"Wow, Mr. Sea Turtle, your home is so big!" When the Sea Turtle who had brought Master Roshi arrived at the seaside and saw the endless ocean, Young Goku exclaimed in amazement.
"Young man, thanks for your help this time. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to see Zilong, and I wouldn't have made it back to the seaside so quickly. Wait here for me!" the Sea Turtle said to Young Goku as he entered the water.
Young Goku nodded to show that he didn't mind. A moment later, the Sea Turtle disappeared from the three of them's sight beneath the water.
A gentle sea breeze carried a hint of salt, while sunlight spilled across the golden beach, sparkling brilliantly.
"It's a shame I didn't bring my swimsuit. Otherwise, I could've gone swimming while we waited for the Sea Turtle to come back." Sighing, Bulma expected they'd be waiting a while. She turned to Zhou Zilong, her eyes filled with anticipation.
Zhou Zilong smiled faintly. He glanced at Bulma's light outfit, a sudden idea flashing through his mind. "I think I have a capsule house with a few sets of diving gear. If you want, I can give you some," he said casually, as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Bulma's eyes lit up with delight.
"Great! Then come with me, Zilong!" she said excitedly, taking his hand.
Zhou Zilong nodded, then pretended to toss out a house that had been shrunk inside a Capsule.
"Ptooey, ptooey, ptooey! This water's so salty!" Just then, a young voice rang out.
It was Young Goku. He had taken off his shoes and gone to the shallows. Thirsty, he scooped up some seawater and drank it, only to spit it out, his tongue stinging from the salt.
Seeing this, Zhou Zilong shook his head helplessly. "Goku, seawater has a lot of salt in it. If you're thirsty, just tell me!" He walked over and handed Young Goku a bottle of water.
Young Goku took it and gulped it down, a satisfied smile on his face.
Bulma couldn't help laughing at the sight.
She led Zhou Zilong and Young Goku inside. While they were there, Zhou Zilong took the opportunity to spend money with Xiao Ling to buy three sets of diving gear, which he put in the Capsule house.
The three of them put on their diving gear and headed to the sea. They slowly descended beneath the surface, setting off on a marvelous underwater adventure.
After waiting for several hours, the three of them finally surfaced. Uncontainable joy shone on Bulma's face.
She clutched a glittering crystal in her hand. It was a strange gemstone she had found in an underwater cave, but even more exciting was the mountain of gold coins and treasures piled inside.
"I can't believe we actually found treasure!" Bulma held the crystal high. Sunlight passed through it, scattering brilliant colors.
While diving, the three of them had discovered a cave connected to the shore. It glittered with gold and was filled with coins and jewels—enough to last them a lifetime. They packed the treasure into fifty large chests and stored them using Bulma's Capsule Technology.
"But you can't eat any of that stuff. It's useless," Young Goku said, scratching his head as he looked at Bulma's excited face. He had grown up in the mountains and didn't care much for gold coins or treasure.
"I give up!" Bulma said, shaking her head helplessly.
Zhou Zilong smiled and patted Bulma on the shoulder, comforting her. "Don't blame Goku. He's lived in the mountains his whole life, so there's a lot he doesn't know yet!"
"Heh!" Young Goku scratched his head and answered with a grin.
After changing their clothes, the three of them continued waiting for the Sea Turtle on the beach.
"Mr. Sea Turtle's back!" Two hours later, Zhou Zilong suddenly called out. His exceptional eyesight let him spot Master Roshi's Sea Turtle swimming toward them from far away.
At the same time, someone was standing on the Sea Turtle's back. Zhou Zilong recognized him at a glance.
As soon as Master Roshi climbed down from the Sea Turtle, he hurried over to Bulma. "Young lady, how about going on a date with me?"
Bulma was clutching Zhou Zilong's arm tightly. She glared at Master Roshi without backing down. "You old pervert, go find someone else! I have a fiancé. Watch out, or he'll chop you in half with one blow!"
"Master Roshi, it's been a few years, but you haven't changed a bit!" Zhou Zilong said with a smile.
"Haha, I was just livening things up! You haven't changed either, Zilong. And you've found yourself such a beautiful girl and already made a lifelong commitment. Well done!" Master Roshi said, patting Zhou Zilong on the shoulder.
"Heh, I got lucky. Master Roshi, that little guy over there was the one who found Mr. Sea Turtle this time. Give him a reward!" Zhou Zilong said, pointing at Young Goku in the distance.
"Oh? Is that so? Then I'd better get a good look at the little fellow!" Master Roshi said, immediately walking over to Young Goku. He studied him carefully.
"Little guy, thanks for helping me. You did a great job! Here's your reward!" Master Roshi said, pointing his cane at the sky. A moment later, a golden cloud shaped like a — the Flying Nimbus — appeared before Young Goku.
"This is the Flying Nimbus. Only someone with a pure heart can ride it," Master Roshi explained solemnly.
Master Roshi took a deep breath and prepared to demonstrate how to ride the Flying Nimbus. He leaped lightly toward it, but suddenly lost his balance and stumbled to the ground. With an awkward laugh, he rubbed his head, looking a little embarrassed.
"Haha, Master Roshi, be careful!" Zhou Zilong and Bulma couldn't help laughing at the sight.
Young Goku turned his attention back to the Flying Nimbus. He took a deep breath and leaped lightly, his body floating gracefully toward it.
At that moment, he felt the cloud's softness and warmth, as if some mysterious force were lifting him up.
The Flying Nimbus carried him soaring through the sky. He felt a freedom and joy unlike anything he had ever known.
"I can fly! I can fly!" Young Goku shouted excitedly, his voice ringing out over the sea breeze.
Seeing how happy Young Goku was, Zhou Zilong and Bulma were happy too.
Just then, Bulma noticed a necklace around Master Roshi's neck, with a sparkling bead hanging from it.
Curious, Bulma took a closer look at the bead.
She realized it was exactly like the Dragon Ball she had been searching for! Her heart leaped with excitement, and she quickly asked, "Old man, could you give me that necklace with the Dragon Ball? If not, I'll buy it from you. I need that star-shaped bead!"
Master Roshi smiled faintly. "You're my disciple's fiancée. Why talk about money? I'll give it to you. But remember to bring a cute young woman along to go on a date with me next time!"
As he spoke, he took the necklace from around his neck and handed it to Bulma.
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