An unnamed volcanic island on the west side of the Pacific Ocean south of the equator.
This island is not big, with a radius of only a hundred kilometers, but it has one of the most active volcanic craters on the entire earth.
The main peak is 3,000 meters above sea level. The top of the mountain is illuminated by red light all year round, and thick smoke rises straight into the sky, like a huge torch stuck on the sea.
The crater is more than two kilometers in diameter.
The magma surges inside, occasionally spewing out several lava pillars tens of meters high, and splashing out large sparks when they fall back.
The air is roasted and deformed, and the naked eye can see the heat wave creating layers of distortions in the field of vision.
In this kind of place, let alone humans, not even high-temperature-resistant microorganisms can survive.
The only figure on the entire island was standing on a protruding rock platform in the center of the crater.
He is not afraid of fire because he is fire.
Nuova Shenron is as tall as Eis Shenron, with broad shoulders and clear muscle lines.
But it is not a bloated body with brute force, but rather a sense of vigor unique to a warrior.
The whole body is golden, like the liquid metal flowing in a high-temperature forge, a bright gold that is lively and constantly changing in luster.
There are several dark purple lines surrounding the waist and abdomen, like naturally formed armor patterns, extending from the center of the chest to both sides and disappearing into the back.
There is a pair of purple-gold bat wings on the back, with a wingspan of more than three meters. The edges of the membrane wings are slightly red in the high temperature, like thin iron sheets that have been burned through.
The front end of his head is slightly pointed, and his two ears are slender and upturned, somewhat like the outline of an elf.
The facial lines are strong, the cheekbones are high, and the jaw is square.
The most eye-catching thing is the pair of eyes, which are a pair of quiet eyes.
The pupils were red, like two pieces of polished red agate, reflecting the surging magma in the crater.
But above the red background, there is an indescribable layer.
Calm.
Self-sustained.
And a kind of expectation belonging to warriors that has not been erased after a long wait.
Nuova Shenron crossed his arms on his chest, stood on the rock platform, and stepped on the hot basalt with his bare feet.
He was waiting for someone, and he knew someone would come.
From the moment he was born in this volcano, he knew that sooner or later someone would come looking for him, and he had been waiting for the person who was worthy of his action.
"Coming."
Nuova Shenron raised his head.
In the northwest sky, a light point approached at an alarming speed.
A thick, huge, and vital breath became clearer and clearer as the distance shortened.
This air was so clean that Nuova Shenron raised his eyebrows slightly.
It's not the kind of fighting aura full of murderous intent, nor is it a deliberate display of intimidating oppression, it's just a very pure aura.
Like the breeze in the mountains, like the sunshine in spring.
It sounds contradictory, but Nuova Shenron really felt this kind of thing from this energy.
The light spot enlarged rapidly.
"Whoosh--"
A figure fell from the sky and landed steadily on a rock.
Goku.
At this moment, Goku is wearing orange Martial Arts Uniform, a dark blue belt, and navy blue martial arts boots.
The black hair is branched on the head, no different from usual.
He stood on the edge of the crater and looked down at Nuova Shenron on the ledge below.
A distance of two kilometers is not a distance at all for a warrior of this level.
Goku saw Nuova Shenron clearly.
"Oh?"
His eyebrows moved.
Nuova Shenron's stance attracted Goku's attention.
Cross your arms in front of your chest, keep your feet parallel and shoulder-width apart, keep your center of gravity slightly lowered, and keep your back straight.
It is like a martial artist who has undergone long-term training, standing in the most natural posture in a relaxed state.
It has a stable center of gravity, quick start, and can respond instantly in any direction.
Goku has seen many enemies.
Various monsters and ghosts from Frieza, Cell, Buu, Demon Realm.
Most of them are either arrogant, cunning, or hysterical.
But the guy in front of me was different.
Goku The corners of his mouth turned up unconsciously.
He jumped off the rock and landed on another ledge about thirty meters away from Nuova Shenron.
Two people stood at the bottom of the crater surrounded by magma, looking at each other.
Goku said hello first.
"Hey!"
He raised his right hand and waved it towards Nuova Shenron.
"Are you Nuova Shenron?"
Nuova Shenron looked at his action, a trace of confusion flashed in his red eyes.
"You don't seem afraid of me."
The sound of Nuova Shenron is deep and deep, with the texture of metal collision.
Goku tilted his head.
"Afraid? Why be afraid?"
"I am Evil Dragon."
"Yeah, I know."
"You warriors of Earth, come and destroy us."
"Well, yes, that's what Krillin said."
Goku As he spoke, he took out his right hand from his trouser pocket, scratched the back of his head, and showed a trademark honest smile.
"But to be honest, I don't think you are a bad guy."
Nuova Shenron's eyebrows wrinkled slightly.
"I am a dragon born from Negative Energy. My existence itself is a disaster."
"Really?"
Goku put his hands behind his back, leaned forward slightly, and looked at Nuova Shenron's expression.
"But you've been standing here waiting for me for a long time, haven't you?"
Nuova Shenron did not answer.
"If you are really a bad guy, why don't you attack other Evil Dragons while they are fighting? Why don't you destroy nearby cities?"
"You're waiting for a rival."
Nuova Shenron was silent.
"You're smarter than I thought."
"Hey, of course, I've made great progress over the years."
There was nothing modest about Goku's answer, but the frankness in his tone made it sound not unpleasant at all.
Nuova Shenron finally lowered his arms that were crossed on his chest.
His right hand slowly clenched into a fist, and the temperature on his body surface increased significantly at this moment.
The surrounding air began to tremble violently, and fine cracks appeared on the surface of the rock platform under my feet, and red light seeped out from the cracks.
"I am Nuova Shenron. I was born from the negative karma that occurred when the guy named King Piccolo made a wish to restore youth."
He paused.
"That wish was evil. What's funny is that it gave birth to a guy like me... who is not very gregarious."
Goku listened very carefully.
"Do you know what Four-Star Dragon Ball means to me?" Goku suddenly asked.
Nuova Shenron nodded.
"That is the relic left to you by your grandfather Son Gohan."
"Yes."
Goku's smile faded a little, replaced by a warm and nostalgic look.
"Four-Star Orb is the first thing I cherish in this world. When I was a child, I thought it was my grandfather who changed into me, and I would hold it to sleep every night."
Nuova Shenron looked at Goku's expression, and a complex light flashed across his red pupils.
"So you found me first."
"Yes."
Nuova Shenron nodded, and his body began to change.
The purple-gold wings on the back suddenly expanded to their maximum wingspan, the golden color on the body became brighter, and the dark purple lines on the waist and abdomen began to flow, like living vines.
The flames surrounding him gradually turned from orange-red to blue-white.
The temperature is soaring.
The ledge beneath my feet began to soften, and the basalt at its edges trickled down like melted candles.
Nuova Shenron took the starting position.
The left foot is in front, the right foot is behind, the body is facing Goku, and the fists are on both sides of the body, one in front and one behind.
The center of gravity is low, the back is slightly arched, and the wings are half-folded. This is a standard melee combat starting position.
Goku looked at this starting position, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he was filled with uncontrollable excitement.
Nuova Shenron spoke, his voice was not loud, but every word was clearly transmitted to Goku's ears.
"Goku, let me see if you are qualified to own this Four-Star Orb that grandpa left for you."
"Hahahaha! Well said!"
Goku took his hands out from behind his back, moved his fingers a few times, and made a crackling sound.
"But I have a request."
Goku patted his chest.
"I want to use this state first to have a good fight with you."
He wants to use his normal state to fight Super Saiyan 4 Early Stage's Evil Dragon.
Nuova Shenron stared at Goku, then nodded slowly.
"Interesting."
The thirty-meter distance between the two people suddenly disappeared in the next breath.