"Yeah, he seems to have a burning desire to become stronger, especially to surpass that boy named Broly," Master Korin said with a smile, as if he could see right through Son Goku's thoughts.
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"Can he surpass him? That Broly sounds like a monster," Yajirobe pressed curiously.
"If he trains diligently with Kami and works hard, it shouldn't be a problem," Master Korin said with a nod, confident in Son Goku's talent and potential.
But then Master Korin's expression turned mischievous. "Still... when he meets Kami, he's sure to be in for a shock. His reaction will be priceless."
"What do you mean?" Yajirobe asked, his curiosity piqued. "Does Kami have a terrifying face? Fangs and a blue complexion? Or three eyes?"
"Well, in a way, yes, it is rather terrifying." Master Korin stroked his whiskers, his smile growing more mysterious. "And it's a face Goku knows very well—in fact, one that left a deep impression on him."
Son Goku had no idea what was being said at the top of the tower. He clung tightly to the rapidly rising Power Pole as it shot through the howling wind for several minutes, piercing the thick clouds.
At last, at the edge of his vision, Son Goku spotted a magnificent building suspended high above the clouds, its base shaped like an inverted cone, like an island floating ten thousand meters in the sky—Kami's Lookout!
"Clack!"
A faint impact rang out as the tip of the rapidly extending Power Pole fitted precisely into a corresponding socket beneath Kami's Lookout and came to a steady stop.
Son Goku deftly hooked his tail around the ladder hanging from the underside of Kami's Lookout. Then, using both hands and feet, he climbed rapidly, like a streak of orange lightning.
When Son Goku's feet finally touched the Lookout's solid, ancient floor, he let out a long breath and gazed curiously around the mysterious, solemn place.
Clouds and mist swirled around the Lookout, making it seem like a heavenly realm.
The first thing Son Goku saw was a figure standing motionless not far away, as still as a statue.
The figure's skin was as black as ink. He wore exotic clothing and had a round build. His face was expressionless as he silently watched Son Goku.
"Hey, hello." Though surprised by the man's skin and clothes, Son Goku flashed his trademark friendly smile and waved first.
"Hello." The dark-skinned figure raised a hand and gave a mechanical wave. His voice was calm and utterly devoid of emotion, like the depths of a still well.
"Are you Kami?" Son Goku walked closer, examining him curiously.
"I am not Kami," the dark-skinned figure said, shaking his head. "I am Mr. Popo, Kami's attendant. Come with me. Kami already knows you've arrived and wishes to see you."
"Oh, okay!" Excited to hear he could meet Kami right away, Son Goku nodded eagerly and followed Mr. Popo obediently toward the main building. As they walked, he couldn't help murmuring excitedly, "I'm so excited! I'm finally going to meet Kami!"
Led by Mr. Popo, the two crossed a broad courtyard and reached the solemn entrance to the main hall.
"Wait here. Don't wander off," Mr. Popo instructed, stopping in front of the closed doors.
"Yes, yes." Son Goku nodded quickly and stood where he was, though his eyes wandered around curiously, his heart filled with anticipation and a touch of nervousness.
The next moment, the heavy doors of the main hall slowly swung open.
A figure walked out from the dim interior, taking one steady step after another. He emerged into the bright sunlight, coming clearly into Son Goku's view.
The instant Son Goku recognized Kami's face, all the excitement, anticipation, and curiosity vanished as if swept away by the tide!
Son Goku's pupils shrank to pinpoints. His face turned ashen, then filled with utter shock, fury, and disbelief!
"I-it's King Piccolo! You're still alive?!" Son Goku cried out in horror.
Without the slightest hesitation, Son Goku's ki erupted. His battle instincts overwhelmed all thought!
Son Goku lowered his stance and clenched his right fist. With a roar of rushing air and all his strength behind it, he drove a powerful punch toward Kami, who had just emerged from the hall and seemed not to have fully steadied himself yet!
His enraged punch struck like a thunderbolt!
"Hey! Wait! It's not what you think!" Mr. Popo shouted in panic at the sudden turn of events.
Faced with Son Goku's earth-shattering punch, the newly arrived Kami showed no sign of alarm. He didn't even move his feet.
Kami simply raised a hand and extended a finger that looked thin and frail but held unfathomable power. He gave Son Goku's raging fist a light, casual flick.
"Pa!"
A crisp sound rang out, like someone flicking away a speck of dust.
The next instant, Son Goku felt an utterly irresistible, earth-shattering force surge from that finger and sweep through his entire body!
His charge came to an abrupt halt, and he was hurled backward like a kite with its string cut. He slammed into the hard floor more than ten meters away and rolled several times before finally coming to a stop.
"Mr. Popo, help him up," Kami ordered calmly, his expression still unruffled.
"Yes!" Mr. Popo replied. With one powerful black arm, he easily hauled Son Goku to his feet, then explained in his flat voice, "Calm down! Take a good look! This isn't King Piccolo!"
"Huh?" Son Goku froze, blinked, and took another careful look at Kami in the distance.
It was true. On closer inspection, though their faces were extremely similar, their eyes were completely different.
King Piccolo's eyes had been full of savagery, cruelty, and a desire for destruction.
But the man before him had deep, peaceful eyes, carrying the wisdom of someone who had weathered many hardships and a quiet compassion. There wasn't a trace of evil about him, either.
"That mischievous little cat, Master Korin! Did he really tell you nothing?" Kami looked at Son Goku, who still seemed doubtful, and let out a helpless sigh as he shook his head.
Son Goku: "????"
Even more question marks popped up over Son Goku's head. He had no idea what Kami was talking about.
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