The World on the Brink of Despair

"Woohoo~ We're finally back!"

The moment he stepped out of the time-space passage, Gogeta tossed the egg onto the ground, stretched his back, and howled—only to get punched on the head. Tights stood with her hands on her hips.

"Don't scream like that. You scared me."

"Sumimasen."

Gogeta clutched his head and squatted on the ground, apologizing at light speed.

"Alright, alright. Let's head back quickly."

Tights patted Gogeta's head.

Gogeta stopped fooling around and used Instant Transmission to bring everyone back to West City.

"Dad, Mom, we're back!"

"Uncle, Auntie."

Tights and Bulma happily pulled Mrs. Brief into the house, telling her about everything that had happened during this time.

Meanwhile, Gogeta introduced the egg containing the sealed Majin Buu to Dr. Brief.

"Doctor, I'd like to ask you to study this egg. There's an evil being sealed inside it. Supposedly, he was created by an evil wizard somewhere in the universe. His body is unlike anything else—he can regenerate even after being beaten into scraps."

Gogeta gave Dr. Brief a rough explanation of Majin Buu's abilities.

"Ohoho~"

"How interesting."

Dr. Brief was instantly intrigued. After greeting Chi-Chi and Gohan, he took the egg into the laboratory.

At the dinner table, Gogeta and Gohan were still stuffing themselves by the mouthful. Chi-Chi sat beside them with a complicated expression. In the end, she spoke up.

"I agree to let Gohan train in martial arts."

She did not want the future world's tragedy to repeat itself in this world. Seeing Gohan's severed arm and the scars on his face had made her heart ache terribly.

"You don't need to be so sad. Gohan's potential is unparalleled. As long as he doesn't neglect martial arts, no one in this world will be his match."

Of course, excluding me, Gogeta silently added to himself.

"And who says training in martial arts means he can't become a scholar? Can't he have both?"

Gogeta's words made Chi-Chi's eyes light up. The reason she had kept Gohan from training was that she feared he would become a battle maniac like Goku, which was why she had made him study instead. Wisdom could make a person wise.

"Are you full, Gohan?"

"I'm full."

Little Gohan reclined halfway in his chair and happily patted his belly.

"Good. Then we'll go to Mount Paozu now, pack your things, and I'll find you a good teacher."

"Huh? Isn't Uncle Gogeta going to teach me?"

Little Gohan asked in confusion.

"You're still too young. You need to build a solid foundation first, so adult training methods aren't suitable for you."

"Let's go."

Gohan held Chi-Chi as they returned to Mount Paozu with Gogeta.

Chi-Chi quickly finished packing. Once everything was ready, Gogeta used Instant Transmission and arrived at Master Roshi's place.

"Haha~"

"It's Chi-Chi and Gohan!"

Master Roshi was leisurely sunbathing on the beach. When he saw Chi-Chi and Gohan, he greeted them happily.

"And this is?"

Master Roshi looked at Gogeta and asked Chi-Chi.

"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Gogeta. Like Goku, I'm also a Saiyan. I came this time to ask you to train Gohan."

"I see!"

Master Roshi sighed softly.

"Little Gohan is already stronger than me. There's nothing I can teach him."

As expected, Master Roshi refused. Ever since he had finished teaching Tien Shinhan, Chiaotzu, and the others, he had not taken on any more disciples.

"Gohan is good in every way, but he's too kind. That wouldn't be a problem if he were an ordinary child, but he's Son Goku's son. And Gohan doesn't trust in his own strength enough. That's troublesome. Please, teach him what it truly means to have the heart of a martial artist."

After hearing this, Master Roshi agreed to take Gohan as his disciple.

Why did Gogeta entrust Gohan to Master Roshi? The reason was actually very simple. Master Roshi was someone with true wisdom and immense virtue. He could cultivate Gohan into a martial artist even more outstanding than Goku.

You were definitely thinking, what could a lecherous old man like Master Roshi possibly teach?

Master Roshi had studied under Master Mutaito, founded the Turtle School, taught Goku—the strongest warrior in the universe—and also Krillin, the strongest human on Earth. Why had Krillin been able to marry Android 18? Just because he saved her life? Too naive. Was Android 18 the type to devote herself to someone simply because he saved her? Obviously not. It was precisely because of the good character and proper attitude Master Roshi had instilled in him that Krillin could attract Android 18 and make her willing to marry him. Put simply, Krillin was exceptional enough.

He had also guided the disciples of his sworn enemy, the Crane Hermit—Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu—onto the right path. When Demon King Piccolo had thrown the world into chaos, he faced Demon King Piccolo alone and confronted the fear in his heart. That took immense courage.

If Master Roshi weren't lecherous, then he wouldn't be Master Roshi. He would have already ascended to immortality and become Turtle Immortal.

Alright, with Master Roshi taking Gohan in, Gogeta's mission was as good as secured.

"Then I'll be leaving. Goodbye."

"Goodbye, Uncle Gogeta."

Little Gohan waved goodbye to Gogeta.

"Whoosh~"

Gogeta used Instant Transmission and left.

"Ding~"

"Mission Triggered: Save the Despairing Timeline"

"Mission Details: After Cell killed Trunks, he took the time machine back to the past, and Earth returned to peaceful days. However, Babidi's arrival plunged Earth into danger once more. This time, no one could save Earth!!"

"Mission Reward: God Ki"

The system, which had been silent for so long, came online again today. Gogeta had thought Gohan's mission had been completed.

This mission... well, how should he put it? A world of despair! There wasn't a single person left who could fight. It truly was desperate! Only Bulma remained, with not even a shred of hope in sight. Perhaps when Trunks died, Bulma had already lost the will to live. It was heartbreaking!

Gogeta returned to West City and asked Tights if she wanted to come along, but Tights refused. Her novel was not finished yet, so she would not run around everywhere with Gogeta. Left with no choice, Gogeta went alone.

On Earth in a certain timeline

"Help!!!"

"Can someone come save me!!!"

"I don't want to die!!!"

In this timeline, because Trunks did not exist, Babidi successfully released Majin Buu. Supreme Kai and Kibito had also died, taking the God of Destruction with them, while the angel Whis entered standby mode.

Somewhere, a portal through time and space appeared, and Gogeta stepped out of it.

"What a disaster-ridden Earth, and disaster-ridden humans."

"Let me see how many people are left."

Gogeta searched carefully and discovered that nearly everyone on Earth was dead. Babidi and Majin Buu were currently rampaging through a large city.

"Oh, found her."

The Bulma of this world was not dead yet, but she had already resolved to die.

This world's Bulma was still in that basement. Only this time, she was not taking action. Instead, she lay on the bed, quietly waiting for death.

There was nothing left in this world worth Bulma's attachment. Everything she knew had been destroyed. She neither wanted nor had the ability to save this despairing world.