But.
The second attempt also ended in failure.
However, the duration of maintaining the Super Saiyan form was five seconds longer than the first time.
After Dende helped him "recharge," Licks listened to Tarble's advice before starting his third attempt.
And this time, he would finally not be forced back to his normal state.
To be safe, he even attempted a fourth time.
The result, of course, was successfully mastering the Super Saiyan transformation.
Meanwhile.
Vegeta had just flown home and sensed Licks's aura suddenly surge and then stabilize for a long time. A smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
In private, they had asked Licks what he had experienced over the years.
Since the other party was so dedicated, despite being in a remote planet, he still performed his duties diligently, always taking Tarble's safety as his primary responsibility.
According to Licks, when he and another companion, Tomato, encountered a troublesome enemy for the last time, and they both fought with all their might to protect Tarble, Tomato perished with the enemy.
He was grateful to both Licks and Tomato.
Licks also told him that from then on, Tarble became obsessed with training.
Of course, Vegeta couldn't easily believe Licks's one-sided account.
Afterward, he found Tarble alone and learned that the matter was indeed as Licks had said.
From then on, he elevated Licks's position in his heart.
He regarded him as half a family member!
Because he knew that under normal circumstances, Saiyans would not obey the commands of their own kind who were weaker than them.
Let alone risk their lives to protect them.
If this were in the past, he would have definitely mocked him, saying, "There's no need to protect a weakling."
But now, he only felt gratitude.
The method of repayment was simple: to help Licks quickly master the Super Saiyan form.
However, he had always found that Licks's strength improvement speed was slower than his own had been.
With conventional training methods, it would be impossible to reach the basic conditions for transforming into a Super Saiyan in a short period.
Therefore, he planned to seek Dende's help on the day Tarble successfully transformed into a Super Saiyan.
Moreover, under normal circumstances, surprise attacks were the most likely to inflict fatal injuries.
This was why he had directly attacked and severely injured Licks without prior consultation.
Besides, he had also guessed that Licks would be angry about this.
And anger, he knew, was the key to successfully transforming into a Super Saiyan.
Killing two birds with one stone, and with Dende present, what was there to fear?!
Descending from the sky into the Super Mansion, Vegeta glanced back in the direction of Kami's Lookout and murmured, "This is what you deserve."
"Whether you hate me or resent me."
"I, Vegeta, fear nothing!"
"Strive to become stronger!"
Then, he slowly walked towards the dining room.
In the reflection of the setting sun, his shadow on the ground was much longer than his own height.
At the same time.
The Z Fighters on Earth also sensed the change in Licks's aura.
They had originally thought that Licks would not be able to complete the Super Saiyan transformation in such a short period.
They hadn't expected him to succeed on his fourth attempt.
This greatly exceeded their expectations.
Kame House.
Krillin faced the direction of Kami's Lookout, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes.
"Master Roshi, the talent of Saiyans is truly beyond the reach of ordinary people, haha!"
In his laughter, one could hear a mix of envy, bitterness, and self-deprecation.
In less than two months, both Tarble and Licks had successively become Super Saiyans.
It was worth noting that just over a month ago, not to mention him, even Chiaotzu, who was the weakest, was much stronger than Tarble and Licks.
But now?
These veteran fighters had been surpassed.
His cultivation speed felt much faster than Son Goku's.
However, he guessed it was due to training in the Gravity Chamber.
But even after figuring out the reason, he still sincerely exclaimed:
Saiyans' talent is truly monstrous!
It's just that Android 18 is currently preparing dinner inside, otherwise, she would definitely offer some words of comfort.
Master Roshi glanced at Krillin out of the corner of his eye upon hearing this, then withdrew his gaze.
Gazing at the starry sky, a deep light flashed in his eyes.
"Different people have different lives.
The path of cultivation is the same.
Why must you compare yourself to Saiyans?
Krillin, you have your own life too!
Look back, aren't you hundreds, even thousands of times stronger now than before?"
He paused deliberately at this point, glancing at Krillin again.
Seeing his face full of astonishment, as if in a daze.
He struck while the iron was hot, saying, "To surpass others, you must first surpass yourself."
"Krillin, so many years have passed."
"Do you still remember why you wanted to become stronger in the first place?"
"Among your generation, I only see Goku, Tien Shinhan, Piccolo, and Vegeta—those four—who have maintained their original intentions.
"And you, Krillin?
"Do you remember your original intention?"
After speaking, he turned around and slowly walked towards the house.
"On the long road of life, holding onto one's original intention is the most difficult."
"The most difficult, the most difficult~"
Hearing these words from behind, a spark of brilliance appeared in Krillin's wandering gaze.
He softly murmured, "My original intention..."
Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha, after realizing that Licks had also successfully transformed into a Super Saiyan, all lamented that Saiyans were indeed monstrous.
After their amazement, Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu continued their training.
As for Yamcha, he continued his leisurely life.
At Son Gohan's home.
Piccolo formally bid farewell to Son Gohan.
Son Gohan watched Piccolo's retreating back, his eyes filled with reluctance. "Uncle Piccolo, are you going to train again?"
They had only been together for just over a month, and now they had to part again, so he naturally felt reluctant.
Strictly speaking, in his heart, Piccolo held a more significant place than his biological father, Son Goku.
Not a birth father, but more than a birth father.
In his most ignorant years, it was Piccolo who taught him how to fight and how to become a qualified warrior.
Most importantly, Piccolo had saved his life twice.
The first time was on Earth, and the second time was on Namek.
When he was in danger, Piccolo was always the first to appear before him.
He could never repay this friendship and kindness, nor did he know how to.
However, he also knew that defeating his father, Son Goku, had always been Piccolo's dream.
Although Piccolo had been diligently training, the gap in talent was undeniable.
Therefore, he had never been able to fulfill his wish.
For Piccolo, he was more than just a master.
What he didn't know was that Piccolo also felt very reluctant to part.
The reason he walked forward slowly instead of flying directly was so he could stay a little longer.
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