"Y-yes." Son Goku nodded earnestly, deeply moved. "Broly really is unbelievably strong. While we were still dealing with this universe, he was already going to other universes to spar with their strongest fighters. His level seems... completely different from ours."
"Then why hasn't he come back in all these years?" Trunks voiced his own doubt, one shared by many people in the future. "Could he have... run into some danger in another universe that even he couldn't handle? Or... gotten trapped somewhere?"
He paused and looked at Son Goku, his tone growing more imploring. "That's another important reason I came to this era. Mr. Goku, if you see Uncle Broly, please make sure you tell him not to leave Earth over the next few years, no matter what! Even if he really wants to visit other universes and broaden his horizons, he should at least wait until... the Androids have been dealt with completely! We need him. The future... needs him too."
"Got it. Don't worry." Son Goku nodded solemnly. "If I see Broly, I'll definitely talk to him about this.
But he's pretty set in his ways, so I can't promise he'll listen."
"At the same time," Trunks continued, his tone turning grave again, "we also have to consider... how to deal with the Androids without Uncle Broly fighting alongside us. We can't pin all our hopes on someone whose whereabouts are uncertain."
"Of course!" Son Goku clenched his fists, fighting spirit blazing in his eyes. "We can't rely on Broly for everything, can we? He has his own path to follow. Protecting Earth and fighting powerful enemies are our responsibility in the first place! Trunks, thank you for telling me all this. We'll find a way to get stronger and prevent that tragic future!"
Hearing Son Goku's firm,