Chapter 973: Namekian Membership
The power granted by the Merchant Guild was, in reality, a direct elevation of a certain aspect of the body.
It would not affect one's inherent potential.
It could even raise one's potential.
It was by no means as simple as opening a jar and gaining power. It was more like raising one's limits, remolding one's body, and greatly increasing one's potential.
Thus, when Krillin arrived at the Namekian Grand Elder's residence and had his potential unlocked, the power that was completely drawn out was by no means merely "human potential."
With the Grand Elder's assistance, the few orbs of light he had obtained from opening chests earlier were also completely digested.
Power surged continuously into him.
Krillin stared at his hands, dumbfounded. He had never been as powerful as he was now, and he even had the illusion that, if Vegeta were standing before him, he could defeat him.
No, this probably wasn't an illusion.
Feelings could deceive, but Ki could not.
Even if he was no match for the Vegeta of the present, if it were the Vegeta he had first met, Krillin was now absolutely confident that he could defeat him.
"The one who gave you that power has brought about an unimaginable transformation in you." The Grand Elder spoke weakly. "That is an existence beyond imagination. Even after looking through your memories, I cannot learn anything about that existence—not its appearance, voice, or mannerisms. The only thing I can know is its indescribable power."
The Grand Elder's voice was filled with endless emotion.
He had reached an age where nothing could disturb his composure. No change would cause him too great a stir, yet at this moment, joy still echoed in his chest.
Frieza believed himself to be the strongest person alive,