Part 5, Chapter 2: Chi-Chi and Goku

Finally, somewhere warm!

Alright, first up, let's hurry to the city and get some food!

Hold up! I'm hungry too, but aren't you forgetting something we have to do before that?

Hm? Like what?

KALE! We have to find Kale! Didn't we talk about you using your nose to sniff her out?

Oh, yeah!

But how am I supposed to search for her? I don't know her scent.

Use that pea-sized brain of yours! Kale and I were always together back in our era.

Which means that Kale's scent is probably lingering on me! So, go on! Smell away!

Oh! Makes sense! But...

Come on. Why aren't you sniffing?

You're not gonna hit me like #18 did, right?

#18? Why do you keep track of the number of people you smell? Just hurry up and use that nose of yours!

Fine, fine. I'll do it.

...

Well? Think you can pick up Kale's scent?

Oh...

Oh?

Ocean. Why do you smell like the ocean?

Because I swam in the ocean, duh. Before I came across you, I thought I'd catch a couple of fish!

Not that I caught anything. The water was way too cold to stay in for very long!

So, what about Kale's scent?

There's no way I could pick it up! All I get from you is the smell of salt water!

Are you kidding me?! What gives? You're completely useless!

It's not my fault! You went swimming in the ocean and washed off any hint of Kale!

So you're saying it's MY fault?! You looking for a fight?

H-Hey, calm down you two.

Save your breath, Bulma. There's no stopping them when they're like this. Let's have some snacks and take a break while they sort it out.

I can't believe you.

Hey, you two!

Give us your valuables, and we'll spare your liv...

You're completely useless! Is that nose just for show?!

Don't you try pinning this on me! My nose works way better than that salt-stinking brain of yours!

...HEY!

You sounded SO sure of yourself! "Lookit me! I'm Shallot and my nose is the bee's knees!" And yet here we are!

Is that meant to sound like me?! You sound like an idiot!

I can't believe these guys!

Hey! Quit your squabbling!

What did you say?!

Eeek! S-sorry I...

...What am I saying?! *Ahem* Listen up you two! If you value your lives, cough up your valuables!

OH SHUT IT! Can't you see we're busy here, buddy?!

Gyaaaah!

Whew! I feel much better!

Yeah! I'm all refreshed and raring to go!

Anyway, if I can't use your nose, I'll have to do it the old-fashioned way.

And if that's the case, it'd be great to get a couple of extra hands...

Hey, you guys!

I'll do whatever you want, B-Boss!

Perfect! From here on out, you're part of my gang! Frog guy, you'll be Goon #1, and cannon-hand over there is Goon #2!

Dang, these guys were gonna mug us a minute ago, but Caulifla's got them calling her "Boss" already. Impressive...

Don't forget what I told you about Kale, okay? Alright, now off you go. Find her!

If you learn anything, you better report straight back to me!

Yes, ma'am!

And if you like all your teeth in your mouth, you better show up in under 3 minutes whenever I call you.

Eeek! I-Isn't that a little much, B-Boss?

You wanna find out, frog boy?! You'll do as I say. Now, SCRAM!!

Y-Yes, ma'am!

Now that I can leave the search for Kale to those guys...

Let's get to the city and grab some food!

Aww yeah! Food time! Finally, we can take a break!

They completely forgot they were mad at each other...

You call this FOOD?!

Eep!

Tch! Not a decent meal on this entire planet!

Hey, you! Just what do you think you're doing?

Huh?

Oh? What do we have here? What a strong-looking little lady. Heh heh...

You leave these people alone!

Leave them alone? I'm not the problem. They're the ones who gave me this utterly inedible food!

Run along, princess, or am I gonna have to deal with you first?!

Nggh!

Time to die!

Gweeeh?!

You again?! Unless... Are you from a different era? Ugh, I really can't think on an empty stomach...

W-Who are you guys?

What do you think you're doing?!

What are we doing?

We should be the ones asking you!

You're supposed to eat at a restaurant, not make a big hullabaloo in front of it! What if you destroyed it?!

So what?! Go eat grass for all I care!

You callin' me a cow?! As if grass alone could fill me up!!

Gyaaah!

Whew! Okay, time to eat!

Food, food, food!

Hold on. Do you have...money?

Nope. You have some though, right?

Uh, no?

...

...

How'd you think you were gonna eat at a restaurant without money?!

Shut up! You're over there happily chanting, "food, food," when you don't have any money either!

Um...

Food makes me happy! What's wrong with that?! Do you not even understand how wonderful food is?

We're not talking about food. We're talking about money!

Can you guys listen to me for a second?!

Huh?

I'll pay for your food!

Seriously?!

But, uh, who are you?

My name's Chi-Chi!

I'll pay for you guys to say thanks for saving me!

I'm so full!

I don't think I could eat another bite. Thanks, Chi-Chi!

That's some appetite you two have... All the money my dad gave me is nearly gone.

*sigh* I'm so sorry about these two. I promise I can reimburse you.

Don't worry about it!

It was just the money I was using to find the man I promised myself to...

But this is the first time I've ever seen people eat so...vigorously! I'd even pay to see it again!

Oooh, a promise? How precious! I hope something romantic like that happens to me!

You're searching for someone too, Chi-Chi? Is he strong?

Shallot, you really need to stop focusing so much on strength...

He's strong! We were just kids when we first met, but he was already a real powerhouse!

I'm sure now that he's grown up, he'll be even stronger... And even more handsome, too!

Stronger than a powerhouse? Now you've got me interested!

Man, I've gotta fight this guy! So you haven't found him yet?

I was on my way to the World Tournament, but I ended up in this era... Although, I heard he's here too.

I've looked all over, but I can't find him at all. Searching for someone isn't easy.

We totally get you! We're looking for someone too!

You are?

Yeah! She's like a sister to me. We should've shown up in this era together, but we got separated.

Have you seen her, Chi-Chi? Her name's Kale, she's wearing a red outfit.

Sorry, I can't say I have. You must be worried about her...

You bet I am. I can't leave her all alone out there.

You seem like a good person to be so worried about your friend.

Right back at you! I think I like you!

So, who is this guy you're searching for?

His name is Goku.

...Come again?

I'm searching for a man named Goku.

GOKU?!

I'm searching for a man named Goku.

GOKU?!

This "handsome powerhouse" guy you promised yourself to is Goku?!

What? Do you guys know him?

Do you know Goku? Where is he?!

Calm down!

I know him, but I don't know where he is! He's always running off!

Can't you sniff him out?

There's no point. Even if you catch up to his scent, he'll disappear by the time you get there.

He disappears? This Goku guy seems like a real kick!

Goku can do that? How amazing!

Even if we knew where he was, there's no guarantee that he's the same Goku Chi-Chi is looking for.

What do you mean, Jaco?

She's looking for a Goku who isn't married yet. A past Goku.

And that's not the Goku we all know.

I can't believe Goku marries such a cutie! I wonder where they met.

What's "mar-eez"? Some kind of training?

We'll tell you when you're older.

What do you mean by that?!

So, lemme see if I've got this right, the Goku Shallot knows is a Goku from a different era?

If you're fine with the Goku from this era, I'm sure we could arrange a reunion.

Umm... I think I'll pass.

I want to grow old with him, not see him grown-up first!

Ahh, but he must be so good-looking now...

Good-looking, huh? Chi-Chi, what do you like about Goku?

There's lots to like about him, but after what he did to me, I knew I had to be his wife...

I-I can't say it here, though!

What in the world did Goku do to you?!

Huh? Did he do something crazy?

Meeting Goku's friends has given me new hope! I'll keep searching for him!

How about you search with us, Chi-Chi? We might come across past Goku. Then I can see what he was like before!

Yeah, how about it? You got me interested in seeing how strong this Goku guy is!

Really?!

Yeah, we'll be a team!

Thank you so much, both of you!

Guess I better tell my goons to help in the search for Goku.

Not that we won't conduct our own search though!

Your...goons?

Over here, Boss! Goku is over in that rocky area!

Nice job, you two! Can't believe you found him so fast. Color me impressed!

Heh heh heh! We could do this in our sleep!

W-Wait for me!

Hm?

*pant* *pant* I finally caught up with you... I can't believe you guys can fly! It's absurd!

What are you talking about? Isn't it normal? Even Goku can fly.

I guess he did fly around on his Flying Nimbus...

D-Does that mean I'm the weird one here?!

Calm down, Chi-Chi. People can't normally fly.

Hang in there! You only got a little more to go, and then you can see Goku.

You're right! This is not the time to get tired!

I'm so close to meeting him. I can't wait to see what he looks like now!

...And there she goes. She was a sweating mess just a few minutes ago.

If she wants to meet Goku that badly, I can't wait to see what he's like either! Let's go!

Apparently, Goku's around here somewhere...

Hey, I know you!

We meet again, Mister!

You two?!

There he is! The one with the spiky hair, that's Goku!

Uh, hold on. This is Go...

Goku! You're Goku? Goodness, you haven't grown a bit since we last met!

...Huh? I'm not Goku, I'm GoTEN! Goku's my dad's name!

Whaaaat?!

That's not Goku?!

He's got the spiky hair and everything... I was so sure.

Are you guys even trying?! Go out there and find the right Goku!

Y-Yes, ma'am!

You're Goku's son too? Does that mean Gohan is your brother?!

Yep, he's my big brother!

I can't believe I'm going to have two children.

I'm going to be surrounded by a big loving family in the future. I must be the happiest wife in the world!

Do I...know you from somewhere?

D-Don't mind me!

Actually, do you think you can tell me about your mother? I bet she's strong, brave, caring... The perfect mom! Right?

My mom? Hmmm, all she ever does is get mad and yell at me to study...

No way!

She smiles a lot, but when you get her angry, she's super scary.

I-Is that how the future me acts?

(It can't be! If I had kids, I would be a dependable and nurturing mother...)

(Does that mean...?!)

I-I'm not Goku's wife?

Hm? I'm kinda confused, but you're not my mom.

Oh no! Does that mean I don't get married to Goku?

Is something wrong? You're trembling. Are you cold or something?

I...

You...?

I've had enough! I have no reason to live! Tell me it's all a lie!

What's wrong, Chi-Chi?!

Uuuugh...

Chi-Chi, get a hold of yourself!

Chi-Chi? That's my mom's name...

Seriously?!

Yep, you have the same name as her!

Thank goodness!

This lady is confusing...

Enough about that! You guys beat Cell, didn't you? That's so cool!

That's right! Heh heh, I guess I am pretty cool!

Oh yeah! Do you think you can show us the power you used to beat Cell? Come on, you gotta!

Sure! Don't see why not!

This is called Super Saiyan 2!

No. Way.

Whaaaaat?!

Whoa! That's awesome!

You're so cool!

Heh heh. You got that right.

Y-Your hair turned golden! What kind of magic is this?

Will you fight us at full strength? Pretty please? We'll go all out too!

Oh my goodness!

My son has golden hair too...?! Why on Earth did the me from this era teach him this weird magic?!

Alright, bring it! But no crying when I wipe the floor with you!

Heh heh heh! How was Super Saiyan 2?

...

I can't believe you hit us so hard! Some adult you are...

At least hold back a little! We're just kids!

Y-You told me to go all out!

(My child is so strong! I don't know what future me is up to with the magic stuff, but I'm glad to see him being tough!)

Wha...wha...wh...!

Hm? What's up...

WHAT WAS THAT?!

Whoa there!

That Super Saiyan 2 thing! How do I do it?

I did it once before, but since then I haven't even come close! You know how to do it, don't you?!

Teach me!

F-Fine! Just chill out for a second, will you?

Uh, so you um... You just...

You need to focus on your back, right? The tingling!

T-Tingling?

Well...yeah! That's it! I think! Not sure about the tingling, but you're probably right!

Tingling, huh? Any clues what they're talking about, Goten?

Nope! Not at all!

Uh, so to demonstrate, it'd be like...

Haaaaaa!

Daaaaagh!!

HUH?!

Cool, I got it!

Whoa! You rock!

You look just like Shallot!

(How'd she do that so easily?! Puts all my hard work to shame...)

Even Caulifla's hair changed color! How are you people doing this? Are you all sorcerers?!

You're getting ahead of yourself, Chi-Chi! No magic going on here.

Hey, Shallot! Do you wanna help me test run this new for?

Boss! We need your help!

Hm? What's up? Did you find some info on Kale or Goku?

We're under attack by someone who looks like Goku! Come qui!

Urgh!

Caulifla... Did I just hear something about Goku? You found him?

Yup! Let's go check it out! We can help those goons while we're at it!

What's going on?

We've got something we need to go and do. So it's goodbye for now.

Whaat... You're going already?

Yep. But listen up! You kids best behave while we're gone!

Eat all your food, go to bed on time, and listen to your mom, okay?

Okay! Weird, you sounded a lot like my mom just then!

R-Really? Your mom, huh... How strange! Hehe.

Anyway, we're off now! Take care!

Okay! You too!

Hmph.

Gwaaaaaaa!

Outta my way!

Wahh! Boss, where are you?!

Oh, hey! You guys okay?

Boss! Y-You saved us!

Huh? Who're you?

Bardock?!

Shallot? What are you doing here?

I-I finally c-caught up with you...

Uh... You are...Goku?!

Hm?

Oh! It's...not him? They do look a lot alike though! Hmm...

Wait... Could you be...

Be what?

Goku's dad?!

What?!

S-Sorry sir, I should introduce myself... I'm Chi-Chi. Goku's...future wife!

I'm a bit shy... and a bit of a scaredy-cat...

But I promise I'll be the best wife ever! Please give me your blessing!

What, really? Bardock...is Goku's dad? They do look alike, now you mention...

Wh-What are you on about?! Goku is Gohan's father, right? I don't have any son by that name.

H-Huh? I-Is that right? I'm so sorry! You look so much alike, I just...

But you do have a son, don't you? Does he look like Goku? What's he like?

Who knows... We Saiyans are hands-off parents.

HEY! Don't go forgetting about me!

...Who the heck are you?

Caulifla! Best remember that name. You really did a number on my men.

Sorry, Shallot, but I'm not letting this guy off the hook!

You're the best!

...The best ever!

Oh? You intend to fight me? Go on, I'm interested...

H-Huh? Hold on... You wanna fight this guy? He's Shallot's friend, right?

She's right, Caulifla! Hold your horses for a second!

I finally ran into my pal Bardock again, so if anyone's gonna fight him, it's ME!

WHAT?! What are you talking about?!

Sorry, Chi-Chi. This is just what he's like.

You've got it! I'll take you on! You and Shallot both!

Phew, what a great fight! You're awesome, Bardock! You didn't even go Super Saiyan!

I swear you're even better than you were in the Super Cell Games!

Tch. Don't give me that! You weren't even fighting seriously.

Actually, Bardock, why are you here anyway?

I heard that some of my old comrades were around here somewhere. I was here looking for them but...

Your boys over there started giving me trouble, so I thought I'd treat them to a knuckle sandwich or two...

What are you talking about? You were the one who ignored us! You started it!

You wanna come over here and say that?

Eep!

Don't mind those guys. I was wondering actually...

Who were you looking for? Your comrades, I mean. We can help you look, if you like!

You'd help...but why?

If they're friends of yours, they'd be worth fighting, right?

That's a helluva reason... Hmph.

...

...Tora.

Come again?

...Fasha, Borgos, and Shugesh.

Tora, Fasha, Borgos, and Shugesh...

Okay, got it!

Hmph, with men like that I doubt you'll find them, but... No harm in searching.

Well, good luck. I'll be looking by myself, anyway.

Goku sure is hard to find with all these lookalikes running around...

I know, but it's so fun traveling around like this!

Too right! Lots of strong foes to fight too! I wish Kale was here...

I agree with you about the fighting. It's pretty fun!

But...no matter how many people we ask, we can't find any information on Kale. Not even lookalikes...

I know! My men are so caught up with Goku that they're totally useless when it comes to Kale!

Why don't we try shouting their names really loud? It's worth a try, don't you think?

Oh nice idea! Go ahead, Chi-Chi!

If it was that easy, we would have found them already!

Alright! Let's try it!

Three... Two... One...

Gokuuuu!!!!

...

Hmm? No one coming?

See? I don't know what you were expecting. Nothing ventured nothing gained, I guess, but...

Wait! I see someone!

What?!

Goku...?

...

That's not what I was expecting!

...

It's those guys from before!

More friends of Shallot? How popular you are!

...

Hmm? Who do we have here?

You tryna start trouble for our Boss?

...

Nuaaaagh!

You guys...

Heh.

What are they?!

Stay back, Chi-Chi! We'll deal with these guys!

Ngh!

Let's take 'em down!

...!! Goku...detected.

Hey! Running again? I ain't letting you get away this time!

They're gone...

Hey, that android said something about detecting Goku!

What, really? Goku's somewhere around here?

Let's follow them! They might lead us to Goku!

Let's do it! On the double!

Database cross-reference... 95% match...

You looking for me? Who are you?

Goku sighted. All Gokus...must be eliminated...

Hey, watch it!!

W-What's wrong with you guys?!

Die.

Goku!

...!

Hey, you okay?

I'm fine! And so is Goku!

You protected Goku? You're nuts...

I don't care who they are! No one hurts Goku on my watch...

Which is why we're gonna crush 'em!

Way ahead of you!

Let's do this!

Nghh...

We've got you now!

...!

Huh?

#13... Understood.

...

Urk!

Tch! A distraction!

They ran off again, dammit! Do they want a real fight or not?

Sheesh, you guys are strong! You surprised me there!

Are you alright?

You bet! Thanks for the help back there!

There I thought that the Sacred Water made me strong enough to beat even Demon King Piccolo, but...

I guess the world is a big place!

("Demon King" Piccolo...? Isn't Piccolo Gohan's master? Didn't know he was some Demon King!)

So this is the Goku you guys were looking for? This kid?

Hmm. This is Goku...but we're looking for one that's, like, slightly bigger.

Mini Goku is pretty cute too! A bit young to marry though!

What're you on about? What's a "mar-ee?" Can you eat it?

Heh... Shallot and this kid are so alike! They're both pretty immature, so I guess it makes sense.

Sh-Shuddup! I ain't no kid!

(So this is Goku as a kid... My nose can tell he's really a cut above the rest.)

You guys keep talking about me, but do I know you?

Huh? You don't recognize me? I thought we made a promise.

Mm? I promised you something? I wonder what?

Y-You did! You said you'd make me your wife!

Wife? What's that? How do I make one?

What?! Why you...y-you... How could you!

Are you alright? You're trembling again...

H-How could he... I waited so long...

That does it...

Goku! Fight me!

Huh? Hold on now! How does fighting solve anything?

I need to give him a good knock on the head! I heard it brings back important memories sometimes!

Where in the world did you hear that?! You'll make his memory even worse!

If you're gonna fight Goku, I want in too! I can't pass up the chance if this kid's as strong as you all say he is!

Caulifla! You too? I can't believe I'm saying this, but Shallot, would you talk some sense into those two?

That's not fair, Caulifla! I wanna fight mini Goku too! You stole my idea!

Ugh! Y-You knuckleheads!

You wanna fight me? Sounds fun!

Let's do this, Goku!

Heh! Bring it on!

You guys are strong! That was so exciting!

Hehehe...you're not too bad yourself! But I ain't losing to a kid version of Goku!

H-Hey, Goku? How about it? Do you remember now?

Hm? Remember what?

I-I can't believe it! I hit him as hard as I could, but he didn't recall anything!

Try not to worry so much, Chi-Chi!

You and Goku seem to be married in the future anyway, so I'm sure he'll remember eventually!

Ohhh! Now I think about it... You could be right!

Right?

I don't know if it'll be that simple... This is Goku's memory we're talking about, after all.

I-It's okay! I believe in Goku!

He'll do it! We'll meet again, and he'll call my name...and, and we'll get married!

W-Well, I'm glad to see you've cheered up anyway...

Guys, guys! I'm gonna go train and get heaps stronger! Let's spar again then, 'kay?

I'm down! You've got oodles of potential! I can't wait to see how far you get!

Hehehe! You were pretty great too. I was surprised!

There's so many strong girls around here! I saw one in town earlier too!

Strong girls?

Strong, wearing red, and hulking... It's Kale! He's talking about Kale!

H-Hulking?

So...if you go to the city, you can find your friend Kale, right, Caulifla? That's wonderful!

You found someone you were looking for? Nice! Hehe, well anyway I gotta go!

Oh, you're going?

W-Wait! Goku wait!

...?

You okay there, Chi-Chi?

Um... Can I, um, come with you, Goku? Those guys...were after you and, well...

...And you're worried?

Y-Yeah... Sorry guys... I wanted to meet Kale too, but...

This Goku is still so small. I don't know if he will be okay on his own...

And...I've always wondered what Goku was like at this age...

Heh heh! I see how it is!

You do?

Don't worry about us!

You wanna be with Goku, right? If that's what you wanna do, then do it!

He's right! You say some pretty true stuff sometimes, Shallot.

We're friends, right, Chi-Chi? Don't stress about the details. Throw caution to the wind and go for it!

Well, you could try being a bit more careful though, Caulifla.

You're one to talk!

Caulifla...Shallot...

...Thank you!

So you're coming?

You bet I am! Let's go, Goku!

And if those guys attack again, I won't let them lay a scratch on you!

Huh? But you're a girl! I'm a boy, so if bad guys show up, I'll protect you! That's the rules!

...Oh, Goku!

Well, time to head off!

Yeah!

Caulifla, Shallot. I really owe you guys! Thanks for everything!

Good luck finding Kale, Caulifla!

And we'll let you know if we find the older Goku you're looking for too! Take care!

You too!

She's gone...

That she is. Time to go find Kale!

You got it!

Hm? I feel like we're forgetting someone...

Wait for us!

*wheeze* *wheeze* Don't leave us behind!