Karochi and Goku went their separate ways.
Using Instant Transmission at the same time, Goku took Bulma and Bulla back to Earth. There were now countless powerful fighters on Earth, so sensing its location was effortless.
Karochi, meanwhile, went to the World of the God of Destruction. First, he wanted to ask how Lazuli's training was going. Second, he hoped to take another step forward himself.
Whoosh~!
"Oh~! Korewa, it seems Mr. Karochi's collection of the seven Super Dragon Balls has gone very smoothly." Whis's soft voice reached Karochi's ears before he had even landed.
Karochi could only smile bitterly. Honestly, just how vast was the gap between himself and Whis?
How could he not sense even a trace of him, while Whis could pinpoint his appearance with such precision no matter where he showed up? This was far too absurd.
Turning his head, he saw that Whis was indeed looking him over from head to toe. Helplessly, he said, "Lord Champa did not make things difficult for us. Collecting the Super Dragon Balls was much easier than expected."
Whis smiled and nodded. Though he did not know why, Karochi's fusion speed had accelerated considerably.
This surprised Whis. He had originally estimated that it would take Karochi at least three to five years to truly cross that threshold and transform into a second-level pseudo-god.
But now, it seemed that it would not take nearly that long.
"Um, Teacher Whis, how is Lazuli doing?" Seeing Lazuli still sitting there in calm meditation, Karochi frowned, unable to stop himself from worrying.
It had been so long already. What exactly was going on? Even his own training had never lasted this long.
When the subject turned to Lazuli, Whis could not help but reveal an envious expression. "Lazuli's talent is extremely high. Especially