"Gohan, you stay here and wait for the Supreme Kai to help you improve your strength. We'll head back to Earth now."
Goku said to Gohan. Because he used Super Saiyan 3 for too long, Goku doesn't have much time left in the human world. Krillin is worried about his wife and children and needs to go back, while Piccolo also wants to go back to see Tenten. Anyway, it's very safe for Gohan to stay on the Kaioshin Realm.
"Karot, what about you?"
Goku asked Karot because he knew Karot's time was running out. Hence the question.
"I'll go back with you too! After all, Bulma took a lot of care of me, and now that Vegeta is dead, I should go see her."
Goku nodded in agreement upon hearing Karot's words.
Immediately, the group arrived at the Kami's Lookout using Goku's Instantaneous Movement.
"Goku."
"Krillin."
"Piccolo."
Everyone has someone they're waiting for, but our Karot stands alone on the sidelines.
After being comforted by Goku and the others, everyone quieted down.
"We already know what happened. Now all we can do is wait, wait for Gohan to return, then Majin Buu will be no threat."
Goku's words gave them a much-needed boost. Majin Buu's indiscriminate slaughter of innocents had truly terrified them; it was even more cruel than King Piccolo's previous actions! City after city was disappearing, and the threat of death loomed over them. Now, Goku's appearance gave them a strong sense of security. However, Son Goku had also made a backup plan. He taught Trunks and Son Goten the fusion technique "Fusion" as a second option.
The two little brats were initially arrogant, but after being given a good scolding by Karot, they turned into well-behaved children. The bumps on their heads were particularly comical.
Bulma, my condolences.
Just as Son Goku was training Trunks and Son Goten, Karot came to Bulma's side and comforted her.
"Thanks."
Bulma is still grieving over Vegeta's passing.
"Karot, do you think this technique Trunks and Goten practiced can kill Majin Buu?"
Although Son Goku said they could fight Majin Buu once Gohan returned, Bulma secretly preferred that Trunks avenge his father by killing his father himself. She saw the unyielding hatred in Trunks' eyes.
"It should be possible."
Karot truthfully confessed that as long as he didn't overdo it, a fully powered Super Saiyan 3 could defeat Majin Buu.
That would be best.
Bulma glanced at Trunks, who was practicing diligently under Goku's guidance, a flicker of pain crossing her eyes.
"You two should take a break!"
Goku said, his breathing labored, "My time is running out."
"Old Sun, what's wrong with you?"
Piccolo noticed Son Goku's unusual behavior and quickly asked him a question.
"He's going back to the underworld."
Karot replied on behalf of Son Goku.
"Wasn't it supposed to be a whole day? Only half a day has passed so far."
Hearing Piccolo's words, Karot touched his nose sheepishly. After all, this situation was Karot's doing. If Karot hadn't insisted on a match with Son Goku wouldn't have returned so early. Karot had calculated a lot, but he couldn't figure out why Majin Buu could break free of his seal.
"Alright, in short, once I get back, I'll leave the two children's training to you, Piccolo."
Son Goku explained, "After all, Piccolo is the most suitable to be a teacher because he's strict enough."
Having no other choice, Piccolo had to agree.
Just then, chains fell from the void. This sight shocked everyone.
"Don't panic, everyone. They've come for me."
"Karot shouted loudly. Karot should have left back on the Kaioshin Realm. He was delayed a bit, which is why this situation has occurred."
Just as the chains were about to touch Karot suddenly unleashed a burst of energy, enveloping himself in yellow mist. Karot didn't want to be bound by the chains; it would damage his image.
Goodbye, Son Goku, my friend. Goodbye everyone.
After Karot finished speaking, the chains bound Karot tightly, leaving no room for anything. Then, in a flash of light, Karot vanished from everyone's sight.
"Where am I?!"
The place was pitch black, completely shrouded in darkness, and even the light emanating from Karot seemed to be tinged with black.
"This is a rift in time and space. You have been banished here."
At this moment, the system in Karot's mind spoke up to provide an answer.
"Then how do I get out of here?"
Karot asked hurriedly, he didn't want to stay here, like being locked in a dark room where he could hear his own heartbeat clearly.
"The method is simple; as long as you have the coordinates, you can leave this place."
"But how do I find the coordinates?!"
This is the question that Karot is most concerned about. You have to understand that you can't find your way around here at all.
"You're really lucky. Have you forgotten that you gave Orochimaru a portion of your ki?"
Upon hearing the system's mention, Karot suddenly remembered. When Karot left Konoha, he had left Orochimaru a piece of his own energy, never expecting it to become his guiding light.
"Great! We can go home now."
Karot said happily. In his subconscious, Karot had long regarded the system as his family.
"Karot, I may not be able to go back with you this time."
After a moment of silence, the system spoke to Karot.
"What? What's going on?"
Karot never imagined that the system would one day separate from him. This was a huge blow to Karot.
"You know I was supposed to be in the Dragon Ball World. Because Frieza destroyed Planet Vegeta, I ended up in the Hokage world with your soul by some twist of fate. Now it's time for us to part ways, Karot."
As soon as the system finished speaking, it emerged from Karot's body, emitting a soft glow that hovered in front of Karot.
"After all this time, this is the first time I've seen your true face! System."
Karot looked at the system that had been with him for countless days and nights and said.
"Isn't he handsome?"
The system said somewhat narcissistically.
The system's words caused Karot to stumble.
"Give me back the aloof system you once knew."
Karot was screaming inwardly.
As if it had heard what Karot was thinking, the system continued.
"I learned all this from you, you become like the company you keep, Karot."
Karot looked completely bewildered; he didn't know how to refute his own system.