Kami

"What?!" Master Roshi's hand trembled, and the stone ball nearly dropped to the ground. "Killed Shenron? How is that possible? How could Shenron be..."

"He truly did it." Raditz interrupted his shock. "After wishing for eternal youth, perhaps to prevent others from using the Dragon Balls, he attacked Shenron directly and ended it once and for all."

"Is that so?" Master Roshi's expression turned grave. Having experienced everything that had transpired, he placed great weight on Raditz's words, knowing he wouldn't speak without cause.

"Doesn't that mean Krillin can never be revived?"

"No, there is still a chance."

"There's still a chance?" Hearing this, Master Roshi's face cleared slightly. "Do you know a way to restore the Dragon Balls?"

Raditz nodded, his gaze fixed on the distant sky.

"The Dragon Balls were not created naturally; they were made by 'God.' If we find the one who created them, perhaps there is a way to restore their power."

"The... God who created the Dragon Balls?" Master Roshi was stunned for a moment, and then an ancient legend flashed through his mind. "Are you talking about the Guardian?!"

High in the distant sky, inside Korin Tower.

At this moment, Yajirobe was sprawled on the floor, panting heavily.

Beside him, Sun Wukong also looked utterly exhausted.

"Thank you, Yajirobe."

"Hmph! I only climbed up here because I believed your words." Yajirobe rested for a moment, sat up, and glared at him. "You said there was good food here, right?"

"Yes, that stuff is called a Senzu Bean," Sun Wukong replied.

"Senzu Bean? Doesn't sound very tasty," Yajirobe said with a skeptical look.

At this point, Korin, who had been observing for a while, walked out, his gaze lingering on Yajirobe's face for a moment.

This guy was quite remarkable, being able to carry Sun Wukong all the way up.

"Korin! Long time no see!" Sun Wukong greeted him upon seeing the cat. "I came here to..."

"I already know, Sun Wukong." Korin cut him off, eyes narrowing as he said bluntly, "You were nearly killed by King Piccolo, weren't you?"

"Eh? How did you know?" Sun Wukong looked puzzled.

"I often observe the world below when I have nothing better to do," Korin explained briefly before asking, "What do you need from me?"

"Oh, right." Sun Wukong was curious about how Korin observed the world below, but he set it aside and said earnestly, "Please teach me how to train again. I must defeat that guy."

Korin fell silent for a long time, then turned and pulled out a clay pot filled with beans. "Restore your strength first. Catch."

Reaching out to catch what Korin tossed, Sun Wukong looked closely. "Isn't this a Senzu Bean?"

"Senzu Bean?" Yajirobe, who was resting nearby, stood up immediately, fuming. "So this is a Senzu Bean? Isn't this the bean that guy Raditz fed me?!"

"You jerk, what kind of good food is this!"

"Huh? So you've eaten one before, Yajirobe?" Sun Wukong asked curiously.

"Hmph! That guy Raditz tricked me into eating it. My stomach was full after, but the lousy bean didn't taste like anything. You're a liar!"

"I actually think it tastes pretty good, and it restores your strength the moment you eat it."

As Sun Wukong spoke, he ate the Senzu Bean, and a surge of immense power instantly flooded his body.

"Haha, recovered already."

He flexed his sturdy arms and looked at Korin, his eyes filled with anticipation. "Korin, can you teach me how to train again? Just like last time!"

"What a pity..." Korin shook his head, looking somewhat ashamed. "I have nothing left to teach you."

"Huh?" Sun Wukong was slightly stunned. "Nothing left to teach?"

"Yes, it's embarrassing to say, but your skills have long since surpassed mine," Korin turned around, hands behind his back, and said regretfully.

"Then does that mean I can't get stronger... and defeat that guy..." Sun Wukong looked dejected, as if he had lost all his vitality, and muttered, "That bastard even killed Krillin..."

"You don't need to be sad about that," Korin said, seeing Sun Wukong's depressed expression. "Krillin's revenge has already been taken for you."

"King Piccolo is already dead."

"Huh?" Sun Wukong had been immersed in the feeling of being unable to avenge his friend, but upon hearing Korin's words, his eyes widened like bells. "Dead?!"

"Yes, and you know the person who defeated him," Korin said with a sigh.

"Who is it?" Sun Wukong was itching to know, and hearing that he knew the person made him even more curious.

"Raditz."

"Huh?" Sun Wukong was even more shocked, unable to believe his ears. "It was him!"

"Raditz is that strong? How did he defeat that monster?" Yajirobe asked in astonishment.

He had seen how that Demon King had defeated Sun Wukong.

It only took a few moves to beat him until he couldn't even move, forcing him to carry Sun Wukong up Korin Tower.

It hadn't even been a year since he last saw Raditz, right? He didn't seem that strong back then. At least, not as strong as Sun Wukong.

"Well, to be precise, King Piccolo was defeated by him in just a few moves. It's even possible that... he didn't use his full strength?" Korin said with an uncertain tone.

Even he found it hard to believe after witnessing such a scene.

He had underestimated him.

That kid Raditz was progressing too quickly; it had already surpassed his imagination.

However, it also proved that his initial choice had been correct. When the world fell into crisis, he had indeed stepped forward of his own accord.

A truly commendable young man!

"That's amazing! I have to work even harder myself." Goku's expression was filled with excitement, his body brimming with renewed motivation. He wished he could appear before Raditz right now and have a proper fight with him.

He swung his fists, then suddenly remembered something more important and said excitedly, "Since Raditz defeated that guy, Krillin can be brought back to life too!"

Cat Hermit, however, shook his head, pouring cold water on his enthusiasm: "I'm afraid not, Goku."

"Huh?" The smile on Goku's face froze.

"After King Piccolo made his wish, he killed Shenron." Cat Hermit said in a heavy tone, "The Dragon Balls have now turned into ordinary stones, and it will be impossible to summon Shenron again, even after a year."

"How could this happen?!" Goku's anger flared instantly. He clenched his fists tightly, his teeth grinding together. "That bastard, he didn't even spare Shenron!"

Seeing him in such a state, Cat Hermit could only sigh.

After all, if Shenron was dead, there was nothing to be done...

Wait!

Ah! That's right!

How could he have forgotten about that?!

"Goku, perhaps there is another way." Cat Hermit said with a solemn expression, as if he had just realized something.

"Really? What way?" Goku darted in front of Cat Hermit again, asking hurriedly.

"Just go and find the person who created the Dragon Balls."