Flash—!
The Treasure Pot glowed once more.
Another bulging sack filled with Senzu Beans flew out and landed steadily in Broly's hand.
Without hesitation, Broly tossed it to Son Goku.
"Whoa—!"
Goku fumbled slightly but caught it tightly.
It was heavy.
A genuine smile spread across his face.
"Thank you! This really helps! Now I don't have to worry about food at all during training!"
"Go on," Broly said calmly, waving his hand.
"Train well."
"Yeah!"
Goku grinned brightly.
"When I come back stronger, let's fight again!"
He tied the bag securely to his waist and jumped onto the Flying Nimbus.
Just as he was about to leave—
Goku suddenly paused.
"Huh?"
"Where's Gohan?"
"Gohan?" Broly replied casually.
"He went off to train with Branch."
"Eh?!"
Goku blinked in surprise.
"But he wanted to become a scholar…"
"Maybe he changed his mind," Launch smiled.
"Or maybe Branch influenced him."
"…Yeah, that makes sense."
Goku nodded thoughtfully.
"Kids should explore a bit anyway."
"Ah— I should tell Chi-Chi before she panics!"
He waved.
"I'm off! See you in ten months!"
Whoosh—!
Nimbus began to rise—
"Kakarot!"
Raditz suddenly called out.
Goku stopped midair.
"What is it?"
Raditz's eyes were locked onto the sack at Goku's waist.
Burning.
Hungry.
"I… I'll go with you."
Goku scratched his head.
"…Sure."
Broly said nothing.
But—
He glanced at Raditz.
Just once.
That single look—
Was enough.
Raditz froze.
Cold sweat.
His body stiffened.
He forced a dry smile.
"Don't worry, Broly! He's my brother—I won't do anything!"
Broly waved him off impatiently.
Leave.
Raditz didn't dare linger.
He hurried after Goku.
Midair Conversation
The two flew side by side.
Below them—
Oceans faded into land.
Mountains, rivers, forests.
"Raditz," Goku asked,
"What are you planning to do now?"
Raditz didn't answer directly.
Instead—
He stared at the Senzu bag again.
"…These beans… they heal anything, right?"
"Pretty much," Goku nodded.
"If you're near death… and eat one… you recover instantly?"
"…I think so."
Goku scratched his chin.
"Never tried it though."
"You've NEVER tried it?!"
Raditz's eyes widened.
"Nope."
Raditz went silent.
Thinking.
Calculating.
Then—
A thought struck him.
"What about Broly?"
"He has unlimited Senzu Beans…"
"He must've used near-death recovery to grow stronger, right?"
Goku blinked.
"…Wait."
"That increases power?"
Raditz froze.
"You… don't know?"
"What do you mean?" Goku asked honestly.
Raditz stared at him.
Then sighed.
"You really don't know…"
He crossed his arms.
"We Saiyans—"
"When we recover from near death…"
"Our power skyrockets."
"Sometimes double… sometimes dozens of times stronger."
Goku's eyes widened slightly.
"…Really?"
"Broly definitely used that method," Raditz continued confidently.
"With infinite Senzu Beans, he could keep repeating it safely."
"That's the only explanation for his strength!"
Goku frowned slightly.
Something felt… off.
"Broly isn't like that," Goku said firmly.
Raditz smirked.
"Oh? And why's that?"
"I've never seen him injured."
"Not even once."
Raditz froze.
"And the Treasure Pot?"
"He only got it five years ago."
"But he was already incredibly strong before that."
"…What?"
Raditz's expression stiffened.
His entire theory—
Shattered.
"…Maybe he hid his injuries," Raditz muttered weakly.
"You're overthinking it," Goku replied calmly.
"I trust him."
Raditz clicked his tongue.
"You're too naive, Kakarot."
Goku didn't respond.
Just stared ahead.
Silent.
"Then explain this," Raditz pressed.
"If not that method…"
"How did he become that strong?"
Goku thought for a moment.
Then answered honestly.
"Broly doesn't really train."
"He eats. Sleeps."
"That's about it."
"…What?"
"He said—"
"Every time he wakes up…"
"He naturally becomes stronger."
Silence.
Raditz stopped thinking.
Completely.
"…What kind of monster is he…?"
A Dangerous Thought
Raditz's mind raced.
This information—
Must reach Vegeta.
But—
No scouter.
No communication.
Ship still on the island.
Steal it?
…No.
He shivered.
"That's suicide."
Warning
"Raditz," Goku said seriously.
"Don't mess with Broly."
"He's stronger than you can imagine."
Raditz scoffed.
"You don't understand Prince Vegeta's power."
"Vegeta?" Goku asked.
"The strongest Saiyan!"
Raditz declared proudly.
"Do you know his power level?"
"…How much?"
"18,000."
Goku froze.
Sweat slid down his face.
18,000…
His own power?
Barely a few hundred.
The gap—
Was enormous.
But—
Goku smiled.
Eyes burning.
"Then I'll just have to train harder."
Raditz laughed coldly.
"You're a low-class warrior."
"You'll never surpass us."
"I will," Goku said firmly.
"No matter what."
Raditz turned away.
"…We'll see."
The Real Intention
His gaze drifted—
Back to the Senzu bag.
Goku noticed.
"You want some Senzu Beans, don't you?"
Raditz grinned.
"As expected of my little brother."
"You plan to use near-death recovery to get stronger?"
"…Exactly."
"How many do you want?" Goku asked, hand already on the pouch.
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