The Great Elder

"Should we take the initiative and attack?"

Ji Yun smiled faintly as he spoke to the two of them.

After dealing with Dodoria, Frieza would definitely keep sending people after them.

He didn't have time to play games with these lackeys.

Frieza had stayed in his first form for years, with a power level of only 530,000.

As long as he didn't give Frieza a chance to transform, Frieza would never be a match for him.

"Sure, I'm fine with that!"

Goku said casually.

He understood now that he'd probably come along just to make up the numbers. There was no need for him to fight at all.

Still, he was more than happy to watch Ji Yun face off against other powerful fighters.

"Um, could we wait a moment?" Piccolo asked.

Ji Yun and Goku looked at him in confusion.

"What's wrong, Piccolo? Do you have a relative you want to visit?"

Goku asked with a teasing smile.

He knew Piccolo had grown up on Earth. What relatives could he possibly have here?

"Sort of. There's a strange feeling coming from that direction. It's been calling to me!"

Piccolo said slowly, pointing toward a certain direction.

Goku didn't mind either way. They could go wherever they wanted; it was up to Ji Yun.

Ji Yun fell silent for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "All right. Let's go take a look first."

"Thank you!"

Piccolo quickly thanked him, then leaped into the air and flew rapidly toward the horizon.

Seeing how eager Piccolo was, Ji Yun and Goku could only follow after him helplessly.

Meanwhile, in a village on Namek,

dozens of Namekians lay dead on the ground.

Several aliens of different appearances stood in neat formation beside the bodies.

They wore identical, well-made Battle Suits.

At that moment, they were looking respectfully at the little figure seated in a hover pod.

He was the Cosmic Emperor, Frieza, whose very name struck terror across the universe!

"King Frieza, Mr. Dodoria's scouter has lost contact. He's most likely been killed."

A rather handsome man with long green hair reported to Frieza.

He was Frieza's other trusted general, Zarbon!

"Oh? It seems those people mean trouble. Could they be after the Dragon Balls, too?"

Frieza said with a cold smile and a sharp glint in his eyes.

"We can't be sure yet."

"Hmm? King Frieza, those people have moved."

Zarbon checked the scouter's display and reported to Frieza.

"Whatever they're here for, since they've come, send them to their deaths!"

"I'll leave this to you, Mr. Zarbon."

Frieza spoke calmly, but his sinister gaze sent a chill through everyone.

"Yes!"

Following Frieza's orders, Zarbon set the Dragon Ball in his hand on the ground.

Then he hurried off in the direction shown on the scouter.

"Come on. We're going to the next village."

At Frieza's command, he rose into the air first.

His subordinates didn't dare delay. They picked up the Dragon Balls they'd collected and followed him.

"Piccolo, are we there yet?"

Goku flew up beside Piccolo and asked.

"Yeah, we should be there soon!"

Piccolo gazed ahead with determination.

Ji Yun silently followed behind them.

As someone who'd read the original story, he could just about guess who Piccolo was going to meet.

It was probably the Great Elder of the Namekians.

He'd agreed to Piccolo's request partly out of self-interest.

The Namekian Great Elder had a miraculous ability that could unlock a person's potential and increase their strength.

Ji Yun possessed the bloodline of a Legendary Super Saiyan, so the potential within him was bound to be limitless.

If the Great Elder could draw some of it out, Ji Yun would have a better chance against Frieza.

"We're here!"

Piccolo came to an abrupt stop in midair.

A huge building stood below them.

The three of them slowly descended in front of the palace.

Looking at the enormous building before him, Ji Yun felt a surge of excitement.

Just as I thought. Now I just have to see whether the Great Elder is willing to help me!

Piccolo started toward the entrance.

Suddenly, the door opened, and a Namekian stepped out, blocking their way.

"Huh? There's another Piccolo?"

Goku exclaimed in surprise as he looked at the Namekian.

"My name is Nail. The Great Elder asked me to meet you here."

Nail introduced himself, then went inside without waiting for them.

"Nail? He looks a lot like Piccolo!"

Goku whispered to Ji Yun.

"Let's go in, too."

Ji Yun smiled. Seeing that Piccolo had already gone inside, he followed at a leisurely pace.

As they entered the building, the first thing they saw was a gigantic Namekian.

Even though Ji Yun had been prepared for it, he still couldn't help exclaiming inwardly at the sight.

Goku let out an even louder cry.

His outburst immediately drew an annoyed look from Nail, the guard.

When Goku saw Nail's unfriendly expression, he could only give an awkward smile.

"Child, come here and let me take a look at you."

The Great Elder spoke kindly.

As the Great Elder of the Namekians, he knew everything that happened on the planet.

The moment Piccolo set foot on Namek, the Great Elder sensed his presence.

He was curious about why one of his people had come from outer space.

To answer the questions in his mind, he used his special ability as Great Elder to draw Piccolo here.

Piccolo didn't resist. He walked straight up to him.

The Great Elder placed a hand on Piccolo's head. About a minute passed.

A look of sudden realization appeared on his face.

"So that's it. You're Katatz's son! This is astonishing. I never thought you'd really make it safely to Earth."

The Great Elder let out a long breath, filled with emotion.

The confusion on Goku's face only deepened.

Piccolo was just as bewildered, completely at a loss.

As someone who knew the story, Ji Yun was much more composed.

The Great Elder noticed their confusion.

He slowly began to explain Piccolo's origins.

"So that's how it was!"

Piccolo nodded as if awakening from a distant dream.

His heart was filled with complicated emotions.

"Also, I thank you for coming all this way to Namek to help us fend off our enemies!"

The Great Elder spoke kindly to Ji Yun and Goku.

Through Piccolo's memories, he had learned about their journey here.

Whatever their reasons for coming, Piccolo's memories showed that both men were kind-hearted.

"Thank you, Great Elder. Our purpose in coming here is to eliminate Frieza."

"However, he's incredibly powerful, and I'm worried I won't be able to defeat him," Ji Yun said slowly.

"I can sense that you're strong, and that your body contains enormous potential."

"Come forward, and I'll help you draw it out!" the Great Elder said to Ji Yun with a smile.