Great Elder

Planet Namek was extremely far from Earth. Even the fastest spaceship replicated using the advanced technology of the ancient Namekians and Saiyans would take a month to get there.

Krillin looked at Kami's uneasy expression and gave an awkward laugh. "Kami, sorry, I lied to you. It'll take us a month to get there."

Kami seemed to have expected it and said nothing, though he looked somewhat frightened. The saying about feeling timid as one neared home perfectly described Kami's current state.

Krillin reassured him, "Namekians are a peace-loving race. Most of them are kind and simple." He silently added, Except Slug. Slug was a Namekian with an absolutely evil heart. His talent for battle surpassed even Piccolo's, and after regaining his youth and transforming into a Super Namekian, his strength reached an astonishing 200 million... Even in his old age, he still had 40 million...

Kami was still lost in thought. It seemed that Kami's inner knot could not be untied until they reached Planet Namek. Krillin shook his head and smiled bitterly.

A month could not be wasted. He had to train as much as possible during this time... With that, Krillin took out the Gravity Training Room.

Krillin set it to one hundred times gravity. The surroundings instantly turned dark red, and even the air became much heavier. A smile appeared on Krillin's lips. "Heh heh, this feeling has been too long in coming."

One month later...

Ding. Estimated landing on Planet Namek in five minutes... The control console emitted its mechanical announcement.

Krillin was sitting cross-legged. He slowly opened his eyes and exhaled. "Finally, we're here."

After training for twenty-eight days, Krillin had stopped the high-intensity regimen. No one could predict what might happen in space, so he had to remain in peak condition.

System, check my stats:

Time: Era 756

Name: Krillin

Age: 21

Race: Earthling

Dimension: Level 1 Dimension (equivalent to Korin)

Battle Power: 340,000 (next limit: 1.5 million)

Potential: 1.16 million

Training Speed: Light Speed Training

"My strength only went up by thirty thousand this month. It's still a little slow, but my energy is limited right now. If I used VIP training, I wouldn't even last a few days. It's nowhere near as cost-effective as Light Speed Training. There's still a long road ahead. I'll take it slowly." Krillin could not help sighing.

One minute until arrival at Planet Namek, the console announced again.

Planet Namek's outline was already visible. The entire planet was green, with several bright companion stars beside it. Judging by Earth's brightness classification, they were probably first-magnitude stars. As the spaceship sped forward, it slowly entered the atmosphere. The sky was green, and everything became clearer. Planet Namek was not a complete planet, but one made up of hundreds of islands.

Kami stood before the spaceship's door, leaning on the Divine Staff with both hands. A fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead as he silently gazed at his familiar yet unfamiliar homeland outside.

Boom!

The spaceship successfully landed on a relatively elevated island.

"Destination reached: Planet Namek. Travel time: twenty-nine days and ten hours." The console still spoke in that stiff voice, though it somehow seemed to carry a hint of cheer. Was it because it had returned to its homeland?

"Kami, let's go down!" Krillin said to Kami.

Kami nodded.

The two slowly walked out of the spaceship.

Kami took a deep breath of air, listened to the faint tremors in the breeze, and looked at the river and strange trees before him. Overwhelmed by emotion, he said hoarsely, "It's been hundreds of years! I've finally returned to my homeland. This is my home!"

"Nail, I sense a clansman has arrived on Planet Namek. His Ki is very kind, two thousand kilometers to the east. Go welcome our new clansman." The Great Elder's enormous body lay in his chair as he spoke slowly and weakly.

"Yes, Great Elder." Nail answered respectfully.

"Kami, we should go find Planet Namek's leader, the Great Elder. There's a powerful Ki to the southwest. If I'm not mistaken, that should be where the Great Elder is." Krillin spoke excitedly.

"That's right, that is where the Great Elder is. Ever since I set foot on Planet Namek, I seem to have remembered some things, though they're still vague. But I can clearly sense the Great Elder's location." Kami sounded confused.

"Someone is coming toward us. His Ki is very similar to Piccolo's. Judging from it, his Battle Power should be around forty thousand," Krillin said calmly.

Krillin was not flustered. Forty thousand was something he could destroy with a wave of his hand. If I'm right, it must be Nail. Nail was a battle-type Namekian, so having a Battle Power of forty thousand wasn't surprising. The Great Elder really was impressive. Kami and I had only just arrived, and Nail was already here. As expected of someone who had lived for hundreds of years... Krillin thought silently.

Nail flew very quickly and reached Krillin's landing site in moments. Seeing the aged Kami, Nail was deeply surprised. There were actually members of his race living on other planets.

Nail landed. Only when he got closer did he respectfully say, "Honored elder who has come from afar, Nail greets you." Then he bowed to Kami.

Kami was from the same era as the Great Elder and had lived for hundreds of years. The Great Elder's children could basically be considered Kami's juniors, so there was nothing wrong with Nail calling him elder. Nail only showed hostility toward those who offended the Great Elder. At other times, he was still a simple and kind warrior.

Kami studied Nail. "You look much like Piccolo, but your Ki is completely different. Nail's Ki is restrained and peaceful, lacking the violence in Piccolo's Ki."

"Rise, child." Kami spoke gently, his eyes full of affection, like a grandfather looking at his grandson.

"Can you take us to see the Great Elder?" Kami asked Nail.

"The Great Elder sent me to welcome you, elder. Please come with me. It is quite a long journey, so please climb onto my back and let me carry you. My mission is to protect the Great Elder, and I cannot leave his side for too long, so we must return quickly." With that, Nail bent down.

Kami naturally climbed onto Nail's back. Seeing this, Krillin thought, I definitely won't compete with you for the chance to show filial devotion. Heh heh, let's go.

Nail carried Kami toward the Great Elder, with Krillin following closely behind.

Tap, tap! They landed on a towering stone pillar. The Great Elder lived here. The house before them really resembled that spaceship in architectural style. Their taste really was... Krillin had a few private thoughts.

"Great Elder!" Nail said respectfully. "Let them come in."

Leaning on the Divine Staff, Kami walked step by step toward the Great Elder. Krillin was about to follow when Nail stretched out an arm to stop him. Nail truly did not trust outsiders.

Krillin saw Nail blocking him and said without anger or joy, "So the kid's got a temper." He made as if to fight him. Krillin had endured for so long that he had long wanted to spar with an expert. Heh heh, you forced me. It wasn't me who made the first move.

"Nail, let the guest come in. His Ki is peaceful and kind. He is an upright man." The Great Elder's voice rang out once more.

"Yes, Great Elder." Nail politely said to Krillin, "Please come in, guest."

Krillin had no choice but to let it go. He knew Nail was merely fulfilling his duty and had no other intentions. There would be plenty of chances to fight later. Nail also liked to battle, after all; he was a battle-type Namekian. Krillin had just seen the fighting spirit in Nail's eyes.

"Thank you. Let's go in together."

Nail nodded.

Krillin walked in and looked at the Great Elder lying in his chair. Damn, as expected of the Great Elder. He's huge!