Ever since Gaino had told Laiya about Super Saiyans, she had been fired up. She trained relentlessly every day and often challenged Gaino to spar.
To be honest, Gaino regretted telling Laiya about Super Saiyans. If he'd known things would turn out like this, he might as well have kept it to himself! Now Gaino was the one suffering—he couldn't train on his own.
Still, it wasn't all bad. Sparring with Laiya every day steadily increased his battle power. The growth was a little slow, but seeing his strength rise made him very happy.
Gaino and Laiya had adapted to fifty times gravity, and the Gravity Chamber no longer put any pressure on them. Now, even with the gravity turned up to the maximum, they could keep fighting inside as though they were on level ground.
After adapting to fifty times gravity, Laiya's battle power rose to six million, while Gaino's reached twelve million. Laiya wasn't happy about the difference, but whenever she thought about how she could transform into a Super Saiyan, she felt delighted.
Gaino was also puzzled. Why couldn't Laiya transform when her battle power had reached three million?
One day, the system's voice sounded. Ding! The system had sensed its host's concerns and had automatically awakened.
What is troubling you, host?
Talk about perfect timing!
System, I wanted to ask: don't you need three million battle power to transform into a Super Saiyan? Why can't Laiya transform yet?
System: Although Laiya's battle power has reached three million, the S-Cells in her body have not changed.
S-Cells? What are S-Cells? Does transforming into a Super Saiyan have something to do with them?
System: Of course. When a Saiyan's battle power reaches three million, if their S-Cells fill their entire body, all they need is a catalyst to transform into a Super Saiyan.
A catalyst? Oh, I know. Anger. Anger is an important reason Saiyans transform into Super Saiyans.
Then check how many S-Cells Laiya has now.
System: Laiya's S-Cells currently make up 70% of her body. She needs another 30% before she can transform into a Super Saiyan.
All right, I understand. Then, if you don't mind me asking, I have Ancient Saiyan Bloodline. Can I transform into a Super Saiyan?
System: Yes!
Hearing that, Gaino jumped for joy. But the system's next words poured cold water on his excitement.
System: Ancient Saiyan Bloodline allows you to transform into a Super Saiyan, but the form isn't called Super Saiyan. It's called Ancient Super Saiyan. To transform into an Ancient Super Saiyan, your base battle power must reach 100 million.
Gaino's expression immediately fell. A base battle power of 100 million? The requirements for transforming into an Ancient Super Saiyan were way too high!
System: The Ancient Saiyan transformations are divided into Ancient Saiyan Level 1, Ancient Super Saiyan Level 2, Ancient Super Saiyan Level 3, Ancient Super Saiyan Level 4, Ancient Super Saiyan Level 5, Ancient Super Saiyan Level 6, and the permanent Ancient Super Saiyan Level 7 transformation. By the time you reach permanent Ancient Super Saiyan, you should have become the most powerful person in this world.
Well, that's good news. Once I reach permanent Ancient Super Saiyan, I'll be able to go toe-to-toe with Grand Zeno.
System: Then you'd better work hard, host. I'm going back to sleep. Don't disturb me unless it's important.
I didn't know a system could have such an attitude.
System: What are you talking about, host? I haven't gone back to sleep yet!
Uh... Then get some rest. I won't bother you. Gaino quickly backed down.
The system fell silent.
Looks like I still have a long way to go. I'm nowhere near strong enough yet! I have to keep working hard. I'm still more than eighty million short of 100 million battle power. I need to raise my base battle power as quickly as possible.
After flying through space for more than half a year, the spaceship finally landed on Namek. The Namekians had sensed Gaino's arrival, since they could sense ki too.
The hatch opened, and Gaino and Laiya stepped out of the spaceship. They saw green houses, green trees, and green Namekians everywhere. It really was true that the land shaped its people. No wonder Piccolo was green!
Gaino and Laiya left the ship and floated in the air, sensing everything around them. Laiya said, "This planet is so beautiful! I wish our Saiyan planet were here too."
"Our Saiyans aren't suited to living on such a beautiful planet. You know how warlike we are. If we lived somewhere like this, we'd destroy the planet," Gaino said.
"True. Saiyans are born to fight. Just look at everyone here—their faces are filled with happiness. They seem to have no worries at all."
Namekians loved peace. They never invaded other planets, and they treated their own people with great kindness.
"You make it sound as if we Saiyans are evil. We just love to fight. King Vegeta assigns every mission, and we can't refuse, so that's why we invade other planets. We're not bad by nature."
"But throughout the universe, Saiyans have a terrible reputation."
Laiya was about to reply when someone who looked just like the Guardian addressed her. "Who are you, and what have you come to Namek for?"
Gaino said, "We've come to see your Grand Elder. Please let him know."
"You think you can just ask to see the Grand Elder? He doesn't meet with anyone who wants to see him. Leave at once!"
Another person appeared and said to Gaino, "Travelers from afar, our Grand Elder requests your presence."
"What are you doing, Nail?"
Gaino cupped his hands in greeting. "Thank you."
The Namekian said, "The Grand Elder sent me to fetch you. Please follow me."
"Oh, so the Grand Elder knew I was coming."
"The Grand Elder is all-knowing," Nail said.
Gaino and Laiya followed Nail to a large green building. "The Grand Elder is inside. Please go in."
Gaino and Laiya entered and saw a towering Namekian sitting within. His massive body filled two-thirds of the room. Gaino said, "Sorry to disturb you, Grand Elder."
The Grand Elder said, "Travelers from afar, what brings you here?"
"I'd like the Grand Elder to unlock my potential. Would you be willing to help?"
"I can," the Grand Elder said.
"Then come here and stand in front of me."
Gaino nudged Laiya forward and said, "Grand Elder, please unlock my sister's potential first."
The Grand Elder nodded.
Laiya stood before the Grand Elder, who placed his large hand on her head. Before long, Laiya's ki began to surge.
When her battle power reached ten million, the Grand Elder lifted his hand from her head.
"Her potential has been unlocked. Now I'll unlock yours."
"Sorry for the trouble, Grand Elder," Gaino said.