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Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: The Tragic Piccolo 2.0

Inside the Hope spacecraft, in the main control room.

Bulma sat with her legs crossed, holding a cup of freshly brewed cappuccino while staring at the radar scan on the large screen.

Two high-energy reaction signals were rapidly approaching the ship.

One of them belonged to her husband with infinite stamina, and the other...

"Hmph."

Bulma snorted coldly as her fingers tapped rhythmically on the console.

As a woman with a genius brain, although her perception of Ki was not as sharp as a martial artist's, a woman's sixth sense was the strongest radar in the universe.

That unfamiliar energy source, though peaceful, carried a hint of charm that immediately set off alarm bells in her head.

"Sss..."

The sound of the air pressure valve opening echoed.

The hatch slid open, and before the heatwave outside could surge in, it was pushed back by a faint hydrangea fragrance.

Krillin stepped inside with a satisfied smile on his face like someone who had just done something bad and had not wiped his mouth yet.

Behind him followed a purple-haired beauty with downcast eyes and a figure so striking that even Bulma raised an eyebrow.

The air instantly froze.

Piccolo, who had been meditating in the corner, suddenly opened his eyes wide.

His usually calm gaze now looked like copper bells.

Gohan and Trunks were lying on the floor playing video games. When they noticed the commotion, Trunks immediately whistled.

"Wow, Dad, Mom is going to kill you."

Bulma placed her coffee cup down with a forced smile and walked toward Krillin in her high heels with steady steps.

She carefully looked Aki up and down from head to toe.

Her glowing white skin and perfect proportions looked almost unreal.

Those pointed ears and long purple hair gave her an exotic charm.

Most importantly, the way she looked at Krillin was like she was looking at her god. That lingering sense of devotion could not be hidden.

"Care to explain?"

Bulma crossed her arms and released her full presence.

Although her combat power was only five, the pressure she gave off rivaled Frieza's.

"You went to the lifeless dark side of the planet and came back with such a big living person? Or is this some hidden benefit of Planet Namek?"

Krillin coughed awkwardly and naturally placed his arm around Bulma's shoulder, sending a gentle stream of Ki to ease the stiffness in her back from sitting too long.

"Wife, you've misunderstood me. This is Aki, the guardian of the ancient temple on Planet Namek."

"Earlier I was almost ambushed by that fat pig Dodoria. Thanks to Miss Aki, she guided me to the temple and helped me obtain the Four-Star Dragon Ball."

As he spoke, Krillin took out the Dragon Ball and waved it slightly, trying to distract her attention.

Aki immediately stepped forward politely and bowed slightly to Bulma with great humility.

"Hello, Mistress. I am Aki. Lord Krillin saved the temple and saved me."

"From now on, I am Lord Krillin's attendant. Please do not be troubled by my presence."

That single word, Mistress, made Bulma's heart bloom with joy.

Then Aki gently tapped her fingertip, and a beam of emerald-green energy entered the space between Bulma's brows.

Bulma felt a warm surge flow through her body. The fatigue from staying up late monitoring data for several days disappeared instantly.

Her skin even felt tighter, as if she had just received a top-tier full-body spa treatment.

"Is this... life energy?"

Bulma touched her face in surprise.

"Yes, Mistress."

Aki spoke softly.

"This is a secret technique of the Hydrangea Tribe. It can delay aging and help maintain youth. If you do not mind, I can perform a deeper treatment for you every day."

The hostility in Bulma's eyes vanished immediately and was replaced with warmth, as if she had just met a close sister.

"Oh, what Mistress? That makes me sound old. Just call me Sister."

Bulma grabbed Aki's hand and pushed Krillin aside.

"Come with me. I'll take you to the room I've prepared for you. Also, tell me more about the principles of this beauty... I mean, secret technique."

The two women walked away hand in hand, leaving Krillin standing there rubbing his bald head.

However, the real storm had just begun.

Piccolo, who had been frozen in the corner, finally spoke again.

He stood up trembling and pointed at Aki's departing figure.

"Kri... Krillin..."

Piccolo's voice sounded strained.

"Was that... a Namekian?"

"Sort of."

Krillin shrugged and walked over to the console to check the data.

"Although she is an ancient species, she is indeed related to the Namekian race."

"But that's impossible!"

Piccolo clutched his head as his antennae twitched wildly.

In his inherited racial memories, Namekians were green-skinned beings who lived on water and reproduced by laying eggs.

Things like romance and reproduction were unnecessary complications for lower beings.

But now, a living native female Namekian with a combat power of 48,000 had appeared right in front of him.

For Piccolo, who always took pride in the purity of his race as a former Demon King, this was a devastating blow.

"Could I be a mutant?"

Piccolo stared at his green arms and fell into deep self-doubt.

"Or did the Grand Elder lie to us all? Maybe we originally had wives, but then we degenerated?"

Krillin could not help laughing as he watched Piccolo question his entire existence.

"Don't overthink it, Piccolo."

Krillin patted him on the shoulder.

"Aki is a special life form born from the hydrangea tree. She belongs to the clergy, so her structure is different from combat-type Namekians like you."

"Besides, isn't it good to have a female compatriot? At least it proves Planet Namek isn't a monastery."

"Shut up!"

Piccolo felt both humiliated and furious. His pride took a critical hit.

"I absolutely refuse to acknowledge this!"

After saying that, Piccolo wrapped his cloak tightly around himself and rushed toward the Gravity Room as if fleeing.

He clearly needed some peace, preferably under thirty times gravity.

Krillin shook his head as he watched Piccolo leave and opened the System panel.

After subduing Aki and obtaining the Dragon Ball, the System data had updated again.

[Host: Krillin]

[Race: Earthling (Super Divine Regenerative Body)]

[Current Status: Saitama Template Fusion Level 41%]

[Base Combat Power: 52,000 (Suppressed. Actual explosive power immeasurable)]

[Special Skills:]

Serious Series: Holy Buddha Form (S+): Upon activation, all attributes skyrocket and grant holy attribute strikes.

Hyper-Speed Regeneration (S+): As long as the core is not destroyed, the physical body instantly reconstructs.

Ki Resonance (Mutation): Dual cultivation efficiency increased by 30%. Can borrow partner's Ki.

Absolute Domain: Aura Suppression: Causes mental fear in units with lower combat power.

[Items Held: Four-Star Dragon Ball, Senzu Beans ×8, Hoi-Poi Capsule (Gravity Room Version)]

[Current Mission: Decisive Battle on Planet Namek (Progress 2%)]

"A base combat power of fifty-two thousand..."

Krillin clenched his fist as he felt power surge inside him like a vast ocean.

"If I activate twenty-times Kaioken now, my combat power will exceed one million."

"Frieza's first form is only five hundred thirty thousand. Even without transforming, I can defeat him using just my base form and Kaioken."

"But that would be too boring."

A mischievous smile appeared on Krillin's face.

Frieza loved playing transformation games.

Since he was already here, if he did not defeat every single form of the so-called cosmic emperor, how could he justify this trip?

Just then, the ship's alarm suddenly sounded.

"Beep! Beep! Beep!"

Red warning lights flashed across the control room.

Bulma's voice came through the intercom with a hint of excitement.

"Krillin! The radar shows a high-speed flying target approaching!"

"Combat power reading... about twenty-three thousand. It's a green-skinned long-haired handsome guy, though he looks a bit effeminate."

"A green-skinned handsome guy?"

Krillin smiled slightly.

"Looks like that narcissist Zarbon is here."

After Dodoria's death, Frieza would not stay idle.

Zarbon was Frieza's right-hand man.

Although his combat power was not top-tier, he was smarter than Dodoria and could transform.

"Trunks, Gohan!"

Krillin called out to the two boys still playing games.

"Stop playing. A guest is here. Let's go welcome him."

"Yay!"

Trunks threw down the controller and jumped to his feet.

"Finally! I can stretch my muscles. The gravity here is too light. I'm getting rusty."

Gohan stood up obediently and straightened his Demon Clan training uniform.

Although some innocence remained in his eyes, there was no longer any fear.

Outside the ship, under the eternally dim sky of Planet Namek, a streak of blue light pierced through the air and headed straight toward Krillin.

Meanwhile, inside Frieza's spaceship.

The short-statured Frieza sat in his hover chair, slowly swirling a crimson liquid in his glass. His red eyes reflected cold killing intent.

"That useless Dodoria actually lost contact."

"It seems some rats have indeed snuck onto this planet. That wild monkey Vegeta is nearby as well."

Frieza's voice was elegant and high-pitched, yet it made one's spine shiver.

"Mr. Zarbon has already gone."

A nearby soldier reported nervously.

"With Mr. Zarbon's strength, he should be able to resolve the issue quickly."

"I hope so."

Frieza took a sip of the liquid.

"By the way, those fellows who only know how to strike ridiculous poses should arrive soon. Once they do, arrange for them to collect the Dragon Balls."

"Although I dislike their taste, I must admit the Ginyu Force can be useful."

"Beep beep beep..."

Frieza's eyes lit up as he looked at the message on his communicator.

"Ohohohoho... the Grand Elder? Interesting."

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