Wishes That Are Too Long Are Easily Stolen

After several hours of effort, Master Roshi and the others had finally gathered four Dragon Balls.

On the small plane, Broly, Master Roshi, Tien Shinhan, and Chiaotzu gathered together, heading toward the location of the next Dragon Ball.

Bulma, Yamcha, Oolong, Puar, and Launch were on another plane, heading back first to make the freezing capsules.

Originally, Master Roshi had told Broly to go with Bulma and the others.

But Broly had a bad feeling about it, refused Master Roshi's kindness, and shamelessly tagged along.

"We collected four Dragon Balls pretty easily." Tien Shinhan remarked.

"Yeah..." Master Roshi nodded, then mused, "They don't seem all that eager to find the Dragon Balls, but they're putting a lot of effort into killing martial artists... Kiran got killed too!"

"Maybe the fifth Dragon Ball we're looking for is in the hands of the guy who killed Krillin." Tien Shinhan guessed.

"Then we'll have to fight him to the death." Master Roshi's expression grew more serious, "But that's inevitable anyway, we can't avoid it! However, if we attack head-on, we can't win! We have to find a way to snatch the Dragon Balls and ask Shenron for help! Let Shenron destroy King Piccolo."

Broly was eating on the side, ignoring them.

"Is that the only passive option?" Tien Shinhan felt indignant, "I still want to win through battle."

"I understand how you feel, but that guy's strength is beyond your imagination." Master Roshi shook his head and said gravely, "Even if we give it our all, we can't beat him! Having Shenron destroy King Piccolo will save the world from crisis. The Dragon Balls can be found again in a year, and then Krillin and the others can be revived."

"What about using the Evil Containment Wave?" Tien Shinhan suddenly asked.

"Don't get any crazy ideas!" Master Roshi immediately scolded, "If we fail, what will happen to the world? Leave it to that unreliable kid Broly to protect?"

Broly: "..."

"Old man, you can talk all you want... but why drag me into it?" Broly was speechless.

"I understand..." Tien Shinhan's voice was low, but he had his own plans.

Master Roshi's reaction meant he knew how to use the Evil Containment Wave.

"The Dragon Ball is up ahead..." Master Roshi checked the signal on the Dragon Radar and quickly called out.

The plane slowly landed on the grassy field ahead.

Broly and the others got off to search for the Dragon Ball.

Five minutes later.

"Found it." Broly picked up the Dragon Ball and waved it over his head.

"That's the fifth Dragon Ball... you're finally good for something." Master Roshi nodded in satisfaction, "But you really shouldn't have come with us... when the fighting starts later, find a place to hide."

"Got it, old man." Broly grinned, looking unconcerned.

"So... that means one of the remaining two Dragon Balls is with King Piccolo." Tien Shinhan mused.

"That's right, we need to be even more careful." Master Roshi took out the Dragon Radar to check, and his face immediately changed color.

"What's wrong, old man?" Broly asked.

"Those two Dragon Balls have come together. And they're heading this way!" Master Roshi's face grew even more grim, cold sweat dripping down his cheeks.

"So... King Piccolo is coming?" Tien Shinhan gritted his teeth and clenched his fists tightly.

"Let's get out of here first!" Master Roshi made a quick decision.

Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu immediately boarded the small jet helicopter.

"Broly, you stay here!" Master Roshi ordered.

"What are you doing, old man? Don't do anything rash!" Broly frowned.

"You've never trained! Going with us would just be throwing your life away!" Master Roshi patted Broly's shoulder earnestly, "Your grandpa raised you with a lot of effort... you live on!"

"Stop stalling, old man! I'm going with you!" Broly didn't care and stepped onto the helicopter.

Master Roshi: "..."

Master Roshi hesitated, but he knew Broly absolutely wouldn't leave.

Does this kid know what I'm planning?

But even if you do, what can you do about it?

You've never liked training since you were little.

Even though I feel you have a lot of potential.

But without training... just eating and sleeping, you probably don't even know how to fight, right?

The plane took off, quickly soaring into the blue sky.

Master Roshi took a close look at the Dragon Radar, his face growing heavier. He took off his sunglasses and mused, "They're coming, heading straight for us! Going head-to-head with them won't work! We need to find a way to snatch those two Dragon Balls and combine them with our five to summon Shenron! Our wish is... please destroy King Piccolo from this world!"

"Understood!" Tien Shinhan swallowed hard and nodded seriously.

"Uh... old man, isn't that wish... a bit long?" Broly scratched his head and mused, "I remember when Goku first went to collect the Dragon Balls, I heard them say some guy's wish was too long, and Oolong stole it to ask for a pair of ladies' panties."

Master Roshi: "..."

"Broly makes a good point," Tien Shinhan replied. "Let's change the wish to eliminating King Piccolo. Seven words should be easy enough to say."

"Fine." Master Roshi nodded, seeing no issue.

The plane entered a stretch of plains and slowly descended.

"Broly, turn the plane back into a capsule," Master Roshi instructed.

Broly did as told.

"Hey!"

Master Roshi punched the grassy ground below, leaving a crater in the earth.

"Broly, bury all the Dragon Balls in this hole," Master Roshi said to Broly.

"Mm." Broly carried the Dragon Balls over and dropped them into the small pit.

"That way, the Dragon Balls won't be easily found," Master Roshi mused.

Broly immediately covered the pit, patted the dirt off his hands, and pulled out a chicken leg to snack on.

Master Roshi: "..."

"At a time like this, you can still eat?" Master Roshi scolded in exasperation.

"I'm hungry..." Broly gave an embarrassed smile.

"Now listen carefully to what I'm about to say," Master Roshi said, his expression growing more serious. "Chiaotzu and Broly, you two hide behind that rock! Tien Shinhan and I will try to snatch King Piccolo's Dragon Balls when he comes looking for them! Then we'll toss those two balls to you. Once you catch them, immediately combine them with the five buried ones and summon Shenron! You know the summoning chant, right, Broly?"

"It's 'Come forth, Shenron,' isn't it?" Broly asked.

"Exactly! Once Shenron appears, make the wish right away!" Master Roshi finished his plan, checked the Dragon Radar, and called out, "Alright, they'll be here any second! Move now!"

Broly followed Chiaotzu and hid behind the rock.

Master Roshi and Tien Shinhan ducked behind another rock.

"Vroom vroom vroom..."

Before long, the mechanical hum of an engine came from the sky.