Outside, Talot and Bulma found Son Goku and Son Gohan.
"Yo~! Bulma." Son Goku immediately struck his trademark greeting pose.
Son Gohan beside him greeted them politely as well. When he noticed Android 17 and Android 18 coming out, he paused briefly before seeming to realize something and smiling courteously.
"You've recovered pretty well. I thought there might be some aftereffects, but it looks like the Special Medicine from the future world really works. It got you back on your feet so quickly," Bulma teased when she saw how healthy Son Goku looked.
Son Goku gave an honest smile at her words, then turned his gaze toward Talot, Android 17, and Android 18.
"I've already heard about you from Gohan. I never expected the differences between timelines to be so great. Thanks to you, the true enemy lurking in the shadows was dealt with," Son Goku said, greeting Talot warmly.
"It was nothing, Kakarot," Talot said with a smile.
It was their first exchange. Taking the opportunity, Android 17 and Android 18 carefully sized Son Goku up.
The siblings exchanged a glance, instantly conveying their thoughts to one another.
The general meaning was that Son Goku, the man Dr. Gero had always wanted revenge against, did not seem all that strong based on the data they had analyzed. He even appeared weaker than the Vegeta they had defeated back then.
"Though I'd really like to challenge you, with my current strength, I'm afraid I couldn't even beat those two Androids over there," Son Goku said. He had naturally sensed Android 17 and Android 18's doubt and disdain.
He voiced his thoughts without hiding anything. Though it had dealt him a bit of a blow, he felt even more excited inside.
The stronger the Androids were, the more room they had