c5: Entering the Parasite World
According to the navigation system inside the Saiyan space pod, there were still about half a month remaining before reaching Earth. The coordinates had already been locked onto the blue planet located in the North Area of the universe, and the pod was traveling through space at high speed along its preset trajectory.
During these days, aside from occasionally observing the vast starry sky outside the pod's transparent viewport and chatting in the group, Broly didn't have much else to do.
Feeling bored, he casually picked up a bag of spicy snacks, tore it open, and took a bite. At the same time, he held a copy of the Dragon Ball manga in his other hand, flipping through it slowly.
Inside the small cabin, there were piles of supplies, snacks, clothes, shoes, and other daily necessities stacked neatly in one corner. These were all items sent by the Group Admin through red envelopes over the past few days.
Naturally, this manga was also part of those items.
Broly understood very clearly why the Group Admin had gone to such lengths to help him.
In a world where strength determined everything like the Saiyan race under Frieza's rule, kindness without reason was almost nonexistent. Even among Saiyans, bonds were often overshadowed by survival instincts and battle potential.
So he didn't reject her goodwill.
The Group Admin might appear somewhat naïve, but she was undeniably kind and in a way, even a bit endearing.
Broly silently made a decision.
If, in the future, she or any of the group members who had helped him encountered danger, he would repay that kindness within the limits of his ability.
Just as he was about to follow his usual routine opening the chat to see what everyone was doing, the Group Admin suddenly sent a message that immediately drew his attention.
Group Admin: "@Everyone, a new mission has been released! Those who want to participate, type '1'.
Mission Objective: Enter a parasite-controlled world and eliminate 200 humans infected by parasites.
Time Limit: 7 days.
Rewards: Each participant will receive a base reward of 200 points upon completion. Additional points will be awarded based on performance. Each parasite eliminated grants an extra 10 points."
Straw Hat Pirates Captain: "I'm not going this time! I've already set my goal, I'm going to defeat Crocodile in Alabasta!"
It was clear that Luffy was currently in the Alabasta arc, preparing to confront the Shichibukai Crocodile, a Logia-type Devil Fruit user capable of controlling sand.
Emperor Engine: "You guys go ahead… I'll pass. I just want to stay home and relax. Don't forget to livestream it."
Leftover Child: "I can't go either. I still need to rescue my friend and deal with a powerful enemy in my world."
Group Admin: "Eh? What's going on? Is everyone busy? Does that mean… no one can take this mission?"
At that moment, Broly's eyes narrowed slightly as he read the mission details.
Although he had only recently awakened his consciousness, his Saiyan instincts were already becoming more active. Combat, after all, was deeply rooted in Saiyan blood.
Strongest 6-Year-Old: "1"
Strongest 6-Year-Old: "I'll go. There's nothing to do inside the space pod anyway, and staying idle for half a month isn't good. I might get rusty."
Even though Saiyans didn't truly "rust," prolonged inactivity could dull combat instincts—something Broly wanted to avoid, especially considering the powerful enemies that existed in the Dragon Ball universe, such as Frieza and his army.
Dumpling-Making Expert: "1"
Dumpling-Making Expert: "I haven't taken part in any missions recently either. Count me in."
In another world, Su Xiaoyou dressed in a simple white T-shirt and jeans stood at a traffic light, waiting for it to turn green.
She wasn't extraordinarily beautiful, but her appearance was clean and pleasant, occasionally drawing glances from passersby.
Her attention, however, was entirely focused on the chat interface projected before her eyes.
Blinking her large eyes, she quickly reviewed the participants list.
"With Broly and Naruto joining forces…" she muttered softly to herself.
"That mission should be manageable."
After all, one was a Saiyan with a latent power level already exceeding 10,000 even without formal training, and the other possessed the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox sealed within him.
In her view, the combination of these two alone was already more than enough to handle most threats in a lower-tier world.
"Broly is a Saiyan with extremely high latent power, born with a combat power of around 10,000. With his current strength, this mission should be manageable."
Su Xiaoyou quickly made a decision and replied in the group chat: "Alright, I'll open the dimensional portal to the Parasite World in one hour. Everyone participating, get ready."
Strongest 6-Year-Old: "1"
Dumpling-Making Expert: "+1"
Inside the Saiyan space pod, Broly glanced at the piles of snacks and the Dragon Ball manga beside him. After thinking for a moment, he casually grabbed a few more packs of spicy strips.
After all, he didn't really have anything else to prepare.
Meanwhile, in another world, Naruto Uzumaki was lying beneath a waterfall, letting the rushing water cascade over his body as he stared blankly at the sky, passing the time.
When he saw the mission details in the group chat, his previously dull eyes instantly lit up with excitement.
Without hesitation, he plunged into the water, quickly caught two large fish with practiced ease, and swam back to the shore.
He tossed the fish onto the ground, skillfully knocking them unconscious. Using a kunai, he cleaned the scales and removed the innards with efficient, practiced movements. Then he skewered the fish with wooden branches and set them over a simple fire to grill.
This lakeside area was his secret base. Ever since he was young, whenever he didn't have enough to eat, he would come here to catch fish and fill his stomach.
With about an hour remaining before the mission began, Naruto decided to eat his fill first to maintain his stamina. At the same time, he prepared extra grilled fish, planning to bring some along for the Group Admin and Broly.
Using the Shadow Clone Technique, he created a clone to help manage the cooking, ensuring everything would be ready in time.
While waiting, he dried himself, put on fresh clothes, and organized his equipment, kunai and shuriken neatly secured.
Explosive tags were too expensive for him at the moment, so he had to rely on basic tools and his own abilities.
Soon, everything was ready.
One hour later, Su Xiaoyou returned home and activated the dimensional portal function.
At that same moment, inside Broly's space pod, a swirling vortex emitting a soft blue light suddenly appeared in midair.
By the lakeside, Naruto also saw an identical vortex gate forming before him.
Without hesitation, both of them stepped forward and entered.
A flash of light engulfed their vision.
When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves standing in a completely unfamiliar environment.
Broly looked around calmly, his sharp Saiyan instincts already on alert. His gaze soon landed on a blond-haired boy with six whisker-like marks on his cheeks.
There was no doubt, this was Naruto Uzumaki.
Naruto, holding a freshly grilled fish that was still steaming, grinned brightly and greeted him with enthusiasm: "You must be Broly! Nice to meet you! I'm Naruto, the best at using Rasengan in our group!"
Broly looked up at Naruto, who was slightly taller than him. There was no arrogance in his expression; instead, he responded politely.
After all, Naruto had contributed points earlier to help him obtain the space pod.
"Brother Naruto, hello. My name is Broly. Nice to meet you."
Hearing himself being called "brother," Naruto immediately became excited. He had not yet realized just how extraordinary this six-year-old Saiyan truly was.
Without thinking, he puffed out his chest and declared confidently: "This mission should be just like the others! As long as you stay by my side, you'll be safe. I, Naruto, will protect you!"
He raised one arm energetically, striking a confident pose.
This sense of being relied upon was exactly what Naruto longed for, it was the same feeling that drove his dream of becoming Hokage.
Broly smiled faintly at Naruto's sincerity.
This was exactly how he remembered Naruto straightforward, passionate, and genuine.
At that moment, another figure arrived through the portal.
Su Xiaoyou stepped into the Parasite World. As soon as she opened her eyes, she was about to greet them, only to see one person holding a bag of spicy strips, his lips stained with red oil, casually eating.
And the other holding a grilled fish, chatting enthusiastically with a child even smaller than himself.
She paused, momentarily speechless.
So… these two came here in the middle of a mission… and the first thing they did was eat?
Suppressing the urge to complain, she walked forward and greeted them: "Naruto, long time no see. And Broly, nice to meet you as well."
Broly looked up and finally saw the Group Admin in person.
She had her hair tied neatly into a single ponytail, her features delicate, and her eyes clear and lively, giving off a fresh and approachable aura.
At first glance, she looked like an ordinary girl but Broly knew very well that she was the one who connected all of their worlds together.
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