Unleash Potential, Krillin and Piccolo's Strength Surges

Seeing the Grand Elder's resolute expression, Nail had no choice but to let it go.

Besides, he was only the Grand Elder's guard—and more than that, his child. How could he possibly sway the Grand Elder's mind?

The Grand Elder looked around at everyone and said, "Who will go first?"

"It doesn't matter who goes first anyway!"

"You go first, Krillin!" Wu Fei said, pointing at Krillin.

"Me?" Krillin was a little surprised.

"Hehe! Then I'll go first!"

Krillin immediately walked toward the Grand Elder with excitement brimming in his heart. He also wanted to know just how much potential was hidden within him.

"Stand still and stay focused!"

"Mm!" Krillin nodded firmly.

"I'm counting on you, Grand Elder!"

The Grand Elder then placed his palm atop Krillin's head.

At first, Krillin's expression was quite calm. Gradually, however, he became stunned with shock.

"I can feel a force surging out from inside my body!" Krillin cried out.

At the same time, Wu Fei and the others could sense Krillin's energy continuously rising.

Clearly, Krillin was growing stronger without stop!

After quite a while, the Grand Elder finally withdrew his hand.

"That's enough," the Grand Elder said calmly.

Krillin immediately felt refreshed and invigorated.

Clenching his fists, he discovered that his entire body was brimming with strength!

"This is amazing!"

"So I can become this strong!"

Krillin shouted happily.

Overwhelmed with excitement, he could not help unleashing all of his energy.

"So strong! Krillin, I never expected you to become this powerful!" Son Goku exclaimed.

He was also deeply surprised by the increase in Krillin's strength.

"Damn it!"

"How did this little runt become so strong too?!"

Piccolo was feeling extremely displeased inside.

Before this, he had never even regarded Krillin as a threat. After all, Krillin had been several levels beneath him.

But now, he realized that the energy Krillin had just unleashed was actually stronger than his own!

Could it be? Has this little runt already surpassed me? Piccolo thought.

At the same time, he was shocked by the Grand Elder's abilities.

He had never expected them to be so terrifying!

They were enough to make someone's strength skyrocket!

Piccolo was now extremely excited as well. He could hardly wait for the Grand Elder to help draw out his potential.

"The Grand Elder's psychic powers truly live up to their reputation!" Wu Fei said.

He could sense that Krillin's energy had now reached a battle power of ten thousand!

Krillin's original battle power had only been around two thousand!

In other words, after the Grand Elder unlocked his potential, Krillin's strength had increased fivefold!

This psychic power was truly heaven-defying!

"Thank you, Grand Elder!"

Krillin was immensely grateful now as well.

If the Grand Elder had not helped him unlock his potential, Krillin had no idea how long he would have needed to train to reach this level.

Or perhaps, even if he trained as hard as he could, he still would not have been able to break through to this level!

"No need to be polite!"

"It's just that I didn't expect such powerful strength to be hidden within you, either!"

The Grand Elder paused, then continued, "You can continue training in the future and grow even stronger."

"I'm only drawing out the power contained within you. It won't consume any of your rightful potential!"

"Great!" Krillin was so happy that he practically jumped up.

The anxiety in his heart had now been completely dispelled.

As a seasoned martial artist, he naturally understood the rules of growing stronger: strength had to improve step by step.

A sudden surge in strength was certainly a good thing.

But it could also be like forcing a seedling to grow, producing side effects and serious drawbacks that would hinder future training.

But now that the Grand Elder had clearly stated that he would not consume or drain Krillin's original potential, Krillin was finally completely at ease.

"All right, who's next!"

Tap, tap, tap!

Piccolo took the initiative and walked over to the Grand Elder.

"So it's you! A descendant of Katatz. Let me see just how much potential lies within you!"

"Huh?"

From the moment the Grand Elder placed his palm on Piccolo's head, Piccolo could feel a gentle aura continuously guiding the power within his body!

This feeling is simply incredible! Piccolo thought.

The Grand Elder clearly spent longer drawing out Piccolo's potential than he had with Krillin.

"All done!"

The Grand Elder slowly withdrew his palm.

Piccolo was extremely excited now, immediately erupting with a powerful aura.

The results are remarkable! Wu Fei thought.

He could now sense that Piccolo's peak combat power had reached 50,000!

After the Grand Elder drew out his potential, Piccolo's strength had increased tenfold!

Nail was utterly shocked at this moment. He could sense that Piccolo's aura had faintly surpassed his own.

"How is that possible?!"

Nail was filled with disbelief.

He had clearly suppressed Piccolo with ease just moments ago, yet Piccolo had now overtaken him!

Piccolo was now looking at Nail as well, his gaze full of provocation.

It was as if he were saying, "Buddy! Want to have a fight?"

"Damn it!" Nail was thoroughly displeased.

The two were at each other's throats, poised to strike at any moment.

"Stop."

"You two look so alike. Why are your personalities so incompatible?"

The Grand Elder spoke slowly.

His tone was extremely gentle and carried no intimidation, yet it made Piccolo and Nail obediently listen. Both of them had already reined in their auras.

As for Nail, he obeyed the Grand Elder without question and naturally would not defy him.

Piccolo, meanwhile, felt that the Grand Elder was exceptionally kind. Moreover, the Grand Elder had helped him increase his strength. Grateful as he was, Piccolo naturally would not go against him.

"Thank you, Grand Elder!"

Even the proud Piccolo offered his thanks with complete sincerity.

"Hahaha! No need for such formality!"

"As expected of Katatz's descendant, you possess extraordinary talent!"

"You have now surpassed Nail and become the strongest Namekian!"

The Grand Elder's tone remained as gentle as ever.

Nail, standing nearby, was extremely unwilling to accept it. Just moments ago, he had been the strongest Namekian.

Yet now, the title of strongest Namekian belonged to the person he disliked the most!

Piccolo strode over to Son Goku with a triumphant air. The usually stern-faced Piccolo now had a broad smile written all over his face.

"Hahaha! Son Goku, I've surpassed you!"

"I can defeat you easily now!"

Piccolo was immensely excited. Ever since the Saiyans had invaded Earth, he had discovered that the gap between his strength and Son Goku's had only grown wider.

He had thought that he would never again have a chance to keep up with Son Goku.

Yet he had never expected that after the Grand Elder drew out his potential, his strength would surpass Son Goku's!

"Yeah! Piccolo, you've gotten so strong!"

"I never expected the Grand Elder's ability to be so incredible—it actually gave both Krillin and you an explosive boost in strength!"

Son Goku had nothing to say to that. He could feel it too: the aura Piccolo had just released was already far stronger than his own.

But he didn't feel upset. Instead, he was sincerely happy for Piccolo.

At the same time, his fighting spirit surged.

Since Piccolo had surpassed him, he would have to train harder and surpass Piccolo once again!