Everyone intensified their training in anticipation of Son Goku's return. But Karot was different Karot; he stopped training altogether to get himself into peak condition. Son Goku's Super Saiyan 3 was no joke; Karot had to take it seriously.
As for the two Supreme Kai Karot who came to Earth, Gohan was completely unconcerned. Their strength was, frankly, underwhelming. If it weren't for them, Gohan wouldn't have had his Gohan drained, and Majin Buu wouldn't have been able to escape. They were practically the catalysts for Majin Buu's escape. All that was needed was to capture them when Babidi's henchmen appeared. Why bother tracking them? Couldn't they have used torture to extract information?
Krillin was overjoyed to learn that Goku was returning. As Goku's best friend, Krillin wanted to spar with him and not let his brother look down on him. At Goku's request, Android 18 became his sparring partner. Vegeta was also training intensely. He considered Son Goku his arch-rival and naturally wanted to defeat him honorably. Gohan also entered into intense training while waiting for Videl to leave. Everyone was striving for the World Martial Arts Tournament. Only our Lord Karot was enjoying a full-body massage.
"A little harder. Oh."
Karot shouted excitedly after finishing the attack.
"Sir, your muscle definition is amazing."
The masseuse responsible for giving Karot a massage couldn't help but stroke the muscles on Karot's back.
Karot suddenly shuddered. Karot had specifically chosen a man for his massage. How could he have imagined this! The world is going to the dogs!
"That's enough. You can leave now!"
"Karot exorcising the technician," Carrot said. As the technician parted, he looked at Karot with teary eyes, as if Karot had done something to take advantage of him.
"I never imagined there were gay men in this line of work."
Karot felt that this was still not safe, so he simply went to take a bath to wash the areas that had been touched.
Time flies like a burning cigarette, impossible to hold back. In the blink of an eye, it was time for the World Martial Arts Tournament. The venue for the World Martial Arts Tournament was truly magnificent, with flags fluttering and crowds thronging the venue! This year's World Martial Arts Tournament had an exceptionally large number of attendees because of the participation of the "Earth Savior" Hercule.
Bulma flew everyone to the World Martial Arts Tournament; the richest man is indeed extravagant.
As soon as they landed, they began searching for Son Goku. They searched everywhere they could think of, but to no avail.
"Hey everyone, long time no see!"
Karot, dressed in shorts and a short-sleeved suit, and wearing large sunglasses, greeted everyone.
"Long time no see, Karot."
Bulma greeted Karot happily; Karot had previously stayed at Bulma's house and Bulma had gotten along quite well. However, Vegeta's face darkened somewhat upon seeing his wife and Karot being so enthusiastic.
Piccolo nodded to Karot. Piccolo was always aloof like this, except for the Sun family father and son.
"Master Roshi, are you also transforming into Jackie Chun to participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament this time?"
Karot smiled and said to Master Roshi.
"No, no. I'm too old; it's the young people's world now."
Master Roshi had his glorious days; when he won first place in the World Martial Arts Tournament, it was well-deserved. Now, even someone like Master Roshi. Hercule can become the world's number one, so the quality has declined a lot!
"Brush."
Son Goku appeared before everyone.
"Hey everyone, it's been a long time!"
When Son Goku appeared, everyone embraced and wept. Reunions after separation always bring joy.
Son Goku was overjoyed to learn that he had become a father again. After a brief reunion, he went to register for the new job.
The test after registration was passed easily, but Gohan, being a womanizer, went to accompany his "good friend." With plenty of time before the start of the competition, the cafeteria became the only option.
The three gluttons were eating like there was no tomorrow in the cafeteria. They were practically causing a ruckus. The cafeteria staff had never received such an order before, and they unleashed their primal energy, wielding their spoons so fast they were practically blurring the lines.
After eating and drinking their fill and watching the children's competition, as everyone was heading to the competition venue, they were stopped in their tracks.
"They've arrived."
The short Supreme Kai exchanged a few words with Son Goku and then left.
However, the Supreme Kai's words cast a shadow over both Son Goku and Piccolo.
"All fear stems from a lack of power."
After the mysterious man left Karot spoke.
Do you know him, Karot?
Everyone looked at Karot, only to see that most of Karot face was covered by sunglasses.
"I know him, but he doesn't know me. However, his arrival has brought trouble."
It was indeed a problem. These two Supreme Kai were too weak in power and too narrow in vision, which ultimately led to Majin Buu's breaking of his seal.
"There's a power about him that's shielding me from my senses; I don't know his strength."
Piccolo shared what he had sensed with everyone; he felt a certain familiarity with the person's aura. "Of course you'd be familiar," Piccolo replied. "After all, half of your body was once a god."
"Don't worry, he's not very strong. He's just high-ranking. We don't need to worry about him. Anyway, he's not targeting us."
"My only target has always been you, Son Goku. I want to have a duel with you."
Karot declared war on Son Goku. He didn't know when he would leave this place, so the sooner the match with Son Goku, the better.
Me too.
Son Goku stared directly at Karot, their two identical faces Central City sparking with energy.
"Damn it. These two actually don't take me seriously. I'll show them what they're made of later."
Vegeta clenched his fists, looked at Son Goku and Karot, and silently swore an oath in his heart.
"You're the contestants, right? The competition's about to start. Hurry up and come over here."
At this point, the person in charge shouted, "These guys aren't preparing for the match properly; they're just chatting here. It's really pointless."
Upon hearing the person in charge's words, everyone quickly prepared to go on stage. They couldn't afford to lose their chance to compete due to time constraints, otherwise it would be a huge loss.
After the host explained the rules, everyone drew lots. Unfortunately, Karot drew one of Babidi's subordinates. Not drawing someone to team up with Son Goku was a defeat for Karot.
But that's fine too. As long as Babidi is defeated and his subordinates are crippled, the competition can continue, and Son Goku will eventually be among the last remaining fighters. As for the Supreme Kai's plan, in Karot's eyes, it's utterly beneath contempt.