Aside from his father, everyone else could only feel helpless at Gohan's innocence, treating it as nothing more than a child's antics. Having no hope for Dende, they withdrew their gazes, ignored him, and continued pondering a solution.
"Dragon Balls... Porunga..."
Dende, who had previously been severely injured by Ginyu, forced out a few simple words with his last breath before closing his eyes and passing out.
"Dende! Dende! Wake up! Finish what you were saying first! What Porunga? I don't understand!" Gohan was utterly confused and grew anxious.
However, the Great Elder's expression changed. Dende's words jolted him awake, making him suddenly recall how, under Frieza's threats, he had helped summon Porunga and make one wish. Clever Dende had left two wishes remaining to prevent Frieza from breaking his word.
Prompted by Dende's reminder, the Great Elder suddenly remembered. His face immediately lit up as he said to everyone, "We can use the dragon's help to solve the trouble before you."
Upon hearing this, everyone stopped thinking and focused their attention on the Great Elder.
"The dragon?"
Senju Hashirama, who knew nothing of the dragon's abilities, voiced his confusion.
"That's right! We can use the dragon's power to restore Big Brother Uchiha Hiko to normal!" Luffy cried out, the gloom on his face vanishing instantly.
Having witnessed the dragon's miraculous power before, Naruto was overjoyed as well, his heart surging with excitement.
"The dragon possesses miraculous abilities and can grant any wish of its summoner! With the dragon's help, Big Brother Uchiha Hiko will surely regain his senses!" Naruto explained to the doubtful Senju Hashirama and Uchiha Madara.
Both of them raised their brows, a glimmer of hope rising in their hearts.
"There's no time to lose! Hurry up and summon the dragon! Hahaha! This is great!!" Only after