Beating Up Goku

By the time Bulma returned, Goku had already started a campfire and was roasting several large chunks of dinosaur meat on branches.

Watching Goku skillfully turn the meat over the fire, Hao Shuai thought, It really is true that children from poor families grow up fast! Goku was so young, yet he could live alone in the mountains. He really was impressive!

"Time to eat!"

Just as Hao Shuai and Bulma were about to fall asleep waiting, they heard that the food was ready.

The dinosaur meat was golden brown and smelled delicious. Hao Shuai and Bulma felt their appetites stir.

He cut off a piece with a small knife and took a bite. It was chewier than beef, but the meat was delicious. After a couple of chews, it broke apart easily, and he swallowed a palm-sized piece in just a few bites.

After eating a large chunk of roast meat, Hao Shuai felt that it contained several times more energy and nutrients than beef.

He immediately realized that dinosaur meat was good stuff, especially for improving his vitality and strengthening his bones and muscles.

"Goku, are there many monsters like dinosaurs in the mountains?" Hao Shuai asked.

"Not many. I've only seen a few," Goku replied.

Hao Shuai felt a little disappointed by Goku's answer. It looked like he wouldn't be able to hunt dinosaurs on a large scale in this world.

But just because there weren't any in this world didn't mean there weren't any in other worlds! Hao Shuai thought of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park and Jurassic World. It looked like he'd have to visit one of them sometime.

After the three of them had eaten their fill, Hao Shuai put away the leftover dinosaur meat, and they continued their adventure in search of the Dragon Balls.

Along the way, Bulma was curious about Hao Shuai's abilities. He could only explain that they were a special power he had.

The three of them continued on their way. By dusk, as the sun sank toward the horizon, Goku was hungry again.

Bulma glanced at the sky. "You're right. It's almost dark. Brother Hao, let's spend the night here!"

Hao Shuai had no objections. He'd been driving all day and was tired too. He found an empty spot to park, and the three of them got out of the car.

"Are we sleeping out in the wilderness tonight?" Goku asked.

"Oh, honestly! How could a delicate, fragile young lady like me possibly sleep on the grass?" Bulma took out a box of capsules, pulled out a large one, and tossed it into the distance.

With a bang and a cloud of smoke, a round-roofed house appeared out of nowhere.

Although this wasn't his first time seeing a Hoi-Poi Capsule, Hao Shuai was still astonished. He greatly admired Dr. Briefs for inventing them, and his resolve to live off Bulma grew even stronger.

"What are you two standing there for? Get inside! Unless you want to sleep outside!" Bulma went into the house, turned on the lights, and called to them.

Hao Shuai and Goku followed close behind.

Ignoring Goku's loud exclamations of amazement, Hao Shuai found a red sofa and sprawled out on it in a lazy slouch.

Bulma said Goku smelled awful and told him to take a bath, but Goku didn't know what bathing was.

Bulma had planned to take Goku to wash up, but Hao Shuai volunteered for the job. After all, Bulma was the one he planned to live off, so he couldn't let anyone else take advantage of her—even if Goku was still a little kid who didn't know any better.

Seeing that Hao Shuai was going to help Goku, Bulma went to wash up first. Watching her walk into the bathroom wearing only a tank top after taking off her jacket, Hao Shuai couldn't help thinking, As expected of a girl from an anime world. She's only sixteen, but she's already so well developed. Living off her really isn't a bad deal!

When Bulma came out wearing pink pajamas, Hao Shuai took Goku into the bathroom and started helping him bathe, while Bulma began preparing dinner.

By the time Hao Shuai and Goku finished bathing and came out, Bulma had dinner ready: bread, salad, and coffee.

Seeing Hao Shuai looking even more handsome after his bath, Bulma's eyes turned into hearts!

Hao Shuai could only sigh deeply. "Damn this handsomeness of mine, with nowhere to go!"

"This thing called bread tastes awful! I don't like it!" Goku eagerly grabbed a piece and took a bite as soon as he saw the food.

Bulma said coolly, "You're always so picky. That's why you'll never grow up."

Goku didn't take it to heart. He stood up with a grin. "I'm going to find something good to eat that'll give me strength!" With that, he pushed open the door and ran outside.

"Brother Hao, it's so late. Will Goku be all right out there by himself?" Bulma asked worriedly.

"He'll be fine. Don't worry, Goku's pretty strong," Hao Shuai replied calmly. Mostly, he wanted some meat too. If he had to eat only bread and vegetables, he'd finish Bulma's food supplies.

A good while later, Goku came back carrying a wolf on his back and holding a centipede in his hand.

"Brother Hao! Bulma! I'm back!" Goku shouted.

"Took you long enough." Hao Shuai and Bulma, who had been chatting on the sofa, got up and went outside.

Opening the door, Goku asked, "I caught a wolf and a centipede. Do you want to eat them too?"

Bulma screamed in fright and hurried back inside.

Hao Shuai stayed outside and started a fire with Goku so they could roast the meat.

The wolf meat tasted gamey, was tough and stringy, and was hard to chew. Goku ate it with relish, but Hao Shuai didn't care for it and only had a few bites.

The roasted centipede, on the other hand, tasted surprisingly good! It was sweet and fresh.

After they'd finished the wolf and the centipede, Hao Shuai and Goku were only half full. With no other choice, Hao Shuai reluctantly took out the leftover dinosaur meat from lunch and roasted it.

Just as Hao Shuai and Goku had eaten their fill, Goku suddenly said, "Brother Hao, let's fight!"

Well!

Food and fighting!

The Saiyans' two great passions really were written into their genes! Even Goku, who had grown up on Earth, wasn't immune!

"Sure!" Hao Shuai agreed. He wanted to test the power system of the Dragon Ball World too.

Hao Shuai and Goku stood ten meters apart, with Bulma beside them, there to watch the fun and serve as referee.

Hao Shuai and Goku bowed to each other, and referee Bulma called out, "Begin!"

Goku pushed off the ground and rushed toward Hao Shuai. When he was five meters away, he planted his foot and launched a flying kick at him.

Hao Shuai sidestepped the flying kick, then seized his chance and kicked little Goku in the back. The blow sent him flying.

Goku flew more than ten meters before landing face-down on the ground. He didn't move for a while. Hao Shuai had wanted to test little Goku's strength, so he'd kicked a little harder. But he knew Goku was a Saiyan and not that fragile. Besides, he hadn't used An Jin, just the strength of his body.

Sure enough, before long, Goku got back up. He rushed forward with quick, short steps and reached Hao Shuai in the blink of an eye, throwing a punch at his face.

Hao Shuai caught Goku's wrist and turned it, swinging little Goku over his shoulder with one hand. With a crash, Goku slammed into the ground, leaving a large crater.

Hao Shuai held one hand behind his back and beckoned with the other at Goku, who lay sprawled on the ground. "Want to keep going?"

Bulma, who was supposed to be refereeing, forgot all about her job. Her lovestruck side flared up again, and her eyes turned into hearts. "Oh my gosh, Brother Hao is so handsome!"

As a Saiyan, a natural-born warrior, Goku wasn't going to give up so easily while he was full and full of energy. He rolled over in the crater, then sprang out with a kip-up.

Goku looked much more serious this time. He took up a stance that let him attack or defend and said,

"You really are amazing, Brother Hao. Now I'm going to get serious! Watch me—Rock Paper Scissors!"

Goku seemed to have springs in his feet as he bounced toward Hao Shuai, then used one of the few martial arts techniques he'd learned so far: his own invention, the Rock Paper Scissors Style!

"Scissors!" He thrust two fingers toward Hao Shuai's eyes.

Hao Shuai struck first, swinging his fist into Goku's eye.

Clutching his now-blackened eye, Goku staggered back a few steps and asked in confusion, "Huh? How did you know I was going to use scissors?"

Hao Shuai felt defeated by Goku's innocence. "You called out 'scissors' yourself. How could I not know?"

Bulma laughed so hard her abs nearly showed, but she finally did her duty and announced, "I declare Brother Hao the winner!"

"Brother Hao, I'll train hard and try to beat you one day!" Goku said confidently.

"I believe you!" Hao Shuai had no choice but to believe him. Who would dare compare battle power with a cheat like Goku?

Still, it felt great to beat up the future strongest warrior in the universe, Son Goku, in a one-sided fight! Too bad he'd only get this one chance. Once Goku started training with Master Roshi, it would probably be anyone's guess who'd be beating up whom!

"All right, it's late. Let's go inside and get some rest!" Bulma said with a yawn. She went into the house first, and Hao Shuai and Goku followed.