The Dragon Ball Ends

"Alright, it is time for me to divine."

With that, Fortuneteller Baba squeezed her eyes shut and gently stroked the Crystal Ball. The next second, a white light flared out, forming a screen in mid-air.

Everyone looked over, and the initially blurry image within the light screen gradually became clear. A red car was speeding along!

"The Dragon Ball you are looking for is inside this car!" Fortuneteller Baba turned around and replied to Ziye and the others.

"That's strange. If it's in the car, why wouldn't the Dragon Ball Radar pick it up?" Bulma rubbed her chin, asking in confusion.

"Baba, where is this car right now?" Goku suddenly spoke up to ask.

Hearing this, Fortuneteller Baba returned her gaze to the Crystal Ball. After observing it carefully for a moment, she said, "Let me see! It's about two hundred kilometers to the southwest of here."

"Alright, I'll go find that car."

"Ziye, I'll leave these Dragon Balls with you. I'll be back in a flash."

Goku nodded earnestly, handed the backpack containing the Dragon Balls to Ziye, then turned around and shouted toward the sky.

"Flying Nimbus!"

Goku leaped onto the Flying Nimbus and flew off in the direction Fortuneteller Baba had indicated.

The Flying Nimbus was incredibly fast. With Goku in full pursuit, the red car finally came into view. Goku excitedly jumped off the Flying Nimbus, landing steadily on top of the vehicle.

Goku leaned forward, his head hovering right over the front windshield, and asked with a smile, "Can you give me the Dragon Ball?"

"Eh? Pilaf, it's you three?"

Goku's sudden appearance gave the three people inside the car a huge fright. In their panic, they slammed on the brakes, bringing the car to a halt. Goku was sent flying at the same time, landing steadily on the ground.

"It's that brat?"

"How did he track us down?"

"I put the Dragon Ball inside this box; his radar shouldn't be able to detect it."

Pilaf grabbed the box behind him in a panic, and only after confirming it was secure did he let out a sigh of relief.

"Boss, what do we do? We're no match for this brat!" Mai said with a worried expression.

"I didn't expect you three to be so incorrigible. Don't blame me for being rude today!" Goku grabbed the Golden Cudgel from his back, pointed it at Pilaf and his cohorts, and said with a stern face.

Seeing Goku preparing to strike, Pilaf hurriedly reached out to stop him.

"W-wait, you've got it all wrong!"

"A misunderstanding?"

Goku rubbed his chin, asking in confusion.

"That's right, actually..."

Pilaf nodded, hesitating and unable to get the words out.

At this moment, Mai's voice suddenly rang out. She snatched the box from Pilaf's hands, held it out to Goku, and said with a forced, tearful smile, "Actually, we went out of our way to find these Dragon Balls to give to you. The Dragon Ball is inside this box!"

"Is that really true?"

Goku put away the Golden Cudgel and asked.

"That's right, that's right!"

Pilaf nodded hurriedly.

"Looks like I misunderstood you. Then I won't stand on ceremony!" Goku scratched his head with a smile and took the box from their hands.

"No need to be polite, no need to be polite!"

Pilaf wiped away his tears, looking both amused and miserable as he spoke.

After obtaining the Dragon Ball, Goku didn't linger. After thanking Pilaf, he drove the Flying Nimbus back at full speed in the direction he had come from.

Watching Goku disappear into the distance, Pilaf's expression changed drastically. He immediately cursed, "That wretched brat! He's ruined my plan yet again. I'll make you pay for this!"

"Boss, what do we do now?"

"In that case, don't blame me for being ruthless! Have you two ever heard of a legend?" Pilaf turned around to address the two of them.

"A legend?"

"That's right! A long, long time ago, there was once a Great Demon King who ruled the entire world..."

Fortuneteller Baba's Palace

"Look, it's Goku coming back!"

Hearing Bulma's voice, everyone looked up!

"I've successfully retrieved the Dragon Ball," Goku waved at everyone, then leaped off the Flying Nimbus.

"Upa, your father can be revived now."

"Follow me!"

With that, Goku took the Dragon Ball from Ziye and flew off with Upa toward the Korin Sanctuary.

"Goku's personality is still as rash as ever!" Bulma shook her head helplessly as she watched Goku disappear into the distance.

Soon, Goku returned on the Flying Nimbus. He leaped off the cloud and said to the group with a grin, "I've already brought Upa's father back to life!"

"That's great!" Krillin shouted in excitement.

"Goku, are you going to go look for your grandfather's memento, the Four-Star Ball, next?" Bulma suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Goku shook his head, then pulled a smooth stone from his pocket and said with a smile, "I've already caught it!"

"Does that mean you don't need to search for the Dragon Balls anymore? The three of us can train together again!" Krillin said to Goku, clearly thrilled.

"Ahem... Ziye, Goku, you two are already very strong. What you need now is to experience a wider world, not just follow a routine training regimen!" Master Roshi gave a dry cough and said to the two of them in a solemn tone.

"Does that mean I won't be able to see you guys for five years?" Krillin said, looking unhappy.

"To be precise, three years!"

"The Martial Arts Tournament has been changed to once every three years!" Master Roshi stroked his beard and said with a calm expression.

"In that case, let's meet again at the next Martial Arts Tournament!" Goku rubbed his head and said with a smile.

"Ziye, where should we go next?" Goku turned around and asked Ziye.

Hearing this, Ziye was silent for a moment before saying, "Goku, I think it's better if we train separately!"

"Why?"

Goku asked, his face full of confusion.

"This world is vast. I want to go out and explore on my own, so..."

"I see, that's fine too! Then we'll meet again at the next tournament, and I'll definitely defeat you then!" Goku nodded lightly and replied with a smile.

"Fine, I'll be waiting for you!"

"In that case, see you all later!"

"Flying Nimbus!"

"Wait... wait a second!"

Just as Goku was preparing to leave, Master Roshi suddenly called out to stop him.

"For your next stage of training, you are not allowed to use the Flying Nimbus. You must travel the world entirely on your own two feet!"

Hearing this, everyone else looked shocked, but Goku didn't seem to mind. He nodded earnestly and then sprinted out of the palace.

"In that case, I'll take my leave as well!"

Ziye turned around and cupped his hands in a salute to the group.

At this moment, Bulma pulled Ziye's hand aside and said with a blushing face, "Remember to come find me when you're done with your training!"

"Alright."

Ziye pinched Bulma's nose and nodded in agreement.