"All right, I'll begin the fortune-telling."
With that, Fortuneteller Baba closed her eyes and gently ran both hands over the Crystal Ball. The next moment, a white light flashed and formed a screen in midair.
Everyone looked over. The blurry images on the screen gradually came into focus, revealing a red car speeding along!
"The Dragon Ball you're looking for is inside that car!" Fortuneteller Baba turned around and told Ziye and the others.
"That's strange. If it's in the car, why isn't the Dragon Radar detecting it?" Bulma said, rubbing her chin in puzzlement.
"Baba, where is the car now?" Goku suddenly asked.
At that, Fortuneteller Baba turned her gaze back to the Crystal Ball. After studying it carefully, she said, "Let me see... about two hundred kilometers southwest of here."
"Okay, I'll go find the car."
"Ziye, I'll leave these Dragon Balls with you. I'll be right back."
Goku nodded seriously, then handed Ziye the backpack containing the Dragon Balls. He turned to the sky and shouted.
"Flying Nimbus!"
Then Goku leaped onto the Flying Nimbus and flew toward the place Fortuneteller Baba had indicated.
The Flying Nimbus was fast. After Goku pursued the car at full speed, the red vehicle finally came into view. Goku excitedly jumped off the Flying Nimbus and landed steadily on the car.
Then Goku leaned forward, his head coming right up against the car's windshield. Smiling, he asked, "Could you give me the Dragon Ball?"
"Huh? Pilaf, is that you three?"
Goku's sudden appearance gave the three people in the car a terrible fright. In their panic, they slammed on the brakes and brought the car to a stop. Goku was flung forward at the same moment, but landed steadily on the ground.
"That kid?"
"How did he find us?"
"I put the Dragon Ball in this box. His Radar couldn't possibly detect it."
Pilaf hurriedly picked up the box behind him. After confirming it was all right, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Boss, what do we do? We're no match for that kid!" Mai said, looking worried.
"I can't believe you three still haven't learned your lesson. Don't blame me for being rough today!" Goku picked up the Golden Cudgel from behind him and pointed it at Pilaf and the others, his face dark with anger.
Seeing that Goku was ready to attack, Pilaf quickly raised a hand to stop him.
"W-wait! You've got it all wrong!"
"Got what wrong?"
Goku rubbed his chin and asked in confusion.
"That's right, actually..."
Pilaf nodded, hesitating and struggling to get the words out.
Just then, Mai spoke up. She snatched the box from Pilaf and held it out to Goku, forcing a tearful smile. "Actually, we went out of our way to find this Dragon Ball and give it to you. It's in this box!"
"Is that really true?"
Goku lowered the Golden Cudgel and asked.
"Of course, of course!"
Pilaf nodded hurriedly.
"Looks like I misunderstood you. Then I'll gladly take it!" Goku scratched his head with a smile and accepted the box from him.
"Please, don't mention it!"
Pilaf wiped away his tears and smiled awkwardly.
After getting the Dragon Ball, Goku didn't linger. He thanked Pilaf, then rode the Flying Nimbus back the way he'd come at top speed.
Watching Goku disappear into the distance, Pilaf's expression changed. He immediately cursed, "Damn brat! You've ruined my plans again! I'll make you pay for this!"
"Boss, what do we do now?"
"In that case, don't blame me for what I do next! Have you ever heard a certain legend?" Pilaf turned to the other two.
"A legend?"
"That's right! A long time ago, there was a great demon king who ruled the entire world..."
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"Look, Goku's back!"
At Bulma's shout, everyone looked up.
"I got the Dragon Ball!" Goku waved to everyone, then leaped off the Flying Nimbus.
"Upa, your father can come back to life now."
"Come with me!"
As he spoke, Goku took the Dragon Ball from Ziye and flew with Upa toward Korin Sanctuary.
"Goku's still as impulsive as ever!" Watching him disappear into the distance, Bulma shook her head helplessly.
Before long, Goku returned on the Flying Nimbus. He leaped down and grinned at everyone. "I've brought Upa's dad back to life!"
"That's great!" Krillin cried excitedly.
"Goku, are you going to look for your grandfather's keepsake, the Four-Star Ball, next?" Bulma suddenly asked.
At that, Goku shook his head and took a smooth, round stone out of his pocket. Smiling, he said, "I already got it back!"
"So that means you don't need to look for the Dragon Balls anymore? The three of us can train together again!" Krillin said excitedly.
"Ahem... Ziye, Goku, you're already very strong. What you need now is to explore a much wider world, not keep training in the same old way," Master Roshi said gravely.
"So that means I won't get to see you until five years from now!" Krillin said unhappily.
"Three years, to be exact."
"This World Martial Arts Tournament is now held every three years." Master Roshi stroked his beard, his expression calm.
"In that case, I'll see you at the next World Martial Arts Tournament!" Goku said with a smile, scratching his head.
"Ziye, where should we go next?" Goku turned around and asked Ziye.
Ziye fell silent for a moment before answering, "Goku, I think we should train separately."
"Why?"
Goku asked, looking confused.
"This world is so big. I want to go out and explore it on my own, so..."
"I see. That's fine! Then I'll see you at the next World Martial Arts Tournament. I'll definitely beat you then!" Goku nodded casually and replied with a smile.
"Okay, I'll be waiting."
"In that case, goodbye, everyone!"
"Flying Nimbus!"
"W-wait a second!"
Just as Goku was about to leave, Master Roshi suddenly called out to him.
"You're not allowed to use the Flying Nimbus during your training. You must travel the world on foot!"
Everyone was taken aback by those words, but Goku didn't seem to mind. He nodded seriously, then hurried out of the palace.
"In that case, I'll be going too!"
Ziye turned and cupped his hands toward everyone.
Just then, Bulma took Ziye by the hand and led him to one side. Blushing, she said, "Remember to come find me when you're done training!"
"Okay."
Ziye pinched Bulma's nose and nodded.
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