"I did. Your dad was just as proud as ever."
Remembering Vegeta's prickly pride, Gohan forcibly flipped the words around.
"R-really? How strong is he?" Trunks asked curiously.
The father he had never met held a very important place in his heart.
Looking at him, Gohan sighed. "Trunks, your dad hasn't had a physical body all these years, so his strength hasn't improved at all. He's not as strong as you now."
"Oh, so that's how it is." Trunks looked a little downcast at Gohan's words.
Gohan suddenly said, "Trunks, do you want to see your dad? I can take you."
"Huh?" Trunks looked up in surprise, a hint of panic in his eyes.
"What's wrong? Don't you want to see him?" Gohan asked.
"N-no, it's just that I'm a little nervous. I'm not ready yet," Trunks said.
"Tch, look at you. What's there to be afraid of? Where's that courage you show when you take down an enemy with one slash?"
"Gohan, I'll tell you when I'm ready to see him."
"Yeah, that's fine."
As they talked, the two descended from the sky and arrived at Trunks's home.
Capsule Corporation was now back in business and thriving, showing every sign of returning to its former glory.
People greeted them all along the way.
After walking for a while, they finally found Bulma holed up in her laboratory.
"Mom, we're back," Trunks said.
"Hi, Aunt Bulma," Gohan greeted her too.
But Bulma merely waved a hand without even looking up.
"Go sit over there for now, and don't disturb me."
"..." ×2
The two silently went over to the sofa and sat down, barely daring to breathe.
Only half an hour later did Bulma stretch and stand up.
"I knew you two must be back. The news suddenly reported all