"BOOM!!!!!"
Just as the scene had become so quiet that there was nothing to be heard but the wind, a sonic boom suddenly exploded across the horizon and rolled toward them.
The sudden sound drew everyone's attention, causing them to shift their gazes and look over.
They were currently struggling to find a way to break free from the oppressive atmosphere.
With an outsider intervening, they could temporarily shift the topic away.
In the distant sky, a high-speed beige jet could be seen breaking through the clouds, racing toward them.
A distinct logo was emblazoned on the jet, one that should be known to everyone on Earth.
Because it was the exclusive logo of Capsule Corp!
"Tch! The eyesore Earthlings are here. I can't stay in this place any longer."
"Talos, my spaceship has been destroyed. Yours is still intact, right?"
Raditz naturally had no idea who the newcomers were. He only felt irritable and wanted to find a place to quietly contemplate his life.
Furthermore, he needed to clarify one thing: whether the Dragon Balls, which could grant wishes, could truly grant any wish, and whether they were real or fake.
If they were real, he would genuinely want to strive for them. After all, who doesn't have a wish?
"I regret to inform you that while the spaceship I arrived in isn't completely totaled, it sustained damage during the space flight. If you were thinking of using my ship to escape Earth, you can put that thought to rest." Giving Raditz a definitive answer, Lin Chuan kept his gaze fixed on the approaching jet.
"It's Bulma, Krillin, and Master Roshi." Through his ability to sense Ki, Son Goku quickly identified the arrivals and spoke up.
Of course, even without him saying it, Lin Chuan could have guessed that the three signatures inside the jet were definitely Bulma, Master Roshi, and Krillin.
In the original plot, they were worried about the situation here, so Bulma had brought Master Roshi and Krillin to help.
According to the original timeline, by the time they arrived, Son Goku should have been on the verge of death, and Raditz should have already been dead.
Now, the situation was completely different from the original story.
Upon realizing that the newcomers were acquaintances of his brother, and seeing that Lin Chuan made no move, Raditz simply quieted down to formulate a new plan.
In this unfamiliar place called Earth, the only people he knew were Kakarot, Kakarot's son, Lin Chuan, and Piccolo.
He naturally ignored Piccolo entirely, as he was not a Saiyan.
If he were to live on Earth in the future, he would have to stick close to Lin Chuan and Kakarot.
After all, he did not know how to make himself stronger.
The only one who could help him increase his strength was Lin Chuan.
"BOOM~!!!"
As the jet landed, it kicked up a cloud of dust.
Krillin and Master Roshi were the first to step off the jet, their expressions grave.
Finally, there was Bulma, who hid in the back, terrified, as she surveyed the current situation.
The moment they arrived, the three of them noticed Lin Chuan.
Because he was someone they had never seen before, and he was wearing combat armor similar to Raditz's, they immediately assumed he was a Saiyan in league with Raditz.
This Saiyan's energy seems calm and ordinary, yet it reveals a terrifying, unfathomable depth! He is far more terrifying than that Raditz... What exactly is going on right now? Has the battle already ended? Or is it... The perceptive Master Roshi constantly made guesses in his heart.
Unsure of the situation, he couldn't jump to conclusions, nor could he completely let his guard down.
"Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo, it's really great that you're all okay... Has the enemy gone from one to two? Master Roshi and I have come to lend you a hand." Mistaking the situation for an ongoing battle, Krillin stepped forward decisively and stood beside Son Goku.
Judging by his stance, he looked quite prepared to fight to the death.
Before coming, they had already made up their minds; if it truly required them to sacrifice their lives to save the Earth, both Krillin and Master Roshi would do so without hesitation.
Seeing this, Raditz let out a cold laugh first. Confirming that the three who arrived were all Earthlings he had seen before, and hearing the words of that little bald guy Krillin, he couldn't help but mock them: "What ignorant Earthlings! That tail whip earlier didn't shatter you to pieces, yet you still dare to come before me and talk big."
"Let me see... Heh heh~! A Battle Power of 206! A mere two hundred points of Battle Power, and you dare to clamor?"
Such condescending words made Krillin furious, and he gritted his teeth.
However, anger was one thing, but Krillin really didn't dare to make a move.
Just as Raditz said, his Battle Power was too low. If even Goku and Piccolo couldn't gain the upper hand, how could he possibly be a match for him?
Raditz enjoyed seeing this kind of suppressed rage. His expression became even more savage, exerting an intense pressure on Krillin that even caused dense beads of sweat to break out on his forehead.
"Alright, big brother, stop intimidating Krillin! Although Krillin's strength is indeed not as good as yours, he is not as useless as you say." Son Goku stepped forward to stand up for Krillin.
Having grown up together since they were children, Krillin could be considered his most important partner.
In fact, before the era of the great universe, Krillin could be considered the person he cherished the most.
As the saying goes: Sacrifice Krillin, and your power will be boundless!
If Raditz were to finish off Krillin, Son Goku might truly explode and end up killing Raditz.
In the most classic sacrifice from the original work, Krillin was killed by Frieza, and Son Goku transformed directly into a Super Saiyan!
"Tch!" Raditz spat in disdain and turned away, saying nothing more.
He had no desire to get further entangled with these Earthling ants.
Krillin was completely bewildered at this moment. It wasn't just Krillin; Master Roshi and Bulma were also stunned.
The conversation between the two parties and the current situation were clearly beyond their comprehension.
Wasn't this supposed to be a fight to the death?
Wasn't this supposed to be the defense of Earth?
How did they end up calling each other brother?
And Raditz had clearly listened!
What was with that look in Piccolo's eyes?
Krillin was filled with confusion, his gaze landing on Son Goku, seeking an answer.
Master Roshi and Bulma were the same.
"It's like this..."
A few minutes later.
With the combined explanations from Son Goku and Piccolo, the three of them finally understood.
To summarize two points:
First, Raditz was no longer their enemy; he had turned over a new leaf. Furthermore, the other Saiyan, named Lin Chuan (Talos), was currently on their side as well.
Second, in one year, two Saiyans far more powerful than Raditz—ten or even twenty times stronger—would arrive on Earth!
"Go... Goku... does that mean those two Saiyans coming in a year are after the Dragon Balls? And they're definitely enemies, right?" After a simple description of the power levels, Krillin was so terrified by the 18,000 power level figure that he could barely speak clearly.
Raditz's power level of 1,500 was already terrifying enough; wasn't this just going to be the end of Earth?
"It's okay, Krillin. Don't we still have a year to train?"
"By then, I will definitely be stronger than I am now. And even if I can't beat them, Lin Chuan's strength is more than enough to defeat that Vegeta."
As Son Goku spoke, he shifted his gaze.
Everyone's attention fell back onto Lin Chuan.
The way everyone looked at Lin Chuan was so eager, as if they were waiting for a definitive answer from him.
Only Bulma's gaze was different from the others, holding a different meaning entirely.
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