure~ It's not like we have anywhere else to go. We'll listen to you."
"Good." Setsuna smiled. "But given your history of betrayal, I'd feel more comfortable using a little insurance."
He raised his right hand again.
"Wait, what are you—" Before No.18 could finish, she was forcefully struck by the Genro Mao Ken.
If they were purely robotic, without souls, they wouldn't have been affected-
But they were cyborgs.
Their own strength was formidable, but their souls remained as they were before their modification. Against Setsuna, they had no resistance.
"Master." Both bowed simultaneously, their voices respectful.
Setsuna nodded slightly. He now had two capable subordinates.
All three wishes were fulfilled, and the burly dragon dissipated into light.
...
On a technological planet under the Cooler Force's name.
"Master, regarding those cell samples you gave me earlier..." Dr. Gero's eyes gleamed with the unique fervor of a scientific madman. "I've analyzed them all."
"Saiyan cells possess immense combat potential and the characteristic of breaking limits near death. The Frost Demon Race's cells contain terrifying innate energy and cosmic adaptability. Moro's cells can even absorb a planet's origin..."
"Using these cells as a blueprint, and with that God Tree's fruit of yours as the matrix, we can definitely create the strongest body in the universe!"
Setsuna scoffed internally at the notion of 'the strongest in the universe', but the idea of such birth was appealing.
"However," Dr. Gero's tone shifted, his expression becoming serious. "Your requirement is that it must perfectly match your soul's wavelength, with a primarily humanoid form."
Setsuna nodded. He didn't want to end up looking like an insect like Cell.
Dr. Gero looked at Setsuna. "Among these cells, only the Saiyan cells closely resemble the human form. But if we use the Saiyan genome as the main framework, you'll likely be influenced by Saiyan bloodline traits..."
Setsuna's expression darkened. Cell's fate was the perfect counterexample.
The Saiyan's cognitive debuff was truly terrifying. Even Goku was affected... by the Dragon Ball Super era, Goku was almost becoming a 'true' Saiyan.
Setsuna shook his head slightly. "We can't use the Saiyan genome as the main framework."
He didn't want to be resurrected, suddenly lose his mind, release Omega Shenron, and insist on a 'fair' fight with him.
Dr. Gero spoke solemnly, "That's precisely the problem. If we use the Earthling genome as the main framework, the Earthling used as the 'blueprint' must possess limitless potential."
"Otherwise, the genetic ceiling of an ordinary Earthling is too low to accommodate the genetic traits of those powerful races."
"Forcibly merging them would only result in genetic collapse, turning into an uncontrollable tumor."
'An Earthling with limitless potential...' Setsuna fell into thought.
A person suddenly came to mind… Saitama.
Although Saitama's strength was certainly inferior to Goku's, he did possess the potential for infinite growth.
'Furthermore, the logic by which the All-World Pearl opens new worlds seems closely tied to the power I desire internally.'
Setsuna reviewed his traversal history:
The first time, he traversed to the Dragon Ball Universe. Back then, he desired a system suited for physical combat that would allow him to quickly gain immense fighting power.
The second time, he traversed to the Toriko World. Before heading to the Chunin Exams in Sunagakure, he had wanted to enhance his poison resistance.
The third time, he traversed to the One Piece World. To support Titan, he wanted to go to a world with abundant resources...
Setsuna thought to himself, 'Now, I desire a physical body that can perfectly bear my soul and possess the potential for limitless growth.'
'The All-World Pearl is likely to respond to this desire and send me to the One-Punch Man World.'