Everyone had left, leaving only Wang Shen standing tall upon the mountain peak.
He pondered his next destination.
His golden, spiked hair fluttered in the wind, blending seamlessly into the natural surroundings.
Under the guidance of Whis, Wang Shen had cultivated the Super Saiyan Full Power to an incredibly profound level.
It was even more perfected than that of Son Goku from the original story.
Even when he maintained Full Power as his base state, the toll on his body was virtually negligible.
If the original Son Goku had perished alongside Cell, perhaps he too could have reached this level.
"If I recall correctly, there should still be a Cell larva hidden within the laboratory," Wang Shen said suddenly, stroking his chin.
After a moment of thought, Wang Shen shook his head.
"Forget it, I'll leave that for Trunks to handle."
"After training for so many years, surely I'm allowed to enjoy myself."
Wang Shen rubbed his eight-pack abs, licked his lips uncontrollably, and said excitedly:
"As a Saiyan, it's time for me to have a proper feast and be a big eater for once."
Having spent thirty years as a cook and gardener in the God of Destruction Realm, he had been nothing but a beast of burden.
Wang Shen kicked off the ground, soared into the air, and was just about to head toward West City.
Suddenly, he stopped in mid-air, looked up with a speechless expression, and shouted:
"Hey, everyone's gone, that's enough—how much longer do you intend to watch?"
As it turned out, the Guardian of the Earth, stationed far away at the Heavenly Temple, had been monitoring the situation with the androids.
Even now, his gaze had not shifted away from the androids, remaining fixed on Wang Shen.
"My apologies. A powerhouse like you has suddenly appeared on Earth, and as the Guardian, I must ensure the planet's safety."
Realizing he had been discovered, the Guardian replied cautiously and respectfully.
"Ensure the planet's safety?" Wang Shen scoffed, displeased. "With your combat power of only a few hundred?"
"I'll let it slide this time, but I'm going to attend to my private life now, and I don't like being watched."
"Understood."
"May I ask, what was that Cell larva you mentioned earlier?"
"Just another android. You'll find out soon enough."
Wang Shen was growing impatient. Not everyone was worth his patience.
"However, your appearance has reminded me of something..."
"What is it? Is there anything I can help you with... uh."
The Guardian had originally hoped to gain the friendship of this powerhouse to avoid pushing him toward the side of the androids, but before he could finish his sentence, Wang Shen's figure vanished as it always did.
Even he could no longer track his movements.
"Sigh..." The Guardian sighed helplessly.
Feeling his own frail body, he reflected on Wang Shen's words.
"Perhaps it is time to consider that matter."
The Earth now needed a strong guardian, not an old and useless one.
At Korin Tower, beneath the Heavenly Temple.
No one would have expected that after disappearing from the Guardian's sight, Wang Shen would appear here.
Unless he willed it, no one on Earth could sense his movements now, even though he was currently right beneath the Heavenly Temple.
However, Wang Shen's sudden appearance truly gave Korin quite a fright.
Because, besides Kami, he had also been peeping at the other party.
Korin believed that Wang Shen had come to settle scores with him.
If he were to displease the other party even slightly, his life would very likely be in jeopardy.
At this moment.
Korin and Yajirobe were huddled together in a corner, trembling and shivering.
Wang Shen looked at the panicked pair with a faint gaze, the corners of his mouth curling up into a secret amusement.
It seemed that his helping the Androids beat up Vegeta had caused them to mistake him for a villain.
But that was fine; it was easier to get things done as a villain.
"You must be Korin."
"I... I am."
At this point, Korin had no choice but to step forward, leaning on his wooden staff, his fur standing on end.
"Please, listen to my explanation. I didn't intentionally peep... ah, no, see you."
"For this matter, I'm afraid some form of compensation is in order."
There's a chance!
Joy appeared on Korin's face.
But before his whiskers could even twitch, they quickly drooped back down.
"I don't have anything here."
He, Korin, was notoriously destitute, unable to even catch a fish to eat all year round.
Wang Shen glanced at the jar of Senzu Beans held in Yajirobe's arms and reminded him:
"I recall that the green beans Krillin fed to the injured Piccolo were these, right?"
"Ah! Yes, these are called Senzu Beans."
"A normal person only needs to eat one to go ten days without food, and they can heal all injuries except for illnesses."
"Very well, I'll take these!"
Wang Shen nodded, quite satisfied with this outcome.
"Alright, please wait a moment."
Seeing that Wang Shen had agreed, Korin finally let his hanging heart drop.
He turned and went into the room at his feet to retrieve the Senzu Beans.
Hm?
Wang Shen noticed that Yajirobe, in the corner, seeing that he wasn't paying attention to him, had actually started stuffing handfuls of Senzu Beans into his mouth to calm his nerves.
Wang Shen couldn't help but advise:
"Fatty, I suggest you stop being so extravagant and wasteful."
A moment later.
Korin came out carrying five jars of Senzu Beans stacked together.
"Sir, because the production of Senzu Beans is truly not high, this is all I can give you for now."
"These total 3,000 Senzu Beans."
Three thousand!
Wang Shen's eyes lit up instantly! He could no longer hide his excitement.
This was three thousand Senzu Beans!
In the later stages, Son Goku and Vegeta would practically wish they could split a single Senzu Bean in two.
And now, he alone would possess three thousand of them!
To think he would actually have a day where he could become a Senzu Bean tycoon!
"No problem, I don't mind; I am a very magnanimous person."
As if afraid that Korin might change his mind, Wang Shen quickly placed the five jars of Senzu Beans into his personal storage space.
This was a personal space he had requested Whis to help him develop.
"Not bad, you are a... cat, very good. You're a good cat, and from now on, I'll have your back."
Wang Shen casually stroked Korin's head and promised:
"Rest assured, I won't take your Senzu Beans for nothing. I will handle the Android incident on Earth for you all."
Korin, who had initially been somewhat displeased by Wang Shen stroking his head, changed his expression instantly upon hearing this and replied very happily:
"That would be truly wonderful. Thank you so much."
"Once you've finished these Senzu Beans, come find me again, and I'll give you a few more jars."
Heh.
If you still have any by then, we'll talk.
Wang Shen muttered to himself in his heart.
West City.
After bidding farewell to Korin, this was where Wang Shen arrived.
The most prosperous metropolis in the world of Dragon Ball!
Traffic flowed like a river, and skyscrapers stood like a forest.
Various high-tech products far ahead of their time could be seen everywhere.
At the same time, entertainment and culinary delights were also extremely well-developed.
Next, Wang Shen would enjoy his own gluttonous feast here.
Though Senzu Beans are filling, one must not be greedy.
"After serving as a cook for Beerus and Whis for so many years, now that I'm finally free, it's time to enjoy myself for once."
As for the troublesome business with Cell, let Piccolo and Trunks handle it.
He would only be responsible for providing backup if things went south.
Regardless, even if Cell reached his perfect form, he would be no match for him!