Big Trunks is a Fanboy

The others, of course, did not understand who this God of Destruction Gohan spoke of was, though it sounded formidable.

However, having witnessed several deities—such as the Supreme Kai and the Omni-King Yama—they truly felt that the strength of gods was nothing more than this.

They didn't pay it much mind, but unfortunately, they failed to realize that the God of Destruction was the strongest force in the universe.

How could he possibly be compared to ordinary gods?

He was a deity who maintained the ecology of the entire universe, with power countless times greater than Frieza's; because he was constantly in a deep slumber, he was difficult to awaken.

He only woke once every thousand years, and how long was the lifespan of an Earthling?

Without offering further explanation, Gohan began preparing for his journey to other universes, starting with the search for the Time Ring.

He could obtain the Time Ring from the Supreme Kai, so he planned to make a trip to the Supreme Kai Planet.

Then, he would retrieve Bulma's Super Dragon Radar; only then could he begin the search for the Super Dragon Balls.

Android 18 insisted on coming along, and Future Trunks followed them as well, for he now knew the extent of Gohan's power.

Understanding that Gohan had achieved the Saiyan God transformation, and wanting to master it himself, he chose not to return to the future, intending to stay by Gohan's side.

This guy was clearly looking to become his apprentice!

Though he followed him constantly, seeing Gohan's immense power filled Trunks with genuine joy.

"Master Gohan, when I came here last time, you didn't have this level of strength. I never expected that after only a few days, you would have grown so much."

"I originally thought you had stopped training, which worried me quite a bit!"

Indeed, if it were the original Gohan, he would have long since ceased his training.

Trunks might have been disappointed by that gentle Gohan, but now, seeing the person he was closest to in the future world, he was stirred with excitement. Future Trunks' feelings for the Gohan of his timeline were even stronger than those he held for Vegeta.

In a future where Vegeta had long since perished, only Master Gohan had fought alongside him, so his bond with Gohan ran deeper than any he had with his father.

It was no wonder this guy was so incredibly enthusiastic; Android 18, watching from the side, looked on with amusement.

She leaned in toward Gohan and said, "It's obvious this guy is your little fanboy. These past few days, he hasn't even paid any attention to his own father, Vegeta."

"He just wants to be with you!"

Her wink and playful expression made Gohan roll his eyes at the mischievous Android 18 before he turned to address Future Trunks.

"Trunks, has there been any trouble in your future?"

Goku Black had not yet appeared, so Trunks shook his head, his expression curious. "No, why do you ask, Master Gohan? Is something going to happen?"

Gohan thought for a moment before offering a warning: "In any case, be careful in the future. Watch out for someone who looks just like Son Goku—like my father!"

Future Trunks didn't understand why Gohan would say that, but he nodded in agreement nonetheless.

Speaking of the future, he looked pleased. "Master Gohan, in the future where I live, after several crises erupted..."

"Humanity has become very united. This time, when Majin Buu was born, our entire Earth fought together to destroy him. It's a pity the Master Gohan of the future didn't see it; I really wish you could have witnessed it yourself!"

Gohan smiled at the invitation to visit the future world and another timeline, and feeling intrigued, he agreed.

"Fine, when I have some free time, I'll accompany you there to take a look!"

Trunks nodded, his joy boundless as he looked at Gohan with a beaming face.

The lad was truly his little fanboy, and he felt he needed to provide some guidance so that Trunks would have the strength to stand against Goku Black.

He couldn't let Goku Black destroy the future world.

He always felt that the future world would be helpful for his own cultivation, so keeping that timeline intact was key.

With a serious expression, he took the initiative. "Trunks, while you're staying here, I will teach you how to transform into a Super Saiyan 3!"

"That is, the Super Saiyan 3 transformation. At the same time, you will serve as my training partner!"

Trunks' eyes lit up, his face flushed with excitement. Without a second thought, he said, "Really? That's wonderful, Master Gohan! I... I've wanted to continue training with you so much."

"Yes, I'll be staying here for a few days. I must master the Super Saiyan 3 transformation. If only I could transform into a Saiyan God like Master Gohan!"

Gohan laughed, though he didn't think Trunks could succeed just yet; after all, the Saiyan God transformation required far too much energy.

Without mastering Super Saiyan 3, it was difficult to ascend further!

Skipping stages was incredibly difficult!

For now, it was more useful for Trunks to master Super Saiyan 3; he couldn't let him aim too high and end up ruining his progress.

He smiled and said, "The Saiyan God transformation is too early for you. Even Vegeta and my father, Son Goku, probably couldn't master it in a short time."

"You are currently at most at the Super Saiyan 2 level, so the next step up is Super Saiyan 3. Let's finish mastering that first!"

Trunks nodded in agreement.

At that moment, an aircraft approached from the sky.

Rumble!

As the engines roared and the craft touched down, it was clearly Bulma, who had known Trunks was here.

Having brought the Super Dragon Radar for Gohan, she stepped off the ship and immediately hugged Trunks with joy.

"Hey, Trunks, it's been a long time. Hehe, have you found a girlfriend in the future yet?"

"Kid, don't just spend all your time training. Look at Gohan, he's already got two girlfriends. When are you going to bring one home for me?"

Bulma winked and teased, leaving Trunks scratching his head, unsure of how to handle this young version of his mother.

Bulma didn't tease Future Trunks much longer; she turned her head to address Gohan.

"Gohan, the Dragon Radar spaceship you asked me to build is finished. This is it, take a look."

"What do you think? I've overhauled all its equipment. It's even better than that spaceship Jaco has!"

Gohan looked up and realized that this aircraft was actually a spaceship equipped with a Dragon Radar.

It looked somewhat familiar; it was clearly the same spaceship Pan used in Dragon Ball GT.

He hadn't expected Bulma to have already built it; no wonder it looked so recognizable.

The ship was quite large—there would be no problem at all fitting several people inside.

The interior facilities were fully stocked; Bulma's talent for creating such high-tech machinery was truly beyond reproach.

She had already arranged everything for him.

"I've also prepared a year's worth of food for you. It's enough for a year-long journey, so you don't need to worry about food or water."

"Oh, and there's a gravity training room just like Vegeta's. I've increased the capacity several times over compared to his, but don't tell Vegeta—he's the jealous type!"

Bulma blinked, her face full of smiles.

Hearing this, Gohan felt that all these preparations were far too much.

He couldn't help but say, "A year is too long. Besides, if I really go for a year, wouldn't I miss your birthday party?"

Bulma laughed heartily, clearly pleased that Gohan remembered, and nodded happily.

"Mm-hmm, my birthday party is in about a week."

"Gohan, I'm counting on you to help find the Super Dragon Balls!"

It seemed that in less than a week, the God of Destruction would arrive on Earth.

The timeline was indeed incredibly tight!

No matter what, he had to collect all the Super Dragon Balls and make his wish within the week.

His expression turned serious. Having received the spaceship, he began to think of another matter.

"Right, I need to go find the East Supreme Kai and borrow a Time Ring. Trunks, wait for me for a second!"

With that, he raised his hand and used Instant Transmission. The next second, he vanished from before them, leaving Future Trunks stunned and utterly shocked.

He turned to Bulma and asked, "Mother, is Gohan really that much stronger than Father now?"

"And Father... what is Father doing?"

Bulma sighed, looking helpless. "He seems to have been provoked by Gohan. He's been in the training room for days and hasn't planned on coming out at all."

"He keeps muttering about mastering some kind of Saiyan God transformation!"

Understanding his father's personality, Trunks didn't say anything else, but he glanced at Android 18 nearby. He truly admired Gohan for having two girlfriends.

Unfortunately, he had no time for dating in the future world.

Even though there was a decent girl, their relationship hadn't developed much at all.

As a guardian of Earth, Mai really hadn't had much contact with him!

Gohan arrived on the Supreme Kai Planet. His sudden appearance gave the East Supreme Kai a start.

The next second, the Kai's expression shifted, and he hurried over to welcome him with great excitement.

"Gohan-kun, thank you so much for taking care of Majin Buu all by yourself last time. Because of that, the grudges of us Supreme Kais have finally been avenged."

"The crisis on Earth has been resolved—it's truly wonderful!"

The East Supreme Kai was beaming; it was clear he hadn't sensed any other impending crises.

Gohan sighed, putting on a grave expression. "East Supreme Kai, there is a much greater trouble threatening the entire Earth now."

"Earth is very likely to be destroyed again!"

The East Supreme Kai looked startled and nervous. "What do you mean? Hasn't Majin Buu been completely destroyed?"

"Or is there someone even more terrifying than Majin Buu?"

Gohan spoke only one name: "The God of Destruction!"

"The God of Destruction is about to awaken!"

The name made the East Supreme Kai tremble, and even the Old Supreme Kai in the distance changed his expression. After all, for the entirety of Universe 7, this was a name no one dared to speak. The East Supreme Kai's face turned pale.

The Old Supreme Kai looked somber. "Come to think of it, Beerus's sleep cycle is almost over. Every thousand years or so, Beerus wakes up!"

The East Supreme Kai had only heard the name but didn't know the extent of the being's terror. He asked with a puzzled look.

"Old Supreme Kai, is that... is that Beerus really that powerful?"