Advancing Kid Goku

Kame Island, near Master Roshi's house.

Several ropes descended like flying snakes, binding everyone in place.

"What's going on?"

"How should I know?"

Being bound without warning threw everyone into a panic.

Then, a familiar figure appeared before them.

"Ahoy there! What a pleasure to see you all again. Allow me to introduce my second ability. How do you like it?"

The man was none other than General Blue, who spoke to them with a sinister grin.

The moment Bulma saw him, her eyes nearly popped out. "Y-You!"

Kid Goku was also stunned. "You're still alive?!"

Apparently brimming with confidence in his superpowers, General Blue immediately headed toward Master Roshi's house, his sinister expression unchanged. "I'm terribly sorry, everyone, but I'll be taking the Dragon Balls!"

Bulma looked terrified. "W-We're done for! If he gets the Dragon Balls, he'll definitely kill us!"

Krillin looked at his master. "What's going on? You're the famous Master Roshi! Hurry up and think of something!"

Master Roshi had let his guard down and fallen into the enemy's trap.

"Damn it! Damn it!" Even with his immense strength, Kid Goku couldn't break free of the ropes.

Before long, General Blue found three Dragon Balls inside the house.

Kid Goku could only watch helplessly.

Bulma asked unwillingly, "What do you want with our Dragon Balls, anyway?"

"Heh heh. That's Black Marshal's business. I'm only carrying out his orders!" As he spoke, General Blue pulled a small object resembling an alarm clock from his clothes. "This is your thank-you gift for 'giving' me these three Dragon Balls."

As he spoke, he placed the object on the ground and pressed its red button.

"This is an extremely powerful timed bomb. I set it for a full three minutes. I'm such a merciful man, aren't I? Enjoy the last