Goku, Go Comprehend That Tree

"I don't know, I hadn't paid attention to him before," Kami said with a wry smile. "However... having said that, I had originally planned to take Goku to King Kai for training after he passed away... but after being healed like this... I honestly don't know how Goku should train anymore."

Mr. Popo: "..."

Mr. Popo was also left speechless.

"Oh, the little one might be in trouble." Kami looked down at the earth below, and at Son Gohan, who was crying in the wilderness.

On the wilderness.

"Waaaah..." Son Gohan was still crying.

As he cried, Son Gohan suddenly felt that something was not quite right.

Son Gohan looked up and was shocked to discover a gargantuan monster standing right in front of him.

"Hmm?" The monster was also slightly stunned to see the little one.

Drool began to drip from the monster's mouth.

I was just looking for something to eat, and you go and run right under my nose.

"Waaah... what do I do?" Son Gohan was terrified.

Without a moment's hesitation, the monster opened its blood-red maw and lunged at Son Gohan.

Son Gohan scrambled to get away.

As he ran, Son Gohan accidentally tripped and fell to the ground.

The monster opened its massive mouth, intending to swallow Son Gohan in one gulp.

At this critical moment, Son Gohan suddenly soared into the air, leaping lightly onto the peak of a nearby mountain.

The monster looked bewildered.

Where is the human?

Where did he go?

Did I swallow that guy whole?

How strange.

"Huff, huff, huff..."

Son Gohan let out a sigh of relief.

However, when Son Gohan saw his surroundings clearly, he was terrified.

How did I get up here?

I can't get down!

I'm probably going to starve to death up here.

I'm doomed!

What should I do?

Mount Paozu.

"What did you say? You handed Gohan over to King Piccolo for training?" Chi-Chi was so angry her nose was crooked; she stood with her hands on her hips and shouted at Son Goku.

"Well... Chi-Chi, let's just let Gohan train for one year." Son Goku scratched his head, looking somewhat apologetic. "To be honest, I don't want Gohan to get involved either, but his performance in the battle against that guy really surprised me. Perhaps, a year from now, it will be Gohan who saves the Earth."

"I don't care! You get Gohan back here this instant! He's just a child; defending the Earth is a job for adults!" Chi-Chi shouted furiously.

"You really are something... Chi-Chi..." Son Goku laughed.

"Did you hear me! Bring Gohan back right now! Even if he has to train, isn't it better to train with you?" Chi-Chi's voice grew louder and louder.

"But, I think he's better suited to train with King Piccolo." Son Goku scratched his head.

"I don't care! I don't want to hear your excuses, you bring Gohan back immediately! Otherwise, I'm not finished with you!" Chi-Chi yelled.

"Even if all of humanity is wiped out, you wouldn't care?" Son Goku asked with a bitter smile.

"That's right, I wouldn't! None of that has anything to do with Gohan!" Chi-Chi retorted angrily.

"Fine, I'll go get Gohan back right now... Flying Nimbus!" Son Goku shouted.

The Flying Nimbus descended rapidly.

"I'm off, Chi-Chi." Son Goku waved his hand and stepped onto the Flying Nimbus.

"Whoosh!"

Son Goku rode the Flying Nimbus and made a quick getaway.

Chi-Chi suddenly felt that something wasn't quite right.

Why do I get the feeling he's going off to train, not to bring Gohan back?

Damn it!

Goku, are you trying to ruin our son?

Capsule Corporation headquarters.

Bulma's home.

After Luo Tian and Bulma returned home, Bulma dove straight into her laboratory to begin researching the Scouter obtained from Raditz.

Luo Tian, meanwhile, was sunbathing on a lounge chair in the courtyard.

Not long after, a golden cloud was seen flying rapidly toward them.

"Thud!"

Son Goku descended from the sky, landing right beside Luo Tian.

"Goku, here so soon? Can't stand being at home anymore? Your wife must be upset that you handed Gohan over to King Piccolo," Luo Tian chuckled.

"Haha, you guessed it, Luo Tian?" Son Goku scratched his head helplessly.

"That sort of thing is easy to guess," Luo Tian smiled.

"So, can we start training now?" Son Goku asked.

"To be honest, I haven't decided how to train you yet," Luo Tian mused. "How about this: you stay here for now and try to perceive that willow tree over there."

"A willow tree?" Son Goku blinked, scratching his head in confusion. "That's a headache. How am I supposed to perceive it?"

"How you perceive it is your problem. Once you can feel that you and the tree have become one, I will teach you deeper abilities," Luo Tian smiled.

"Perceive that willow tree... alright, I'll give it a try... Your training methods are really strange, Luo Tian." As he spoke, Son Goku walked silently to the large willow tree behind them, placed his hands on it, and began to contemplate the tree.

An hour passed quickly.

Inside the laboratory.

"Finally finished! Great! With this Scouter, I can track their locations and power levels." Bulma giggled, stepping outside while wearing the device.

Upon reaching the courtyard, Bulma saw Luo Tian sunbathing and Son Goku hugging the large willow tree with both arms.

Bulma: "..."

What is going on?

Why is this guy Goku hugging that willow tree?

"Hey, Goku? Am I seeing things? Is that you?" Bulma wondered if her eyes were playing tricks on her.

"Ah... it's Bulma..." Son Goku snapped back to reality.

"What are you doing?" Bulma was speechless. "Why are you hugging our willow tree?"

"It's a real headache... Luo Tian told me to perceive this willow tree..." Son Goku explained simply.

Bulma: "..."

What kind of training method is this?

Luo Tian, if you keep training him like this, you're going to turn Goku into an idiot.

"Stand still! Let me check your power level first," Bulma called out to Son Goku. "To make it easier to read, I specifically changed the text... Uh, 835! This number represents your combat power, Goku."

"835?" Son Goku paused, scratching his head. "I seem to remember Raditz saying my combat power was around 400."

"Could there be a problem with it?" Bulma was also a bit puzzled.

"But I have noticed that after recovering, my strength has indeed increased quite a bit," Son Goku mused.

"Let me check others... There are two power levels at a distant location over there; one is 139, and the other is 206. Judging by the distance, it should be Master Roshi and Krillin," Bulma speculated.