Mount Paozu was lush and picturesque, with grass and trees providing cover, like a paradise untouched by the world.
Amid the mountain's bamboo forest stood an Eastern-style house. It was the secluded residence of Master Roshi's disciple, Kid Goku's grandfather, Grandpa Gohan.
Whoosh!
At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared before the house. It was none other than Rhode, who had just bid farewell to Dr. Omori and Tais.
The doors and windows were open, and Grandpa Gohan's voice could be heard teaching Goku inside. "Goku, how many times have I told you? Eat more politely—politely!"
His voice sounded somewhat weary, but Rhode could clearly hear the joy contained within it.
Having lived alone in the mountains for so long, Grandpa Gohan was genuinely delighted to suddenly have a mischievous little companion.
"Mm~"
As soon as Grandpa Gohan finished speaking, the sounds of clattering plates and ravenous eating came from inside.
Clearly, in such a short time, Grandpa Gohan's teachings had had very limited effect on Goku.
"Pretty lively in here!"
Rhode walked straight to the doorway and casually greeted the two who were eating.
"You're Rhode?"
Grandpa Gohan was greatly surprised to see Rhode suddenly appear without him noticing. However, sensing the faint yet familiar Aura around him, he could not help calling out Rhode's name.
"That's right. I'm back. I came to see you—and this little guy too!"
Seeing that Grandpa Gohan had recognized him, Rhode smiled and nodded, then shifted his gaze from him to Goku, who was stuffing his face.
"It's only been a little over a year, yet you've not only grown up—you've become far stronger as well!"
Sensing the seemingly weak yet abyssal, ocean-deep Aura emanating from Rhode, Grandpa Gohan's face was filled with amazement.
Grandpa Gohan was a martial artist, and even a