"Wow, Mr. Sea Turtle, your home is so big!" After Sea Turtle brought him to Master Roshi's place by the sea, Little Goku was amazed by the endless ocean.
"Little buddy, thanks for helping me this time. Without you, I wouldn't have seen Zilong, and I wouldn't have made it back to the sea so quickly. Wait here for me!" Sea Turtle said to Little Goku as he waded into the water.
Little Goku nodded to show that was fine. A moment later, Sea Turtle disappeared from the three of them's sight beneath the water.
The sea breeze brushed past, carrying a hint of salt, while sunlight spilled across the golden beach and glittered brilliantly.
"If only I'd brought my swimsuit. Then I could go swimming while we wait for Sea Turtle to come back." Expecting the wait to take a while, Bulma sighed and turned to Zhou Zilong, a look of anticipation in her eyes.
Zhou Zilong smiled faintly. He glanced at Bulma's light outfit, a thought flashing through his mind. "I think I've got 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, grabbing his hand.
Zhou Zilong nodded, then pretended to toss out a house that had been compressed into a Capsule.
"Pui, pui, pui! The water's so salty!" Just then, a child's voice rang out.
It was Little Goku. He'd taken off his shoes and gone to the edge of the shallows. Thirsty, he'd scooped up some seawater and drunk it, only to find it so salty that he stuck out his tongue and spat.
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 Little Goku a bottle of water.
Little Goku took it and gulped it down, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
Bulma couldn't help laughing at the sight, too.
She led Zhou Zilong and Little Goku into the house. Meanwhile, Zhou Zilong took the opportunity to spend some money with Xiao Ling and buy three sets of diving gear, which he put inside the Capsule house.
The three of them put on their diving gear, went down to the sea, and began a wondrous journey beneath the waves.
After waiting several hours, the three finally surfaced. Uncontainable joy filled Bulma's face.
She clutched a sparkling crystal in her hand. It was a strange gemstone she'd found in an underwater cave, but what excited her even more was the mountain of gold coins and treasures piled inside.
"I can't believe we really found treasure!" Bulma held the crystal high. Sunlight passed through it, refracting into a dazzling array of colors.
As they'd been diving, the three had discovered a cave that connected to the land. It glittered with gold and was filled with coins and jewels—enough for all three of them to enjoy for the rest of their lives. 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!" Little Goku scratched his head, staring in confusion at Bulma's excited face. He'd grown up in the mountains and had little interest in gold coins and treasures.
"I give up!" Bulma shook her head helplessly.
Zhou Zilong smiled and patted Bulma on the shoulder, consoling her. "Don't blame Goku. He's lived in the mountains his whole life, so there's a lot he doesn't know yet!"
"Hehe!" Little Goku scratched his own head and replied.
After changing their clothes, the three continued waiting for Sea Turtle on the beach.
"Mr. Sea Turtle's here!" 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 Sea Turtle's back. Zhou Zilong recognized him at a glance.
As soon as Master Roshi climbed down from Sea Turtle's back, he ran over to Bulma. "Young lady, how about going on a date with me?"
Bulma was clutching Zhou Zilong's arm tightly. She glared fearlessly at Master Roshi and said, "You old lecher, go find someone else! I have a fiancé. Watch out, or he'll chop you in half with one blow!"
"Master Mutian, it's been years, but you're still the same," Zhou Zilong said with a smile.
"Haha, I'm just livening things up! Zilong, you haven't changed either. You even found yourself such a beautiful girl and settled down for good. Not bad!" Master Roshi said, patting Zhou Zilong on the shoulder.
"Hehe, I got lucky. Master Mutian, that little guy over there was the one who found Mr. Sea Turtle. You should give him a reward!" Zhou Zilong said, pointing toward Little Goku.
"Oh? Is that so? Then I'd better get a good look at the little fellow!" At that, Master Roshi immediately walked over to Little Goku and looked him over carefully.
"Little guy, thanks for your help. You did great! This is your reward!" Master Roshi pointed his cane toward the sky. Soon, a golden-yellow cloud like a cotton ball— the Flying Nimbus—appeared before Little 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, ready to demonstrate how to climb aboard the Flying Nimbus. He leaped lightly, trying to step onto it, but suddenly lost his balance and tumbled to the ground. He gave an awkward laugh and scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.
"Haha, Master Mutian, be careful!" Zhou Zilong and Bulma couldn't help laughing at the sight.
Little Goku turned his attention back to the Flying Nimbus. He took a deep breath and leaped lightly, his body floating gracefully toward the cloud.
At that moment, he felt the Flying Nimbus's softness and warmth, as if he were being lifted by a mysterious force.
The Flying Nimbus carried him soaring through the sky. He felt a freedom and joy unlike anything he'd ever known.
"I can fly! I can fly!" Little Goku shouted excitedly, his voice echoing in the sea breeze.
Seeing how happy Little Goku was, Zhou Zilong and Bulma felt happy too.
Just then, Bulma noticed a necklace hanging around Master Roshi's neck, with a sparkling orb dangling from it.
Curious, Bulma examined it closely.
She realized the orb was exactly like the Dragon Ball she was searching for! Her heart leaped with excitement, and she quickly asked, "Old man, can I have that necklace with the Dragon Ball on it? If not, I'll pay for it. I need that star-shaped orb!"
Master Roshi smiled. "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 off his neck and handed it to Bulma.
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