"Even so, I have no interest in gaining that kind of extra power."
"To make me reunite with that old Kami, forgive my bluntness, Grand Elder Guru, but that will never happen in this lifetime!"
Piccolo was resolute.
He had no idea that, in the future, the Android crisis would lead him to merge with Kami and become whole again.
The Grand Elder had seen the memories, and it seemed he had glimpsed the future as well.
That was one of his special abilities.
"No one can guarantee that the future won't unfold a certain way."
"My child, I won't interfere or force you to do anything. So you can rest assured!"
"As Grand Elder, I fought alongside your father back then. Without him, I probably wouldn't be here today... I owe Katatz a great deal. You were a child who had been stranded far from home, yet all these years I never found you. That was my failure... Now that my life is nearing its end, all I can do is give you a small gift to make up for what I owe you."
"I hope that with my help, you can grow stronger and, one day, protect your people and your home."
As he spoke, the Grand Elder's hand began to press down gently.
Without hesitation, he took the opportunity to use his ability.
While Piccolo was still hesitating, unsure what was happening, a mysterious power enveloped him.
An indescribable force coursed through Piccolo's entire body, leaving him stunned.
His body was being reshaped, and his soul was ascending.
"My power is actually... Th-this...!!!"
His body and soul were undergoing a complete transformation.
Piccolo's Combat Power surged explosively!
"Whoosh~~~!!!"
A snowy-white aura swirled uncontrollably around Piccolo, unleashing an immense pressure.
Seeing this, Lin Chuan subtly shielded Bulma behind