Dragon Ball: God-Level Saiyan
Chapter 44

Super Learning Ability

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The description of "Ki" in Earth's martial arts is profound; it is the quintessence of knowledge born from ancient Earthlings who, after countless years of development, were forced to adapt to the planet's fragile environment.

Scanning through these memories, Roland was immediately struck by a sense of awe and reverence, followed by a surge of excitement. If he could thoroughly master these powers, it would greatly facilitate his future cultivation; his growth would depend entirely on it.

I must master this completely, Roland secretly resolved.

However, practicing Earth's martial arts is by no means easy. It condenses the simple wisdom of ancient Earthlings developed in harsh environments, emphasizing the simultaneous advancement of body and mind. It is a method that truly strives to utilize every shred of energy, which runs counter to the long-standing, wide-open combat style of the Saiyans. Reversing those habits would take time.

After a rough overview, Roland began discussing the training with Sephiria.

Theory is one thing, but applying it to combat requires practice and insight.

"Sister, it seems we must start from the basics. The first step is breathing... it may seem trivial, but it is the foundation of everything."

"Mm."

Sephiria browsed the knowledge in her mind intently, her expression gradually becoming serious.

Roland was right; Earth's martial arts are about seeing the big picture through the smallest details, and the further one progresses, the more important those details become. From the initial concealment of Ki to the subsequent sensing of Ki, and the realization of a "mind as tranquil as the sky, speed as swift as lightning," all these principles are reflected.

Thus, Roland and Sephiria began to study how to regulate their breathing. Everything had to start with the details; if the details were neglected and the breathing became erratic, the rhythm would be off, and their movements would reveal openings.

If a Saiyan who had never been exposed to Earth's martial arts were to attempt this, they would be completely lost unless they possessed extraordinary talent. Fortunately, Roland and Sephiria had the complete martial arts memories of Kami, allowing them to train according to the detailed methods provided.

They found some tin that made noise easily, fashioned it into wind chimes, and wore them on their bodies. Every time they moved, the chimes would jingle.

When the "wind chimes" no longer made a sound while they moved, the first stage of training would be complete.

The siblings were initially unaccustomed to this type of training, but as they carefully pondered it, they gradually grasped its subtleties.

For several days, Roland and Sephiria focused on this foundational practice.

As the days passed, they were like sponges absorbing water, continuously soaking up the principles of Earth's martial arts during their training and integrating them into their bodies and actions.

Slowly, their movements became steady, and there was a sense of natural harmony in every gesture.

Time slipped by, and seven days later, Roland mastered all the martial arts knowledge before Sephiria, successfully applying it to his actual combat.

He could now achieve internal concealment of his Ki, no longer appearing as sharp and exposed as before. When checked with a Scouter, his energy level registered at less than 100.

Sephiria looked at Roland in disbelief: "Why is your cultivation speed so much faster than mine?"

"I don't know, it just feels quite easy," Roland replied.

Roland's words were a blow to Sephiria. She was the upper-class warrior, so why was her learning speed far inferior to his?

No, in truth, Sephiria's learning speed was already incredibly fast; mastering the basics of "Ki" in just a few days was something most people could never achieve. It was simply that Roland was more of a monster; his comprehension was extraordinary.

Roland vaguely sensed that this was where he held an advantage over Sephiria.

In the later stages of the Dragon Ball world, learning ability and comprehension are crucial.

However, no matter how powerful one's learning ability is, it is useless without a foundation or a method. For example, when Roland tried to figure out how to use "Ki" on Planet Vegeta early on, he had no reference point and couldn't even understand what Ki was, so naturally, he learned nothing.

It is like a math genius: after learning basic mathematical theory and concepts, they can easily develop new theories after some advanced study. But if that genius had never been exposed to math or didn't even know what numbers were, it would be basically impossible for them to independently develop advanced theories.

Roland was a genius with super-strong learning and comprehension abilities. Although his bloodline was only that of a mid-level warrior, as long as a window was opened for him, his powerful learning ability allowed him to quickly master the concepts and even create something more profound.

"I am an upper-class warrior; how could my learning ability be weaker than yours?"

Sephiria looked at Roland, unwilling to accept it. Feeling her dignity as an older sister was being challenged, she buried herself in hard training.

Roland was in a very good mood; he finally had something where he led Sephiria. He smiled smugly and started from the beginning again to continue solidifying his foundation.

By the time half a month had passed, Sephiria had also mastered the use of "Ki," but by then, Roland was already far ahead of her.

An annoyed Sephiria simply grabbed Roland and maintained her dignity as a sister through combat... The two siblings continued to train and progress step by step. Time ticked away, and soon, it was nearly a year since the destruction of Planet Vegeta.

In the center of the galaxy, there is an organization called the Galactic Patrol.

The officers of this organization are scattered across various star systems, dedicated to maintaining peace throughout the galaxy. Their headquarters is located in a spinning-top-shaped building at the galactic center.

On this day, in a hexagonal room filled with a honeycomb-like grid, the supreme leader of the Galactic Patrol, the Galactic King—who looked like an octopus—was lecturing a young patrol member, accompanied by several officers.

The green-skinned Galactic King wore a golden crown, and his dozen slender arms swayed in mid-air. Standing opposite him was a purple-skinned alien wearing a Galactic Patrol uniform. With large eyes and no hair, he looked like a wild "Ultraman."

This young officer was named Jaco. He was responsible for three star sectors, including the area around Earth, and was one of the younger members of the Galactic Patrol.

Jaco's strength was not particularly outstanding, but he possessed extraordinary eyesight, capable of seeing clearly even at speeds exceeding light.

"Jaco, there is an important mission for you to carry out. You must complete it!" The Galactic King waved his arms.

Jaco widened his golden eyes and said excitedly, "Is it finally my turn, the elite, to step up? May I ask what the mission is?"

The Galactic King said, "Some time ago, the high-level Planet Vegeta was destroyed. However, our personnel detected that a spacecraft seemed to be heading toward your jurisdiction before the planet's destruction. I want you to head to a planet called Earth immediately."

"Planet Vegeta? Is that the planet where the Saiyans lived?"

"Yes. The savagery of the Saiyans is notorious, though fortunately, most of them are dead now. Earth is just an immature, low-level planet. If a Saiyan arrives, it will inevitably cause massive destruction. However, the Saiyan in that ship is not yet an adult. With your 'excellence,' you should be able to eliminate them alone, right?"

Upon hearing the Galactic King praise him, Jaco gave a happy salute: "Rest assured, leave it to the excellent me. I will definitely complete the mission."

"Good, then go!"

The Galactic King flicked his arm, and Jaco boarded his spacecraft in high spirits, flying off in the direction of Earth.

"Lord Galactic King, isn't it a bit of an overreaction to give this mission to Jaco, that foolish... no, excellent officer? The Saiyans have been wiped out; there's no need to pay attention to them," a staff member nearby asked.

The Galactic King replied, "A mere child naturally won't cause any waves, but that idiot Jaco never seems to improve. I'm giving him something to gain experience. If he can't even complete this small task, let's see what face he has left to keep hanging around headquarters."

Every Galactic Patrol member has a patrol range. Jaco was responsible for the three star sectors near Earth, but he failed to fulfill his duties, and even the Galactic King found him annoying.

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