Dragon Ball: Refusing to Return to Planet Vegeta from the Start
Chapter 32

Come Forth, Porunga!

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Nail swallowed a Senzu Bean, and all the injuries on his body vanished. His stamina also returned to its peak.

At that moment, Nail's eyes were wide with shock.

He had never imagined that such an inconspicuous plant seed could possess such an inconceivable effect!

While astonished by the Senzu Bean's effects, Nail's gaze toward Rhode softened considerably, no longer carrying such strong hostility.

This Saiyan truly was as the Great Elder had said—he bore no ill intent!

After all, in Nail's eyes, the fact that Rhode was willing to give him something so precious was enough to prove that he was trustworthy.

What Nail did not know was that Rhode had more than ten thousand Senzu Beans on him. He had not even counted the exact number.

With his condition restored, Nail did not linger and immediately went to collect the Dragon Balls from the elders of the major villages. Meanwhile, the Great Elder invited Rhode and Aila into the building where he lived.

As the Namekian Great Elder, who had lived for an unknown number of years, possessed vast knowledge, great wisdom, and many special abilities, he was extraordinarily learned and had reached the pinnacle of ki control.

Realizing this, Rhode immediately humbly sought the Great Elder's guidance.

Although Rhode possessed extraordinary comprehension, past life memories, and many ideas of his own, he had only truly begun learning cultivation not long ago.

Therefore, no matter how many ideas he had, without experience, Rhode would still face immense difficulty putting them into practice himself—unless he was willing to spend a great deal of time researching them.

But since there was now an experienced elder before him, a discussion could help him avoid countless detours. Naturally, he did not put on airs.

Time passed amid the two men's discussions of ki and various techniques.

The Great Elder was highly experienced and could pinpoint the heart of a problem at once, while Rhode's thinking was unconventional, often allowing him to raise ideas that surprised the Great Elder.

Thus, both of them were extremely satisfied with their exchange and discussion.

The only one in the entire building who was probably dissatisfied was Aila.

On Earth, although she had learned ki cultivation methods alongside Rhode and studied under Popo to improve her control over her own strength, most of her time had been spent on the most basic training.

So, amid this clearly profound atmosphere of discussion, she seemed utterly out of place. She could not join in at all and could only manage to ask a few questions at most.

But after asking several questions in succession, Aila chose to keep quiet and became a qualified pillar, not saying another word.

It was not that the Great Elder had been impatient or unkind in answering her questions, nor had Rhode mocked her. But no matter what the Great Elder said, Rhode understood it almost as soon as he heard it. He could even draw inferences and offer ideas of his own.

In comparison, she felt like an idiot. Aila suffered a heavy blow and felt utterly humiliated.

Proud as she was, she was too embarrassed to continue asking questions, nor did she want to.

Rhode could naturally sense Aila's reaction and emotions, but he did not interfere, because humbly seeking guidance was not something shameful.

As for Aila's tendency to cling desperately to her pride, it was not something he could change with a few words.

Just as Rhode and the Great Elder were having a pleasant conversation, Rhode's heart suddenly stirred as he sensed that Nail had returned.

Before Rhode could react, the Great Elder's expression shifted, and he spoke first. "Nail has returned. Let's go outside!"

As he spoke, he rose and headed out. Rhode and Aila did not hesitate and followed him.

The moment he stepped outside, Rhode saw Nail carrying a huge Dragon Ball, along with two other tall, heavily muscled Namekians.

"Great Elder, the Dragon Balls have been brought!"

Seeing the Great Elder emerge, Nail hurriedly placed the Dragon Ball on the ground and bowed to him. The two Namekians who had come with him did the same.

The Great Elder nodded slightly at the three of them and said gently, "Thank you for your trouble."

"So big!"

Seeing the Namekian Dragon Balls for the first time, each many times larger than Earth's Dragon Balls, Aila could not help crying out in surprise.

"They certainly are not small."

Hearing Aila's exclamation, the Great Elder gave her a surprised look and smiled in agreement.

After saying that, the Great Elder signaled for Nail and the other two to place the Dragon Balls in an open area. Then he looked at Rhode and explained, "Once all the Dragon Balls have been gathered, Porunga must be summoned before wishes can be made.

"Also, Porunga can grant at most three wishes. You should prepare yourselves."

Although the Great Elder did not know what wishes the two intended to make, he still felt it was better to explain the situation first.

Rhode listened carefully to the Great Elder's explanation and finally nodded to show that he understood.

Aila, meanwhile, was somewhat surprised. Her eyes curiously examined the seven Dragon Balls on the ground, each larger than her head.

The Dragon Balls here were bigger than those on Earth, could grant more wishes, and seemed more powerful!

Though her eyes were full of curiosity, Aila did not say anything or mention Earth's Dragon Balls. She patiently waited for the Porunga the Great Elder had mentioned, quietly wondering, I wonder whether he's the same as Earth Shenron?

"Come forth, Porunga! Grant my wish!"

After placing the Dragon Balls in the open area, the Great Elder stood before them and directly summoned Shenron in the Namekian language.

As his voice fell, the bright daylight vanished and the sky darkened. Immediately afterward, boundless golden light erupted and shot into the heavens.

A colossal figure swiftly emerged from within the golden light. A long tail connected it to the Dragon Balls on the ground. Its body was entirely green except for its white belly, and it looked like some enormous sea monster, while also bearing a slight resemblance to the genie of legend.

Porunga!

The one who had appeared before Rhode and the others was Planet Namek's Shenron, vastly different from Earth Shenron.

"O possessors of the seven Dragon Balls, state your wishes.

"Within the limits of my power, I can grant you three wishes."

After appearing, Porunga spoke to everyone present in the Namekian language. Unfortunately, neither Rhode nor Aila understood a word of it.

Once Shenron finished speaking, the Great Elder turned to Rhode. "What wishes do you wish to make?"

"Hmm."

Faced with the Great Elder's question, Rhode pondered briefly before speaking.

"Let Aila and me gain Super Instant Transmission, allowing us to cross different times and spaces, different universes, including the Demon Realm, and activate it at will with a thought."

Rhode did not hesitate and directly stated the wish he had first made to Shenron back on Earth.

As long as he obtained Super Instant Transmission, he could basically be considered invincible. Whether in doing things or ensuring their safety, they would have a guarantee.

"Alright."

Although the Great Elder was somewhat surprised upon hearing Rhode's wish, he did not refuse. He turned and spoke to Porunga.

However, as Porunga's voice rang out, the Great Elder turned back to Rhode. "Porunga cannot grant that wish."

"Then remove the different times and spaces part. Leave everything else unchanged."

Rhode was slightly disappointed by this, but he could understand it. He continued speaking, then watched Porunga's reaction.

When Porunga's red eyes lit up again and again, Rhode's heart immediately filled with joy.

Right afterward, a Holographic Map containing the Twelve Universes appeared in his mind. As he concentrated his thoughts, the Holographic Map instantly enlarged and then locked onto Planet Namek.

"Alright, there is only one wish remaining. What do you wish to make?"

Just as Rhode was experiencing Super Instant Transmission, he heard the Great Elder's voice and could not help freezing. "There's only one wish left?"

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