Seeing how outstanding his disciples were, Master Roshi gave them a task.
They were to seek out choices and change for themselves, and travel across the vast continent to take part in all kinds of battles.
Chen hadn't wanted to travel with them, but Bulma clung to him, and Goku had been reunited with him after a long separation, so he naturally wanted to spend some time together.
Thinking of how he'd spent so many years alone, he admitted it was rather lonely and empty. Being with them would bring a little more fun, which wasn't bad.
Chen, Goku, Bulma, Krillin, and Oolong set off on their journey. All five were filled with boundless curiosity about everything around them.
As for Yamcha and Puar, they stayed by Master Roshi's mountain to rest.
It would probably be a while before they saw those two again, but that didn't matter. Chen and Goku led the others onward, and along the way, all kinds of monsters became easy-to-defeat enemies—and meals for the group.
"Chen, are we heading into this great forest first to look for the Dragon Balls?"
Goku was very puzzled.
"That's right. There's a Korin Tower in this forest that can help improve your Combat Power. You just have to climb it. Whether you can earn the immortal's help and drink his Super Holy Water, though, is up to you."
Hearing this, Goku and Krillin were both filled with boundless fighting spirit. They also wanted to reach Chen's level, even though they were still far behind him.
As long as they were willing to work hard, there was always a chance, so they were both full of confidence.
Just as Chen had expected, when they reached the forest, they encountered some enemies: members of the Red Ribbon Army.
The soldiers had