Goodbye, Grandfather!

"I don't have martial virtue? I'm super full of martial virtue!"

Son Gohan was electrocuted on the spot, and could only cover his embarrassment with a hearty laugh. He had always thought, just like in the original story, that Son Goku caused Gohan's death. He never expected that after so many years, the person involved would point out that he was the real culprit.

In an instant, his gaze towards Son Goku was filled with guilt.

"So Goku has been taking the blame for me for so long. If Grandfather hadn't said anything, who knows how much longer he would have carried it!"

"No, if it weren't for me, he would have crushed Grandfather too. Hmm, by that logic, I also took the blame for him once. We truly are brothers born from different parents!"

"Grandfather, the reason you can temporarily return to life is because Goku and I gathered a magical item called the Dragon Ball."

"You have about an hour left to reminisce with us, but I still want to finish our important business first."

Upon hearing that there was important business to discuss, Gohan stopped teasing the two monkeys and immediately straightened his clothes, regaining the demeanor of a Martial Arts Grandmaster.

"Tell me whatever you need to, Gohan. Grandfather will do his best to offer some advice."

"It's like this, because the Earth's Shenron has limited power, it can only summon you for a meeting but cannot revive you."

"I've heard that on life-bearing planets outside of Earth, there is a Namekian race. They also possess a kind of Dragon Ball, and its power is much greater than ours. Perhaps it can revive you!"

"Oh, is that so? Grandfather thought it was about participating in your major life events, and it's just this?"

Gohan waved his hand.

"Let alone being on an alien planet, whether it's true or not, even if it were true, Grandfather doesn't need it!"

"After I died, I went to the underworld and am now living under a deity named Taishang Laojun, so there's no need for revival at all!"

"But Grandfather, what about Goku and me? You know he's always been a bit slow, and we brothers still need you to guide us and lead us down the right path!"

Son Gohan looked at Son Goku, who was still clinging to Gohan's embrace, and then at his own massive body, feeling a pang of sadness.

"This darn Transformation technique, I really haven't practiced it enough. I can't deactivate it at will!"

"Grandfather, is this Taishang Laojun a great beauty? Otherwise, how could you bear to leave behind two adorable grandsons like us!"

Son Gohan blurted out a string of nonsense, which made Gohan's old face blush, but he quickly suppressed it.

He had lived for so many years, how could he be teased by his grandson!

"What nonsense are you talking about? Taishang Laojun! Just by the name, you can tell it's a great deity, can't you?!"

"You can't go to Mount Five Elements anyway, so I can say whatever I want!"

Gohan muttered to himself, thinking he couldn't possibly not be able to handle one grandson!

"Oh? Is that so? But I heard someone say that deity's name is Anning? That name sounds like a great beauty!"

"Hiyah!"

Gohan was startled again.

"Nothing of the sort, you must have misheard!"

"Oh~ is that so!"

Gohan drew out his words, his face showing a clear "Do you really think I believe you?" expression.

Gohan felt his defenses crumble. This eldest grandson had truly reached the age where he was disliked by everyone, bullying his old man like this!

He looked at Goku in his arms and couldn't help but sigh.

"My eldest grandson is so much better. Gonen is mature and steady from a young age, but also mischievous and wicked. Goku is much more simple!"

He patted the little Goku in his arms, his heart filled with warmth.

"Grandfather, the name Anning clearly sounds like a girl, right? Grandfather, you're not being good, you're lying!"

Gohan's hand, which had been halfway to patting, froze. Goku in his arms suddenly lost his appeal.

"Gonen! How did you raise your brother? You've corrupted him!"

Gohan said, feigning anger.

After the initial banter, Gohan gave the two brothers, Goku and Gonen, very detailed guidance.

Upon hearing that the two brothers had also become disciples of Master Roshi, just like himself, he was genuinely happy for his two grandsons.

"Master Mutaito is the most profound martial arts master I've ever met. You must learn from him diligently!"

"But then again, Master Mutaito has his own flaws. You must never learn those from him!"

At this moment, he was like a parent facing children about to embark on a journey, nagging and teaching tirelessly, wishing he could impart all the wisdom he knew to the children.

His departure had been too sudden, and he hadn't had time to teach the brothers anything. Now that he heard they had found a renowned master, his last lingering concern was gone.

"Gonen, when you see Master Mutaito again, please give him a message for me. Tell him I miss him too!"

As the golden light on his body gradually weakened, he and his grandsons enjoyed a moment of harmonious bliss.

However, he wouldn't let his eldest grandson get away with it so easily!

Just before parting, Gohan launched his counterattack.

"Hey, grandson's wife over there, Grandfather approves of you. You must treat my Gonen well! Grandfather agrees to you two being together! Hahahaha!"

He had noticed the girl peeking around and constantly observing the three of them long ago, especially those big, rolling eyes that seemed glued to Gonen, unwilling to look away.

He wasn't an inexperienced virgin, so he naturally understood what was going on.

He immediately spoke up and pointed it out.

As soon as these words were spoken, Bulma's face instantly turned red, and she sat up straight, no longer daring to peek.

Even with Son Gohan's thick skin now, he could see a trace of red on his thinning hair.

Caught off guard, he was also greatly embarrassed.

"Gohan, Goku, time is almost up. We'll meet again when we have the chance!"

Seeing the last bit of golden light outside his body about to flicker out, Gohan stood up and released Son Goku.

"You two need to eat well and grow up well! Grandfather will be watching you from heaven!"

He waved his hand again, and his figure gradually dissipated in place.

"Grandfather! I miss you so much!"

Son Goku, who had held back his tears for a long time, finally couldn't help but cry as Gohan was about to disappear. He rushed forward and threw himself into Gohan's arms again, only to miss.

"Grandfather..."

Son Goku squatted on the spot, feeling wronged, muttering the word "Grandfather."

"Hoo~"

Son Gohan let out a long sigh, his expression also somewhat dejected.

However, he was an adult after all, and at this point, he stepped forward and walked in front of Son Goku.

"Brother, don't be discouraged. We'll have a chance to meet again eventually. Grandfather even mentioned where he lives now, so we can go see him then!"

Son Gohan silently looked into the distance, secretly making a resolution in his heart.

"Goodbye, Grandfather!"

PS: Volume 1, Search for the Dragon Ball Arc, Complete!