Mystic Gohan

"Old man, how exactly am I supposed to draw out that powerful strength now?" Son Gohan asked.

Old Kai looked at him and said, "Idiot, do you even have to ask? How do you usually transform into a Super Saiyan? Just use that same technique to circulate your energy."

Son Gohan: ...

If I use that technique to circulate my energy, wouldn't I just turn into a Super Saiyan directly?

Can this thing even be layered?

As for why Old Kai knew he could transform into a Super Saiyan, Son Gohan didn't dwell on it.

He must have found out while he was pulling the sword.

Although Old Kai had been sealed inside the sword, he could still perceive what was happening around him.

That was nothing to be surprised about.

"The technique for transforming into a Super Saiyan, huh..."

Son Gohan muttered, clenching his fists tight, circulating his energy, and summoning his rage!

"Haaa~"

"BOOM!!!"

A powerful shockwave instantly erupted, sweeping out in all directions.

"Ahhh..."

"Waaahhh..."

Old Kai was the first to be blown away by the shockwave.

Next were Kibito and the Supreme Kai.

The three of them tumbled through the air, landing butt-first in the grass dozens of meters away, leaving behind a chorus of miserable screams.

As Son Gohan powered up, the winds in the sky reversed, and for the first time in tens of millions of years, a massive tornado appeared in the Sacred World of the Kai.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~"

In an instant, white mist rose and thick smoke billowed, quickly shrouding an area several kilometers in radius.

Son Gohan's aura spread from the Sacred World of the Kai out toward the various galaxies.

"Idiot, transforming so suddenly at such close range..." Old Kai, having been helped up by the Supreme Kai, couldn't help but curse loudly.

"So, so powerful an aura; this is simply terrifying." Feeling Son Gohan's energy, the Supreme Kai said in shock.

Kibito also added, "It is indeed a very powerful aura, but it is completely different from the violent, volatile energy of a Super Saiyan. This aura is filled with righteousness; it is more like the energy of a deity."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, I didn't expect this kid's potential to be so terrifying. He actually had such immense energy hidden within him. Although it's not as strong as that guy's, it's still quite frightening," Old Kai said, rubbing his backside.

Hearing Old Kai's words, the Supreme Kai and Kibito were both shocked, immediately thinking of the villain who had sealed their ancestor away.

"Is it that terrifying predecessor who sealed you in the sword?"

Old Kai patted his backside and said, "No duh."

The Supreme Kai and Kibito were dumbfounded.

As the smoke gradually cleared, Son Gohan's figure was revealed.

At this moment, rays of light seemed to flow across his entire body, yet he appeared remarkably plain and unadorned.

If the Super Saiyan transformation was flamboyant and domineering, then this current state was restrained and low-key, possessing a sense of returning to simplicity.

Son Gohan now looked slightly more robust than usual, his facial features more defined, and he appeared more mature and composed.

Other than that, there was no major difference from his normal state.

Son Gohan swung his fists, loosened his joints, and focused his mind to carefully feel the changes within himself.

At this moment, his state of mind was different from when he transformed into a Super Saiyan.

When transforming into a Super Saiyan, whether it was Super Saiyan 1 or 2, the blood in his body would surge, his aura would become wild, and his emotions would be excited, domineering, combative, and cold.

But now, it was completely different.

He felt only a sense of peace, naturalness, and freedom.

That light, airy feeling of his whole body—as if he could go anywhere he pleased—was incredibly intoxicating.

To fight freely, to live freely, to train freely.

Everything was free and easy, unconstrained and unrestrained.

"So this is the so-called Mystic Gohan..."

Son Gohan muttered.

Speaking of the name for this state, Son Gohan felt a bit strange.

After all, this state was named by netizens, and now he had truly become "Mystic" Gohan.

Of course, calling it the "Mystic State!" might be more fitting.

"Haa~"

Son Gohan let out a great shout, his aura surging.

In an instant, a silvery-white flame erupted from his body.

With this, Son Gohan felt his own power even more profoundly.

He secretly made comparisons in his mind.

"This state is far stronger than Super Saiyan 2..."

"Moreover, just like Super Saiyan 2, this state is a balanced development in every aspect. It doesn't lean toward any single attribute; one could completely call it a hexagonal warrior."

"The energy consumption of this state is even lower than Super Saiyan 2. If I'm not attacking, it barely consumes any energy at all, almost identical to my base state. This... is incredible!"

"In terms of strength, it's actually not much different from the Golden Great Ape..."

"Hiss, it's an increase of about 450 times over my base state, and it's an all-around, no-blind-spot improvement. Is this my potential?"

"Although the Golden Great Ape transformation can reach 500 times, its speed only hits about 300 times, and it consumes a significant amount of energy."

"Super Saiyan 3 can only boost me to 400 times, and its stamina is extremely poor; it has major flaws..."

"Therefore, if the energy-leaking flaw of the Super Saiyan 3 transformation cannot be improved, I can almost abandon it. The Mystic State has far more advantages..."

"It can be said to be an all-around, no-blind-spot suppression."

Son Gohan's mood was very calm, his mind cool and clear, analyzing things with perfect logic.

At this moment, Old Kai and the other two walked over.

Son Gohan snapped out of his thoughts, looked at the somewhat disheveled trio, scratched his head, and said awkwardly, "Hahaha, sorry, sorry. I really didn't mean to."

"Hmph, you little brat, you don't know the first thing about respecting your elders. My old bones are going to be dismantled by you sooner or later. Ouch, it hurts so much," Old Kai said, sounding somewhat annoyed.

Son Gohan reined in the terrifying aura on his body, returning to his base state, and said, "Old man, I'm sorry, okay? How about I get you more magazines, will that do?"

"Hmm, that's more like it." Old Kai nodded in satisfaction.

Supreme Kai looked Son Gohan up and down and said, "He didn't even turn into a Super Saiyan. I can't see any major changes, yet his energy has become unimaginably powerful. It's truly incredible..."

Old Kai scoffed and said:

"Hmph, what's so great about the Super Saiyan transformation? It's a crooked path.

I merely guided the power already within Gohan's body. This power was his to begin with, which is why he can control it perfectly."

"Super Saiyan is different. That transformation is a crooked path; it uses techniques to force power to strengthen, which is a practice that is very harmful to the body."

Supreme Kai was left speechless, saying awkwardly, "Right, alright. So that's how it is."

"Ahem!" Son Gohan coughed, then said:

"Old man, do you have any other ultimate techniques on you? Teach them all to me, and I'll help you carry on the legacy."

"Don't even think about it, none!"

"Alright, I know you have them; you just don't want to teach me."

"None, none, none, none!"

Supreme Kai: ...

Kibito: ...

Is it an illusion? Why does it feel like our ancestor is acting a bit childish?

"Fine, none it is." Son Gohan stopped.

He turned to Supreme Kai and said, "Lord Supreme Kai, I've heard you mention Majin Buu many times. What kind of existence is he exactly? Could you tell me about him?"

Son Gohan asked despite knowing the answer; he intended to guide Supreme Kai, hoping to have him move that sealed egg of Majin Buu to the Sacred World of the Kai.

Leaving that thing on Earth felt like a ticking time bomb.