"Go!"
Whumm—!
Space warped, and light and shadow shifted.
In the blink of an eye, the scene before them had completely changed.
The red, barren land of King of Worlds Planet had vanished, replaced by a lush green grassland filled with an exotic charm.
Three suns hung in the sky, radiating gentle light.
Before them, inside a massive stone house, sat a Namekian with an aged face and closed eyes. His body was as immense as a mountain, his skin a deep green, and every wrinkle seemed etched with the weight of time.
It was the Grand Elder of Namek.
Son Goku stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "Long time no see, Grand Elder."
The Grand Elder slowly opened his eyes.
When he saw Son Goku, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly. "Goku... you've come."
"Yes, I have." Son Goku straightened, his expression solemn. "And the one who brought disaster to Namek has come as well. But don't worry, Grand Elder. With my strength now... I'll definitely protect Namek."
The Grand Elder gazed at him quietly, then slowly nodded. "That's good... I can sense a power within you unlike anything before. That golden ki makes my heart tremble."
Just then, a green figure suddenly darted in through the doorway and stepped in front of the Grand Elder, taking a guarded stance. "Who are you?!"
It was Nail, the Grand Elder's bodyguard and the strongest warrior on Namek.
Son Goku turned to him with a smile. "Long time no see, Nail."
Hearing the voice, Nail looked over and finally spotted Son Goku among the group.
He paused, then recognized the Earth boy who had visited Namek a few years ago. "You're... Son Goku? You've grown so much in just a few years!"
Son Goku chuckled and scratched his head. "I grew