The New King of the Saiyans

Gaino said: "From now on, Planet Tuffle shall be renamed Planet Saiyan. We Saiyans are the new masters of Planet Saiyan. Furthermore, we Saiyans will never show mercy to the Space Pirates who invaded our world."

"The primary mission for any Saiyan who encounters Space Pirates is to eliminate them without hesitation. So, please rest assured; with us here, the Space Pirates will never dare to persecute the Tuffle again. From this moment forward, the Tuffle are our allies. You provide the scientific technology, and we provide the military protection."

Gaino looked toward Laika and asked: "Dr. Laika, do you find this arrangement suitable? Is there anything you would like to add?"

Laika replied: "No, nothing at all. Your arrangement is very thorough."

Laika had yet to recover from the scene he had just witnessed. He knew Gaino was powerful, but he had no idea he could so easily destroy all of Dr. Raichi's experimental samples.

The overwhelming display of force left Laika stunned. Now, whatever Gaino arranged was beyond question; that display had been a show of force by Gaino. Thus, Laika was completely obedient to Gaino. He supported everything Gaino said.

Actually, this is for the best, Laika thought. The Saiyans possess the formidable strength to protect the defenseless Tuffle, while the Tuffle happen to possess the scientific knowledge that Gaino and his people require. It is a mutual exchange of needs.

"Very well, if Dr. Laika has nothing else to say, then let us hold a celebration on Planet Saiyan today! Consider it the first collaboration between the Saiyans and the Tuffle!"

"I think that is a fine idea," Dr. Laika said.

"Then everyone, go and prepare! Tonight, we shall have a grand feast. Everyone, eat to your heart's content and enjoy yourselves!"

The Saiyans present jumped for joy. Ever since Planet Vegeta was destroyed, they hadn't had a proper meal. The Saiyans had two great passions.

The first was fighting. The second was eating.

As the sky gradually darkened, everyone lit bonfires. Saiyans and Tuffle sang and danced together, circling the fires as they moved. Joy was written on every face.

Gaino and Laiya sat together, devouring their food. Gaino said: "Laiya, look, aren't the Saiyans actually quite kind? We Saiyans ask for very little—just food to eat, a roof over our heads, and to live in harmony. Isn't that wonderful?"

"Why must there be so much killing?"

Laiya said to Gaino: "The Saiyans have a warlike nature in their blood; that is something you cannot change. Haven't you noticed? In truth, when you fight, you lose all restraint and act like a madman, pushing the Saiyan love for battle to its absolute limit."

"Is that so? I never noticed that myself!"

"It would be a miracle if you did! I still remember vividly how you acted when you fought Mr. Popo on Earth!"

"Mr. Popo had beaten you to the point of severe injury, yet you acted as if you felt nothing, continuing to charge at Mr. Popo regardless, until you were completely exhausted."

"But every time you were severely injured, you recovered rapidly, and after you healed, your power level would increase significantly. Have you not felt that?"

Laiya said to Gaino.

"Is that so? I have no memory of that! I only knew that at the time, I just wanted to master the methods of attack and the control of ki as quickly as possible. I didn't even consider my own body. Perhaps, as you say, Saiyans have a warlike gene. Regardless, when I sparred with Mr. Popo, I felt an inexplicable sense of exhilaration. Even when Mr. Popo injured me, I was in pain, yet happy."

"So you see? The Saiyan love for battle is ingrained in their bones. If a Saiyan were not warlike, would they even be a Saiyan?"

Gaino had a massive piece of Dinosaur meat stuffed in his mouth, making his words somewhat unclear. Laiya only heard Gaino say: "Perhaps, as you say, if a Saiyan were not warlike, they wouldn't be a Saiyan."

As Laiya and Gaino were talking, Bardock approached Gaino and said: "I apologize to you. I have thought a lot over the past few days. You were right; only by staying alive do we have a chance for revenge."

"Are you still dwelling on that? I had already forgotten. Let us never speak of this again. Our current mission is to make ourselves strong—strong enough that no one can dictate our lives."

"Yes, we must become incredibly strong, strong enough to confront all enemies, strong enough that we could even defeat a God of Destruction."

"Wanting to defeat a God of Destruction is a bit premature for you right now. Let's defeat Frieza first! Our current primary goal is to defeat Frieza and make him look at us Saiyans with new eyes."

"Rest assured! I will defeat Frieza sooner or later," Bardock said.

"Then you must train hard. Defeating Frieza will not be easy, but everything is possible through human effort. As long as we have the determination, we will surely defeat Frieza."

After finishing his conversation with Gaino, Bardock left and walked toward his wife, Gine, to speak with her.

At this moment, Gaino's father and mother approached him and said: "Gaino, you are now the leader of our Saiyans, so you are the new King of the Saiyans."

"Yes, yes, yes. Your father and I have asked all the surviving Saiyans, and they all agree that you should be our new King."

"Me? Stop joking, Mom, Dad. What qualifications do I have to be the King of the Saiyans?"

"Why not? Saiyans revere the strong. King Vegeta was our greatest combat force, which is why he was the King. Your current power level is far higher than King Vegeta's was, and you saved so many Saiyans. We all support you as our new King, so do not decline."

As they spoke, Bum and Tasha bowed to Gaino in the royal fashion. This startled Gaino, and just as he was about to pull his parents up, all the Saiyans gathered behind them, bowing in unison and saying: "Greetings, my King."

Laiya also joined the group and said: "Greetings, my King."

Seeing this, Dr. Laika also stepped into the group and said to Gaino: "Planet Saiyan truly needs a leader, and that person is none other than you."

"I, Laika, pay my respects to the Saiyan King."

"I, Iso, pay my respects to the Saiyan King."

All the Tuffle said in unison: "We pay our respects to the King of Planet Saiyan."

Gaino thought to himself: It seems I have no choice but to be King. This reminds me of a story from my past life.

I believe it was called "The Yellow Robe Imposed."

Gaino said: "Since you all think so highly of me, Gaino, then I shall be the King of Planet Saiyan. Everyone, no need for such formalities; please, rise!"

Hearing Gaino agree to be the King of Planet Saiyan, everyone stood tall.

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