Shadao piloted the spaceship toward Krillin. The ship was silver-gray overall, with sharp wings like an eagle's. As it flew, it flickered like a phantom. It could serve as both a short-range aircraft and a weapon for interstellar combat.
Krillin entered the spaceship. Its interior was filled with the metallic feel and technological elements of an alien civilization.
"Let's go," Krillin said calmly to Shadao.
Although Shadao was simple-minded, he was not stupid. He skillfully operated the ship. It slowly rose into the air, and once it reached a certain altitude, it shot off with a whoosh, turning into a streak of light as it headed into space.
Watching Morning Star recede behind them, Krillin could not help but marvel. "The stuff from Galactic Headquarters is really good. It's much faster than Planet Namek's ships." After all, the Galactic Organization was a force to be reckoned with in the universe, and the spaceships it produced were exceptionally capable.
Shadao tapped away at the virtual interface for a while before saying, "All right, it's entered automatic navigation mode. It'll calculate the radius of black holes along the way and bypass them."
"Not bad, Shadao. You usually look so dull, but you actually know quite a lot." Krillin gave him a thumbs-up.
Shadao scratched his head somewhat sheepishly. "Basic stuff, basic stuff."
Having learned from past mistakes, Krillin analyzed every planet they passed during the journey and recorded its basic information. He took the opportunity to note down some inhabited planets suitable for stopping and resupplying.
Krillin took out the Gravity Training Room. Training was like rowing against the current—if one did not advance, one fell behind. Since his talent could not compare to those outstanding aliens, Krillin had always believed that diligence could make up for shortcomings.
When Shadao saw Krillin suddenly take out something resembling a small house, he was startled. He knew a little about spatial technology in the universe, but it had never reached such a level.
Krillin glanced at Shadao and smiled. "I'm going to train. If you're interested, come with me. I'll teach you a few things."
From their earlier exchange, Krillin had discovered that Shadao only had a Battle Power of 500, and his fighting techniques were a complete mess. He was no different from someone with nothing but brute strength.
Krillin walked into the Gravity Training Room.
Shadao hesitated outside for a while. Lord Krillin had a Battle Power of fifty thousand, while he himself... Shadao was afraid, but then he remembered that they were about to return to his homeworld. They would definitely have to fight evil forces. How could he save his people with such meager strength? Gritting his teeth, Shadao forced himself to walk inside.
The scene inside the Gravity Training Room was somewhat different from what Shadao had imagined. There was none of the terrifying scenery he had envisioned, only a vast training ground.
When Krillin saw that Shadao had come in as well, he felt a little admiration for him. Shadao was an alien who valued loyalty and sentiment. Krillin pressed the switch for twenty times gravity. Since Shadao was in the Gravity Training Room, he had to set it according to Shadao's Battle Power.
Looking around, Shadao could not understand it. Was Lord Krillin really training in such a crude place? There did not seem to be anything special about it.
Suddenly, the surrounding air sank. Shadao felt as though he could not move at all. His body bore immense pressure, sweat beading on his forehead as he shouted, "Lord Krillin, what's wrong? What happened?"
Krillin smiled at the sight. "Adapt properly. This is twenty times gravity."
After saying that, Krillin ignored Shadao. Once Shadao adapted to twenty times gravity, he would teach him a little about how to use Ki.
Krillin stretched his muscles and bones, twisting his neck until it crackled. Then his figure flashed, vanishing from where he stood. Kamehamehas shot from his hands, chasing after him. Krillin moved faster and faster, constantly adjusting his body's agility as he sought that feeling of battle.
Shadao stared dumbfounded with his mouth wide open. He could only feel gusts of wind flashing across the empty space ahead, yet he could not see a single shadow. This was under twenty times gravity, while he himself could not even move. Shadao's eyes filled with stars of admiration, and he gained even more confidence in saving his homeworld.
Time flowed like fine sand. Half a month later...
Krillin sat to one side, meditating.
Shadao was running across the open ground nearby, his speed seemingly unaffected by gravity.
Krillin opened his eyes and smiled. "Not bad. You've improved a great deal compared to half a month ago. It seems Shadao merely lacked the chance for an outbreak."
Time: Era 756 Name: Shadao Age: 250 Race: Mudball Star Alien Battle Power: 750 Potential: 200,000
With potential of two hundred thousand, he could become a figure who shook the Straw Hat Galaxy in the future. Krillin stood and walked toward Shadao.
"Lord Krillin!" Shadao said respectfully when he saw Krillin approaching.
"Close your eyes. Feel every trace of energy in your body. Try to keep your breathing in sync with the flow of energy," Krillin instructed slowly.
A look of delight appeared on Shadao's face when he heard Krillin's words. "Lord Krillin is going to teach me the Martial Way." Shadao listened carefully, slowly closing his eyes and doing as Krillin had instructed.
Shadao sensed his own energy, yet he could never resonate with it. A frightened expression appeared on his face. Am I too stupid?
Seeing this, Krillin said slowly from the side, "Training must proceed step by step. You cannot rush it. Slowly reflect on what I just told you."
"Energy is like the surface of a lake. When a drop of dew falls into it, it creates ripples. The waves slowly spread outward from the center. Right now, you are that center. Energy is within your body. To awaken it, you do not need violent Ki. You need something as enduring and continuous as water." Krillin once again shared his experience with Shadao.
Shadao seemed deep in thought. As the center of energy, I'm like a black hole in the universe. Nothing can break free from a black hole's pull, not even light. But when a black hole absorbs enough, it evenly emits particles into the universe again. Is that how energy is used?
Shadao shouted happily, "I understand! I understand!" After saying that, he closed his eyes. A faint veil appeared around Shadao's body. This was Ki.
Krillin was somewhat surprised as well. Did I just meet a chosen one? I only gave him a little guidance, and he understood so quickly? It seems not every burly, simple-looking alien is worthless.
To accommodate Shadao's training, Krillin did not activate one hundred times gravity. So what if his strength grew a little slower? Being short by ten or twenty thousand would not affect the big picture. If he could not beat even one of Frieza's toes, he still could not beat it.
Watching Shadao train intently, Krillin thought mischievously, What he owes now will definitely have to be repaid later. As for how he'll repay it, Immortal Stones will do nicely.
Krillin checked his current attributes.
Time: Era 756 Name: Krillin Age: 21 Race: Earthling Dimension: Level 1 Dimension (equivalent to Korin) Battle Power: 375,000 (next limit: 5,000,000) Potential: 4,635,000 Training Speed: Speed of Light
Not bad. There were still around 770 Senzu Beans left, but energy was still not enough. The road to becoming a VIP big shot was long and arduous. Just thinking about having VIP made Krillin feel pleased—wouldn't his Battle Power growth be incredible then? Even if he slept for a year, he would probably surpass Frieza.
"Smack. I'm fantasizing again."
Time flowed like water. Another half month passed, and the two had already adjusted themselves.
Shadao was somewhat excited. After so many years, he had truly returned. Pointing at the star system ahead, Shadao shouted, "That's the Straw Hat Galaxy."
Krillin replied calmly, "Don't get excited. I see it."
The Straw Hat Galaxy was a spiral galaxy. Viewed from a thousand light-years away, it resembled a distinctive hat. An outer ring of stars outlined the "crown," while its bright core bulged from the center, surrounded by a darker band of dust.
Krillin said seriously to Shadao, "Enter the Straw Hat Galaxy and quickly find an uninhabited planet to land on. Don't get too close to Dirt Clod Star."
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