"This is a long story. After climbing Korin Tower, I first went to Kami's Lookout above it, then to the underworld. I've spent the past few years training with King Kai, and once this is over, I'll go to Kami's Lookout to take over the position of Celestial."
Jerry did not hide much from Turtle Hermit and roughly told him about his training experiences over the past few years.
When Turtle Hermit heard Jerry mention Celestials, King Yama, King Kai, and the like, he was nearly scared witless. It took him a long time to recover, and he wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
"No wonder you aren't entering the World Martial Arts Tournament. Your strength has long since made you the strongest in the world!"
When he had heard Jerry say he would not participate in the World Martial Arts Tournament at Kame House, Turtle Hermit had found it strange. Based on what he knew of Jerry, he should not have missed such a rare opportunity to improve himself.
As for the excuse that there were too many strong fighters in the World Martial Arts Tournament, that was simply impossible. Three years ago, Jerry had already been able to crush Tao Bai Bai with ease.
"So you'll be staying at Kami's Lookout from now on?"
"Once this World Martial Arts Tournament is over, I'll basically be staying there all the time. But I used my psychic powers to create a clone in West City, so you can go find me there if you need anything."
Jerry nodded, then reminded Turtle Hermit of something.
"Martial Heaven Teacher, don't tell them about me taking over as Celestial just yet. I'm afraid it'll scare them."
"Alright, alright. It really is rather frightening. Not bad. I never expected that I, the God