Thanks for all your hard work, everyone. Take each other's hands, and let's go home.
Gaino used Instant Transmission, and in the blink of an eye, they were all back on Planet Saiyan.
The first thing they noticed upon returning to Planet Saiyan was how light their bodies felt. The air was so fresh. There was no place like home.
Gaino said, "Go back and get some rest, everyone. We'll have a feast tonight."
When they heard they could finally eat their fill, everyone cheered, "Oh, we can finally have a proper meal! During these past few months of training, whenever we ran out of energy, the king would give us Senzu Beans. Senzu Beans are great, but without food to fill our stomachs, we always felt empty inside."
"Exactly! I feel the same way."
"All right, let's hurry back! We can take a good bath and then get some sleep. We'll be ready for the feast tonight."
Laiya said to Gaino, "Everyone really has worked hard during this time. The first thing they thought of when they got back to Planet Saiyan was having a big meal."
Gaino leaned close and whispered to Laiya, "Actually, I've been craving good food these past few months, too. Not getting to eat anything delicious was torture. But training takes complete focus; you can't let your attention wander. As king, I had to set an example."
Laiya covered her mouth and laughed. "So Brother Gaino is a foodie, too?"
"Sa iyans have two great loves: fighting and eating. Of course I'm no exception, since I'm a Saiyan."
Gaino called out to everyone, "Go back and get some good rest. Tonight, we'll celebrate together!"
Everyone returned to their homes. Only Laiya stayed beside Gaino. He turned to her and said, "Laiya, why aren't you going to rest? You've worked hard these past few months, too. Hurry back and get some sleep."
Laiya said, "Brother Gaino, after training these past few months, I've realized that my transformation seems different from before."
"Oh? How is it different?"
"I feel like transforming is harder than before, but the energy I release is many times greater. And after I transform, there seem to be electric particles around my body. But I can only maintain the transformation for a minute."
"It seems you've touched the threshold of Super Saiyan 2," Gaino said.
"Super Saiyan 2? Does that mean my Super Saiyan transformation is only the first stage?" Laiya asked.
"That's right. There are many forms of Super Saiyan. The most basic are Super Saiyan 1, Super Saiyan 2, Super Saiyan 2 Full Power, and Super Saiyan 3. The stages beyond those are still far beyond your current strength, so focus on mastering the first three forms."
"Wow! So we Saiyans can keep transforming, and our strength will keep increasing?"
"We can, but each transformation takes a long time to master before you can break through to the corresponding level. Keep working hard, Laiya!"
"Mm, I will, Brother Gaino. All right, I'm going back to rest. You should get some rest soon, too."
"Mm. I'm going to speak with Laika about something. I'll go rest after that," Gaino said.
"Then I'll go rest first. See you tonight, Brother Gaino."
After Laiya left, Gaino instantly appeared in Laika's laboratory. Laika was still completely absorbed in his Senzu Bean cultivation experiment. Only Iso noticed Gaino. He was just about to call out to Dr. Laika when Gaino made a shushing gesture.
Iso saw Gaino's gesture and immediately understood what he meant.
Gaino went over beside Laika's workbench and watched as Dr. Laika diligently cultivated the Senzu Beans. Just then, Laika said, "Iso, hand me the cultivation container. I'll put the Senzu Beans inside. This time, we should be able to cultivate them successfully."
Iso brought over the cultivation container. Gaino took it and handed it to Laika. Dr. Laika placed the soil for cultivating the Senzu Beans into the container, never once noticing Gaino.
That was the spirit of a true scientist: when doing something, you had to devote yourself to it and not let outside distractions throw you off.
After putting the lid on the cultivation container, Dr. Laika wiped away his sweat and looked up. "Iso, we were able to finish cultivating the Senzu Beans so quickly this time, thanks to your... help."
Before he could finish speaking, Dr. Laika saw Gaino standing before him, watching him with a smile.
Dr. Laika hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, when did you get back? You should have let me know in advance. I didn't even get to welcome you."
"There's no need. Dr. Laika, you're a great contributor to Planet Saiyan. You've already managed to cultivate Senzu Beans so quickly."
Dr. Laika said, "It's all thanks to Your Majesty's wise leadership. I wouldn't dare take the credit."
"Credit where credit is due. No one can take that away from you."
"I came to tell you that we've returned from training and will be holding a big party tonight. You should come, too. Invite all the Tuffles, and we'll celebrate together."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. All the Tuffles will be there on time. I'll go prepare the food and tableware for tonight."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Dr. Laika."
"Your Majesty, you've only just returned. Go back and rest. I'll have someone notify everyone when it's time."
"All right. I trust you to handle things. I'll go get some rest."
As soon as Gaino finished speaking, he disappeared from the spot.
Laika said, "Iso, get all the Tuffles moving. Have them prepare everything we'll need for tonight's banquet."
"Sure. I'll go tell everyone right away."
When the night sky filled with stars, everyone on Planet Saiyan gathered together, singing and dancing.
Watching the joy on everyone's faces filled Gaino with a warmth he had never felt before.
Suddenly, Gaino sensed a sinister energy heading straight for Planet Saiyan. All the Saiyans felt it, too. They stopped what they were doing and looked up at the sky.
Laika sensed that something was wrong, too. He asked Gaino, "Your Majesty, what's happening? Why has everyone suddenly become so serious?"
Gaino said, "Laika, get all the Tuffles into the Emergency Shelter. An enemy is coming to our planet."
"An enemy?" Laika hurriedly organized the Tuffles and led them into the Emergency Shelter, which Gaino had specifically ordered him to build to protect them from danger.
"All Saiyans, follow me. Let's go see the guests who've come to Planet Saiyan."
Gaino led the way, flying northeast.
At that moment, a large spaceship was hovering in the northeast. If Gaino and the others had seen its occupants, they would have recognized them. They were members of the Frieza Force.
"Lord Jim, this planet looks pretty good. If we take it over and sell it, we'll make a lot of money."
"This time, we're acting without authorization. We mustn't let King Frieza find out, or we'll be doomed."
"Yes, yes. I'll make sure my men keep their mouths shut and don't let a single word slip."
Suddenly, a voice drifted over. "You want to sell my Planet Saiyan? Did you ask me first?"
Jim hadn't noticed Gaino and the others arriving.
He replied offhandedly, "Who the hell are you? Do you think I, Lord Jim, need your permission to do anything?"
Jim turned around and saw Gaino and the others. His voice trembled as he said, "You're Sai... Saiyans."