"Third, kill Vegeta!"
As soon as Piccolo said that, Gran's face darkened. So many people wanted to kill Vegeta—Vegeta really knew how to make enemies.
But...
Early in the original story, Vegeta and Piccolo had never gotten along. Thinking about it that way, Gran was no longer surprised.
"Fourth..."
Piccolo paused, his expression conflicted. Finally, he clenched his fists and said softly, "Fourth... I have to become stronger so Gohan won't get hurt!"
As he spoke, scenes of living with Little Gohan replayed in his mind, and his gaze immediately softened.
"Huh?"
Gran's eyes widened.
That was a reason he had never expected. It was not that he did not understand the bond between Piccolo and Gohan.
When he had first asked Piccolo why he wanted to grow stronger, Gran had known Piccolo wanted to say this. Piccolo had merely hidden his feelings well at the time and had not voiced that reason.
But now, Piccolo had said it!
"Interesting."
The smile on Gran's face grew brighter. The Son Family's nanny was becoming more and more qualified.
"Lord Gran, Mr. Angel, are these four reasons acceptable?" Piccolo asked cautiously.
If it had been anyone else, he absolutely would not have revealed his fourth reason, but this was Gran.
Lord Gran had asked why he wanted to become stronger to test his conviction and will. Piccolo had faced his own heart, and he no longer wanted to keep this conviction hidden!
Merus said nothing and looked at Gran again.
Gran nodded. "They're acceptable."
The surroundings suddenly fell silent.
The next second!
Piccolo's usual calm vanished, and he excitedly jumped in place.
After a while, once the excitement in his heart had subsided, Piccolo bowed to Gran.
"Thank you, Lord Gran, for granting my wish!"
After bowing, Piccolo felt that he had