Nail naturally believed the Grand Elder's words without question.
"I have less than three years left to live, and I've grown too old to move easily."
The Grand Elder continued, his tone so relaxed that it was as though he were not discussing his own lifespan.
"Nail, wait outside and bring the guest who has traveled so far to see me."
A year on Planet Namek was roughly 130 Earth days. By Earth's reckoning, he had about one Earth year left to live.
In the original timeline, the Grand Elder of Planet Namek had passed away shortly after the Dragon Ball team of Krillin, Bulma, and Son Gohan arrived on the planet.
"Grand Elder..."
Nail's eyes dimmed a little, and sorrow welled up deep within them.
But remembering his duties, he rallied himself.
"Wouldn't it be too risky to bring an alien of unknown origin to see you?"
The Grand Elder's safety was undoubtedly Nail's first priority, so he volunteered, "Why don't I receive this guest on your behalf?"
"Don't worry, my child. That man will come to me." The Grand Elder smiled kindly and reassured him, "I have a feeling his arrival will not be a bad thing for our people."
"...Understood."
Nail did not insist any further. He nodded, bowed, then turned and left.
Once outside the house, he suddenly felt as though something had passed overhead.
He jerked his head up, and his powerful dynamic vision immediately caught a brilliant streak of light sweeping across the sky like a meteor.
He immediately understood that the guest the Grand Elder had mentioned had arrived on Planet Namek.
Nail clenched his fists and straightened, standing like a javelin planted in the ground as he waited for the Grand Elder's guest to arrive.
Hoi-Poi Capsule No. 1.
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