"What? This guy even knows about the Dragon Balls?" Krillin exclaimed in surprise.
"Finding the Dragon Balls is our most important goal, so hand them over already." Nappa grinned. "What's a Namekian to us? Nothing but a fly."
"Either way, I should still thank you. I've finally figured out who I am." Piccolo smiled faintly. "Unfortunately, I'm not the one who made the Dragon Balls. All I know how to do is fight! Whether I'm a fly or not, we'll just have to see!"
As he spoke, Piccolo had already assumed a fighting stance.
The Lookout.
"Lord Kami, I never expected you to be an alien," Mr. Popo said.
"No wonder I look different from everyone else..." Kami chuckled awkwardly. "I made the Dragon Balls a long time ago. Even then, I had this strange feeling, as if I'd seen something like them somewhere before. Perhaps someone on Planet Namek made something like Dragon Balls... My ancestors' memories are still preserved in my mind."
Capsule Corp headquarters.
Bulma's home.
"Luo Tian, those two Saiyans are heading toward Piccolo and Gohan, right?" Bulma checked the locations on her Scouter. "Huh? Someone with a power level of 981 is heading over there, too. Who could it be? Could it be Krillin?"
"Bulma, there's no need to panic." Luo Tian was sunbathing on a lounge chair in the yard. "Didn't I tell you? Even if the sky fell, I could still keep you safe."
Bulma was speechless.
And this was the time to be bragging?
You're strong, sure, but why aren't you going to fight?
Forget it. You'd better stay here.
If you died in battle, I'd be heartbroken.
On the ground.
"Tell us where the Dragon Balls are. Do you want us to force it out of you?" Vegeta said coolly, not taking the three people in front of him seriously at all.
"Power levels of 981, 1,220, and 1,083. You three idiots think you can take us on with power levels like that?" Nappa sneered. He had already used his Scouter to read all three of their power levels.
"Nappa, take off your Scouter." As Vegeta spoke, he removed his own first.
"Why?" Nappa asked, puzzled.
"These guys' power levels keep increasing as the battle changes. The numbers on that thing can't be trusted at all. Relying on the readings could affect your judgment in a fight," Vegeta explained.
"You're right." Nappa nodded and took off his Scouter. "That coward Raditz let his guard down because he trusted the readings, and that's why he got beaten."
"Coward? Raditz?" Piccolo wiped away his sweat.
"You and Goku only just managed to beat Raditz, didn't you?" Krillin said gravely.
Piccolo: "..."
"Coward... Hahaha..." Krillin laughed awkwardly, feeling like his whole world had turned upside down.
"By the way, let me ask you one more thing. Where's the guy who treated Kakarot? Didn't he come? Could it be you, bald guy?" Vegeta looked at Krillin.
"It wasn't me! I don't know any healing techniques." Krillin quickly denied it.
"Then who was it?" Vegeta smiled. "I heard the communications log on the Scouter say... that person was called Luo Tian, if I'm not mistaken?"
Krillin fell silent.
"Tell me where he is," Vegeta demanded.
Krillin didn't answer.
I'm not telling you. I may be afraid of dying, but I won't betray my friend.
Well, to be precise, he's Bulma's almost-boyfriend.
If I tell them, Bulma will definitely kill me.
In a way, Bulma's far scarier than these two Saiyans.
"Fine. I knew you wouldn't tell us anything." Vegeta snorted. "In that case, let us show you what we can do. Nappa, you still have the Saibamen seeds, right? Plant them all."
"I've got six seeds left." Nappa nodded. "You sure know how to have fun, Vegeta."
"Saibamen? What are those?"
Son Gohan and Krillin both looked confused.
Nappa casually pulled a small bottle from behind him.
"Smack!"
Nappa poked six holes in the ground with his finger, poured the seeds into them, and watered them with a special liquid.
"Ka-ka-ka!"
In an instant, the ground shifted, and six green-skinned aliens sprang up from the soil.
"Good. Your target is those three. Give them a thorough beating," Vegeta ordered.
"Smack! Smack!"
Just then, Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha descended from the sky and landed beside the others.
"Sorry we're late," Yamcha said with a smile.
"Yamcha! You came too!" Krillin said excitedly.
"Heh-heh, more useless trash has arrived," Vegeta said with a grin.
"Why come here just to die?" Nappa sneered.
"Heh, that makes six of you! Interesting! The same number as the Saibamen." Vegeta's interest was piqued. "This is perfect. How about you six take on our little soldiers? Let's play a game."
"What game? You bunch of bastards, quit beating around the bush and fight us for real!" Piccolo shouted angrily.
"Don't get mad just yet. Isn't this a good thing? It gives Goku time to hurry over," Krillin urged him.
"Fine. I'll go first. I'll show you the results of my training these past few days." As he spoke, Tien Shinhan stepped forward.
"Hahaha! If he knew how strong the Saibamen were, he'd be scared out of his wits!" Nappa roared with laughter.
Vegeta, however, didn't laugh. The three-eyed man seemed pretty strong.
A Saibaman might not be able to beat him.
"Then start with this one. Remember, give it a good fight! Don't underestimate him!" Vegeta ordered.
The first Saibaman stepped forward.
At once, the Saibaman and Tien Shinhan launched into a fierce battle.
Tien Shinhan suddenly struck with his palm, sending the Saibaman flying.
When the Saibaman hit the ground, its head split in two and sprayed a mass of corrosive liquid.
Tien Shinhan quickly dodged out of the way.
"Thud!"
Tien Shinhan launched an attack, smashing his elbow into the Saibaman's head.
The Saibaman let out a scream and collapsed on the spot.
Nappa was stunned.
What was going on?
How could this guy be so easy to beat?
That was a Saibaman.
It was as strong as Raditz.
"Great job, Tien Shinhan!" Krillin cheered him on.
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