Broly looked at the giant beast below, his face lighting up with surprise. "It's Xiaoba! He's been revived!"
"Xiaoba, is that his name?" Shin asked.
"Mm, yes. Xiaoba always likes to go 'ba ba,' so I named him Xiaoba. He's my friend!" Broly explained.
"Then congratulations, Broly. Go say hello to your friend," Shin suggested.
"Mm!" Broly nodded excitedly, then dived toward the giant beast below.
The giant beast stared warily at the approaching Broly, but when he caught Broly's familiar scent, his guard lowered.
"Xiaoba! It's me, Broly!" Broly shouted.
The giant beast's scarlet eyes widened. He completely recognized Broly, and even his ferocious face became friendlier.
"Ahahaha!"
Broly happily played with Xiaoba in midair like a child.
In the sky.
Kibito stared unhappily at the man and beast below and asked in confusion, "Supreme Kai, setting that mortal aside, why allow a beast to live in the Supreme Kai Realm? Wouldn't that defile this sacred land?"
Shin smiled and explained, "It's all right, Kibito. We are gods of creation, so we should love all living beings. We cannot reject or despise them because of their race, status, or habits."
"As expected of Supreme Kai. Your wisdom is truly admirable. What I said just now was shameful. I spoke wrongly," Kibito said, lowering his head.
"It is not too late to recognize your mistake now, Kibito. From now on, I'll have to trouble you to look after Xiaoba. You needn't do anything special, just prepare his food on time," Shin instructed.
"Yes, Supreme Kai," Kibito replied respectfully.
Watching Broly happily play with Xiaoba below, Shin said regretfully, "It seems training is out of the question today. That's fine. When the time comes, I'll teach them together with Goku and the others."
"Let's go, Kibito. We shouldn't disturb their reunion."
Shin turned and left, with Kibito following close behind.
The next day, on Earth.
Son Goku and the others had held a party at Bulma's house yesterday. Everyone had enjoyed themselves, and it did not end until nightfall.
Since it was already late, everyone stayed overnight at Bulma's house. Just as Bulma had said, her house was quite large—more than enough to accommodate them all.
Whoosh!
Shin appeared using Instant Transmission.
After sweeping the area with his senses, Shin found Son Goku and Vegeta. He smiled faintly and muttered, "They're together? That makes them easier to find."
Whoosh!
Shin used Instant Transmission again and arrived in Bulma's yard.
The moment Shin appeared, Son Goku and Vegeta noticed him.
The two hurried over excitedly.
"Good morning, Supreme Kai," Son Goku greeted him familiarly.
"Goku! Watch your attitude!" Piccolo hurried over as well, scolding him somewhat angrily.
"Supreme Kai, please forgive Goku's rudeness," Piccolo said respectfully.
Son Goku muttered, "What does it matter? Besides, Supreme Kai, you still owe me a duel."
"Goku!" Piccolo glared viciously at Son Goku as though he wanted to swallow him whole.
Under Piccolo's fierce stare, Son Goku felt a little embarrassed and could only scratch his head awkwardly.
Shin smiled. "It's all right, Mr. Piccolo. There's no need for everyone to be so formal. Just speak with me normally."
"As for the duel between you and me, Mr. Goku, once we reach the Supreme Kai Realm, we'll have plenty of time."
Vegeta shot Son Goku an impatient glare and barked, "Kakarot, stop interrupting. The most important thing now is training! Everything else can wait!"
Son Goku muttered, "But dueling is important too..."
Vegeta and Piccolo immediately glared at him fiercely!
Son Goku could only shut up helplessly.
Seeing everyone fall silent, Shin smiled and asked, "Mr. Goku, Mr. Vegeta, are you ready? If you are, then let's leave."
"Mm, we're ready, Supreme Kai. We'll have to trouble you," Vegeta said.
Only then did Bulma, Chi-Chi, and the others arrive.
Seeing this.
Son Goku smiled at everyone. "Everyone, Vegeta and I will be leaving first. Take care!"
Chi-Chi looked at Goku reluctantly. "Goku, remember to come home and visit!"
"Dad, I'm sorry I can't train with you," Son Gohan said apologetically.
Son Goku smiled. "Gohan, everyone has their own path to follow. Since you want to become a scholar, work hard at it. Dad supports you."
"Mm!" Son Gohan nodded emotionally.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Son Goku turned to Shin apologetically and said awkwardly, "Sorry, Supreme Kai. I seem to have delayed us for a while."
"It's fine. Training is not something that needs to be rushed. But Mr. Vegeta, aren't you going to say goodbye to your wife and child?" Shin asked.
Vegeta snorted. "There's no need."
"Then let's go," Shin said with a smile. With a thought, he used spatial movement and left Earth with Son Goku and Vegeta.
Supreme Kai Realm.
Whoosh!
Shin appeared with Son Goku and Vegeta.
Vegeta's gaze quickly swept over the surroundings, his expression blank.
Son Goku, on the other hand, looked around in amazement, his face full of childlike wonder. "So this is the Supreme Kai Realm? It's huge!"
Vegeta's face reddened slightly as he scolded, "Kakarot, stop making such a fuss. You're embarrassing the Saiyans!"
Just then.
Sensing Shin's aura, Kibito immediately flew over with Broly.
"Supreme Kai." Kibito bowed respectfully.
Broly copied Kibito's movements and gave an awkward, improper bow.
Upon seeing them.
Son Goku froze for a moment, then pointed at Kibito and asked in surprise, "Weren't you dead?!"
Kibito's face darkened as he glared angrily at Son Goku. You really are rude, you know that?
"Oh, I get it!"
Son Goku clenched his right hand into a fist and slammed it into his left palm, realization dawning on his face. He smiled and said, "You must have been revived by Shenron, right?"
A vein bulged on Kibito's forehead. He turned to Shin and asked, "Supreme Kai, is it really all right to let such an idiot stay in the Supreme Kai Realm?"
"Hey, hey, why are you insulting me?" Son Goku muttered unhappily.
Shin smiled and stepped in to smooth things over, calming both sides.
Son Goku was naturally optimistic, and he soon stopped caring that Kibito had insulted him. His curious gaze fell on Broly.
"Supreme Kai, who is this?" Son Goku asked, pointing at Broly.
Shin smiled as he introduced him. "His name is Broly, the Saiyan I told you about before."
(End of Chapter)