Setting Out

"Whew, that really was... no easy feat." Son Goten plopped down on the ground and panted heavily as he spoke.

Looking at Son Goten, Son Gohan let out a slow sigh. "It's finally over. I thought I was going to die at Goku's hands."

Thinking about it still frightened Son Gohan. If Son Goten hadn't stepped in just now, he might already be a corpse.

Son Goten glanced at him and thought, Good thing I made it in time at the last moment. Otherwise, Grandpa Gohan would have died at Goku's hands.

"Grandpa Gohan, let's head back first. Goku's condition should be stable now. He shouldn't cause any more trouble." Son Goten was so weak that even standing up took effort.

Hearing him, Son Gohan nodded. He walked over to Goku and picked him up with one arm, then turned to ask, "Can you... still manage? If not, I'll carry you back."

Son Gohan could tell that Son Goten was also very weak. Fighting the Great Ape Transformation had cost him not only a tremendous amount of physical strength, but also an astonishing amount of mental energy.

Although Son Goten was now staggering and looked ready to collapse at any moment, he still refused when he heard Son Gohan's question.

"I'm fine, Grandpa Gohan. I can keep going a little longer."

As he spoke, Son Goten had already started walking slowly toward the house.

Watching Son Goten's back, Son Gohan nodded, unable to help admiring the little boy's strong character.

The little guy was very young, but his determination and resilience were beyond what most people could manage.

Before long, the three of them returned to the house. After laying Goku on the bed, Son Gohan came over to Son Goten and gently patted his shoulder. "Goten, what else