Defeat Grandpa Gohan, Head to Kame House

Earth.

Mount Paozu.

At this moment, Kairos had no idea that he had already drawn the attention of Angel Whis.

And before long, he would face God of Destruction Beerus and Angel Whis directly.

[Ding!!!]

[Congratulations, Host, for successfully defeating the elderly Grandpa Gohan!]

[Advanced Achievement Completed: Defeat Elderly Grandpa Gohan!]

[Reward Obtained: Battle Power increased by 100 points! One random beginner-level skill draw! The draw opportunity has been stored in System Space and can be used at any time!]

As the system notification sounded beside his ear, Kairos's battle with Grandpa Gohan came to an end.

This battle had not been about strength. It had been about techniques, martial arts experience, and the use of ki!

Grandpa Gohan truly lived up to his name. Not only had he mastered countless skills and techniques, but his cultivation was also profound. If Kairos's strength had not so vastly surpassed Grandpa Gohan's, it would have been genuinely difficult for him to win with equal battle power.

After all, the man had been a martial artist for over seventy years!

After seventy years of martial arts training, having reached his current level, how could his understanding of martial arts be so easily surpassed by an ordinary person?!

To put it bluntly, if not for the limitations of this world, and if Grandpa Gohan had been born in the present era, his future achievements definitely would not have been inferior to Krillin, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and the others.

"I'm old, I'm old. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes and experienced it myself, it would be hard to imagine that at your age, you not only possess such formidable strength, but also such an understanding of martial arts and such insight into ki." After the match ended, Grandpa Gohan let out a breath and wiped away the fine sweat that had appeared on his forehead.

After that exchange, his stamina had already been exhausted.

He had thought that if Kairos suppressed his strength and fought him, then even if he lost, he should not have lost so quickly or so thoroughly.

The truth proved that he had expected too much from himself, and it also made him deeply realize that he had indeed entered his twilight years.

In the coming years, he would likely grow weaker with each passing year.

"You're too kind, old man. After fighting you, my combat techniques and use of ki have both risen to another level. I should be thanking you for your guidance." Kairos thanked him humbly.

Hearing this, Grandpa Gohan laughed heartily and did not deny it.

During the battle, he had indeed noticed several shortcomings in Kairos's combat experience. So, intentionally or otherwise, he had imparted his own fighting methods to Kairos through their exchange.

"If you don't mind, come inside and rest for a while. Though my humble home is simple, I'm afraid I have little with which to entertain you." Grandpa Gohan said with a smile.

"That's fine. I'm not one to stand on ceremony." Kairos nodded in agreement.

As a martial arts grandmaster, Grandpa Gohan had chosen to live in seclusion on Mount Paozu in his old age, seeking neither fame nor wealth. That alone was enough to show the nobility of his character.

Even Yamcha's words in the early days revealed his respect for Grandpa Gohan.

It was precisely because of this that, after his death, he would be cared for and valued by so many people.

For example, Fortuneteller Baba, and Anin, the Great King of the Other World.

Upon entering the house, the first thing Kairos saw was the Four-Star Dragon Ball placed atop a cabinet.

Sure enough, Grandpa Gohan had already obtained the Four-Star Dragon Ball by this time.

Seeing Kairos pay such close attention to the orb he had picked up years ago, Grandpa Gohan smiled and began telling him about its origins.

Clearly, Grandpa Gohan did not know the legend of the Dragon Balls.

Taking the opportunity, Kairos simply told Grandpa Gohan some basic information about the Dragon Balls.

He told him that there were seven Dragon Balls in total, numbered from one star to seven stars. Once all seven were gathered, one could recite an incantation to summon Shenron and Make a Wish. He also mentioned that the Dragon Balls were sacred artifacts created by Earth's Kami.

Grandpa Gohan was utterly shocked by this.

How could he have imagined that such a small orb possessed such power—and that it had been created by Earth's Kami?

Gohan had long heard of Kami's existence, but he had never passed the trial required to ascend to Kami's Lookout and meet Kami.

It was just like Master Roshi in the past. Master Roshi had only reached the top of Korin Tower, but after exhausting every effort, he had been unable to reach Kami's Lookout. In the end, he shamelessly pestered Korin until he took the Power Pole away.

The Power Pole was now in Grandpa Gohan's possession.

As he spoke with Gohan at length, Kairos also witnessed the magical nature of the staff.

Unfortunately, in the later years, the Power Pole would lose its usefulness and be returned to its original place.

In the blink of an eye, nearly two hours had passed on Mount Paozu.

Kairos also intended to leave.

Originally, Kairos had planned to tell Gohan that Kakarot would soon arrive and be adopted by him.

But after thinking it over carefully, if he said it now, he would seem like someone capable of foreseeing the future.

Kairos truly wanted to change Grandpa Gohan's fate of being trampled to death by Kakarot, but when he considered that changing it might not necessarily be a good thing, he could only set those distracting thoughts aside for the time being.

After all, there was still a long road ahead. Even if he wanted to change Grandpa Gohan's fate, there would be plenty of opportunities in the future.

After bidding Grandpa Gohan farewell and receiving directions from him, Kairos rode the Flying Nimbus toward Kame House.

Kairos had invited him to come along, but Grandpa Gohan did not wish to see his former master.

Who knew what he was thinking? In any case, since he was unwilling, Kairos could not force him.

Heading southeast, he crossed the plains and entered the sea.

Kame Island was not actually all that far from the mainland.

There was a reason Master Roshi had chosen to live in seclusion here.

Master Roshi, once the number one martial artist in the world and revered by people as the God of Martial Arts.

He had moved more than once in the past, because once someone with ulterior motives learned his address, an endless stream of people would come knocking.

They either wanted to challenge him or become his disciple. It had become unbearably annoying.

That was why he had secluded himself overseas, free from the disturbances of the mundane world.

As for why he remained close to the mainland, it was naturally because he was still human and needed to go ashore from time to time to purchase daily necessities.

After crossing several hundred li of ocean, Kairos finally arrived at Kame Island.

In fact, once the distance had shortened, Kairos's ki perception had already locked onto Master Roshi's presence.

Even though Master Roshi had suppressed his own ki, Kairos's senses could still detect the aura around him—far more powerful than Grandpa Gohan's.

On Kame Island at that moment.

Master Roshi stood solemnly by the shore, motionless as a statue.

The Sea Turtle beside him was deeply puzzled, because he rarely saw Master Roshi wear such an expression.

"He's here!" Master Roshi murmured, lifting his head to look into the sky.

A Flying Nimbus descended from above, finally landing on the beach not far from him.