Arriving in the World of Dragon Ball

(Author's note: I am a new author writing my first novel. My brain is a bit slow, and many of my concepts are not yet fully developed. I ask for your kind understanding, dear readers. If I have provided a poor reading experience, I sincerely apologize. Finally, I wish all my readers deep blessings, great wealth, and the realization of all your goals. May every day be more brilliant than the last, and may your futures grow ever brighter!)

Zhou Zilong opened his eyes to a completely unfamiliar scene. He rubbed his temples, struggling to recall what had happened. He remembered being surrounded by a group of people, and then... then he died. But now, why was he standing on this wide road?

"Huh? Where am I? Didn't I get beaten to death by a group of people?" Zhou Zilong muttered in confusion.

He forced himself to calm down and thought back to his life before the incident.

At that time, he was a college freshman who had gotten into trouble for trying to do the right thing.

In the end, he couldn't escape the pursuit of those people and died on the street. Yet now, he had miraculously resurrected and arrived in a completely strange world.

"Could it be that I've actually transmigrated?" A surge of inexplicable excitement and curiosity rose in Zhou Zilong's heart. He decided to first figure out his current environment.

He continued walking along the sidewalk beside the road, constantly pondering his future direction. About an hour later, he walked into a bustling metropolis. This city was unlike any he remembered; the towering buildings, busy streets, and various creatures all made him feel both curious and excited.

Just as he was about to ask a passerby for information, a man with a wolf's head and a human body suddenly appeared in his line of sight. This man's attire was extremely similar to a werewolf character from an anime, leading Zhou Zilong to mistake this for a cosplay event. However, when the man spoke, Zhou Zilong, distracted, went "thud" as he walked straight into a utility pole.

"Little brother, are you alright?" the wolf-headed man asked with concern.

Zhou Zilong rubbed his head where he had hit the pole and replied, "Big brother, I'm fine. But your cosplay is way too realistic—even the fur looks so authentic."

The wolf-headed man froze for a moment, then smiled and explained, "What cosplay? Sorry, little brother, I really am a werewolf."

Zhou Zilong was stunned. He realized he had truly arrived in a different world, so he quickly asked the werewolf about the situation here.

Through his conversation with the werewolf, Zhou Zilong learned that he had actually transmigrated into the Dragon Ball world, a realm filled with fantasy and adventure.

However, the power levels in this world were terrifyingly high; people could blow up planets on a whim, which made him feel quite anxious.

Without the bloodline of a Saiyan, without a super-powered heritage, and without any incredible talent, surviving in this world would not be easy. He began to think about how to improve his strength to better handle future challenges.

"Other people get a cheat system when they transmigrate, but I have nothing. I only know a bit of free-fighting, which might pass in a world with low power levels, but in this world where power levels go off the charts, I reckon I could only beat Mr. Satan," Zhou Zilong sighed helplessly after leaving the werewolf.

"I wonder what timeline this is. If it's still the early stages, I might have a chance to improve my strength—maybe meet the main characters or supporting cast and trigger a system to start my own cheat-filled life," Zhou Zilong muttered to himself again.

Just as he was thinking about how to survive in this world, he noticed a high-end school.

The school's architectural style was unique and filled with a sense of technology, forming a sharp contrast with the surrounding buildings.

Just as Zhou Zilong was staring at the school, he heard a few masked people whispering to each other.

They were looking toward a certain area of the school with greedy expressions on their faces.

"That girl should be the heiress of Capsule Corporation. School is almost out; once it ends, we'll kidnap her and demand a ransom of several billion from Dr. Brief," one of the kidnappers whispered.

Zhou Zilong was shocked. Capsule Corporation? Bulma? He immediately associated this with Dragon Ball, the classic anime he had watched since childhood. Moreover, judging from the kidnappers' conversation, the time period he was in was likely before the start of the first story arc.

Thinking of this, Zhou Zilong couldn't help but get excited. If this was true, he had a chance to change his fate. He had to find Bulma, stop these kidnappers, and find his own place in this world.

Zhou Zilong hid in the shadows, quietly observing the kidnappers. They looked very professional and were clearly well-planned. He didn't dare to act rashly and could only wait for an opportunity.

Finally, the school bell rang, the gates slowly opened, and students poured out. Zhou Zilong saw the girl the kidnappers were targeting—Bulma.

She was wearing a school uniform with her hair in a ponytail, her blue eyes sparkling with intelligence. She looked only eleven or twelve years old, but she was identical to her image in the anime.

"It seems I really have transmigrated to before the Dragon Ball plot began," Zhou Zilong thought to himself, feeling fortunate. He knew this was the best time to take action.

He quietly followed behind Bulma, keeping a close eye on the movements of the kidnappers. Sure enough, as soon as they saw Bulma come out, they immediately began to walk toward her.