"If you want to learn how to use ki, I can help you." Kami's voice was somewhat heavy.
After exchanging a glance with the elderly Kami, Kasso said calmly, "Then thank you, Kami!"
He didn't ask why Kami was helping them. Kasso guessed that Kami shared the same concern as Korin: that they might wreak havoc on Earth.
But was that even possible?
Kami didn't know what Kasso was thinking. He nodded at him, then climbed back onto the flying carpet with Popo and flew back to the Lookout.
He had seen the burst of ki Kasso had just released. He had never seen anyone contain such terrifying power within their body. Even the energy of a planet exploding couldn't compare to Kasso's.
If Kasso wreaked havoc on Earth, no one would be able to stand against him. Kami was concerned about that, so he was doing Kasso a favor now in the hope that he would remember it.
Kami had truly devoted himself to keeping Earth safe!
Little did he know, his gesture was completely unnecessary.
"Let's go."
Kasso took Ausbie along and followed them.
Watching them leave, Korin said worriedly, "I'm counting on you, Kami."
The higher they climbed, the thinner the air became, and the worldly atmosphere grew fainter.
When Kasso stepped onto the Lookout, he felt a deep sense of peace. It was as if a spiritual energy surrounded the place, flowing into his nostrils with every breath and making him feel refreshed.
Everything at the Lookout was familiar, exactly as he'd seen it in the anime.
But later in the story, this place would repeatedly become a major battleground!
At the thought, Kasso shook his head slightly.
Kami asked Kasso and Ausbie to wait a moment, then sent Popo to fetch something.
"I already know about your situation. Korin was right: your power really is too great. You'll need to suppress it properly before you can continue your training," Kami said.
Just then, Popo came out of the building carrying two orange training outfits.
"Weighted Clothing?"
Seeing the two outfits in Popo's hands, Kasso blurted out the words.
"You know about Weighted Clothing?" Kami asked, surprised.
He had heard every word of the conversation between the child and Korin earlier. How could an alien know about Weighted Clothing?
"I've read about it." Kasso smiled and didn't say more.
Kami nodded and wisely didn't press him. Asking too many questions could put people off, and that wouldn't do.
He told Kasso and Ausbie to put on the Weighted Clothing.
Kasso and Ausbie took the outfits from Popo and put them on.
"So heavy!"
"So heavy!"
They both groaned at the same time.
Kasso felt as if 99 percent of his strength had been suppressed. Even carrying a small hill on Mumu Planet hadn't felt like this. Now, even taking a single step was incredibly difficult.
So this was what Weighted Clothing did?
Seeing this, Kami furrowed his brow. He hadn't expected the two little ones to be this formidable.
He knew exactly how effective the Weighted Clothing was. To put on outfits with such high levels of weight and still manage to stand!
The astonishing sight left Kami stunned for a long time.
"When you released your energy at Korin Tower, I got a rough idea of your strength. The two of you differ greatly in power, so naturally, you can't wear the same Weighted Clothing." Kami sighed, leaning on his cane.
It was one thing for the little boy to be this strong, but he hadn't expected the little girl to be so strong too.
"Kami, just call me Kasso. She's Ausbie." Kasso pointed to Little Biel beside him.
?
Kami watched Kasso for a while. Had he been overthinking things?
Maybe they really wouldn't wreak havoc on Earth?
His tone grew more casual. "The Weighted Clothing you're wearing, Kasso, has 25 times Earth's gravity. Ausbie's has 15 times Earth's gravity."
"First, get used to wearing them. Once you can move normally, I'll teach you what ki is."
After saying that, Kami slowly walked back into the building. There wasn't much point in him staying out here now.
"Brother Kasso, it's so heavy!" Ausbie said, her face scrunched up.
This was even worse than carrying a small hill on Mumu Planet.
She cursed that green-skinned weirdo Kami under her breath. Why did learning ki require wearing such heavy clothes?
"Little Biel, keep going! You said you'd protect your big brother, remember?" Kasso encouraged her.
Truthfully, he was struggling too. But what was a little hardship compared to mastering ki?
He thought of how Goku had trained under Son Gohan from a young age, then received guidance from Master Roshi and endured countless hardships to climb Korin Tower. Every stage of his training had been about pushing beyond his physical limits.
At the thought, Kasso's gaze grew resolute. If Goku could do it, so could he!
Then the two of them began adjusting to the Weighted Clothing.
At first, they could only manage a step or two at a time. Every step left them drenched in sweat, and their bones creaked nonstop.
Half a day passed, and Kasso had barely made it halfway around. Now he was lying on the outer edge of the Lookout, gritting his teeth as he tried to stand, but no matter what he did, he couldn't get up.
Feeling the strength in his body completely spent, he could only rest for a while before continuing to adjust to the Weighted Clothing.
Three days passed like this. During that time, the two kept adjusting their movements and working hard to get used to the effects of the Weighted Clothing. When they grew tired, they rested; once they had recovered, they continued moving around the Lookout.
Now they could walk normally.
Seeing them walking around the Lookout and chatting, Kami, who had been watching nearby, was astonished. He had thought these two children would need a month before they could walk normally!
He hadn't expected them to reach this level in just a few days!
Truly terrifying.
In the days that followed, Kasso and Ausbie seemed to find their rhythm, making great progress every day.
A week later, Kasso and Ausbie could run around the Lookout.
"Brother Kasso, come catch me!" Ausbie laughed as she ran.
"Get back here!" Kasso chased after her.
Kami stood to the side, staring at the two little ones as if he'd seen a ghost.
"All right, Kasso. You two, come over here."
After spending a week with them, Kami had gotten a good sense of their personalities. They really weren't wicked or malicious; in fact, they were rather innocent, especially the little girl.
Kami finally felt at ease.
Kasso and Ausbie ran over. The Weighted Clothing didn't affect them at all.
"You've made more progress than I expected. You really do have incredible talent!" Kami exclaimed.
"You're too kind, Kami." Kasso smiled.
"No, I'm not just being polite. I've truly never seen talent this remarkable."
After sighing in admiration, Kami continued, "Now that you're used to the Weighted Clothing, I'll first explain what ki is."
"Ki is everywhere. It exists inside the human body and inside animals. Even stones and plants have ki."
"Humans are the wisest of all living things. We have five senses and are subject to all kinds of emotions and desires..."
"These things affect our ability to sense ki. So we must become as calm as the sky and as fast as lightning. Then we'll have mastered it."
Kasso fell into thought. He knew Kami's final words, but he hadn't understood why one had to be as calm as the sky.
Now he finally understood.
Kasso looked at Kami eagerly, hoping he would teach him how.
Kami said calmly, "From now on, Popo will train you. He'll guide you."
Then Kami went back inside the building.
Popo appeared before them. He stood quietly in place without saying a word.
"Brother Kasso, his skin looks so strange!" Ausbie pointed at Popo.
Kasso quickly pressed Little Biel's hand down.
To be honest, he couldn't quite figure Popo out. Popo always seemed so mysterious, whether in the anime or now.
It was as if nothing could stir any emotion in him.
Kasso remembered that Popo had been able to trade blows with Kid Goku in the anime. By the Buu Saga, he could even trade blows with Trunks and the others after they had become Super Saiyans.
So mysterious!
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