"Am I really alive again?" Goku's eyes lit up.
"Of course you are. The halo above your head is gone."
"Wow, then I'm heading back to Earth to eat! I'm starving."
"Goodbye, Supreme Kais! Goodbye, Kibito!"
"Gohan, your dad's heading back first."
Goku waved, pressed two fingers to his forehead, and muttered under his breath.
"Piccolo's energy, Piccolo's energy, Piccolo's energy..."
"Found it!"
Whoosh!
He vanished in an instant.
"..." ×4
Son Gohan gave an awkward smile.
"Haha, that's just how my dad is. Don't let it surprise you. He's pretty dependable a lot of the time."
"Mm-hmm." Both Supreme Kais and Kibito nodded.
"But I should head back too. I'll bring you some good food next time," Son Gohan said.
Old Kai waved a hand.
"Go on. It's time for your reunion. Don't waste any more time."
"Oh, and isn't it about time for a new issue of that magazine? The author's taking forever. Give them a nudge for me."
"Uh, sure. I'll have to check when I have time," Son Gohan said.
He waved goodbye, then returned to Earth with Instant Transmission.
By then, Trunks had already brought Vegeta back.
But Vegeta kept his distance from everyone, leaning against a large tree alone and watching them in silence.
Every so often, he gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, itching to give Kakarot a beating.
In the end, everyone decided to throw a party and let loose for the first time in ages.
The next day.
The Eastern Sea.
A huge cruise ship sailed slowly across the water.
Son Gohan stood on the deck with both hands resting on the railing, enjoying the sea breeze and a rare moment of peace.
Beside him stood Videl, who had taken care to dress up.
Videl's eyes shone, Son Gohan's reflection