Guardian of Earth

With his own formidable strength, Kashius took less than half an hour to make out the outline of Kami's Lookout.

Then, with a burst of aura and a surge of speed, his entire body vanished in an instant.

A few dozen seconds later, a certain black-haired figure appeared atop the lookout.

Strolling across the lookout, Kashius took in his surroundings.

As for the environment, it was exactly the same as in the anime. Trees were planted on both sides of the road just like before; as for what kind of trees they were, Kashius could not say.

Following the road forward led to Kami's Lookout, where Kami lived.

However, on the steps beside Kami's Lookout stood a plump, pitch-black Black man dressed in Arabian-style clothing.

If he was not mistaken, this person should be Kami's attendant, Popo.

The moment Kashius saw Popo, his eyes lit up. He was like a child who had found some fun new toy, full of curiosity and interest.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa~! If I'm not mistaken, you must be Kami's attendant, Popo. You know, back when I watched the anime, I was super curious about you. Especially that move where you used your mouth to directly eat Goku's Kamehameha Wave—wasn't that crazy cool!!!"

A certain black-haired guy's eyes practically sparkled as he reached out with both hands, poking Popo here and touching him there. It made poor Popo retreat several steps in a row, looking at that certain black-haired guy in terror.

He looked at Kashius with a strange gaze, as if saying, Young man, I don't swing that way. Take that hobby of yours and find someone else.

Although he did not quite understand that certain black-haired guy's strange words, out of politeness, Popo still spoke in a kindly tone.

"You must be Kashius. Kami already knows you have arrived. However, he is somewhat busy, so he asked me to come out and receive you first. If there is anything lacking in my hospitality, please forgive me."

His expression was gentle, and his tone was calm. He truly was a fine divine attendant in whom courtesy and strength coexisted.

"Uh... it's fine, it's fine! Actually, I'm more interested in you. Meeting Kami is just something on the side."

At those modest words, Kashius nodded repeatedly. However, that certain black-haired guy's final sentence quite obviously frightened a certain pitch-black someone.

When Popo heard that, fear instantly rose in his heart. Was this young man truly not planning to let him go? Even if Popo could not defeat him, he absolutely could not suffer such humiliation. If there was truly no other way, he would end himself!

Kashius, at this moment, still had no idea what Popo was planning in his heart and continued sizing Popo up like a curious baby.

"Hey, Student Popo, don't you have a technique where you can swallow a Tri-Beam with your mouth?" Kashius asked.

Although Popo did not understand what this young man was planning, or why he knew Popo possessed such an ability, his well-mannered self still maintained a friendly expression as he said, "Yes, I do indeed have a technique that can swallow an opponent's Tri-Beam with my mouth. However, the prerequisite is that my strength must surpass the opponent's. Otherwise, if I rashly take a Tri-Beam from someone stronger than me, even if I don't die, I will be seriously injured."

"Whoa~! So that's how it is. But no matter what, that move is seriously cool! Teach me~! Teach me~! Please, you absolutely have to teach me. I'll be eternally grateful!!!"

The moment he heard that Popo knew this kind of troublemaking technique, a certain black-haired guy's eyes instantly sparkled, and he shamelessly grabbed onto Popo, pleading with him.

"It is not impossible for me to teach you. But..."

"But what~? If you have any conditions, just name them. As long as you teach me this move, I'd even go snatch a few dozen girls for you to make wives out of!!!"

The moment a certain black-haired guy heard there was hope, he immediately patted his chest and agreed. As long as Popo taught him how to swallow a Tri-Beam with his mouth, he would immediately go down below and snatch a few dozen girls to be Popo's wives.

"Uh... I only have one condition! And that is..."

"Mm-hmm..~! Go on~!" A certain black-haired guy nodded hard.

"Get off me, and I'll teach you!"

Popo looked helplessly at Kashius, who was hanging from his body, with black lines all over his face as he spoke. Uh... because Popo's skin was too dark, it was impossible to tell whether his face was actually covered in black lines...

"Caw~ caw~ caw~!"

A flock of crows flew past, and the atmosphere turned awkward.

Only after hearing that did Kashius realize that, because he had gotten too excited, he had caused... caused himself to be hanging entirely off Popo's body right now. His image... was extremely indecent.

"Uh... okay..."

After climbing down from Popo, Kashius looked at him somewhat awkwardly.

"Um... sorry about that... hahaha...!"

A certain black-haired guy apologized to Popo with a simple, foolish grin. But the moment he saw the slightly meaningful look in the latter's eyes, Kashius clearly knew the other party had definitely misunderstood something.

Since this concerned his reputation, Kashius hurriedly explained, "Don't worry, don't worry, I like girls. Don't worry... ahahaha~!"

Then he scratched his hair with one hand and grinned foolishly, pretending that everything was only natural.

However, from Popo's eyes, Kashius could clearly see that the latter was full of disbelief...

And so, the scene became awkward for a while.

Damn it! This pitch-black guy definitely misunderstood something. This concerns my reputation. Should I just get rid of him here and settle it once and for all?!

After Popo saw Kashius's gaze toward him become increasingly strange, cold sweat poured through his heart. Although he was an attendant who had served several generations of Kami, he still could not help feeling somewhat afraid. After all, this young man before him, who currently wore an innocent expression, very likely liked men!!! Therefore, he had to be extremely careful.

Otherwise, with the slightest carelessness, his chastity would not be preserved!!!

At this thought, Popo could not help retreating several more steps. Just as he wanted to take a few more steps back, Kashius's voice came over.

"Uh... Student Popo, if you keep backing up, you're going to hit the pillar!"

Popo: "..."

At this moment, a slightly aged voice came over. When Kashius heard it, his eyes rolled, and who knew what sinister scheme he was plotting in his heart. As for Popo at the side, after hearing that voice, he very obviously let out a sigh of relief.

"Ahahaha, Kashius, you really are interesting! Ahahaha!"

Clearly, Kami had arrived.

An elderly Namekian man, wearing a cloak with the character for "god" written on it and leaning on a cane, slowly walked out of Kami's Lookout.

"That was your divine attendant letting his imagination run wild. You can hardly blame me for scaring him a little." Kashius was not intimidated at all. Instead, he acted as if it was entirely the fault of Kami's attendant.

"Er... haha, how interesting. Truly interesting." Kami heard him and did not get angry.

"All right, all right, Kashius. Can you tell me what purpose brought you here? Don't tell me you came just to scare Popo. I won't believe that." Kami had no airs about him at all. He was like a kindly old grandfather, filled with warmth and harmony.

"Heh heh! Actually, I came here because I want you to help me fill in the gaps in my martial arts knowledge. Right now, I'm like a nouveau riche."

"If I don't make up for it, I think I definitely won't get far on the path of martial arts."

"So I'd like you to guide me in martial arts knowledge!"

"Please, Kami!"

At this point, Kashius's expression turned solemn. He bowed slightly to Kami and pleaded with him.

A few minutes passed like that. Kami raised his head, his gaze sweeping over Kashius the entire time. Then he said, "Very well. I agree to your request! But I also have one condition. From now on, I ask that you properly protect this planet!"

Kashius's expression froze for a moment, somewhat incredulous.

"Of course! Even if you hadn't said it, I would protect this planet!"