Dragon Ball: Another Timeline
Chapter 29

Sending Off the Supreme Kai, Searching for the Androids

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After the meal, everyone returned to their respective duties. Krillin and Yamcha continued their wanderings through the universe; having joined the Galactic Patrol, they were now the top combatants within its ranks, finally able to clean up various organizations they had once been too afraid to provoke.

Next, the two had to go and confront Cooler's Armored Squadron, so they had no time to linger here.

Arriving in an uninhabited area, Gamos asked Son Goku.

"What about Son Gohan and Launch? Do they not train?"

"Them? Gohan is still in school, so he only trains with us during his breaks. Launch went to see Kami, where she is learning how to control her ki."

It seemed Son Gohan still couldn't escape the fate of schooling; what a poor kid.

"Everyone, allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shin, and I am the current Supreme Kai."

"What kind of god is a Supreme Kai?"

Son Goku expressed his confusion, prompting Kibito Kai beside him to let out a cold snort.

"The Supreme Kai is the greatest god in this universe, the pinnacle of existence within it."

"Oh, I remember now. It's an existence like the God of Destruction—one governs creation, while the other governs destruction."

Reminded by Kibito Kai, Son Goku immediately recalled the 12-universe system that Gamos had once mentioned.

"What God of Destruction?"

Shin asked, looking puzzled.

"It's the god who shares the same life as you!"

Shin still didn't quite understand, but that wasn't the point. In his view, the most urgent matter was resolving the issue of Majin Buu.

"Everyone, I don't think you realize the terror of Majin Buu, so I would like to ask for your help."

As he spoke, he cast a cautious glance at the Majin Buu standing nearby.

"There were once five Supreme Kais, and Majin Buu did not look like he does now; he had the appearance of a small child."

Subsequently, Shin recounted how the original Kid Buu had slaughtered the Supreme Kais, leaving everyone stunned.

Even Majin Buu himself was filled with confusion; when had he ever done such things?

"Therefore, Majin Buu is absolutely a very evil and incredibly powerful existence."

"Shut up! I never did the things you're talking about. Damn you, how dare you frame me!"

An enraged Majin Buu interrupted him directly, his previously squinted eyes snapping open, signaling his fury.

There were so many powerful people here, especially the two blue-haired Saiyans who had just left; their strength was terrifying. If this guy framed him now, wouldn't that be the end of him?

He clearly hadn't done those things, and being falsely accused for no reason left Majin Buu feeling extremely aggrieved.

"You—what are you trying to do?"

Shin was startled by his reaction and couldn't help but take two steps back, while Kibito Kai instantly stepped in front of the Supreme Kai.

Son Goku and Vegeta watched the interaction between the two sides, inevitably falling into a dilemma: who was telling the truth?

"Gamos, you're the smartest one here. Which one of them do you think is telling the truth?"

Gamos naturally knew the answer, but he pretended to ponder for a moment before speaking.

"If I'm not mistaken, both of them are telling the truth."

"Huh? They're clearly saying different things, how can they both be true?"

Gamos ignored the others and looked at the Supreme Kai, Shin, saying, "According to you, Majin Buu originally had the appearance of a small child and was extremely evil, but his current form is completely different from your description."

"Therefore, my preliminary judgment is that Majin Buu is affected by those he absorbs. As you said, the Grand Supreme Kai was a very righteous person, so it is highly likely that after Majin Buu absorbed him, he was influenced by that righteous heart."

"Majin Buu must have fused with that righteous heart, which is why he became what he is now. Of course, this is just my speculation."

Hearing Gamos's words, everyone suddenly realized the truth, and even Shin began to tremble.

"So that's how it is? Grand Supreme Kai, you... you were truly so great, to have been able to purify Majin Buu's evil thoughts!"

Shin's emotions spiraled out of control. The former Grand Supreme Kai had sacrificed himself to protect him, and even after death, he hadn't forgotten to help purify Majin Buu.

"Does that mean the current Majin Buu is actually the Grand Supreme Kai?"

Everyone turned their gaze back to Majin Buu. Looking at his blank expression, they couldn't imagine that he was actually a wise old man who had lived for hundreds of millions of years.

Seeing everyone staring at him, Majin Buu scratched his head, feeling a bit shy.

"Everyone, you guys chat. I have things to do, so I'll be going first."

Having resolved the matter of Majin Buu, Gamos took his leave. He still had to deal with the Androids and, while he was at it, see how Ginyu was doing.

After Gamos left, Son Goku and Vegeta also departed, citing the need to train.

"I'm going to train as well."

Piccolo turned and prepared to leave.

"Me too, me too! You're all going to train, it must be fun!"

The simple-minded Majin Buu followed Piccolo directly, leaving only the Supreme Kai and his attendant, Kibito Kai, at the scene.

"Supreme Kai, what should we do?"

Shin pondered for a moment before speaking up.

"Majin Buu no longer possesses any evil, so there is naturally no need for hostility. Let us return."

The two of them immediately used Instant Transmission to depart from Earth.

At the Lookout, Gamos arrived and caught sight of two Launches at a single glance.

One of them was sitting cross-legged in meditation, seemingly sensing the breath of nature to heighten her mental energy and better control her power.

As for the other, she had a full-length mirror set up in front of her and was striking strange poses all by herself.

"Heh-ha, behold, Captain Ginyu!"

Watching Ginyu use the body of a beautiful woman like Launch to strike such awkward poses, Gamos suddenly felt the urge to laugh.

"Pfft, hahaha!"

Unable to hold it in any longer, Gamos burst into laughter. Hearing the laughter behind him, Ginyu turned his head and locked eyes with the doubled-over Gamos.

"What are you laughing at? This is a pose I just came up with; it's super cool, isn't it?"

As he spoke, Ginyu began to strike another pose.

He opened his left hand with the palm facing outward against his left chest, raised his right fist high above his head, crouched down, bent his left leg, and straightened his right leg to the side, shouting loudly.

"Ginyu!"

The sight was so comical and ridiculous that it amused Gamos, triggering another round of laughter.

"Damn it, stop laughing! You little brat, you don't have a single artistic bone in your body."

Hearing the other's exasperated voice, Gamos laughed until he was rolling on the floor.

Launch, who had been meditating, suddenly opened her eyes. Seeing Gamos laughing his head off, she raised her hand and fired a small energy blast directly at him.

The next second, Gamos was sent flying by the explosion. "I'll be back!"

Three seconds later, Gamos, who had been blasted away, indeed flew right back.

"Launch, aren't you being a bit too ruthless?"

"Hmph, according to seniority, you should be calling me Auntie."

"Oh, but sister Launch is young and beautiful, and unmarried, so of course you'll always be eighteen!"

Listening to the flattery, Launch was quite pleased.

"Your little friend is truly cute. Alright, from now on, big sister will look after you."

The blonde Launch patted her chest in assurance. This little guy was really interesting; if it weren't for him, who knows what corner of the world she would be in right now?

"Hey, hey, hey, don't ignore me!"

Captain Ginyu expressed his dissatisfaction. Was his presence really that low?

Just then, the Guardian and Mr. Popo walked out of the palace and smiled upon seeing Gamos.

"Gamos, I have long heard of your great name, but this is our first time meeting!"

"Haha, indeed it is. I've come this time to take Ginyu away. It's not a long-term solution for him to stay here. Once I find him a body, I'll have him leave Earth."

No sooner had Gamos finished speaking than Launch threw her arms around his neck.

"At least you have a conscience, kid. I thought you were planning to let Ginyu use my body forever!"

"How could that be? Sister Launch is so beautiful, how could her body be left out in the cold? Besides, Captain Ginyu also wants a combat-ready body, right?"

Noticing the other's gaze, Ginyu quickly chimed in.

"That's right. As the captain of the Ginyu Force, I naturally must possess a powerful physique. I still need to return and continue serving Lord Frieza."

After saying this, Ginyu once again struck a strange pose.

"Then where do you plan to find a body?"

Launch was curious; did Gamos already have a target in mind?

"The Androids, of course! I'm planning to set off right now. Do you want to come along?"

"Of course I'm coming! I've been training here for so long that I can perfectly control my power now. It's time to go out and have some fun!"

As a former bandit, Launch's combative nature was no less than that of a Saiyan, and now that she possessed the body of a fused Saiyan, she couldn't sit still.

"Alright, then let's go!"

Immediately, Gamos used the King Kai's communication function to contact Son Goku and Vegeta, asking them to come find him.

With their current strength, circling the Earth was a matter of seconds, and they soon arrived at the Lookout.

"Gamos, what do you need us for?"

"Is there some enemy you can't beat, so you're inviting this Prince to help?"

Son Goku remained the same naive fool, and Vegeta remained the same arrogant egoist.

"You two are coming with me to a place. We're going to find something fun."

Gamos took the lead, flying off in one direction, while Launch followed closely behind with her other self.

Son Goku and Vegeta exchanged a glance before trailing after them.

The five of them arrived at a desolate, mountainous region. Gamos immediately utilized his King Kai Antenna to scan the area below, quickly pinpointing a highly concealed underground laboratory.

An old man was busy conducting experiments there, surrounded by rows of experimental pods.

"Found you."

With a flash of Instant Transmission, Gamos vanished, reappearing instantly behind Dr. Gero.

The other four could not perceive the situation below, but once Gamos entered, they were able to track his location by sensing his ki.

In another flicker of movement, the four of them arrived instantly within the underground laboratory.

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