Assembling the Saiyan Legion

There is no need for that. I require a powerful warrior, not an old man. Once I am finished with these matters, I will take you to your homeland.

My homeland? Where is that? I grew up on Planet Slug.

You will understand in time.

Gaino looked at the Spirit Fruit covering the tree, stepped forward, and plucked one. He asked, "Are these Spirit Fruit meant to be eaten directly like this?"

Yes, Lord Gaino. The Spirit Fruit can be consumed as they are.

Gaino opened his mouth and took a bite of the fruit in his hand. The moment it entered his body, he felt as if his entire being were bathing in the vast ocean. His mind instantly calmed, his head felt ethereal, and his spirit seemed to become more solid than ever before.

His combat power was also rising. Gaino quickly finished the first Spirit Fruit. Feeling that it wasn't enough, he proceeded to eat several dozen more.

This terrified Slug. The Spirit Fruit contained a massive amount of spiritual energy; consuming too much would cause the user's spirit to collapse.

Slug hurriedly said, "Lord Gaino, while the Spirit Fruit is beneficial, one is enough at a time. Consuming too many will cause the spiritual energy within to shatter the user's mind."

Hearing this, Laiya said, "Why didn't you say so sooner? Brother Gaino, are you alright?"

Gaino had consumed dozens of Spirit Fruit. His body felt light, and his spiritual energy had become even more condensed. He closed his eyes, sensing the effects the fruit had brought him.

His combat power was still increasing, but it felt somewhat hollow. It seemed that while the Spirit Fruit could boost combat power, it lacked the solidity of one's own cultivation. If one relied solely on the fruit to raise their strength, even if they reached peak levels, they would still be killed by their enemies.

This was the consequence of having a foundation that wasn't solid, relying on external forces for power.

However, after consuming the Spirit Fruit, his spiritual energy had become continuously refined. Gaino felt as if his spirit had sublimated—yes, that was the feeling. Compared to before, his current spiritual energy seemed to have reached another dimension.

Yes, it was an increase in dimension.

After experiencing the changes brought by the Spirit Fruit, Gaino opened his eyes. Seeing him wake, the anxious look on Laiya's face vanished without a trace.

"Brother Gaino, are you okay?" Laiya asked.

"I'm fine. Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Slug said, "A miracle! This is truly a miracle. It seems Lord Gaino is indeed extraordinary. To have consumed so many Spirit Fruit and remain completely unscathed... one truly cannot view you with ordinary standards."

"What is it? Can't one eat too many Spirit Fruit?"

"My Lord, the Spirit Fruit contains dense spiritual energy. Consuming too much would cause that energy to burst the user's spirit."

"Oh, so that's it. No wonder I feel my spirit is vastly different from before. It must be the effect of the fruit."

After saying this, Gaino looked at Planet Slug and said to Laiya and the others, "It seems this Spirit Tree is not something that can be planted on just any planet. Look at Planet Slug; it has become desolate. This planet has become a world devoid of life."

"It is better not to cultivate this Spirit Tree. Laiya, Broly, Bardock, go and remove all the fruit from the tree. Once that is done, I will destroy Planet Slug. I do not want this Spirit Tree to exist in this world any longer."

Slug hurriedly said, "Lord Gaino, there is actually no need to destroy the Spirit Tree."

"Oh? What do you mean by that?"

"Lord Gaino, I have heard legends of this tree. It is no ordinary object; it is said to be a divine tree from the Realm of the Gods. It is rumored that after a great war in the divine realm, the tree was destroyed, but a seed fell into the universe. People discovered it by chance and planted it, but they did not realize its devouring power was so terrifying that it could turn a planet into a dead world."

"However, the fruit produced by this seed can increase a user's combat power and elevate their spiritual energy, which is why it is called the Spirit Fruit."

"I suspect that ordinary planets cannot provide the energy the Spirit Tree requires, which is why it devours all the energy, leaving the planet unable to regenerate."

"So, you mean if we can find a planet suitable for planting it, we can consume the Spirit Fruit indefinitely?" Gaino asked.

"Yes, Lord Gaino, that is exactly what I mean," Slug replied.

"Very well. I will keep one seed. Laiya, Broly, Bardock, go and harvest all the fruit."

Laiya and the others moved quickly, and before long, all the Spirit Fruit had been gathered.

Seeing them finish, Gaino arrived before the Spirit Tree, and in the blink of an eye, a seed appeared in his hand.

"Task complete." Gaino flashed before Laiya and the others, his hand glowing brightly. With a massive energy blast, he destroyed Planet Slug, and the Spirit Tree turned to dust in the explosion.

Gaino took a Spirit Fruit from Laiya and tossed it to Slug, saying, "This is your reward. Your suggestion was excellent."

Seeing that Gaino had rewarded him, Slug immediately said, "Thank you, Lord Gaino."

"No need. It is what you deserve. I am never stingy with those who are loyal to me."

"Now, Slug, do you have enemies? As the hegemon of the South Galaxy, I imagine you have quite a few."

Slug thought for a moment and said, "Lord Gaino, I am indeed the hegemon of the South Galaxy. However, there are three other hegemons I cannot shake. Of course, in a one-on-one fight, I would win, but if I attack any one of them, the other two come to their aid, which prevents me from acting freely."

"Then which one do you hate the most?" Gaino asked.

"Frieza of the North Galaxy, of course. That guy constantly comes to cause me trouble for no reason. It is truly infuriating."

"Very well, then we shall attack Frieza."

"From today on, your legion shall be called the Saiyan Legion. Your mission is to attack Frieza's territory. I will act as your backing."

"As long as the others come to intervene, we will handle them. That way, you can let loose and go all out. How about it?"

"That sounds great! Lord Gaino, as long as you can hold off the others, I can take care of Frieza."

"Good. Then gather all the members of the legion. The Saiyan Legion officially sets out."