I Can Put Out the Fire on Mount Frypan Too

Ox-King nodded.

"Yeah, and this way, my senior brother and I can become even closer family!"

When he finished, Ox-King looked at Chi-Chi.

"Chi-Chi, are you willing?"

Chi-Chi shyly covered her flushed cheeks.

"Dad, I'll do whatever you say..."

Goku had no idea what a bride was supposed to do.

But thinking of how Bulma was going to be Son Mirai's bride,

and how Son Mirai had looked after her all along the way, Goku hesitated, troubled by the idea.

Son Mirai saw Goku's concern and immediately explained, "Goku, you should thank Uncle Ox-King.

Let me tell you, Chi-Chi looks like a good girl.

Once she becomes your bride, she'll cook for you and wash your clothes every day."

When Goku heard that she would cook for him, his eyes immediately lit up.

He looked at Chi-Chi and asked, "Really?"

Chi-Chi bashfully fidgeted. "Don't worry, Goku. I'll do my best.

I'll definitely become an excellent bride..."

"Okay!" Goku finally agreed.

With the betrothal settled, everyone was happy.

Ox-King asked, "By the way, Goku, Son Mirai, don't you live on Mount Paozu?

What brings you all the way out here?"

This was Goku's home turf—his future father-in-law's place. Even though Son Mirai was already powerful enough to put out the fire with a Kamehameha,

he didn't want to steal Goku's thunder, so he left the conversation to him.

Goku replied, "Grandpa told us to search for the Dragon Balls and get some experience along the way!"

"The Dragon Balls?"

Goku nodded. "That's right. Bulma said there's one somewhere around here."

Bulma immediately took out a Dragon Ball and showed it to Ox-King.

"Sir, this is a Dragon Ball. Have you seen one before?"

Ox-King pinched the Dragon Ball between two fingers and examined it.

"So this is a Dragon Ball?"

"Have you seen one before?" Bulma asked.

Ox-King slapped his thigh. "I remember now! There's a ball just like this in my treasure pile!"

Bulma was overjoyed.

"Really? Could you give it to us?"

Ox-King scratched his head awkwardly.

"I'd be happy to give it to you!

But the entire mountain where my castle stands is on fire. The Dragon Ball is inside the castle, so I can't get to it..."

Bulma cried out in alarm. "What?

The Dragon Ball is in the middle of the fire? Then we'll never be able to collect them all!"

Goku looked toward the distant blaze and the castle on the mountainside.

"I'll fly over on the Flying Nimbus and see if I can get it!"

"The Flying Nimbus?"

Ox-King looked puzzled.

Goku shouted, and the Flying Nimbus descended in front of him.

Ox-King exclaimed, "Could that be Master Roshi's Flying Nimbus?"

Goku explained, "Master Roshi gave it to me a few days ago."

"What? You've seen Master Roshi?"

Goku nodded.

"Yeah, he even gave us a Dragon Ball."

Ox-King asked excitedly, "Do you know where Master Roshi is?"

Goku nodded. "Sure. Why?"

Ox-King waved his arms in excitement. "Wonderful! We finally know where Master Roshi is!

He has a Basho Fan that can put out the fire on Mount Frypan.

You can fly on the Flying Nimbus, and you know the way. Could you borrow Master Roshi's Basho Fan for me?"

Goku nodded. "You want me to borrow the fan? No problem. I'll go now!"

As he spoke, Goku started to leave.

Ox-King stopped him at once. "Wait! Take Chi-Chi with you so you two can get to know each other better..."

Goku hesitated and glanced at Chi-Chi. "But only people with pure hearts can ride the Flying Nimbus."

Ox-King nodded. "I know that, of course. Chi-Chi has the purest heart. She'll definitely be able to ride it."

Goku was still a little worried.

Chi-Chi looked at the soft, fluffy Flying Nimbus. "Don't worry. My heart is as clean as the water in a toilet bowl."

With that, Chi-Chi climbed onto the Flying Nimbus, and sure enough, she didn't fall through.

Bulma's pupils trembled.

"How is that possible? That little girl can ride the Flying Nimbus!"

Son Mirai nodded. "Of course. She's a little reckless, but her heart is pure."

Bulma sniffed disdainfully. "Hmph, being able to ride the Flying Nimbus isn't anything special.

I think it only let her ride because she's not as pretty as me..."

Son Mirai was speechless for a moment, then nodded. "You have a point."

Goku and Chi-Chi flew away together.

Ox-King smiled. "Son Mirai, it's been many years since I last saw my senior brother. How is he doing?"

Son Mirai nodded. "Grandpa's doing well. He's got a healthy appetite."

"That's good!"

A nostalgic look crossed Ox-King's face.

"I really miss the days when I trained under Master Roshi with my senior brother.

So many years have passed in the blink of an eye...

I'm sorry I can't show you around. We can't even get into the castle!"

Son Mirai smiled. "It's all right. We're at fault too—we came to visit without bringing a gift..."

Ox-King laughed. "What would you bring a gift for? That's so tacky!

My castle's full of treasure. I don't care about a trinket or two. Don't be so formal."

Two hours later, Goku and Chi-Chi returned.

Ox-King asked eagerly, "Did you borrow the Basho Fan?"

Chi-Chi shook her head. "Dad, Master Roshi said the Basho Fan got stained with grease, so he threw it away a long time ago."

"What?"

Bulma exclaimed, "What? The Basho Fan's gone? Then we'll never get the Dragon Ball!"

"But Master Roshi came here himself," Goku said at once.

As soon as he finished speaking, Master Roshi arrived on the Spinning Turtle.

Ox-King immediately bowed respectfully. "Master Roshi!"

Master Roshi glanced at the blazing mountain and sighed. "So this is Mount Frypan. What a sight!"

Goku asked anxiously, "Grandpa Master Roshi, can you really put out the fire?"

Master Roshi didn't answer Goku. Instead, he looked at Ox-King.

"Ox-King, people have been saying some pretty bad things about you lately. You've robbed a lot of people, haven't you?"

Ox-King immediately knelt.

"Your disciple is truly ashamed. I let greed get the better of me. If you put out the fire, I'll throw away all my treasure..."

Master Roshi waved a hand. "No need. That would be wasteful. Just don't rob anyone again."

"Yes, Master!" Ox-King replied reverently.

Master Roshi faced the flames again. "Still, it's embarrassing that you couldn't put out a fire of this size!"

Ox-King said shamefacedly, "Yes, Master. You're right. Your disciple was useless..."

Just then, Master Roshi leaned close to Goku, keeping out of Chi-Chi's earshot, and whispered a few words to him.

Goku nodded, then walked over to Bulma and Son Mirai with Master Roshi.

"Bulma, Grandpa Roshi says he'll put out the fire if you let him touch your breasts..."

Bulma exploded. "You perverted old man! What kind of joke is that?"

Goku looked confused. "It's just a touch. What's the big deal?"

Master Roshi leered. "If you won't let me touch them, then I won't go put out the fire."

Bulma roared, "Stop joking! This is Ox-King's fire. Why should I have to sacrifice my virtue?!"

She pointed at Chi-Chi, who was standing farther away. "Touch hers!"

Master Roshi shook his head. "Don't be ridiculous. She's just a little girl who hasn't even developed yet..."

Bulma's temples bulged with anger. Son Mirai immediately patted her, then rolled up his sleeves.

"All right, we've finished that whole routine. Now it's my turn."

Master Roshi froze.

"What are you going to do?"

Son Mirai looked up at Mount Frypan. "There's no need to trouble Master Roshi.

I can put out the fire on Mount Frypan too!"