Hope (1)

Under Gine's radiant healing, Bardock and Kashius's injuries gradually recovered. The gruesome, mangled wounds covering Kashius's body rapidly scabbed over and fell away, revealing fresh skin beneath.

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Bardock finally looked at Kashius and said, "Good. You've finally reached this stage as well."

Kashius looked at Bardock in confusion, blinked, but said nothing.

"The blood of the Ancient Super Saiyan God actually awakened within you. I have to say, kid, you really make me jealous. As expected of my son, Bardock's son! Hahaha!" After laughing loudly, Bardock's expression abruptly changed. He looked at Kashius gravely and said, "The situation is very unfavorable now. Nero actually gave up on sealing Demigra, and the power of the rules has returned to him once more. If we really fight, our odds of winning aren't high."

"Then what should we do?" Gine froze for a moment. After thinking for several breaths, she tentatively suggested, "How about we hold Nero back while Kashius takes Buds aboard the Time Machine and returns to the past?"

Seeing Kashius's astonished expression, Bardock smiled. He patted Kashius's shoulder with his free hand and said, "Don't be upset. Your mother has already told me about your origins. Whether you're the Kashius from the future or the past, you're still Gine's and my son. That's all you need to remember."

At those words, the surprise on Kashius's face finally faded, only for his expression to quickly turn dejected again. "But Mother, the Time Machine was already destroyed by Nicholas and the others beforehand. That path has been cut off..."

Kashius was not afraid of battle. Having inherited Saiyan blood, he truly yearned for combat. But the memories stored from his previous life told him that sometimes, it was better to be rational in