Departure

Faced with Buds's sudden move, Bardock was clearly at a loss. On one hand, compared to the martial arts tournament in this world, Buds was obviously closer to his grandson.

Besides, they would not be staying in this world for long. Sooner or later, they had to return to the future world.

But once they returned to the future world, the grandfather and grandson would have to face incomparably terrifying existences. And there were two of them.

After wrestling with it for quite some time, Bardock finally shook his head awkwardly and said helplessly to Beerus, "I'm really sorry, Lord Beerus, but I'm afraid I won't be able to take part in the tournament this time.

Ah, what a shame."

"N-No problem. After all, you came from the future world, so participating in this tournament would be inconvenient in one way or another." Beerus raised his head and replied indifferently.

"Ah, what a shame, Buds."

Bardock held his head and waited several dozen seconds without receiving any response from Buds. Slightly stunned, he turned around—and immediately flew into a rage.

It turned out that while he had been deep in thought, Buds had already slipped away with Lacus in his arms. He was now sitting beside Bulma, his mother in this world.

Buds reached out and timidly poked Lacus's tender, pink little cheek, all while wearing an utterly terrified expression.

Naturally, little Lacus was not having it. Her warm-colored eyes closed, then opened—and an exceptionally loud, clear cry rang out.

"Waaah, waaah..."

Thud!

A dull impact sounded. Buds was on the ground, clutching his head with both hands, his face full of pain.

Beside him stood Majin Buu, fist clenched and bristling with fury, as well as Karnier, who was now carefully holding Lacus.

"Hmph, don't think that just because