"He's not far from here, so he must have noticed the commotion and is trying to take advantage of the chaos to absorb some humans as nourishment."
Kast had actually been watching this guy's every move the whole time.
After all, Son Goku can handle Android 17 and Android 18.
"Then! Shall we go and take care of him now!?"
Now that he knew his location, Trunks couldn't sit still any longer. Besides, based on what Kast had just said, he knew that this android was currently weaker than Android 17 and the others.
Therefore, we must eliminate him at this crucial moment.
"Etc!"
Just as Trunks was about to act, Kast suddenly shook his head and refused.
"I can handle this guy. You guys go back first. Besides, Bulma, you must have a lot to say to Son Goku?"
After all, Bulma in this timeline is different from the one he comes from, and compared to a 'stranger' like herself, she should have a lot to say to Son Goku after their long-awaited reunion.
However, due to the previous threat from androids, there was neither the time nor the opportunity.
And now is a perfect opportunity.
"..."
Hearing Kast's words, Bulma couldn't help but glance over. Indeed, just as Kast said, she had a lot to say to Son Goku.
However, at this moment, she was more interested in knowing Kast's origins than in her conversation with Son Goku.
Because throughout the journey, Kast remained remarkably calm, as if nothing could escape his grasp.
Furthermore, it was he who reminded Son Goku and the others when the androids pretended to faint.
Therefore, Bulma is now very eager to know about Kast.
Of course, although that's what she thought, Bulma didn't say it aloud.
Firstly, it's because Kast's attitude at this moment clearly indicates that he doesn't want to say anything more.
Secondly, Bulma could have asked Son Goku and learned about Kast from him, so she didn't keep pressing Kast for answers.
Bulma glanced at Kast, temporarily setting aside her questions, and then spoke to Son Goku.
"In that case, Goku, why don't you come to my place first? By the way, I'd like to ask what the differences are between your timeline and ours..."
As they spoke, Bulma led Trunks toward the sanctuary.
The soldier standing nearby, though he didn't quite understand what they meant by "time and space" and "past"—no, he probably did understand, but he didn't think in that direction.
However, upon seeing Trunks preparing to return, the soldier hesitated for a moment, but remembering his earlier thought, he ultimately chose to follow.
" Kast ..."
On the other side, Son Goku watched the group leave. Although Kast told him to have a good talk with Bulma, he had a problem he wanted to discuss with Kast.
"No need to say more."
Looking at Son Goku, Kast reached out to stop him from asking questions, then said seriously.
"I know what you want to ask, but now is not the time to talk about it. You'll find out when you have the chance later."
The question Son Goku wanted to ask was nothing more than the same one from before: his confusion about how Kast was able to obtain information about the hidden android without any external aids.
However, despite his doubts, Kast did not want to explain at the moment. As mentioned before, Kast obtained this information not through the ability to Retrocognition, but simply from his memories.
The reason Kast was certain of this person's existence was due to his own abilities.
With Kast's formidable strength, after scanning the entire Earth, he was able to find out even if the guy was hiding very well.
After all, this guy has cells from Son Goku, Piccolo, and even Frieza inside him!
Finding him based on the scent of these cells would be incredibly easy for Kast.
"..."
Seeing that Kast didn't want to explain, Son Goku immediately gave an awkward smile.
However, Son Goku was powerless to change Kast's decision. Even if Son Goku could defeat Kast, he couldn't bring himself to force Son Goku, because that was his nature. Although he had an extremely strong curiosity, he also had principles.
Besides, considering how long Kast had trained him, and how he could even be considered Castor's teacher in terms of their relationship, Son Goku would never do anything to force him.
Therefore, if Kast doesn't explain, he can only stare helplessly.
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