Plans on Both Sides, Piccolo: I'm sure to win this time!

Near Lake Darigi.

Inside the underground laboratory.

Dr. Gero, dressed in a Red Ribbon Army research uniform, sat before a computer, reviewing the battle that had taken place earlier.

At the same time, he was processing all sorts of data from it.

"The combat data of these aliens is actually this outstanding? Incredible. This is all excellent data!"

Dr. Gero's eyes gleamed with fervor.

He struck the keyboard with unusual force, as though he wanted to punch straight through it, while streams of data were rapidly transmitted upward.

But after watching the battle, he frowned again. "That child of Son Goku's wasn't injured. There's no way to obtain a sample of his cells. In the future... he may become a threat!"

Having lived through the incident where the young Son Goku wiped out the Red Ribbon Army.

Dr. Gero no longer dared to underestimate children.

He fell silent for a moment before saying, "Even if this child is powerful, humans have their limits. He can never surpass the androids I designed..."

As he spoke, his gaze shifted toward the two bioreactors in the distance.

Within them lay what he considered his proudest creations.

One day.

The androids born from them would defeat that man and reclaim the glory of the Red Ribbon Army. Then, he would rule the entire world!

"Still, that Son Gohan truly isn't ordinary. I should make preparations. It would be best to create a few androids first and test them..."

After pondering it for a moment, he began drawing blueprints for new androids on the computer.

Capsule Corporation.

Everyone returned there once more.

There were even a few more people than before—the two Saiyans who had attacked them. What to do with them would be decided later.

But Bulma had seen plenty in her life, so she naturally was not shocked by this.

On the way back, she had also listened to everyone explain the Saiyans.

By now, she understood much of what had happened.

"So, you just dealt with the Saiyans, and now there's some cosmic emperor waiting to become your enemy?"

Bulma's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief.

She truly had not expected this planet to be so plagued by disasters.

As Bulma's boyfriend, Yamcha naturally nodded and replied, "According to what that Saiyan said, along with Gohan's analysis, that's how it'll end up!"

"This is really..."

Bulma immediately clutched her head with both hands, looking utterly overwhelmed.

As a peace-loving Earth beauty, she disliked fighting—and disliked even more the thought of problems she could not handle herself.

"Don't worry, Bulma."

Son Goku stepped to the front again and said with a smile, "Those things may have started because of me, so I'll deal with them too. If that guy goes to Planet Namek, I'll go there as well. We'll find a way to settle it."

Only after hearing Son Goku speak did Bulma feel somewhat reassured.

For some reason, she had always held an inexplicable trust in Son Goku.

Whether the opponent was a Demon King or a cosmic emperor, she always felt that Goku would claim the final victory!

"Goku, are you really planning to go to Planet Namek?"

"Yeah. The disaster on Planet Namek was caused by us, and Frieza is wary of the Saiyans. No matter what, I can't stay out of this!"

Seeing how serious Son Goku was, Bulma nodded as well. "In that case, do you know where Planet Namek actually is?"

That question immediately left Son Goku and the others looking completely dumbfounded.

Son Gohan, however, had already prepared for this. He smiled and said, "Those two Saiyans should know its location. Especially the spaceship they came here in—it might even have a star map of the universe inside."

"That's true. They've been burning, killing, and looting throughout the universe. They definitely can't do without something like that."

Bulma clearly agreed with their reasoning.

She then glanced at the three Saiyans over there before turning back to Son Goku. "Then it's settled. I'll try modifying their spaceship, and when the time comes, we'll go take a look at that Planet Namek together!"

"Yeah, you're going too?"

"Of course! Old Goku, don't forget—we first met while traveling!"

A nostalgic look unexpectedly appeared in Bulma's eyes.

"That really brings back memories. I'll go with you too!"

Krillin had clearly recalled many memories as well and wanted to accompany Goku. After all, they were best brothers.

"Bulma, Krillin, you... I really don't know what to do with you. But if you're going, count me in too!"

Although Yamcha was still somewhat afraid, he made up his mind.

He had never wavered when it came to important matters.

Then there were Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu. Everyone had gradually come to know Son Goku, and none of them wanted him to head to the battlefield alone.

"But have you considered what happens if Frieza gets to Earth first?"

Piccolo suddenly raised a different concern, and everyone's expressions stiffened. That was indeed a possibility.

After all, Earth also had Dragon Balls capable of granting wishes.

If they all went to Planet Namek while he arrived on Earth first, then everything would be over!

Seeing everyone worry about this again, Son Gohan said, "Then we need to learn his movements in advance. It'd be best if someone could notify us—for example, by having them return to the Frieza Force."

As he spoke, he looked toward Vegeta and the others.

That suggestion left everyone at a bit of a loss.

Letting those Saiyans go back—he had certainly said it boldly, but who knew what those guys would do after returning?

Piccolo turned his head toward Gohan and asked, "Do you think they can be trusted?"

Son Gohan smiled. He had no high opinion of Vegeta's character or credibility at this point, but he believed Vegeta truly wanted to deal with Frieza.

As long as they understood what the other side intended to do, the rest would not be difficult.

So he said, "They want to defeat Frieza too. I think we can trust them to a certain extent. Of course, if Uncle Piccolo and the others truly can't trust them, then I can return to the Frieza Force with them..."

"No. Who knows what could happen there!"

Before Son Gohan could explain the next step of his plan, Piccolo instinctively refused. He absolutely did not want Gohan to venture deep into that place alone.

Planet Namek was somewhat important to him, but nowhere near as important as Gohan!

"Yeah, who knows if these Saiyans can be trusted!"

"Gohan, you've already protected Earth. There's no need for you to risk yourself alone again!"

"..."

The others also chimed in. Though they had seen Gohan's impressive victory over the Saiyans, he was still just a child. How could they let him do something like that?

"It really wouldn't be appropriate for Gohan to go. If someone truly has to go, then I should return with them instead!"

Son Goku thought for a moment before saying, "After all, when they first came to Earth, they wanted to take me away to do bad things."

"Hey, hey, why is everyone suddenly talking about going back with them? It's like this is our only option?"

Krillin laughed, hoping everyone would consider another solution.

However, Piccolo said, "In fact, there is no other way. The universe is vast beyond measure. We can't possibly know anything about Frieza's movements. Without someone relaying information, it'll already be too late by the time we hear anything!"

Son Gohan nodded lightly. He had thought of that as well.

Right now, they had no way of knowing what was happening on Frieza's side.

"Can that King Kai sense it?"

"Unfortunately, King Kai told us never to provoke Frieza, so he won't provide any related information."

"..."

Everyone fell silent for a moment.

In the end, Son Goku looked over at the Saiyans again and spoke once more. "No matter how I think about it, Gohan's idea is the only option. I'll return with them and keep an eye on the Frieza Force. Best case, we can settle this on another planet."

"Goku..."

"Earth is the place that raised me. I'll do everything I can to protect it."

"..."

After speaking to everyone, Son Goku asked Bulma, "By the way, Bulma, can you make something for interstellar communication?"

Seeing Son Goku's serious expression, Bulma said, "Honestly, I don't know what to do with you. Leave that thing to me..."

"As expected of Bulma! Nothing can stump you!"

Even when praising someone, Son Goku was completely straightforward.

Bulma rolled her eyes at him, then had everyone sit down so they could have a proper gathering together.

Son Gohan also let out a soft sigh.

Honestly, he did not want his father to go. But with Uncle Piccolo still here, there was no longer any absolute need to go to Planet Namek. Even he did not know where Frieza would choose to search for the Dragon Balls.

Under these circumstances, someone had to relay information.

Otherwise, if they relied on spaceships to travel back and forth, it would be far too late by then.

Fortunately, he remembered that Vegeta had been fine after returning in the original story. He had even followed Frieza only after receiving treatment at the base.

So there should not be much danger in going along with them.

Since Frieza and the Ginyu Force were absent, Cui was probably the strongest fighter there. He could handle him easily enough.

But at this point, his father would probably have to use Kaioken.

Thinking of this, he said, "Dad, I should go with you. Otherwise, having to face several Saiyans at once won't be easy."

Son Goku shook his head. "As I am now, it'll probably be difficult to defeat Vegeta. Since that's the case, I should train while Bulma works on the communicator."

"Training? Perfect—we haven't sparred in a long time, Son Goku!"

Piccolo suddenly perked up. He seemed to be looking forward to fighting Son Goku.

He was confident that this time, he would definitely defeat Son Goku!