The Incompetent Wife

Wukong and Krillin looked at Sun Mo in confusion.

Wukong asked, "What's a Senzu Bean?"

Sun Mo explained, "A Senzu Bean is a sage's bean.

It looks ordinary, but eat one and it'll heal your injuries, restore your stamina, and keep you full for ten days."

Krillin exclaimed in delight, "Something that good? Give me one to eat!"

Sun Mo saw the bandage on Krillin's rear, thought for a moment, and said, "Senzu Beans have regenerative power—they'll make your flesh grow back instantly.

To keep the bandage from fusing into the wound, I have to take it off before I give you the bean."

Krillin's face darkened.

"Are you deliberately torturing me or what?"

Hearing that eating a Senzu Bean meant no hunger for ten days, Son Goku got excited.

"Sun Mo, can I have one? I'm really hungry..."

Sun Mo pulled a small pouch from his chest and took out four Senzu Beans.

"Here, one for each of you!

I'll keep one spare for emergencies—this stuff works miracles, so don't waste it..."

Wukong took the Senzu Bean and ate it immediately.

In an instant, his hunger vanished, and his whole spirit lifted.

Wukong exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it really works! I'm not hungry at all anymore, and I'm full of energy!"

Sun Mo reminded him, "Now that you know it's good stuff, save the leftover bean for an emergency."

Wukong nodded. "Yeah!"

With that, he tucked the remaining bean into his belt.

Seeing how much Wukong praised the Senzu Bean's effect, Krillin couldn't wait.

He immediately said to Wukong, "Wukong, you take off my bandage... I want to eat one too."

Wukong nodded. "Okay!"

Wukong yanked the arrow out in one go, tearing off a chunk of flesh.

Krillin's whole body bristled.

"Hiss—ah!! Go easy, you're hurting me, Wukong..."

Wukong said, "Your butt will grow back once you eat the bean anyway, let me see how it works..."

Krillin ate the Senzu Bean, and the missing part of his rear instantly filled in.

Wukong was amazed. "Wow, Krillin, your butt's all healed! The Senzu Bean really is incredible!"

With no pursuit from the Red Ribbon Army this time, everything went smoothly afterward.

After some effort, the four finally found the last Dragon Ball, along with a chest of treasure.

Maybe because there was no fighting, the cave didn't collapse either.

They easily brought the treasure to the submarine and back to the surface.

Wukong held the Dragon Ball and couldn't help sighing. "Ah, it's the Three-Star Ball, not Grandpa's Four-Star Ball. What a shame..."

Sun Mo said, "No big deal, we'll keep looking!

We're training along the way anyway, so we can find it whenever."

Wukong thought it over and nodded. "You're right!"

Sun Mo added, "By the way, you should climb Korin Tower first. Getting stronger will make everything else twice as easy."

Son Goku nodded. "Yeah, that makes sense. So Sun Mo, where's Korin Tower?"

Sun Mo pointed the way and said, "It's that direction. Don't worry about getting lost—there's a Dragon Ball in Korin Sacred Land too."

Son Goku got excited. "Really? That's great! I'm going to climb Korin Tower and get stronger!"

While Wukong and Sun Mo talked, Krillin stared at the chest of treasure and planned his future.

"Haha, awesome, I'm a millionaire now! How should I spend it?

First, buy a house in the city—a Capsule House, so I don't have to crash at Master Roshi's place anymore.

No rush on a car. I'll save the rest for a wife. Perfect..."

Soon, Bulma split the treasure into four equal shares, and Krillin took his.

He looked at Wukong and said, "Wukong, I'm not going with you to find the Dragon Balls for now.

I'm taking my money to buy a house in the city..."

Wukong nodded. "Great! If you're not coming, I can use the Flying Nimbus..."

Krillin's face darkened.

"You bastard!"

Bulma pointed at a pile of treasure and looked at Wukong.

"Wukong, this is your treasure. Take it!"

Wukong had no interest in money. He looked at Sun Mo and said, "Sun Mo, I wouldn't know what to do with money anyway. Just take my share!"

Sun Mo thought it over. With proper planning, this wealth could save a lot of trouble down the line.

Wukong couldn't earn money. Even if the treasure in Ox-King's castle hadn't been destroyed, he and Chi-Chi would eventually burn through it all.

Once he'd eaten through Ox-King's fortune, life would get tight.

Chi-Chi would have to shoulder the burden of planning their future alone and would end up resenting Wukong.

And there'd be sons and grandsons to worry about later...

If he kept this money safe for him, it would save Wukong a lot of headaches in the future.

So Sun Mo said to Wukong, "I don't want your money, but I'll hold onto it for you.

When you get married and have kids, you'll need plenty of cash. Come to me when you're short."

Wukong was a bit clueless, but he knew Sun Mo meant well, so he nodded. "Alright, whatever you say."

Bulma heard Sun Mo's words and said approvingly, "Sun Mo, I didn't expect you to plan ahead so thoroughly.

Take my share too. My family doesn't really need the money anyway..."

Then she leaned closer to Sun Mo and warned him with a hint of menace, "But don't go bad once you have money.

And never get too close to other girls, got it?"

Sun Mo sneered dismissively. "Hmph. Women only slow down my training. Why would I bother with something so thankless?"

"Women only slow down your training?"

Bulma froze, then asked with murderous intent, "So that means being with me slows you down too?"

Sensing the killing intent radiating from Bulma, Sun Mo quickly replied, "You're different. All things considered, you help me more...

After all, you can build me a Gravity Chamber."

Bulma's mouth twitched at Sun Mo's words.

So infuriating!

It was still because of the Gravity Chamber.

She'd known all along that Sun Mo wasn't with her for her looks, but hearing him say it outright still pissed her off.

But then she calmed down, even a hint of pride creeping onto her face.

At least that meant she wasn't a useless wife. She was a capable one.

Bulma said proudly, "Fine, I won't hold it against you!

At least it proves I'm not just a pretty face. That's not bad..."

Sun Mo looked at Wukong. "Wukong, I won't get in the way of your training. From now on, finding the Dragon Balls is up to you."

Wukong nodded. "Yeah, I didn't really need you guys tagging along anyway. See you!"

"See you!"

Son Goku called the Flying Nimbus, glanced at the Radar, and flew off toward Korin Tower.

Bulma turned to Krillin. "I heard you say you were going to buy a house. I've got a plane in my capsule. Want a lift to the nearest city?"

Krillin's face lit up. "Really? You'd do that?

That's... so embarrassing..."

Sun Mo said, "If you're embarrassed, we'll just leave."

"No, no, I was joking!

Drop me in the city, and I'll treat you to a meal..." Krillin said hurriedly.

Sun Mo rubbed his stomach. "Alright, I'm hungry anyway..."

Red Ribbon Army Headquarters.

"What?"

"General Blue is dead?" Commander Red said in shock.

Officer Black said, "Yes, the soldiers who escaped sent me a message.

They said that brat brought a helper. General Blue's psychic powers were useless, and the guy killed him with one punch."

Commander Red snorted. "Hmph, useless trash!

If that's the case, we'll have to hire the world's number one assassin, Tao Pai Pai!"

Officer Black nodded. "As you command. I'll make the call right away."