Marriage

"Okay, let's get back to it!"

Piccolo loosened up his arms and legs.

"Okay!"

"Ha!"

As soon as Piccolo finished speaking, he charged toward Tien Shinhan.

Tien Shinhan stood motionless.

Just as Piccolo's fist was about to hit him, Tien Shinhan suddenly vanished.

Piccolo looked startled and quickly stopped.

Then Tien Shinhan appeared behind him and punched Piccolo off the ring.

"P-Piccolo has fallen off the ring! Tien Shinhan wins!"

"I... I lost!"

Piccolo stared at Tien Shinhan on the ring, unable to believe it.

He had thought Tien Shinhan might be difficult to deal with, but he had never imagined he would lose.

Piccolo was beginning to question his place in the world.

First he had lost to Goku, and now he had lost to Tien Shinhan.

Was he really... that weak now?

"Lord Piccolo...!"

Piano watched from a distance. He wanted to comfort Piccolo, but didn't know what to say.

"Way to go, Tien Shinhan!"

Chiaotzu and the spectators cheered for Tien Shinhan.

Tien Shinhan glanced at Goku from atop the ring, but he wasn't very happy.

What he pursued was the pinnacle of martial arts, and the person he most wanted to defeat was still Goku.

After gathering his thoughts, Tien Shinhan walked a few steps forward and jumped off the ring.

"All right, contestants and spectators, the quarterfinals are over. Next come the semifinals. I'm sure these matches will be even more exciting than the last one!

Now, let's welcome Krillin and Chiaotzu to the ring for the first semifinal!"

"Go, Chiaotzu!"

Tien Shinhan cheered him on.

Chiaotzu nodded and flew onto the ring.

Krillin quickly climbed up from below as well.

As soon as they were both on the ring, the match began.

Just like at the previous tournament, Chiaotzu used his psychic powers against Krillin.

But this time, Chiaotzu had learned arithmetic, so Krillin couldn't rely on a trick. He had to defeat him using his true strength.

After a hard-fought battle, Krillin finally defeated Chiaotzu.

The second semifinal was Tien Shinhan versus Yamcha.

Yamcha had joined the Turtle School half a year later than Tien Shinhan, and he often slacked off in his training. After their battle, he was ultimately defeated by Tien Shinhan.

Tien Shinhan and Krillin advanced to the final.

After an intense battle, Tien Shinhan ultimately won the tournament.

"Contestants and spectators, we finally have our champion! It's Tien Shinhan!"

As soon as the referee finished speaking, thunderous applause broke out among the spectators.

Tien Shinhan walked a few steps forward and jumped down from the ring.

"Way to go, Tien Shinhan!"

"Congratulations, Tien Shinhan! You won the tournament!"

Krillin and the others immediately went over to congratulate him.

Tien Shinhan nodded, then looked at Goku.

"Senior Brother Goku, after the tournament, could I spar with you?"

"Of course!"

Tien Shinhan immediately broke into a slight smile.

Goku said, "By the way, everyone, I have some good news to tell you!"

"Good news?"

"That's right. Bulma and I are getting married. The wedding's in three days, and I hope you can all come!"

"Sure!"

Master Roshi nodded first.

Krillin and the others all agreed to attend Goku's wedding.

After Tien Shinhan collected his prize money, he left the World Martial Arts Tournament venue with Goku and the others.

Since Goku had agreed to spar with Tien Shinhan, he took him and the others to a mountain outside West City.

Goku and Tien Shinhan stood just a few meters apart.

"Then, Tien Shinhan, shall we begin?"

"Okay!"

As soon as Tien Shinhan finished speaking, he darted up to Goku and swung both fists at him with all his might.

Goku shifted slightly and effortlessly dodged Tien Shinhan's attack.

"Damn it!"

Tien Shinhan shouted angrily and threw a powerful punch with his right fist.

Bang!

Goku raised his right hand and caught Tien Shinhan's fist.

Tien Shinhan pushed forward with all his strength.

But no matter how hard he tried, Goku didn't budge an inch.

After struggling with himself for a moment, Tien Shinhan withdrew his right hand and said, "I lost!"

Goku nodded, then turned to Krillin and the others.

"Then, shall we all go eat?"

"Sure!"

Krillin and the others nodded.

Then Goku used Instant Transmission to take them to a restaurant in West City.

Since Tien Shinhan had won the tournament that day, he wanted to treat everyone to a meal.

But he was a little embarrassed to find that Goku and the others could eat so much that the bill ended up costing more than his prize money.

In the end, Goku paid the bill.

After the meal, Goku used Instant Transmission to take them back to Turtle Hermit Island.

Then he returned to Bulma's house to prepare for the wedding.

North Kai's Planet.

North Kai was gazing listlessly at the universe.

A figure suddenly appeared. It was Goku.

"Goku!"

"Long time no see, King Kai!"

Goku smiled.

"It has been a long time. What brings you here today?"

"I'm getting married, so I wanted to invite you to the wedding!"

"Getting married!"

North Kai was startled.

"You're already getting married?"

"Yeah! Is that strange?"

"No, it's just that I'm in charge of the North Galaxy, so I can't just leave my post."

"Is that so? In that case, never mind!"

Goku turned to leave.

"Wait!"

North Kai hurriedly called out to him.

He had only wanted Goku to ask him a little more, so he could feel more important.

Instead, Goku had just said never mind!

"What is it, King Kai?"

"Ahem!"

North Kai cleared his throat.

"I just gave it some thought. Since it's your wedding, I could ask Grand Kai for time off. It wouldn't be impossible!"

"Is that so? Then I'll come back for you later!"

"Okay!"

North Kai nodded.

"Whoosh..."

Goku used Instant Transmission and vanished from North Kai's Planet.

Azure Planet.

Tights was talking with the people on the planet when a figure suddenly appeared.

It was Goku.

"Goku!"

"Long time no see, Tights!"

Tights smiled and nodded.

"How's Bulma?"

"She's doing well!"

"So, why have you come to see me?"

"Bulma and I are getting married. She asked me to bring you back with me!"

"Getting married! But aren't you only eighteen?"

"Yeah. Why?"

"Nothing! I'd forgotten that Bulma's four years older than you. I suppose she's eager to get married?"