Dr. Gero's research institute.
Two rapidly approaching figures were Son Goku and Krillin.
"Speaking of which, why is Dr. Gero alone in a place like this?" Son Goku looked down at the desolate mountains below, his face full of confusion.
Krillin looked helpless about this.
"Because he doesn't want to get close to us... There's nothing we can do about it, after all, Goku, you destroyed the Red Ribbon Army..."
"But wasn't it because the Red Ribbon Army used to be bad people?" Son Goku explained, "That's why I fought them..."
"Of course I know, but Dr. Gero isn't exactly a good person anymore. He's just following your brother's orders, so he still dislikes you a bit."
"The fact that they were willing to invite us here today is already an immense act of kindness," Krillin said, shrugging.
Son Goku looked troubled. "Is that so? This is really a headache!"
The two arrived at Dr. Gero's research institute while they were talking.
" Dr. Gero, we've arrived. We heard you have a Saiyan invader here?" Krillin asked.
Dr. Gero was sitting in front of his computer, the screen filled with information about various people with their headshots, flipping through page after page.
He didn't even glance at Son Goku and Krillin.
"That guy's in the basement, the entrance's in the corner." That was all he said, and then the room fell silent.
Krillin and Son Goku exchanged a glance, then went to the basement on their own.
"It's so cold!" Krillin rubbed his hands together. " Dr. Gero looks quite old, yet he still enjoys this chilly environment."
In contrast, Son Goku immediately targeted Raditz in the basement.
They were kept in a specially made cage.
It is currently in a dormant state.
Although there were no visible injuries on his body, his mental state seemed somewhat less than ideal.
Krillin noticed his presence as well.
The two stood at the edge of the iron cage.
Examining it carefully.
"Look, Goku, he has a tail!" Krillin pointed to Raditz's tail dangling from the cage bars.
"And the Battle Suit he's wearing does indeed look like the Battle Suit of Frieza Force."
"This guy is Saiyan!"
Son Goku nodded as well.
"So, Dr. Gero said he came to invade Earth, why is that?"
"Why? Goku, have you forgotten? Frieza Force is a wicked force that invades other people's planets everywhere. Apart from our Sixth Branch, who would save those oppressed and weak planets?" Krillin explained matter-of-factly.
The sound of their conversation woke Raditz up.
When he opened his eyes, the scene was once again the same one that made him think he was dreaming.
"Dar, Turles?"
Was I having another nightmare?
What did that old man do to me?
Why is Turles here?
"Hey, Goku, did you hear that? He just said Turles?"
Son Goku nodded, then squatted down.
"Excuse me, do you know Turles? I'm his younger brother, Son Goku."
Raditz's eyes regained some clarity.
" Turles '... brother?"
He grabbed the cage. "So! You're Saiyan!"
"I... well... I'm Saiyan grew up on Earth!" Son Goku thought for a moment and said.
"Anyway, you're Saiyan! I'm Saiyan too, we're the same race, please save me! Save me from this planet!" Raditz eagerly expressed his feelings.
Son Goku turned to Krillin, " Krillin, should we let him out? He looks kind of pitiful..."
Krillin looked speechless, but Son Goku laughed, "Seriously, what are you thinking, Goku!"
"This guy probably conquered countless planets without our knowledge, and you still feel sorry for him... But releasing him shouldn't be a problem, he's too weak and doesn't seem to pose any threat..." Krillin hesitated slightly.
"However... I advise you to consult Dr. Gero."
"No need." Dr. Gero had already appeared in the basement, holding a controller and pressing a button.
The cage holding Raditz was simply opened.
"This Saiyan must be a wandering Saiyan survived the destruction of Planet Vegeta."
"I conducted an experiment on his subconscious yesterday, and unlike Son Goku and Commander Turles, deep down he doesn't actually like fighting..."
"I originally thought this discovery would be of great research value, but its power is too weak..." Dr. Gero shook his head, implying that he looked down on Raditz.
Raditz listened, he wished he could disappear into the ground.
I am a dignified Saiyan Elite Warrior!
I never imagined I'd end up being mocked for being weak and insignificant on some backward planet on the edge of the universe...
There's no love in this world!
Mom, I miss you...
"Anyway, take this Saiyan back with you. Don't leave him here taking up space."
"I don't have that much space here anymore," Dr. Gero said calmly.
"You can kill him if you want, or keep him locked up if you want. He's not a member of our Sixth Branch. Do whatever you want with him..."
Just as Dr. Gero was about to go upstairs, Krillin suddenly called out to him.
"Wait a minute, Dr. Gero, that Saiyan just called out Commander Turles ' name..."
Upon hearing this, Dr. Gero immediately stopped in his tracks.
"What?"
Commander Turles?
Listening to their conversation, Raditz finally realized that something was wrong.
Not only is Turles ' brother here, but these Earthlings also call Turles "Commander"!
This is Turles ' territory!
Did Turles develop his skills on this planet all these years while Frieza Force?
No wonder!
So many ridiculously strong guys will appear here!
Wait, if Turles is here, then where is Kakarot?
Will Turles recruit Kakarot into his crew out of consideration for their shared Saiyan heritage?
Could it be that Kakarot, like Turles ' brother, stayed on this planet?
"So, you know Commander Turles?" Dr. Gero turned back. "Why didn't you come with me yesterday?"
"Huh?" Raditz looked utterly devastated.
You didn't even let me speak yesterday!
They came up here and treated me like Saiyan!
Researching this and that...
"Alright, so what's your relationship with your superior?" Dr. Gero asked.
"I, Turles and I are good friends!"
"We have a very good relationship!" Raditz quickly seized this lifeline and tried to establish a connection.
Dr. Gero, however, immediately saw through Raditz's bluff.
"It seems we're not very familiar with each other..."
"Then tell me, what exactly are you doing on Earth? Answer seriously, your answer will determine how we treat you!"
Son Goku and Krillin also looked at Raditz curiously, waiting for his answer.
Raditz dared not hide anything, "I'm here to find my brother, his name is Kakarot!"
Silence fell over the scene...