Strength Surges! 1.4 Million Combat Power

Karochi walked up to the Grand Elder, who placed his hand upon the Saiyan's head.

The Grand Elder's hand was truly massive; it covered the top of Karochi's head with room to spare.

A moment later, the kindness on the Grand Elder's face was replaced by shock, which sent a chill through Karochi.

No way, Karochi screamed internally, can he not unlock my potential? Is it because I'm an outsider?!

"What terrifying potential! Even I can only draw out a small fraction of it," the Grand Elder murmured.

Immediately, Karochi felt an immense surge of energy erupting from within his body, devoid of any pain or resistance.

Whoosh!

A pillar of white light burst forth from Karochi, shooting straight into the sky and tearing the roof right off the Grand Elder's dwelling.

The sheer force of the power whipped up a gale inside the room.

"Eek!" Tights, being the weakest and most petite of them all, couldn't hold her ground and was sent flying.

Had Nail not grabbed her, she would have been blown away entirely. The clouds above Namek were drawn toward the terrifying energy, and the surrounding air ignited, flickering with sparks of fire.

"Alright, alright! Suppress your power, or you'll bring the whole place down on us," the Grand Elder urged; if this continued, his home would be uninhabitable.

"Oh! Right, right, sorry!" Karochi scratched his head, feeling incredibly embarrassed.

Oops! I got carried away by the rush of power and lost myself in it.

The energy gradually receded, and the white pillar vanished, though faint sparks of electricity still crackled across his skin.

This was a sign that he couldn't yet control his power perfectly; the boost had been too significant, and he needed time to settle into it.

"I am so sorry, Grand Elder! I'll fix the roof for you right away." Seeing the hole he had punched in the ceiling, Karochi's face flushed with shame.

Yet, deep down, he was ecstatic. He could clearly feel that his combat power had increased at least six or sevenfold, meaning he was now sitting at roughly 1.2 to 1.4 million.

The Grand Elder is amazing! With this, I might actually stand a chance if I have to trade blows with Frieza.

"Heh, that won't be necessary. Your power has been awakened, but do not become obsessed with it. This is only a small portion; you still have vast potential waiting to be unearthed," the Grand Elder said, guiding him as if he were teaching his own child.

Karochi straightened his posture. "Yes, Grand Elder. I will keep your words in mind."

"Little Chi, what's your power level now?" Tights asked curiously once she had regained her footing.

She was tempted to check with her scouter.

Karochi quickly stopped her. Are you kidding? Even though Dr. Brief had modified that scouter, its limit was 200,000.

"Tights, don't use the detector! It can't measure this. I feel like my power is somewhere between 1.2 and 1.4 million." After all, combat power wasn't something that could be accurately captured by a simple number.

He only used numbers to make it easier to understand. He had told Tights before not to use the scouter once he surpassed 190,000, as the device would explode from the sheer intensity and potentially hurt her face—which would be his fault.

"Wow! You really became that strong all of a sudden!" She finally understood why Karochi had insisted on coming to Namek.

The Grand Elder was truly miraculous! Not only did he know their origins, but he possessed the ability to rapidly elevate one's strength.

It had taken Karochi two years of grueling training to reach 200,000, yet a single touch from the Grand Elder had saved him five or six years of effort. Who wouldn't be tempted by that?

"Heh, would the young girl from Earth like to have her potential unlocked as well?" Seeing the look of admiration in Tights' eyes, the Grand Elder asked with a chuckle.

Tights was stunned.

What? Me? My power level is 1. Even if it increased tenfold, it would only be 10. There's really no point!

"No, thank you! I don't have any talent for that," Tights said, waving her hands frantically. Besides, what if she turned into a muscle-bound Amazon?

After all, Karochi had grown taller and much more muscular after his power boost.

She was a beautiful girl, after all!

"Heh, very well." The Grand Elder didn't press the matter.

"Forgive my interruption, but it is time for you to rest, Grand Elder!" Nail interjected.

He was also signaling for Karochi and Tights to leave now that they were done, especially since they had just torn a hole in the Elder's home.

"Nail, do not be rude!" The Grand Elder understood that his attendant was trying to clear the guests.

Nail could only bow and step back.

Karochi felt awkward and hesitant to speak. After all, having just received a power boost, would it be too greedy to ask for the Dragon Ball now?

"Heh, young Saiyan! Is there something else?" Having lived for so many years, the Grand Elder could read the thoughts of others through their expressions.

Seeing Karochi's hesitation, he chuckled and took the One-Star Dragon Ball from his chair.

"I presume you came for this." The Dragon Ball was the size of a basketball, far surpassing the ones on Earth.

"Ah, yes, Grand Elder! I was hoping to borrow the Dragon Ball." Since his intentions were laid bare, Karochi stopped hiding them.

"Though I created these, they have not been used in a hundred years. Since you have a request, go ahead!" The Grand Elder agreed without even asking what his wish was.

Karochi felt a bit sheepish as he reached out to take the orb.

"Nail, go and help our young friend collect the others from the villages. Tell them it is my will," the Grand Elder said slowly.

Nail hurriedly bowed, his voice laced with worry: "But the safety of the Grand Elder!!!"

His duty was to protect the Grand Elder and ensure he remained undisturbed! Leaving like this was truly inappropriate.

The Grand Elder waved a hand: "It is no matter, nothing will happen!!"

Tights poked Karochi, curious: "If you didn't look so different, I would have thought you were a Namekian too!" After all, the treatment he was receiving was essentially "ask and you shall receive"; aside from one's own father, no one else would be this generous.

Karochi was also flattered; not only had the Grand Elder agreed to let him use the Dragon Balls, but he was even helping him collect them! Even his own father hadn't been this doting.

But thinking about it, it made sense—without a Namekian, he wouldn't be able to make a wish, as the Namekian language was required to invoke it.

"Then please, follow me!!" Although Nail said "please," his reluctance was palpable.

With that, he turned and walked out of the room on his own.

"Hehe~! Do not mind him; this child Nail has always viewed protecting me as his life's mission," the Grand Elder explained on Nail's behalf.

Karochi waved his hands quickly: "Not at all, not at all. If anything, we are the ones pushing our luck."

It was fortunate that the Grand Elder had such a kind nature; anyone else would have chased Karochi away.

"Go on, quickly!!" The Grand Elder seemed tired, and after speaking, he appeared to drift off to sleep.

Out of politeness, Karochi bowed before leaving the room.

Using his practical superpower—Telekinesis—he lifted the Dragon Balls and Tights into the air, catching up to Nail, who was already ahead.

Nail really wasn't waiting a single moment. It was a good thing his combat power was low and he wasn't moving that fast, or Karochi might not have been able to keep up.

The process of collecting the Dragon Balls went very smoothly. After all, with Nail leading the way and the Grand Elder's approval, the various villages handed over their Dragon Balls without any dispute.

The gathered Dragon Balls shone brightly and emitted a humming sound, leaving Tights clicking her tongue in wonder.

"Once the wish is granted, please do not disturb the Grand Elder again! Leave Namek immediately," Nail said in advance, fearing that Karochi might continue to pester them before summoning the Eternal Dragon.

Karochi waved his hand: "Rest assured, we will leave as soon as the wish is granted! We won't linger."

Seriously, did they think he had all the time in the world? He still had to get to Yardrat, didn't he!?

After all, the secret arts of Yardrat were notoriously difficult to learn; in the original story, it took Goku an entire year just to master Instant Transmission.

Nail nodded and began to chant in the Namekian language toward the Dragon Balls: "Puri-ga-ro-pa-pi-ru-ga-ro (Come forth, Eternal Dragon, and grant my wish!)"

The seven Dragon Balls glowed violently, instantly causing the heavens and earth to change color.

"What... what is happening!!?" Tights was shocked. Why did it suddenly feel like it was turning to night!! Karochi had clearly told her that because Namek was illuminated by three suns, it was the type of planet that remained in perpetual daylight.

Moreover, why had the surrounding atmosphere become so eerie and terrifying!! It was as if the world had been replaced entirely, making it impossible to adjust.

The Namekians scattered across Namek were slightly startled by the scene!! They looked up at the sky, but upon connecting it to Nail coming to collect the Dragon Balls earlier, they felt relieved.

"I wonder what the Grand Elder needs the Dragon Balls for!!"

"Indeed, but that is not for us to worry about! The Grand Elder must have a profound reason for taking them."

The surrounding Namekians nodded, fully agreeing with this sentiment. To be fair, from their origin, they were all the children and grandchildren of the Grand Elder!

The Dragon Balls were originally kept in their care, and since their father (grandfather) wanted to use them, they had no right to question him.

They then returned to planting Hydrangea Trees, a type of plant that could continuously alter the planet's environment!! This was to help Namek recover from the climate disaster as quickly as possible.

In the original story, Bulma and her group had once mistaken them for farmers, which had led to a misunderstanding.

Seeing Tights' confusion, Karochi played the role of an 'encyclopedia' and explained: "Don't worry, Tights-sister, this is just what summoning the Eternal Dragon looks like!!"

Tights looked at Karochi, feeling greatly surprised~~!