The Demise of the Red Ribbon Army

After the adventure ended, the team went their separate ways, but they had forged a deep friendship. Chi-Chi was picked up by the Ox-King to return to Frypan Mountain. Before leaving, she reluctantly held Son Goku's hand and said, "Goku, you must come visit me! Sure! Next time, I'll bring you something delicious!" Son Goku said with a cheerful laugh. Bulma drove back to West City, but before departing, she gave Kashu a communicator: "Call me next time you look for the Dragon Balls. I find tagging along with you guys quite interesting." Launch decided to stay behind to train with the Saiyans. Her dual personality caused quite a stir in the camp—Launch in her blonde mode had a fiery temper and would draw her gun at the slightest provocation, leaving even Gore with a headache. "Miss Launch, please put the gun away," Gore said helplessly. "Like hell I will!" Launch brandished her submachine gun. "Whoever dares to mess with me, I'll blast them to bits!" "No one is messing with you." Kashu walked over and gently pressed down on the barrel of Launch's gun. "Launch, do you want to become stronger?"

"Become stronger?" Blonde Launch raised an eyebrow. "Will it let me fight more satisfyingly?" "Yes." "Fine. I'll train with you." Yamcha later found his way to New Vegeta City, claiming he wanted to "apologize to Miss Bulma," though in reality, he wanted to pursue her. Bulma kept him at arm's length, and their relationship became a hot topic of gossip in the camp. "Yamcha, just give it up," Krillin teased him. "Miss Bulma isn't interested in you." "Shut up!" Yamcha's face turned bright red. As for Krillin, the bald kid became Son Goku's best friend. The two were similar in age and had complementary personalities—Son Goku was innocent and simple, while Krillin was clever and slick. They pushed each other during training and supported one another in battle.

"Krillin, that energy blast of yours just now missed!" Son Goku said. "You're the one who missed! I did that on purpose to confuse the opponent!" Krillin insisted stubbornly.

"Then try it again... Alright, I did miss." The friendship between the two children slowly sprouted amidst laughter.

In the autumn of AGE 741, Kashu was nine years old. Bulma's communicator suddenly rang: "Kashu! It's a disaster! Someone is collecting the Dragon Balls in bulk! My radar shows six Dragon Balls moving rapidly, all converging in one direction! Who is collecting them? The Red Ribbon Army! An evil military organization whose goal is to conquer the world!" Bulma's voice trembled. "I've discovered they've established dozens of bases around the world, possessing a massive army and advanced weaponry. If they gather all the Dragon Balls and wish to rule the world, it's all over!" Kashu's brow furrowed. The Red Ribbon Army—the organization that Son Goku had single-handedly dismantled in the original story.

"Where are they? Their headquarters is on the northern ice sheet! Kashu, you must stop them!" "Leave it to me." Kashu hung up the communicator and gathered Son Goku, Krillin, Gore, and Luo Ling. "We have a mission." Kashu briefly explained the situation. "The Red Ribbon Army?" Krillin scratched his bald head. "Sounds like a big deal." "They have strength in numbers, but their individual combat power isn't high," Kashu said. "However, they have a trump card—Tao Pai Pai, the world's number one assassin, who is said to have extremely high combat power." "Higher than my brother?" Son Goku asked. "Impossible." Kashu smiled. "But we cannot be careless. Gore, you are in charge of leading the frontal assault. Luo Ling and I will infiltrate the interior. Goku and Krillin, you are responsible for rescuing the captives." "Understood!" the four replied in unison.

The Red Ribbon Army headquarters was located deep within the northern ice sheet, a massive steel fortress. Kashu led the five of them to an icy mountain on the outskirts of the fortress. "So many guards," Krillin observed through binoculars. "A conservative estimate would be over a thousand." "I'll take the lead," Gore said, rolling his wrists. "No, stick to the plan," Kashu said. "Luo Ling and I will draw fire from the front, while Gore takes Goku and Krillin to infiltrate from the flank. Remember, try not to kill anyone; just knock them out. Understood." Luo Ling released her Super Saiyan aura—a golden flame surged into the sky, scaring the fortress garrison out of their wits. "Enemy attack! Enemy attack!" The alarm sounded. Luo Ling moved like a golden bolt of lightning, charging into the enemy ranks. One punch for one, one kick for two; in less than a minute, the guards at the main gate were all on the ground. Kashu followed closely behind, using energy blasts to precisely take out all surveillance equipment and turrets. "Who are you people?!" an officer asked, trembling. "The people who are here to end you," Luo Ling said coldly. Meanwhile, Gore led Son Goku and Krillin to infiltrate from the flank. Gore's ability to sense ki allowed him to precisely avoid patrols, while Son Goku and Krillin used the Flight technique to glide silently through the corridors. "This way," Gore pointed in a direction. "The captives are held on the third basement level." They pushed forward, rescuing dozens of civilians and soldiers who had been imprisoned for opposing the Red Ribbon Army. Kashu and Luo Ling advanced to the core area of the fortress—the command center. Colonel Red, the commander-in-chief of the Red Ribbon Army, sat in a massive chair, his face ashen. "Where is Tao Pai Pai? Quickly, summon Mr. Tao Pai Pai!" Colonel Red shouted. "I have already arrived." A figure emerged from the shadows. It was a middle-aged man wearing a Chinese-style robe with a handlebar mustache, a hat with the character "Kill" written on it, and a sword tucked into his waist.

The world's number one assassin—Tao Pai Pai. "A brat and a woman?" Tao Pai Pai looked Kashu and Luo Ling up and down. "The Red Ribbon Army has truly fallen."

"You are Tao Pai Pai?" Kashu asked calmly. "You have quite the nerve to block my path after knowing my name," Tao Pai Pai drew his sword from his waist. "Brat, I'll give you three moves." "No need. You strike first." A glint of murderous intent flashed in Tao Pai Pai's eyes. He flashed forward, his sword tip thrusting straight for Kashu's throat. His speed was like lightning. But Kashu only tilted his head slightly, and the sword tip grazed past his neck. At the same time, his right fist struck Tao Pai Pai's abdomen. Boom! Tao Pai Pai's body flew backward like a cannonball, crashing through the wall of the command center. Colonel Red and all the soldiers were stunned. The world's number one assassin, knocked away by a single punch from a nine-year-old child? Tao Pai Pai crawled out of the rubble, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. His eyes were filled with shock: "Brat, you... who exactly are you?" "A Saiyan, Kashu." Kashu walked into the command center. "Tao Pai Pai, I'll give you one chance: leave this place and stop working for the Red Ribbon Army. Otherwise, I can't guarantee you'll be able to stand after the next punch." Tao Pai Pai's expression was volatile. He was the world's number one assassin and had never been looked down upon like this. But that punch told him that the child was telling the truth—he truly had the power to kill him. "Hmph, we shall meet again." Tao Pai Pai gritted his teeth, jumped out the window, and vanished into the night. With Tao Pai Pai gone, Colonel Red fell into total despair.

"I surrender! I surrender!" Colonel Red raised his hands. "The Red Ribbon Army is disbanded as of now," Kashu said. "Hand over all weapons, release all hostages, and get out of here." "Yes! Yes!" The news of the Red Ribbon Army's collapse spread across the world. Kashu's name appeared in the public eye for the first time, but he didn't care for such empty fame. He made an unexpected discovery in the Red Ribbon Army's headquarters—an underground laboratory containing Dr. Gero's research data on androids.

"This is..." Kashu flipped through the documents, his pupils slightly contracting. Dr. Gero, the chief scientist of the Red Ribbon Army. Although he was still alive and continuing his research in some secret laboratory, these early materials were already extremely valuable. "System, scan these materials." [Scan complete. Obtained technology: Basic Android Technology, Energy Absorption Device Blueprints, Infinite Energy Reactor Theoretical Model.] "Good stuff." Kashu stored all the data into his system inventory, preparing to take it back for Selipa to study.