Time flew by.
Before they knew it, a year and a half had quietly passed.
Today was the day of the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament.
The grand tournament was being held on Papaya Island, just as it had been in the past.
But this World Martial Arts Tournament was far bigger than before, nearly ten times the scale of previous events.
After all, it was an event jointly promoted by Earth's largest corporation and financial conglomerate, along with the Martial Arts Tournament officials.
To meet Talot's needs, Bulma had made tremendous contributions and changes over the past year.
It could be said that Capsule Corp's industrial empire had become the core of Earth. Bulma's voluntary investment had not only received official approval, but had also changed the rules.
In fact, this grand event now somewhat resembled the situation during the Majin Buu Saga.
It was even more magnificent than that.
The current World Martial Arts Tournament was the true World Martial Arts Tournament.
More than ten thousand people had entered, and the Main Arena alone could hold several hundred thousand spectators.
Of course, most of the contestants were simply here to try their luck.
After all, as long as they passed the Preliminaries and entered the finals, they could receive 100,000 Berry in prize money.
Not to mention that the Champion and Runner-up would receive 100 million Berry and 50 million Berry respectively.
These prizes had been established after discussions among the Bulma-led consortium. There were also rewards for the Top Four, Top Sixteen, and more.
So long as one made it into the finals, it was practically guaranteed money.
Papaya Island, not far from the Main Arena.
Son Goku, Krillin, Tien Shinhan, Yamcha, Chiaotzu, Raditz, Selari, Nappa... even Master Roshi and all their family members were gathered