World Martial Arts Tournament
Earth, May 7.
This day has always been the date of the World Martial Arts Tournament held every five years since its inception, and is now in its 21st year.
On this day, in Kame House, Master Roshi conducted a strength test on his two disciples, Goku and Krillin, asking them to push a boulder as tall as a small mountain.
Such a test was a piece of cake for Goku, and he passed it in no time.
Master Roshi stroked his beard and nodded in satisfaction. Goku had received rigorous training from Son Gohan since childhood, and his strength was already considerable before he came to Kame House to train. In the past year, Master Roshi mainly instructed him on his fighting techniques. Because of his solid foundation and Master Roshi's profound yet simple martial arts guidance, Goku's strength had improved without him even realizing it. Now, even Master Roshi was probably no match for him.
His gaze shifted to his second disciple, Krillin, who was slightly inferior to Goku and barely managed to complete the test despite exerting all his strength.
Master Roshi's thoughts were rather mixed, and his foundation was rather weak. To be honest, it was already a bit late for him to start practicing martial arts. However, after Goku pleaded on his behalf, Master Roshi decided to give him a chance. As long as he could achieve good results in the World Martial Arts Tournament, he would continue to let him train under his wing.
During the year they spent together, Krillin was very dedicated, always completing the training assigned by Master Roshi diligently. Even when he was asked to deliver milk around town and till the land by hand, he never complained.
This made Master Roshi look at him in a new light.
"Krillin's foundation was completely delayed by Orin Temple. If he had joined the Turtle School earlier, perhaps he would have achieved even greater success."
Master Roshi sat on a rock, silently watching Goku and Krillin's performance. He couldn't help but nod in approval. Goku had already trained with martial arts skills, Son Gohan's instruction was already quite good, so it was only natural that he had such strength. However, he hadn't expected that Krillin, who seemed to have a loose will, was also a good candidate for martial arts training.
The martial arts world is now suffering from a shortage of talent, Turtle School is no exception.
Master Roshi has the title of a martial arts god, but he has very few disciples. His eldest disciple Son Gohan, is very famous, but he has been dead for a long time. His second disciple Ox-King, has some power, but unfortunately, he is not very useful in martial arts. Whether the Turtle School can be carried forward in the future may depend on Goku and Krillin.
Regardless of the outcome of the World Martial Arts Tournament, Master Roshi has decided to accept Krillin as his disciple. Judging from his current performance, he should have no problem achieving good results in the World Martial Arts Tournament.
If Master Roshi had Scouter at this moment, he would know that Goku's power level had reached 190, while Krillin's was slightly lower at 105.
"Goku, Krillin, these are the martial arts uniforms I prepared for you. Wear them and we wish you good results as a representative of the Turtle School." Master Roshi said kindly, taking out the orange martial arts uniforms he had prepared privately.
The Turtle School's martial arts uniform is predominantly orange-red, with an extremely simple design. When worn, the belt is tightened, giving it a very neat and capable look. Goku and Krillin put on the uniform with delight, stretched a bit on the spot, and immediately burst into happy laughter.
"Thank you Master Roshi."
"Master Roshi, I will definitely work hard."
Krillin spoke excitedly, recalling how, back in the Orin Temple, he was often bullied by his fellow disciples because of his short stature and lack of strength, and his master at the time turned a blind eye. But after joining the Turtle School, although the daily training was extremely tough, Master Roshi, as a martial arts master, taught him everything without reservation, and his fellow disciple Goku was very kind to him, filling Krillin's heart with warmth.
"Hehe, just do your best. Don't worry about the results. Martial arts practitioners cultivate their character and surpass themselves; that's the key to success."
Master Roshi laughed heartily. The reputation of the Turtle School was already great enough; there was no need for any other embellishments. The World Martial Arts Tournament merely a training opportunity for his disciples; results were not important.
"Oh, by the way, you also have a junior sister who will be participating in the World Martial Arts Tournament. She has received even more advanced training, so you should take her as your role model!"
Suddenly remembering something, Master Roshi's expression turned serious.
"Ah, does that mean Junior Sister Chi-Chi is also going to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament?" Goku suddenly realized.
"That's right, that child has returned from her training. You should all learn from her." Master Roshi smiled. His second disciple, Ox-King, lacked martial arts talent, but his daughter was clever and quick-witted. She went to the Korin Tower at a young age to train, and it is said that she later received training from the Kami in the Heavenly Realm. Master Roshi himself greatly admired the Heavenly Realm, but unfortunately, he was not qualified to go there!
"If Chi-Chi participates in the Martial Arts Tournament, then I must do my best." Goku's eyes lit up, and a fighting spirit rose from his body.
Krillin, not knowing who Chi-Chi was, asked, "Goku, who is the Chi-Chi you were talking about with Master Roshi?"
"Chi-Chi is also a disciple of the Turtle School. Although she didn't formally become his apprentice, according to the relationship, she's Goku's junior sister. Krillin, you should call her 'senior sister' when you see her."
The seniority system of the Turtle School is a bit confusing. Son Gohan and Ox-King are of the same generation, and Son Gohan's grandson became Master Roshi's apprentice. If you really count them, Chi-Chi's seniority is a bit awkward. So, we just sort them by age. Krillin is ranked after Chi-Chi because he didn't formally become a disciple.
"Is Senior Sister Chi-Chi very powerful?" Krillin asked.
"She's very powerful; I might not even be her match," Goku thought to himself.
"Ah!" Krillin exclaimed in surprise. He knew Goku's strength; it far surpassed his own. If even Goku admitted he was no match for him, just how strong must Goku be!
Master Roshi coughed lightly and said, "Chi-Chi has her own destiny; you should learn from her."
"Yes." Krillin bowed respectfully, becoming curious about the senior sister he had never met before.
Next, the disciples of the Turtle School, led by Master Roshi, arrived at a nearby airport. Since the World Martial Arts Tournament always been held on remote islands, if they didn't hurry from Kame House, they might miss the registration deadline.
The plane leaped across the ocean and finally arrived at the registration office just before the registration deadline that day.
Because Chi-Chi World Martial Arts Tournament, Master Roshi did not disguise himself as a competitor as he did in the original story.
"Goku, it's been a long time." A beautifully dressed girl came to Goku's side, smiling and opening her arms to him.
"Bulma, you've grown quite a bit taller."
"Hehe, I'm young and beautiful now, but you're still as short as ever." Bulma tossed her light purple hair and compared her height to Goku's, who only reached her chest.