Where They Went

Frieza was drenched in sweat. He struggled to speak. "Lord Beerus, what are you doing here? Look at me, I didn't even notice you were here."

Beerus picked at his ear and said, "Ah, Frieza. I know you haven't had an easy time these past few years, but this isn't the time for you to die. After all, without you, no one would be around to clean up all those useless planets."

"So from now on, you don't have to die. Go destroy some planets for me, or the people up there will start pestering me again."

Frieza immediately replied, "Yes, Lord Beerus. I'm honored that you've given me another chance. I'll do everything in my power." Although Frieza had spoken, he was still kneeling on the ground and hadn't gotten up.

Beerus ultimately didn't know what else to say. "Should I leave it to the Z Fighters, then?" Vegeta said, "Kill him." Frieza's eyes widened as he knelt on the ground.

Frieza had already killed Vegeta a million times in his mind. If the God of Destruction Beerus weren't backing him up, Frieza would have started a fight with Vegeta.

Son Goku spoke up. "Come on. Frieza was just revived, and he hasn't done anything bad this time. It wouldn't be right to kill him just like that. Besides, Lord Beerus said he needs Frieza to carry out his orders."

"Hmph, Kakarot. You just haven't seen the evil things Frieza's done. That doesn't mean he hasn't done any. Your kindness will be the end of you, the Earth, and everyone else." Vegeta gave Son Goku a thorough scolding.

Wei Dong was stunned. What the hell, they've switched personalities. Vegeta's all about protecting Earth, while Son Goku's all about getting stronger. All I can do is give this a six. They've both forgotten what they were like at the start.

Anyway, some people spoke up for Frieza, while others spoke against him. But Wei Dong said, "I've decided Frieza should be allowed to live."

Vegeta was stunned. "What?"

Wei Dong explained, "Hear me out. First, Frieza needs to carry out the God of Destruction's orders. Second, well, I need this Golden Frieza. He's pretty important to me, and I'll need him later."

Vegeta was even more bewildered. He then launched into a lecture, badmouthing Frieza. "Someone like him won't be grateful. He'll only repay kindness with ingratitude. You let him go today, and before long he might set off a Supernova to give Earth a fireworks display."

No matter how much Vegeta badmouthed Frieza, Wei Dong wouldn't budge. After all, Frieza would be one of the main fighters in the later battle royale between eight universes.

Wei Dong had already decided what to do about Frieza. Next up was Broly.

When asked what he wanted to do or where he wanted to go, Broly only shook his head, seeming unwilling to speak.

Son Goku suggested that Broly train with them. Vegeta swore at him. "Can't you see? If he goes berserk, Earth will be gone!"

Son Goku replied, "What are you afraid of, Vegeta? We're training in the World of the God of Destruction, anyway. If it gets blown up, that'll be the God of Destruction's problem, not Earth's."

Beerus swore at him, showing far less restraint than the Old Supreme Kai.

But Whis said, "That's not a bad idea."

Broly, however, said he didn't want to fight. He just wanted to live out his life in peace.

Wei Dong thought of an idea and asked, "Broly, do you like animals?"

Broly paused. He thought of Xiao Lu, a huge animal from the planet where he had grown up. Broly had loved Xiao Lu and often played with him, but Broly's father hadn't felt the same way. He had attacked Xiao Lu to make Broly train. Broly now clutched the green pelt draped over his body.

Then he said, "I do, but I don't know how to get along with them."

"Great." Wei Dong thought of Android 17, who liked animals. He also wanted to travel around all the planets.

Wei Dong used Instant Transmission to take Broly to a small island on Earth. There were many animals on the island, along with Android 16 and Android 17, who were feeding the birds. Wei Dong and Broly's sudden appearance scared all the birds away.

Android 17 asked, "Wei Dong, what brings you here?"

"Nothing much, Android 17. I just found someone for you. He likes animals too, so I was hoping you could teach him how to care for them. I'm planning to have him live with you." Wei Dong smiled.

Android 17 replied, "Sure. You mean the guy over there, right? The animals keep multiplying, and Android 16 and I can't take care of them all."

Wei Dong thanked Android 17, then asked where Android 18 was and why Android 16 was there.

"Android 18 went out. She comes by every so often, but I don't really know what she's up to. As for Android 16, he said he was bored at Bulma's house. There were animals there too, but they were all fed by automatic machines. He felt he wasn't much use staying there, so he came over to help me."

Android 16 nodded too.

"I see. Then I won't keep you. Broly, you can stay here."

Broly nodded, then said goodbye.

Android 17 and Android 16 said goodbye too.

Wei Dong left.

After returning, Wei Dong let Frieza go as well. Frieza could fly and survive in space, after all.

Wei Dong said goodbye to the God of Destruction and Whis, then took Son Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Biro, and Trunks somewhere.

That's right—the World of the Supreme Kai. When the Old Supreme Kai heard that Wei Dong had come to have their potential unlocked, he swore and refused, no matter what.

Wei Dong said, "Don't worry. If I can't talk you into it, I'll get Beerus to talk to you. How's that?"

When the Old Supreme Kai heard Beerus's name, he thought, Oh, damn! He immediately agreed. But when some people were happy, others were sad. The Z Fighters were happy, while Kibito was miserable, because the Old Supreme Kai took out all his anger on him. Shin was clever enough to realize what was coming and stayed far away.

So Shin was pretty clever and knew how to read the room.

The Old Supreme Kai unlocked all the Z Fighters' potential, but he had doubts about one of them: Piccolo.

The Old Supreme Kai said, "A descendant of the Dragon Clan. Not bad. It's a shame you don't have enough brains. You split yourself in two, and then created the Dragon Balls. Sigh."

Piccolo ground his teeth in anger. The Old Supreme Kai had insulted him, so Piccolo started bringing up his ancestors and the Old Supreme Kai's descendants.

They spent more than ten days questioning each other, since they were both showing such concern for one another.

Piccolo asked why the Old Supreme Kai had said that, but the Old Supreme Kai put on airs and refused to explain, even if it killed him. After all, they had asked each other about so many personal matters—one could say they were a little too concerned with each other.

Nearly two months had passed by then, and the Old Supreme Kai had finished unlocking the potential of all the Z Fighters. Son Goku's base power level was now 260 million, Vegeta's was 210 million, Biro's was 200 million, and Piccolo's was an unbelievable 130 million. Trunks was at 230 million. Piccolo suspected the Old Supreme Kai had deliberately targeted him, but he had no proof.

As for the protagonist, Wei Dong had gone from 520 million to 550 million. He was already more than satisfied. But was Wei Dong the protagonist? Of course not. Then who was? Please welcome the mysterious Gohan! Son Gohan's base power level was now nearly 310 million.

This potential unlocking was truly insanely powerful.