Planet Namek.
Somewhere in the central-eastern region, atop a steep cliff.
A huge white building with an unusual rounded shape stood there.
The highest-ranking Namekian, Grand Elder Guru, lived here.
Usually, at this time of day, Grand Elder Guru would be asleep.
But today, Grand Elder Guru hadn't gone to sleep. Sensing that certain people were coming, he had summoned Nail, his guard.
He was already so old that he could no longer move freely.
With his lifespan nearing its end, he had once used a special ability passed down through his line to see the future.
After glimpsing fragments of what lay ahead, he had thought he would have to endure many more years before he could finally set down the heavy burden on his shoulders.
He hadn't expected such a sudden turn of events.
Over the past few days, he had dreamed repeatedly in his sleep, new images constantly appearing in his mind.
They had shown him that the future he had foreseen long ago was undergoing enormous changes as unstable new factors emerged.
"Grand Elder Guru, what are your orders?" Nail stood respectfully before him and asked.
He was the finest warrior among the Namekians!
Ever since coming of age, he had remained at Grand Elder Guru's side, protecting him and ensuring his safety.
"Nail... Some alien guests have arrived on our Planet Namek..."
The words came in a weak voice. Grand Elder Guru was already in much the same condition as he would be a year from now.
That was only natural. Namekians had long lifespans.
A year or two made little difference.
So although he still had more than a year to live, that was an insignificant amount of time compared to his long life.
At once, Nail understood. He asked seriously, "Could this be