Going to Planet Namek, Borrowing the Dragon Balls

Universe 7, North Galaxy

A stretch of starry sky on the way to Planet Namek.

"Gran, can you stop destroying the planets I created?"

"No. These planets are useless. Lord Beerus went to great trouble to destroy them, yet you're bringing them back?"

Gran fired an energy blast twenty meters in diameter, and the planet still taking shape in the starry sky instantly exploded.

"Besides, I'm doing this for your own good. If I don't destroy these planets again, you'll be in trouble when Lord Beerus wakes up!"

"Is that Beerus guy really that terrifying?"

Shin the God of Destruction hovered nearby. Since coming here from Planet Yardrat, he had learned a rough outline of things from Gran.

It turned out that this world did not contain only their universe. There were eleven other universes, and each one had a God of Destruction and a Lord Kai.

"Shin, let me explain this one more time!"

Gran turned around and said irritably, "Although Gods of Destruction and Lords Kai are deities of the same rank, when you face a God of Destruction, you have to address him as 'Lord.' In other words, you have to call Beerus Lord Beerus."

"Why?"

"Because us Gods of Destruction have stronger fists. If you think you can beat us, then call us whatever you want!"

Gran waved his tiny fist and could not help giving a wicked grin.

"..."

Shin the God of Destruction shuddered and did not dare say another word.

"Alright, I'm getting ready to go to Planet Namek. Are you still coming with me?"

"Of course. I still haven't learned more from you about Lords Kai."

"Fine, then take me to Planet Namek."

When Gran had left the God of Destruction Realm, Whis had already given him a star map of Universe 7.

He simply did not yet know what a Namekian's aura felt like, so he could not travel directly to Planet Namek.

Of course, it was not impossible to go there alone. He only needed to follow the route on the star map and use Instant Transmission little by little.

"Why do I have to take you?"

Shin the God of Destruction asked in confusion, "Don't you know Instant Transmission too?"

"Stop talking nonsense. Are you taking me or not?"

"..."

The corner of Shin the God of Destruction's mouth twitched. Helplessly, he said, "Alright, I'll take you."

If he did not, what if Gran never told him anything about Lords Kai again?

"Then hurry up."

Gran placed a hand on Shin the God of Destruction's small shoulder.

Shin the God of Destruction said nothing more. He took Gran and Kibito, and the three of them instantly vanished from the starry sky.

Planet Namek.

Many years ago, a massive climate disaster had occurred here. However, after all these years, the environment had recovered considerably.

Green skies, blue grass, and a gentle breeze... it was a peaceful and beautiful scene.

With a swish.

Shin the God of Destruction and the other two instantly appeared there.

"So this is what a Namekian's aura feels like?"

The moment Gran landed, he memorized the Namekian aura here. The next time he came, he would not need to hitch a ride with Shin the God of Destruction.

"What are you doing here?" Shin the God of Destruction asked doubtfully.

"To see the legendary Dragon Balls, and make a few wishes while I'm at it."

"Dragon Balls? What are Dragon Balls?"

"Dragon Balls are also known as Wishing Orbs. As long as you gather all seven Wishing Orbs and use the correct incantation, you can summon the Dragon God..."

Gran did not mind Shin the God of Destruction's ignorance and explained it to him.

Shin the God of Destruction still wanted to ask more.

"Follow me first."

Gran sensed a "weak" aura. Compared to the other auras, this "weak" aura was somewhat stronger.

If nothing unexpected happened, that location should be where the Grand Elder lived.

Swish!

Gran pressed his fingers to his forehead and instantly vanished with Shin the God of Destruction and Kibito.

Elsewhere.

A white house stood atop a massive Stone Pillar.

On the second floor of the house sat a huge Namekian.

His skin was as withered as fallen leaves. At a glance, anyone could tell that he had entered his twilight years.

Suddenly!

The sleeping Grand Elder abruptly opened his eyes!

Though the Grand Elder was old at this time, he had not yet reached the level of frailty he would have during the Planet Namek Saga in the anime.

"That was with those three pressures?"

The Grand Elder's voice was aged and low.

Like the Yadratian people, the Namekians were a miraculous race capable of many special abilities.

And the Grand Elder was the culmination of many such abilities!

Just now, the Grand Elder had sensed three terrifying Dimensional Pressures descending upon Planet Namek.

"According to Porunga, aside from King Yama, there is also King Kai in this world. Could Lord Kai have come here?"

The Grand Elder could clearly sense the terror of those three Dimensional Pressures. They were definitely not something King Yama could possess.

And among them was an even more powerful pressure!

"Who is that? Could it be the legendary Lord Kai?"

As Porunga's creator, the Grand Elder naturally knew many secrets.

"They're here!"

The Grand Elder looked ahead.

Three figures suddenly appeared out of thin air in the empty hall.

The Grand Elder had originally been sitting, but when the three pressures descended upon him together, his waist still bent slightly.

The moment Gran landed, he raised his head.

This Grand Elder really was as huge as in the anime, though he was not as old as he had been in the anime.

That made sense. It was only Age 739 now, still twenty-three years before the Namek Saga began.

"May I ask whether you three are the legendary King Kai and Lord Kai?"

Because of his physical condition, the Grand Elder could not stand, but his tone was very respectful.

"Huh? You know us?" Shin the God of Destruction froze.

Gran, however, knew of the Grand Elder's special nature. It was not strange that he knew of Lord Kai.

But...

He had not expected Kibito's dimension to have reached King Kai's level.

As for the Grand Elder counting him as a King Kai as well, Gran did not think much of it. He merely assumed the Grand Elder had misspoken.

"So it truly is the legendary Lord Kai!"

The Grand Elder looked at Shin the God of Destruction. Among the three, his pressure was the most terrifying.

Then why had they come here?

Suppressing his doubts, the Grand Elder respectfully said, "May I ask why Lord Kai has come here? If you need the Namekians' help, we will certainly do everything in our power!"

"This must be the Grand Elder of Planet Namek."

Gran stated his purpose directly. "We came here to borrow your Wishing Orbs."