Giant Ape Goku

"If there's nothing else, I'll be heading back. Bye, Husu! Oh, and give my regards to Supar." Karochi's entire body was enveloped in white light, and with Instant Transmission, he vanished from Husu's sight in the blink of an eye, leaving him standing alone in the wind, utterly bewildered!

Swish!

Karochi appeared at Capsule Corp. Having been here so many times, it was practically his second home. It was a great place—rich, unlike his previous life where he was dirt poor.

"Oh my! Little Chi is back? How wonderful! You've grown taller and even more handsome since I last saw you! Oh ho ho ho~ would you like to go on a date with me?" Karochi didn't even need to look to know this was Tights' mother, Mrs. Brief.

He really wanted to retort that she had said the exact same thing three years ago! She said it every time he returned, and if she were actually serious, he wouldn't even resist.

As Mrs. Brief clung to Karochi's arm, some inevitable contact occurred. Dr. Brief, meanwhile, was busy playing with a cat while speaking up: "Little Chi, the alien technology you brought back is truly impressive! By the way, I've modified the Gravity Chamber as you requested; the maximum gravity is now 500 times, and it can be adjusted by ±50℃."

This was something he had asked Dr. Brief for two years ago, aiming to perfectly simulate the environment of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber—a training room he could enter at any time.

"I've also improved the materials for the spaceship! Now, if you want to go to Namek, it will only take six days." Karochi and Tights had visited many planets, including several with highly advanced technology, and Karochi had very "reasonably" borrowed their data.

Usually, they would deliver it to him directly, so there was no need to borrow, and thus no need to return it!

"Thank you, Doctor!" Karochi was overjoyed. Not only had he helped modify the ship, but he'd also upgraded it to Pro Max. It felt a bit wrong to be taking advantage of the man's wife while he was being so helpful.

He couldn't shake the feeling that Dr. Brief was being cuckolded, so Karochi tried to pull his arm away. Unfortunately, Mrs. Brief had a firm grip, and he failed to escape, brushing against her even more in the process.

"Ah! Mom, what are you doing? Let go of Little Chi!" Tights walked in with Bulma, saw the scene, and was instantly furious. And what was this stinky Karochi doing? He was just letting her mother cling to him!

"Oh my! When are Little Chi and Tights planning to get married?" Mrs. Brief released her grip and asked softly, her left hand lightly covering her lips.

Huh? x2

Karochi and Tights both looked at Mrs. Brief in confusion. Madam, isn't your change in tone a bit too abrupt?!

"What are you talking about, Mom? Little Chi and I are just like siblings!" Tights felt no shyness; there really hadn't been any sparks between them.

Yeah, Tights would never like me! Because... she's into girls. Karochi silently covered his face.

"Big Sister is mine, I won't give her to that big bad guy!" Bulma hurriedly shielded Tights, loudly declaring her territory. Her sister had been cuddling her to sleep every night for the past few days, and it was so comfortable.

Wait!? Karochi stared at Tights in shock. Damn, you beast, Tights! Are you really going after young Bulma!? Vegeta, your wife is gone.

Tights looked at Karochi's expression, puzzled. "What's with that look?" She felt like he was looking at her as if she were a pervert.

Oh, this! Is this something I can actually say?? Karochi quickly laughed it off to change the subject. "By the way, Tights, you've really become a hit sci-fi writer."

Over the past two years, Tights had published numerous works based on her experiences in the universe and had become a red-hot author on Earth.

After all, she was processing her actual experiences into stories, so it was only natural that she attracted many readers. Not just ordinary humans, but even Kami and Korin of Earth read Tights' work.

Of course, their focus was different from the average reader!

"Heh heh! That's right, don't you know who your big sister is?" Tights looked incredibly smug.

Tch! That was only because he had acted as her "private chauffeur" that she had achieved this success. She was acting all high and mighty, but Karochi just smiled and played along; after all, Tights could be considered his financial backer on Earth.

As long as you know how to butter someone up, you'll never go hungry.

"Hmm! So, Little Chi and Tights, you two aren't dating??" Mrs. Brief exclaimed in disbelief after realizing the truth.

This left Karochi stunned. I'm still a child! Dating now would be true puppy love. Unlike my previous life, where I was seventeen or eighteen and had to hide from my homeroom teacher just to date. Honestly, in my last life, people my age were already having kids, yet I was still being hounded by my teacher over puppy love.

Thinking back on it now, it was just absurd.

"Of course not, Mom, don't talk nonsense! Besides, how old do you think I am?" Tights complained. She was only fourteen, after all.

Dating was way too early for her, and yet... Tights blushed slightly.

"Big Sister, why are you blushing? Do you have a fever??" Bulma, being close to Tights, noticed immediately and asked with concern.

Bulma was seven now and could already independently build many machines! Her genius as a scientist was innate. It was a shame that in his previous life, his dream had been to be a scientist.

He silently covered his face; he simply wasn't cut out for it.

"No... it's nothing!! I just suddenly felt a bit hot." Tights snapped out of it and shook her head rapidly. How could she be thinking about Rielbea? She was her good friend, after all.

Laughing to death, the lilies of the hometown are blooming, Tights!! Karochi drank some water and silently shook his head while watching Tights. Such a great girl, and she's going to like women in the future?? And the most important part is that she likes Rielbea. It would be such a waste for Tights to snatch up such a peerless beauty!

Mrs. Brief looked at Tights and Karochi in confusion. It really seemed like they had no interest in each other! But Tights' expression looked like... No way, is Tights suffering from unrequited love!!?

Amidst the laughter and chatter, the sky gradually darkened. It was a full moon tonight, and it wasn't suitable for Karochi to be outside. If he accidentally looked up, he'd make a fool of himself!

He felt that even if he turned into a Great Ape, he should be able to maintain his sanity, but he refused to be that ugly!

Meanwhile, at Mount Paozu.

Son Gohan was helping Son Goku clear the table. After all, Goku had a massive appetite, and it always took a long time to clean up.

"Wow! Grandpa, look at the moon outside, it's so round." It was hard to believe that such a clear, innocent voice belonged to a Saiyan.

Son Gohan walked out with a chuckle, a very kind-hearted old man stroking his beard. "Indeed, but Goku, it's time for bed! Staying up too late isn't good for your health."

Usually, Goku would listen and go to bed obediently, but tonight, Goku was very quiet. He didn't answer Gohan, nor did he go to sleep, which made Gohan turn around in confusion.

He saw Son Goku still standing in the same spot, staring blankly at the moon in the night sky, while the sound of thump-thump heartbeats echoed.

"Goku~?" Gohan called out, puzzled. Was the moon really that interesting? Although, the full moon tonight was indeed bright.

Thump-thump, thump-thump, thump-thump!!

The heartbeat grew increasingly violent, and Gohan could hear it clearly! What kind of powerful heartbeat was this? It gave him a very bad premonition.

Sure enough, Goku arched his back as if in great pain! His limbs rapidly thickened and grew!

"Goku??"

Hm?? Far away in West City, Karochi sensed it—Goku's energy!!

"What is this? Has Goku turned into a Great Ape?" Karochi was shocked. No way, surely not! Didn't he warn Kami three years ago? Damn, could Kami be too old and have forgotten?

"Hm? Little Chi, what's wrong!!?" Seeing Karochi stop his wolfing down of food, Tights asked in confusion. After all, the only things that could make Karochi stop eating were the Earth exploding or seeing a peerless beauty like Rielbea.

Karochi stood up, looking embarrassed, and feigned an urgent need to use the restroom: "Big Sister Tights, I need to go relieve myself!!" With that, he dashed out the door, vanishing into the night the moment he stepped outside.

Swish!

The next moment, Karochi used [Instant Transmission] to appear at Mount Paozu, where Goku had already transformed into a Great Ape with a combat power of 90.

Son Gohan was shouting Goku's name over and over while dodging to avoid being trampled.

"It's fortunate that although combat power increases tenfold after turning into a Great Ape, one loses their mind! Well, I can't say that for sure; if Goku had kept his wits, he wouldn't be causing this much destruction." Karochi rubbed his temples; he didn't dare look up at the sky.

"Goku!!!" With nowhere left to hide, Son Gohan looked at the massive foot closing in on him, filled with despair!!

Karochi didn't hesitate, using a flash-step to rescue Son Gohan. Honestly, the idea of Goku unconsciously killing the grandfather who raised him was just too tragic.

If it could be changed, why just stand by and watch such a tragedy unfold!!

"Who are you!!?" Son Gohan looked at Karochi in shock. He was floating in mid-air, and this boy who had suddenly appeared also had a tail.

"Are you Goku's family?" Son Gohan realized and asked.

"Not exactly family, more like his clansman!" Karochi replied, staring at Goku for a moment, but he didn't see any sign of destiny blessing him!!

ROAR!

Having spotted Karochi, Goku let out a roar that sent the birds and beasts of Mount Paozu scattering in terror!! Goku opened his massive maw, gathering a shockwave.

Son Gohan was alarmed. When he was young and training with Master Roshi, he had seen similar techniques, so he frantically warned, "Run, child! You can fly, run quickly!!"

Ugh! Although he was touched, they really didn't need to move.

Before long, a ki blast surged toward Karochi and Son Gohan. Son Gohan felt nothing but despair! It was one thing for him to die, but to drag a child down with him was too much.

But to his surprise, the ki blast didn't even get a chance to get close before being blocked in mid-air ten meters away!!!