Goku was the champion of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament. The spectators cheered thunderously for his victory, while Goku grinned happily, showing his white teeth.
After a grand award ceremony, Goku held the World Martial Arts Tournament champion's prize money and happily declared that he would treat everyone to a meal.
Everyone's eyes immediately lit up, and they happily made a racket together. Only Piccolo was deeply unwilling to accept it, gritting his teeth as he thought that he had only been a little short—just a little more stamina, and he could have defeated Goku.
Although he told himself he did not care about being the champion of the 22nd World Martial Arts Tournament, he had given them the honor of participating. Failing to win the championship was a severe blow to his pride.
"Next time. I'll definitely win next time," Piccolo snorted through gritted teeth while everyone else celebrated happily.
"Hahahaha, Piccolo, you're already very strong. Let's have another exhilarating battle next time." Goku happily draped an arm over Piccolo's shoulder, grinning broadly. Piccolo wore a sour expression as everyone else gathered around, joking that they would eat Goku bankrupt. Bulma, blonde Launch, He-El, and Master Roshi also came backstage and joined them.
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The blond host in a black suit saw the scene, took out his camera, and snapped a photo, capturing the relaxed, cheerful atmosphere as everyone crowded together.
Bulma accepted the photo the blond host in the black suit handed her. Seeing everyone's vivid expressions in the picture, she was delighted.
She put away the photo and asked the host for the film, intending to develop dozens of copies later and give one to each person.
"Come on, everyone. We already reserved a restaurant. Goku, get ready to use that champion's prize money to pay