Dragon Ball: Shocking!!! I Can Pick Up Battle Power
Chapter 18

Launch

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Launch's eyes lit up as she ran over to Goku's Flying Nimbus, saying curiously, "What a giant cotton candy!"

"Hehe, this isn't cotton candy! It's called the Flying Nimbus!" Goku rubbed his nose and explained.

"Flying Nimbus? What a strange name!" Launch said with a naive expression, then reached out to stroke the cloud before gently sitting on it.

"Ah!"

"You can actually sit on the Flying Nimbus, so you must be a good person!" Goku said with certainty.

"In that case, let's take her back with us. She doesn't look very bright, and she probably doesn't have anywhere else to go!" Ziye suddenly suggested.

"Alright!" With that, the four of them boarded the Flying Nimbus and flew off in the direction of Kame House!

The Flying Nimbus streaked across the sky like a golden line, quickly arriving at Kame House.

"What a beautiful house!" Launch said with a naive look.

"Grandpa, we're back! We brought back a really beautiful girl for you!" Goku jumped off the Flying Nimbus excitedly and shouted.

Hearing this, Master Roshi rushed out of the house immediately. When he saw Launch, he jumped up in excitement.

"You've done well. From now on, the three of you are my disciples!" Master Roshi nodded, saying with satisfaction.

"Beautiful young lady, welcome to my humble abode," Master Roshi said with great gentlemanly courtesy.

"Hello, Grandpa. Thanks to your grandson for saving me, I am truly grateful!" Launch bowed slightly and said in thanks.

"No need for formalities! Actually, these three aren't my grandsons, but my younger brothers!" Upon hearing this, the expressions of the group changed, and they stared in shock at Master Roshi, who would say anything regardless of the truth.

"Haha, I was just joking with you." Sensing the awkward atmosphere, Master Roshi laughed and rubbed his head before explaining.

"I figured you were joking," Launch wiped the sweat from her forehead, gave an awkward laugh, and replied.

"Actually, they are all here to ask me to take them on as disciples!" Master Roshi added immediately.

Hearing this, Launch's mouth opened slightly in surprise, "Grandpa, so you teach martial arts? No wonder they are so strong!"

"That goes without saying!" Master Roshi nodded proudly.

"But Grandpa, you haven't taught us anything yet!" Goku rubbed his head, looking sincere as he spoke.

"Ahem..."

"Master Mutten is someone known by everyone in the martial arts world! He is called the legend of martial arts by the world! He doesn't just take on anyone." Krillin nudged Goku gently and quickly spoke up.

Hearing Krillin's explanation, a look of admiration appeared on Launch's face, and she said in surprise, "Wow, Grandpa, I didn't expect you to be so amazing!"

"Haha, it's nothing!" Master Roshi wore a smug smile, waved his hand dismissively, and gave a simple reply before leaning over to Krillin's side and whispering in his ear: "Kid, you have a bright future. Follow me and learn well!"

Hearing this, Krillin nodded vigorously and quickly replied, "Yes, Master Mutten!"

"Grandpa, are you guys done talking? When can we start training?" Goku, standing to the side, urged them impatiently.

"I know, I know! The three of you go to the room and put on your training uniforms first!" Master Roshi said, staring fixedly at Launch's chest while waving the three of them away.

"Yes." Hearing this, the three nodded in unison and walked into Kame House together!

After changing into their clothes, the three of them followed Master Roshi's instructions and arrived beneath a massive rock.

"Ahem!"

"We shall begin our training now!"

"But before that, I need to test your foundations. You will run from this rock to that tree over there, and I will time you!"

Master Roshi gave a dry cough before speaking.

"Then I'll go first!"

With that, Krillin stepped forward and assumed a running stance.

"Ready, go!"

As Master Roshi's voice fell, Krillin took off at top speed, reaching the destination in no time.

"Not bad at all! You actually clocked in at ten point four seconds."

"You really are a talent!"

Hearing Master Roshi's praise, Krillin couldn't help but get a big head. He waved his hand dismissively and said, "That time is just alright, I suppose. My personal best is ten point one!"

"Next up is Sun Wukong!"

"Alright."

"Then I'm starting."

With that, Sun Wukong struck a casual pose and zoomed off with a whoosh.

"Eight... eight point five seconds."

"That's ridiculously strong!"

Master Roshi's mouth twitched as he spoke.

"Next, it's my turn!"

Ziye said softly, then similarly assumed a running stance.

Whoosh!

Before Krillin could even react, Ziye moved like a gust of wind and reached the destination.

"So... so fast."

Krillin said with a look of astonishment.

"Ziye is amazing!"

Sun Wukong jumped up in excitement.

"Six... six point four seconds. Even faster than Sun Wukong—this is just monstrous!"

Master Roshi looked at Ziye, unable to believe his eyes.

"Very good, you are all promising seedlings. As long as you hone yourselves well, hitting five seconds won't be difficult. You must train hard from here on out!"

"Yes!"

The three of them nodded in unison.

"Are you done training yet? I've made dinner, come and eat!"

At that moment, Launch ran out wearing an apron and shouted loudly.

"Great, finally time to eat!"

Sun Wukong said excitedly.

"Wait a moment. Before you eat dinner today, you have one last training session!"

"Follow me."

With that, Master Roshi led Ziye and the others to a steep cliff. Night fell quickly, and the moonlight illuminated the path; otherwise, they surely would have gotten lost in the pitch-black surroundings.

Following this, Master Roshi picked up a random stone from the ground, wrote the character "Turtle" on it, and threw it with all his might. The stone instantly flew toward the forest!

"The final test for today is to retrieve that stone. The two who don't find it don't get to eat dinner."

"Also, if it takes longer than thirty minutes, none of you get to eat dinner!"

"Do you hear me clearly?"

Hearing this, the three of them nodded in unison.

"Good, start now!"

The next second, the three of them dashed into the forest.

PS: Combat power introduction

Master Roshi combat power: 139 (excluding buff state)

Sun Wukong combat power: 16

Krillin combat power: 8

Blonde Launch combat power: 7 (with gun)

Blue-haired Launch combat power: 1

Ziye combat power: 36

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