Part 7, Chapter 1: Back to Earth!

Hey, Whis...

Yes, Lord Beerus?

How is Shallot doing?

His recovery is coming along well. I'd say he'll be back on his feet and picking fights again in no ti...

Lord Beerus! I demand a rematch!

See? No time at all.

*sigh* Too soon if you ask me...

(I gotta fight Beerus and learn more about that God Ki! Plus, if I beat him...)

If I beat you, you've gotta send me back to Earth, deal?

I can't stand not knowing what's going on down there!

Cabba and the others, Giblet, Zahha... I gotta figure this all out!

If I remember correctly, Zahha is no longer with us...

Don't be stupid! No way he'd go down that easily! He's out there alive somewhere!

You're the stupid one here, stupid!

Whatever! Forget that and just fight me! I must've had 100 years' worth of food and sleep in recovery, so it ain't going down like last time!

Oh, alright then. I might as well see just how powerful you are at full strength.

And since you're starting to think you have even the slightest chance against me...

I think it's time to teach you just how wrong your conceited notions are.

Tch...! Bring it on!

Hraaaaaaah!

Daaaaagh!!

Let's do this!

Argh!!

How's that? Starting to get it yet? The difference between you and I isn't a matter of mere "strength."

Give up already.

Not yet! I ain't giving up! Come on, one more round!

Ugh, give me a break... Actually...

Whis, I'm taking a break. See to Shallot, will you?

What?!

Are you certain, Lord Beerus?

No point in me doing it. I've got a good idea of the extent of his power, now.

Put him through the wringer a few times then give him some pointers or something. ...He'll need it for what's coming.

I'll be taking a nap someplace over there in the meantime. Don't call me if you need anything.

Understood. Well then...

Shallot, looks like I'll be your sparring partner now. Prepare yourself!

A fight against Whis, huh... If I beat you, you'll send me back to Earth, right?

I don't see why not, but don't hold back against little old me! ...You won't win if you do.

(I can't sense any Ki from Whis at all!)

(Could he have God Ki too? Beerus, Goku when his hair turns red, and now Whis...?!)

(Heh, things are getting interesting!)

Don't gotta tell me twice! I'm coming at you full power straight outta the gate!

D-Damn!

Oh ho ho!

You'll have to be muuuch faster than that, Shallot!

What the?! When did you...?!

(Dammit! I can't get a single hit on him!)

Psst. Over here.

Huh?!

Argh!

Looks like that decides it.

Rrgh!

Holy moly! I had no idea you were so strong, Whis!

Oh? Perhaps I failed to mention it, but I am Lord Beerus' teacher, after all.

His what?!

Get outta here! You mean you're the one training Lord Beerus?!

D-Does that mean you're even stronger than HIM?!

Oh ho ho! Well, I don't like to brag. Now, Shallot.

W-What?

Your movements are far too telling.

I can see right through your attacks. You would benefit from using your head a little more in battle.

Using my head...? Oh I get it! So not just punching and kicking, but headbutts too?

Oh, brother... It's a good thing your skull's as thick as it is if you're gonna start headbutting people...

He really is all muscle. Not...much else.

Well, that's also his strong point. Two sides to every coin and all that.

What? Did I say something weird?

Whatever. Let's go again, Whis!

If you insist, but this is your last chance.

You got it! Here I come!

Guh...!

Tch. Seriously, none of my attacks are hitting their mark!

Let's call it a day. Any more and it'll impede on your next mission.

Mission? What mission?

Oh yeah, didn't Lord Beerus say something about that earlier?

*yaaawn* Nothing like a good nap... Things are wrapping up here, it seems.

Hmm?

Shallot. You're going to head back to Earth.

I...am?

Are you serious?! I can go back? I didn't even win!

Oh, I was just playing along, Shallot. I need some way to pass the time too, don't I?

I planned on sending you back to Earth once you were healed up.

You were just messing with me?!

What? Isn't that great news for you?

Even if you trained your whole life, you wouldn't be able to defeat me.

Nggh...

At least you get to head back to Earth. You have that going for you.

Rgh... I guess so...

...And? What exactly is the plan once Shallot does get back?

Oh, he'll be on a very important mission that will help in our fight against the mastermind.

So, what is it?

He must assemble five Saiyans.

Five Saiyans? Why would you wanna do that?

Do they have to be Saiyans? There are tons of other normal people living on Earth! Why not them?

I'll get around to the details eventually, but for the time being, it is imperative that they are Saiyans.

And not just any Saiyans.

Righteous Saiyans!

Righteous Saiyans?

And five of them?

...!

(Why do I feel like I've heard this before?)

You will do everything in your power to find them. This mission is of utmost importance if we're to defeat the mastermind.

Five of them, huh? Leave it to me!

Y'know, I can't really remember why, but...

Mission or no mission, I just feel like I gotta do this!

...

But what makes a righteous Saiyan? Y'mean like one that pays you back for all the food you buy them? I'm looking at you, Shallot.

What kind indeed... Well, I could just give you the answer, but...

Shallot, how about you find Saiyans you think are righteous first.

With your fantastic intuition, it should be easy to figure out.

Saiyans I think are "righteous," huh?

I guess I do know a few, but right now I'm not even sure if they're still...

(No, I can't start thinking like that! They're alive, they have to be!)

I'll find them! I should be able to find five no problem!

I don't know. I have a really bad feeling about this.

You did have an awfully hard time looking for Kale.

Oh, shut it! This time'll be different!

Alright, Lord Beerus! Let's get me back to Earth! I'm itchin' to get the search started!

You buffoon! I'm not finished talking!

Ow!

Truth is...we actually have one more mission for you to complete.

What, there's more?

Yes, and it has to do with your power.

My...power?

What about my power?

While it is true that Super Saiyan 3 makes you stronger by greatly increasing your speed and power...

That is merely the power of Super Saiyan 3, not your own.

You need to take your power to new heights without using Super Saiyan. It won't mean much otherwise.

Huh? What do you mean?

In other words, if he really wants to get stronger, he can't just rely on transforming? Back to the basics?

Precisely. Honing his skills will also make his transformation that much stronger as well. He can bring his power to a whole new level.

A whole new...level...

Got it! All I gotta do is train like crazy and amp up my power!

So I'll just keep pummeling goons until I'm the strongest of 'em all! Hah hah hah!

That's our Shallot, king of the goons...

Why go through all the trouble of making it a "mission," though?

Ho ho, his training will be more effective if we give him a clear purpose!

I'll leave your regimen up to you, Shallot. I do have faith in you.

Doesn't matter if it's Saiyan searching or strength training. I've got this in the bag!

That's what I like to hear. Well then, are we ready to head off?

All?

Yes, Bulma and Jaco, you will be going with him.

What?!

Why?! Isn't this place, like, way safer? Can't we stay here?!

Not a chance! Try and imagine how it would turn out with Shallot searching and training all on his own.

We need you two to keep an eye on him.

You gotta be kidding me...!

Don't fret.

Shallot is strong enough to defeat Majin Buu.

Even with things how they are on Earth, you shouldn't be in danger with him around.

I guess you have a point, but still...

In that case, why don't you and Beerus go look with him?! Isn't that way easier?

Easier if our goal is to get me killed! If I show up, I doubt the mastermind will sit around twiddling their thumbs.

If we knew who the mastermind was, we might be able to make a move, but we don't have enough information right now.

Besides, I have my own matters to attend to. I don't have time to tag along and play babysitter with you two.

Ngggh...

I won't force you, but I'd sure feel better if you two went with him.

I think your assistance is indispensable to Shallot.

R-Really?

Of course! There are tasks Shallot would not have been capable of, were it not for your fantastic support.

Oh, Whis, stop! Hee hee! You're making me blush!

Huh? Pretty sure I'm fine on my...

Quiet, you idiot!

Ow! That hurt!

Bulma and Jaco are vital assets to this mission. Won't you help us?

Well, if I'm that valuable, it would be a crime for me to stay here! Guess I'm in!

H-Hey! Hold on, Bulma!

If you're all so helpless without me, then I'll go along just this once. Jaco's coming too, of course.

Speak for yourself! How can you just fall for a move like that?!

Well, whatever, I'm good either way. Can we just get going?

Can't Bulma go by herself? I can provide support from here!

I've had up to here with your endless complaining!

Whis! Bulma and Officer Excuses over here are going with Shallot. Now send the three of them to Earth before I really lose my temper.

L-Lord Beerus, please!

Off we go!

Wait! WAAAIT...!

Next stop, Earth!

About time!

I can't believe I'm getting dragged into this...

Come on, Jaco! Suck it up!

Where in the world are we?!

This is the city you were in previously. Majin Buu obliterated it, unfortunately.

Man... This is worse than I thought.

And to think we almost shared the same fate...

Dammit! We can't let them get away with this!

Hmm... It's quite likely that other places have been destroyed by the mastermind's hand as well.

...!

Oh, and the other tournament participants might be fairly...on edge, so prepare yourselves for anything.

You gotta be kidding me!

It doesn't look like the search for Saiyans is going to be easy, after all.

(Tch...)

(I can't sense Cabba's or anyone else's Ki... Gotta search the old-fashioned way, I guess.)

Man, I'm getting bad vibes from this.

You know what? Jaco, you can stay here, and I'll head on back to Lord Beerus's planet!

Excuse me?! Who was the one who dragged me into this in the first place?!

Oh, come off it! You're part of the Galactic Patrol, right? Go protect the galaxy or whatever!

How selfish can you get?! Even members of the Galactic Patrol value their own lives!

Ahem!

Let me be clear. BOTH of you will be accompanying Shallot on his mission.

For that reason, neither of you will be returning to Lord Beerus's planet.

Noooo! Wahhhh～!!

Hey, I sense some strong Ki from over there! Let's check it out!

They might know a thing or two about any Saiyans hanging around.

W-Wait for me! I'm coming!

I'm coming too! Don't leave me behind!

My, my...

I'm starting to feel a little worried... I do hope they'll be okay...

Haaaa!

Gaaah! Lord Slug! Save us...!

...

Not bad! What'd you say your name was? Nail? You must be a warrior-type... Just like me!

Allow me to extend a hand to my fellow Namekian. Swear loyalty to me, and I'll let you be one of my men.

Silence. I would never aid scum like you.

Is that so? It looks like you wish to die by my hands, then.

Pshh, too bad. No point in talking then. Guess I'll have you live up to your name, Nail...

When I hammer you into the ground!!

Haaaa!

Guagh!

Who are you?!

Heya! I'm here to lend a hand!

Huh? Is that Piccolo?!

No... He sure looks like Piccolo, but he's most likely a different Namekian.

Who are...?

...

Gah hah hah! I don't know who you are, but you sure seem like you're lookin' to get your ticket punched.

Hah! The only thing gettin' punched around here is your ugly mug!

Be careful! He's stronger than he looks!

Don't sweat it! I'm hardly sensing any Ki from him!

Hmmm? You dare talk down on the great Lord Slug? You've got some lip on you, brat!

No need to power up for this one.

I can take you just fine like this!

Heh, easy win!

All right! Way to go, Shallot! You sure showed him!

Attaboy, Shallot! I knew I could count on you!

Incredible... Who is this guy?

...

You still wanna go? There's no way you're gonna win against me.

Keh keh keh.

So, you're Shallot, eh? You're even stronger than I was told.

Told...? By who?! How do you know about me?!

Oh I know all about you, heh heh... And I know that once I find you, I'm supposed to destroy you!

How fortunate for you that we met here! Now you get to be crushed by me! The nefarious Lord Slug!

That's dark Ki!

He's with the mastermind!

What evil power!

H-Hold on a sec! Is this bad?! 'Cause this looks really bad! Are we gonna to be okay?

Cool it, Bulma! I've got it covered. Leave this big green thug to me!

Gah hah hah! It's time you were taught not to underestimate a Namekian's power!

I'm just getting started!

Tch...! That didn't even faze him!

Oh, man... Guess I gotta go Super Saiyan!

You're going down!

Ngh!

Hrayh!

Gahargh!

How 'bout this?!

You...You little, Arggh! Curse you!!

Hey! Where do you think you're going...?!

Dammit! He got away...

Heh heh! I guess Shallot's strength scared him away! What a wimp!

That's some big talk for someone who hid the entire fight.

I must thank you for saving me.

Hey, you look like Piccolo!

My name is Nail. I'm a Namekian, like that one who fled just now.

Well, it all worked out in the end.

We can't let our guard down now. He is bound to attack again.

Hmm...

W-Well, he was pretty strong, but he didn't seem like anything Shallot can't handle, right?

Yeah! Shallot just has to go Super Saiyan again, and he'll be able to take care of that guy, no problem!

I dunno about that...

What?

I've fought with those dark Ki guys enough times to know.

The dark Ki that Slug guy was putting out was way different. His power was through the roof!

Sooooo...

I'm not sure, but I think the dark Ki is getting stronger!

Y-You mean these guys with dark Ki are gonna be even tougher than before?! That they're powering up somehow?!

Guys like that are just prancing around Earth right now, AND they're all after Shallot?!

Waahhh! This is the worst!

If I'd known it was gonna to be like this, I never would've come!

Damn... This mission's getting more difficult by the second...!

The battles in this tournament are only getting more intense as the days go by.

Not only that, but some are using it as an excuse to do whatever they please.

Babidi, for example. I'm sure you know all about that, though.

We've formed a resistance to combat the likes of Babidi and other evil forces in this world.

A rezi-stance? Y'mean like a new pose or something?

Shhh! I'll explain it later, let the guy talk!

Uh, s-sorry...

That is why I'm out here, seeking like-minded warriors to fight alongside us.

Our meeting here must be a sign. Would you lend us your strength to fight? And not just Shallot, all of you.

Ah, this is a toughie... You see, we're more like Shallots...babysitters! We can't really fight...

AHEM! We WOULD fight, but we're actually on a very important mission ourselves to find five righteous Saiya...

Count us in!

W-What?! Not again...!

But on one condition. You gotta fight me first!

You want me...to fight you?

He's back to his old bad habits...

Ugggh! Do you really have to do this?

Of course I do! Searching for Saiyans ain't my only mission, remember?

Whis said I need to raise my strength! If that doesn't mean fighting, what else could it mean?!

Plus, if I go do that rezit-thingy with Nail, I can probably find even stronger guys to fight!

Welp, there's no stopping him once he's like this.

So... Nail, right? Come at me with everything you've got!

I'm not certain I completely understand, but if you wish for a fight, then I can comply.

However, it seems you are concealing power that exceeds that Super Saiyan form from before.

So you could tell? I'm not gonna transform, though!

You need to take your power to new heights without using Super Saiyan. It won't mean much otherwise.

This is training with only my raw strength. No transformations! But even if you go all out...

I'll still beat you!

It seems you're underestimating me, but I'll do as you wish.

I'll use my full strength!

*pant* *pant*

...I admit defeat.

And that's a win!

Are you finally done?

You really are a fighting fanatic. Are all Saiyans like this? I mean, I'm used to it by now, but jeez!

I've gotten much stronger since coming to Earth, but...

This raw Saiyan strength... It truly is incredible.

Hehe, and I'm still training! You're something else, though, Nail! Anything short of a direct hit on you gets healed up so fast!

That is the regenerative power of the Namekian race.

At the very least, having someone with your strength in our resistance will be reassuring.

About that, you do have other members in this group of yours, right?

Yes, we've set up a base of operations not far from here. I'll take you there.

...You said you were looking for Saiyans, correct?

There's a boy, I'm fairly certain that he is a Saiyan.

Hah hah hah! Just as I predicted. Joining the resistance is leading us straight to our first Saiyan!

You said it! Always pays to help people in need, you know? Feels good to do good!

You two are unbelieveable...

(A Saiyan boy... What if it's...!)

Come on! We gotta go meet that Saiyan!

Ngh... Why...?

...

Just you wait, Kakarot. I WILL finish this!