After hearing the Great Elder's words, Dende hurriedly nodded and ran up to Gohan, intending to use his healing abilities to help Gohan recover his strength.
But before Dende could get close to Gohan, Son Goku's highly vigilant instincts kicked in from more than ten meters away.
An indescribably terrifying aura surged out like a storm, stopping Dende in his tracks and making it impossible for him to advance even an inch.
"Dad, Dende isn't a bad person. He... he's my friend," Gohan said weakly.
"Sorry for disturbing you. I don't mean any harm. I only want to help Gohan recover from his injuries," Dende said, his voice trembling under Son Goku's overwhelming presence.
Seeing this, Son Goku slightly reined in his aura, allowing Dende to approach Gohan.
Dende placed both hands on Gohan's chest, and a warm, gentle glow flickered.
Before long, Gohan's injuries began healing at a rate visible to the naked eye!
A moment later, under Dende's miraculous healing ability, Gohan's injuries had fully recovered, and he was brimming with energy again.
"What an incredible power..." Son Goku could not help marveling at Dende's heaven-defying healing technique.
Being praised by someone so powerful made Dende a little embarrassed. He then said shyly, "Compared to your strength, sir, mine is nothing."
His tone was humble, but after receiving Son Goku's praise, Dende could not help feeling a little proud.
Afterward, Dende began treating Jiraiya, Xiao Li and his master, as well as Vegeta.
"Could Lord Frieza have been killed?"
A long time passed without any sign of Frieza, and Ginyu's group of three grew increasingly worried.
"Idiot! What kind of powerful being is Lord Frieza?! How could he possibly be taken down so easily?!" Sabo snapped angrily.
But anyone with eyes could see that Sabo lacked confidence when