Chi-Chi's Compromise

West City, Hospital.

"Bulma, besides you, who else can pilot a spaceship? Don't worry, I'll protect you."

Krillin said with a relaxed expression.

Now that Yamcha and the others had all died, only he, Son Goku, Master Roshi, and Yajirobe still had fighting strength.

But Son Goku was lying in bed, Master Roshi was old and had to stay to guard Earth.

And Yajirobe, that coward, didn't even need to be mentioned.

Now it was just him and Son Gohan, but with Chi-Chi's personality, she definitely wouldn't let her son leave.

"Gohan."

Son Goku looked at his son, Son Gohan, wanting to say something but stopping.

His meaning was clear: he wanted his son to go protect Bulma and Krillin.

He knew that Gohan's current strength was enough to shoulder this responsibility.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Son Goku, lying in the hospital bed, and then on Son Gohan.

"Goku, don't even think about it. I've decided I won't let my Gohan go on another adventure to Planet Namek."

"Someone like Piccolo was terrifying enough, and now you want to go to his home planet? No, it's too scary."

Chi-Chi exploded like a cat whose tail had been stepped on.

She knew her husband Son Goku's intention: he wanted Gohan to go with them to Planet Namek to find the Dragon Balls and revive the Earthlings.

But she didn't care at all if the people of Earth could be revived.

If it weren't for King Piccolo, she wouldn't have gone a year without seeing her son.

To a mother, all she wanted was for her son, Son Gohan, to be safe and not encounter any danger.

"Mom, I know you mean well and want me to become a scholar when I grow up."

"But have you ever thought that if Earth is destroyed by aliens, what's the point of being a scholar?"

"The Saiyan invasion of Earth is just the beginning. If everyone were like you and didn't want their children to take risks, who would defend Earth?"

Son Gohan said earnestly, not wanting Chi-Chi to be sad.

Actually, Chi-Chi was also a pitiable woman. Ever since she got married, she had devoted herself wholeheartedly to this family.

Son Goku was always out fighting, so she couldn't rely on him anymore.

Now, all her energy was focused on her son, Son Gohan.

As a mother, her thoughts weren't wrong.

She just hoped her son would become a scholar when he grew up, so he wouldn't have such a hard life.

The reason she always stopped Son Gohan from training was so he wouldn't end up like his father, Son Goku.

Always out fighting, with no future.

Everyone stared at Son Gohan in disbelief. Were these the words of a 5-year-old child?

Everyone had long since looked at him with new eyes after seeing Son Gohan train with Piccolo for the past year.

After not seeing him for a year, he was completely transformed. Not only was his combat power strong, but his thinking had also matured significantly.

He truly was Son Goku's son, understanding such profound principles at such a young age.

This also made King Piccolo seem like a very good teacher.

"I don't care about anything else. You're not going, period."

Chi-Chi said stubbornly. She didn't care about the lives of others.

She just wanted her son to live a safe and sound life.

"Gohan, there's no danger, really. Bulma and I can handle it."

Krillin, seeing Son Gohan's strength, really wanted him to go along, which would at least put his mind at ease.

But seeing Chi-Chi's protective nature, he could only give up.

"Mom, don't you always teach me that a person must have a sense of responsibility?"

"Uncle Piccolo was killed by the Saiyans while saving me this time."

"I must go to Planet Namek to find the Dragon Balls and revive him, or I'll never be able to live with myself."

Son Gohan said with a determined expression.

He knew this trip to Planet Namek was fraught with peril.

If he didn't go, Krillin and Bulma would surely be walking into a death trap.

"That's right, Chi-Chi. Gohan has grown up, and he has this sense of responsibility. You should be proud."

Bulma, hearing Son Gohan's words, also spoke up to persuade Chi-Chi.

It's unexpected that Son Gohan is so responsible at such a young age.

She couldn't help but recall the first time Son Goku brought Son Gohan to Master Roshi's island.

Is this really the same child who used to hide behind Son Goku just a year ago?

"That's right, Chi-Chi. You've heard about Gohan's strength. He can even defeat Saiyans, so there's no danger."

Master Roshi also chimed in to persuade her. With Son Gohan's immense power, their chances of success would greatly increase if he accompanied them.

Son Goku lay on the bed, nodding with satisfaction. He truly is my son. One must always repay kindness.

It was worth Piccolo teaching you for a year, and even sacrificing himself to protect you.

Now that you have the ability, you must take on this responsibility and find the Dragon Balls to revive them.

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Chi-Chi wanted to say more but stopped herself. What they said was true, but she still couldn't help but worry, especially since her child was only five years old.

Piccolo had indeed lived with her son for a year, and he was killed by a Saiyan while saving Gohan.

"Mom, I promise I'll come back safely."

Seeing Chi-Chi's wavering resolve, Son Gohan ran over and hugged her leg, making his promise.

"Alright, Mom agrees. But you must return safely, and don't neglect your studies."

Chi-Chi wasn't unreasonable. She understood the importance of repaying kindness.

She knew Piccolo was killed saving her son.

Now that everyone said going to Planet Namek to find the Dragon Balls wasn't dangerous, she allowed her son to go.

"This spherical, unidentified object is suspected to be something left behind by aliens."

"When we discovered it yesterday, there were two. One flew away, and this one is currently being studied in the lab."

The television in the hospital room was broadcasting live. A host holding a microphone was introducing the Saiyan spaceship.

"Heh heh, I've finally figured out the Saiyan remote control."

"I'll summon the spaceship over right now. The people in the lab will surely be astonished."

Bulma took out the Saiyan remote control and entered a string of code.

Everyone watched the television intently. This was their hope for reaching Planet Namek.

Seeing Bulma's actions, Son Gohan seemed to recall something and wanted to stop her, but it was too late.

The anime had mentioned that the Saiyan spaceship exploded because Bulma accidentally pressed the self-destruct button.

Bang!

With a loud explosion, the Saiyan spaceship instantly blew up.