Chapter 61

"Trunks, come visit when you have time. Grandpa and Grandma will be so happy to see you." After Bulma and Trunks put away the Time Machine they had found, they each went their separate ways.

On the plane, Bulma turned on the radio.

"Now, for an update on the news we just reported: an investigation team has arrived in Qijia Town in the west, which lost all contact an hour ago. They found that every resident had vanished without a trace. There's no sign of anyone there. At present..."

Bulma broke into a cold sweat. "Near where we found the Time Machine... Could it be...?"

She immediately contacted Krillin and the others.

Goku, who had fallen into a coma because of his heart disease, had eventually been moved to Master Roshi's house. Everyone was there, so it was easier to look after him.

"Hello! This is Bulma. Something terrible has happened."

"Mm... This is Krillin. What's going on?"

"Turn on the TV. It's on every channel, but try channel 872!"

"Who was that?" Master Roshi and Yamcha were drinking tea and asked.

"Mm, it's Bulma. She told us to turn on the TV..." Krillin said, then switched it on.

"Here is the latest information. The investigation has uncovered the clothes of many victims. All fifteen thousand residents have disappeared without a trace..." the television reported.

"This is..." Master Roshi had a bad feeling about it.

"The Androids... They've finally made their move!" Krillin said through gritted teeth.

"I don't think so..." Bulma said from the other end of the phone. "Trunks probably thinks the same thing..."

As it happened, Trunks arrived at Master Roshi's house just then.

"Sorry to barge in..."

"Trunks, you came at just the right time. What do you think of the news?"

"The news? What?" Trunks asked, confused, then looked at the TV.

"What is that? I heard a scream... Ah! Help!" someone shouted from the television. The picture vanished, replaced by static.

At that moment, on the Lookout.

"That's enough! You can't keep all the fun to yourself! What did you see? Tell me right now!" Piccolo said, looking displeased.

"There's no need to tell you. When we become one, you'll naturally know what I saw..."

"You've finally made up your mind? It looks like quite a formidable monster." Piccolo folded his arms and smiled.

"We must hurry, or there'll be even more victims..."

"I still want to keep my original appearance. Understand?"

"Of course. You're younger, and your power surpasses mine. All I can do is increase your strength and pass on my vast knowledge... Reach out and touch me."

"God..." Mr. Popo said sadly.

"What Earth needs now isn't a god, but someone strong. Piccolo has changed; the evil in his heart has gradually faded. Once we merge, we can never separate again... Thank you for taking care of me, Mr. Popo."

"Ha!"

A dazzling light blinded Sun Wumian. On Earth, there was no god for the time being.

He had appeared—the Super Namekian!

"Goodbye, God. I hope you don't die," Mr. Popo said.

"I'm neither God nor Piccolo now. I'm a Namekian who has forgotten his own name!" Piccolo turned, raised a hand in farewell, and smiled confidently. "I'm off!"

Mm, off to find the monster Cell.

Sun Wumian was a little annoyed that neither Piccolo nor God believed in his strength, but he didn't mind. Since Piccolo was so confident now, he would give him a chance to show what he could do.

At the same time, at Master Roshi's house.

"The live broadcast has yet to resume. We don't know what's happening at the scene..." the television continued.

"Trunks, could it really be the thing that came out of that empty shell?"

"I think so. It's nearby, too... I... I need to find out exactly what's going on!"

"Hey, forget it! It's too dangerous!" Krillin and Yamcha hurriedly tried to stop him.

"It's fine. I can become a Super Saiyan. The Androids are the real threat."

"But..." Krillin started to say.

"I'm going too!" Gohan suddenly spoke up.

"Gohan! You can't go!" Chi-Chi suddenly appeared and yelled.

"I can go alone. You have to protect Mr. Goku from the Androids."