I Understand

Before he could think it over, Trunks grabbed him and pulled him to the other side of the mountain.

Everyone present was left utterly confused by the boy's sudden move.

Li Lin, on the other hand, remained perfectly calm. His circumstances were special; he was the kind of person who knew things before they happened.

He knew exactly why Trunks had come looking for Son Goku.

The two of them reached a cliff on the other side of the mountain and began talking.

Everyone could see them, but no one knew what they were saying.

There was one exception, though: Piccolo.

With his unusual ears, he should have been able to hear every word of their conversation!

"What could that boy want with Goku?"

Krillin gazed into the distance and muttered in confusion.

"No idea."

Nearly everyone shook their heads. They were so far away that, of course, no one knew what the two were talking about.

But just as everyone was wondering, two powerful auras suddenly erupted around them.

Trunks and Son Goku had both transformed into Super Saiyans.

Their immense power sent fierce winds raging all around them!

The storm spread outward from where the two stood!

"W-what's going on? That boy actually transformed into a Super Saiyan!"

Krillin gaped in shock, his mouth hanging open.

"N-no, that's impossible!"

Vegeta was just as stunned.

Of everyone there, he was the most shocked.

He couldn't remember any Saiyan like this boy.

Besides, all Saiyans were supposed to have black hair.

But this boy had blue hair, clearly unlike any Saiyan.

While the others were still reeling, the two had already started fighting.

Trunks drew the sword from his back and repeatedly slashed at Son Goku.

Son Goku handled the attacks with ease, fending them off with two fingers.

Their fight didn't last long.

But after that brief exchange, they both had a rough idea of each other's strength.

After their match, Trunks looked pleased and put away his sword.

With a smile, he continued talking to Son Goku.

"Why? Why can some random person who came out of nowhere transform into a Super Saiyan too?!"

Vegeta was seething with resentment. Veins were already bulging on his forehead.

The others sensed that something was off with Vegeta and instinctively moved away from him.

Who knew what had gotten into him?

What if he lost control and went on a rampage? Then what?

The conversation on the other side soon ended. Trunks told Son Goku everything that would happen in the future.

Just as they were about to part ways, Trunks stopped and suddenly pointed at Li Lin. "Mr. Goku, do you know that person?"

Seeing that Trunks was pointing at Li Lin, Son Goku replied helplessly, "Sorry, Trunks. I only met him for the first time today, too!"

Trunks frowned slightly, then nodded slowly, as if he had realized something.

"That's all right. Let's go over first."

After saying that, Trunks flew over impatiently.

Goku watched him, scratched his head in confusion, then followed him.

When Goku and Trunks returned, the people of Earth immediately surrounded them, peppering them with questions.

Goku scratched his head, unsure how to explain what had happened.

He saw that Trunks hadn't left yet and wanted him to explain it himself.

But Trunks had no intention of answering everyone's questions. He walked straight over to Li Lin and said with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Li Lin. My name is Trunks!"

Li Lin smiled faintly and nodded politely. "Hello. What can I do for you?"

Hearing that, Trunks skipped the small talk and got straight to the point. "If it's convenient, could we talk alone?"

Everyone's attention was drawn once again to the boy named Trunks.

"There's no need. I already know what will happen in the future, and I'll do everything I can in this timeline!"

Li Lin replied with a faint smile.

Trunks' eyes widened at those words, filled with astonishment.

Two others were just as surprised: Son Goku and Piccolo.

They hadn't expected this man called Li Lin to know what would happen in the future.

"Y-you... how did you—"

Trunks stared at him in shock.

Before he could finish, Li Lin interrupted him and said calmly, "As for how I know, I'm afraid I can't tell you. But when the time comes, I'll definitely help!"

Trunks opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but the words stuck in his throat.

If someone had secrets of their own, pressing them for answers would only be pointless.

"In that case, I'll thank you on behalf of the people of the future, Mr. Li Lin!"

Trunks nodded, his expression sincere.

At the same time, he took out a Hoi-Poi Capsule and brought out the Time Machine he had arrived in.

With everyone watching, Trunks climbed into the Time Machine and left this timeline.

Li Lin silently shook his head. Poor Trunks. Even if our timeline changes, you'll still have to be the one to save your own.

He truly admired the Trunks from the future.

It took immense courage to live in a future so devoid of hope.

No matter how powerful the enemy, he always faced them alone.

That was what made his personality so different from the other Saiyans.

He never let his guard down! If he could kill an enemy, he did—and he never let one escape! He snuffed out every potential threat before it could grow!

Such decisiveness and ruthlessness had never been seen in Son Goku or Vegeta!

After all, one's surroundings shaped one's character!