With Turles having settled the matter of Kid Buu, Goku and the others flew over. Fat Buu also drifted toward them timidly, remembering Turles' earlier warning.
His arrival immediately put the Supreme Kai on high alert, his face pale with lingering fear.
"It's okay, Lord Supreme Kai. I get the feeling this Buu is a good guy," Goku said, trying to reassure him.
However, any "filter" Goku once had for the Supreme Kai's status had been thoroughly shattered. The Kai's aura and dignity had been ground into the dust by his own constant panic.
The Supreme Kai took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down as he nodded slowly.
Turles turned to Vegeta with a teasing smirk. "Yo, if it isn't 'Jobber Vegeta.' What happened? Did you hit a wall again?"
Vegeta's face stiffened. He glared at Turles, teeth gritted. If he weren't so clearly outmatched, he would have lunged at Turles to settle the score right then and there.
"Hmph!"
Vegeta snorted, turned on his heel, and flew off into the distance.
"Tsk, tsk. Look at him getting all shy. Honestly, it's been so long, we all know his deal by now..."
Goku looked at Turles, speechless. Only Turles had a tongue sharp enough to make Vegeta break down like that.
"Lord Turles, how do you plan to handle Majin Buu?" Shin asked.
Fat Buu perked up at the question, looking nervous. He was innocent, but he wasn't stupid; he knew this was the moment that would decide his fate.
"Handle him? Why bother? He's turned over a new leaf, hasn't he?"
"But..."
"No 'buts.' Fat Buu is my spoil of war. I've decided to make him a playmate for my daughter. How about it, Buu? Do you agree? My house has tons of delicious food."
"Delicious food??"
The words instantly hooked Fat Buu. He swallowed hard and asked, "Really?"
"Of course. And do you want this, too?"
Turles tossed the Kid Buu chocolate up and caught it.
Fat Buu's eyes were glued to the treat. He could feel a fatal attraction radiating from that piece of chocolate. He nodded frantically at Turles. "I want it! I want it!"
"If you promise to be my daughter's playmate, I'll give it to you. But you have to promise not to hurt anyone."
"Okay! I promise!"
Turles tossed the Kid Buu chocolate to Fat Buu, who opened his mouth wide and swallowed it in one gulp.
In the next instant, a massive surge of Ki exploded from Fat Buu's body.
Goku's hands started to itch for a fight. "Um, Buu? Want to spar for a bit?"
Fat Buu shook his head. "No. I'm going home with him. I promised to be his daughter's playmate."
"Well..."
Goku was stunned by the blunt refusal. The Supreme Kai was equally shocked. If Majin Buu was this easy to talk to, why did I go through all that trouble?!
Turles didn't know what the Kai was thinking, or he would have laughed in his face. You think you have Mr. Satan's luck or my strength to suppress him? Being "easy to talk to" depends entirely on who's doing the talking.
"Um..."
"Just call me Turles."
"Turles... is there really a lot of good food?"
"Of course. Do I look like a liar?"
"Then let's go! Let's go eat a feast! I mean... go see your daughter..."
Everyone else: "..."
Your real motive is totally showing, you glutton!
Looking at the impatient Fat Buu, Turles nodded. "How about it, Lord Supreme Kai? Want to come along? You can see for yourself, and maybe sample some of the food from the living world?"
The Supreme Kai hesitated for a moment before nodding. He needed to be absolutely sure that this Majin Buu was no longer a threat.
Goku thick-headedly followed along as well. A chance for a feast was something he would never pass up.
When they arrived at Turles' home, Bulma and the others were surprised by the newcomers. Future Bulma stared at Fat Buu for a long time—she had a vivid memory of this monster—but since Turles had brought him, she assumed the danger was over.
Turles introduced the Supreme Kai, his attendant Kibito, and Majin Buu to the family.
When Bulla heard that Fat Buu was her new playmate, she looked at the round, pink, cuddly creature and her eyes sparkled. She ran over instantly.
"Are you Buu? I'm Bulla!"
Seeing the little girl's genuine affection, Fat Buu broke into a wide grin. "That's right, I'm Buu! Nice to meet you, Bulla!"
"Buu! Buu! Do you want to come eat something delicious with me?" Bulla chirped. "I have so many snacks!"
Something delicious? Fat Buu was sold. He nodded vigorously. "Yes! Yes!"
The Supreme Kai watched in disbelief. "It... it actually worked??"
Turles shook his head. "Buu is actually quite intuitive. He can sense the kindness or malice of those around him. Ever since he absorbed the Grand Supreme Kai, he hasn't been a 'pure' demon. Don't you get it yet?"
The Supreme Kai went silent. He had never considered that. Was his fear of Majin Buu so deep that it had blinded him?
Looking at the naive Supreme Kai, Turles sighed and shook his head. I should find a chance to release the Old Kai from the Z Sword. This Shin guy is way too clueless. If he accidentally gets himself killed one day, Beerus is going to die a very pathetic death...
In a way, Turles realized he was technically saving Beerus's life. Since the Supreme Kai and the God of Destruction shared a Life Link, if the current Kai died, Beerus would go with him. Who knew if the Old Kai was still linked? If not, Turles really was doing Beerus a massive favor.
Of course, if Beerus knew he had such a "jobber" for a counterpart, he'd probably seal him away himself. A Supreme Kai who spent all his time trying to do the God of Destruction's job? That wasn't right. At the very least, he'd give him a good thrashing for gambling with Beerus's life.
That evening, as the party began and all sorts of rich, aromatic dishes were served, the Supreme Kai and Kibito couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
"It smells so good..."
Turles noticed and nudged them. "What are you waiting for? Eat up!"
Then, he immediately entered "glutton mode."
Watching the Saiyans and Majin Buu inhale food like a pack of starving wolves, the Supreme Kai's eyes went wide. Are you all reincarnated ghosts of starvation?!
But then, he took a bite. His eyes lit up instantly. In his millions of years of existence, he had never tasted anything so divine.
He began to gorge himself alongside the others. Kibito, watching his master, tried to cover his face in embarrassment, but after taking one bite himself, he joined the frantic feeding frenzy.
It just goes to show that the "How Delicious" Paradox—the law of finally admitting something is great after being stubborn—never fails.