"And, the Dragon Balls and Shenron were both created by Kami, so if Kami dies, won't the Dragon Balls disappear too?" Son Goku added.
Kami: "..."
Did this kid figure everything out? Was it Vegeta who told him?
"I haven't deserved to be Kami for a long time..." Kami sighed. "Piccolo was a monster I created with my own hands. His power has far surpassed mine, the Kami, and brought immense disaster to the world! I no longer have the right to be Kami..."
"But you were also the one who brought peace back to the world," Master Roshi said with a smile. "Without the Dragon Balls you created, there would be no Goku and Vegeta today, nor would there be the growth and friendships of us all. One Dragon Ball sparked this series of events, and in the end, the Dragon Balls saved the entire world."
"The old man is right," Vegeta nodded in agreement. "The Dragon Balls are the theme of our world. It's not a big deal if you're gone; I'll just find another Namekian to become the Kami of this world."
Kami: "..."
"Namekian?" Kami blinked.
"I told you before, you are a Namekian," Vegeta said with a smile.
"Uh... you said that before, but I might not have taken it to heart. Am I an alien?" Kami was stunned for a moment.
"Smack!"
Just then, Piccolo also absorbed a senzu bean, his stamina fully recovered, and he opened his eyes.
Piccolo hurriedly put some distance between himself and Son Goku and the others.
Krillin and the others quickly ran behind Vegeta.
"Piccolo, if you die, Kami will disappear too, and I'll be lonely without you as a rival," Son Goku said with a smile.
"Hmph, I warn you, your actions will only bring about your own demise!" Piccolo clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth. "I'll spare your life today, but one day I will defeat you, and then defeat Vegeta, and rule this world again."
"Hey, wouldn't it be better to seal him up?" Krillin shouted from afar.
Piccolo was startled and immediately fled at high speed.
"I'll be back..." Piccolo ran very fast, leaving behind those words.
Son Goku smiled, looking at the spot where Piccolo had left, his face filled with endless fighting spirit.
Piccolo, you have to train hard.
I will also work hard.
"Goku, that's great! It's really great!" Chi-Chi rushed forward and threw herself at Son Goku.
"Chi-Chi, what are you doing? Let me go..." Son Goku felt a little awkward all over.
"Haha, I forgot Goku is still a groom," Master Roshi laughed and then looked at Vegeta. "Vegeta, when are you and Bulma planning to get married?"
"You're right, it is time for us to get married," Vegeta nodded.
"Hmph, I haven't agreed yet, you haven't proposed to me," Bulma pouted and snorted.
Vegeta knew Bulma's temper, a little bit fussy.
It was impossible for Bulma not to agree.
But Vegeta never indulged Bulma's quirks.
"I never propose, I only elope!" Vegeta said, then stepped forward, grabbed Bulma, and quickly flew into the sky, soon disappearing without a trace.
Bulma: "..."
Is this how you elope?
Watching Vegeta and Bulma disappear, everyone present was somewhat speechless.
"Goku, can you take my place as Earth's Kami?" Kami made an invitation. "You two are perfectly qualified. You can just live in the Lookout. Don't rush to refuse. Lord Vegeta is a Kaioshin, you start as Earth's Kami and grow slowly."
"Don't joke... I'm not interested in becoming a god, and living in such a boring place would bore me to death. I absolutely refuse!" Son Goku shook his head vigorously. "No matter what kind of god Vegeta is, I still refuse."
"Goku, think about it carefully," Kami invited again.
"Flying Nimbus!" Son Goku shouted loudly.
"Whoosh!"
The Flying Nimbus flew rapidly from a distance.
Son Goku took Chi-Chi and flew into the sky, waving goodbye to his companions below.
"These two guys have run off," Krillin looked up at the sky.
"King Piccolo also admitted defeat. Next, according to Vegeta's meaning, are we going to start looking at the entire universe?" Tien Shinhan asked.
"Yes..." Krillin nodded. "Let's train hard, everyone, let's work together."
"Let's work hard!" Tien Shinhan smiled slightly. "I won't lose to them!"
"Me neither!" Krillin clenched his fists.
"It seems I have to work hard too!" Yamcha said with a smile. "I can't be left behind by you guys."
"I'm relieved to hear you say that. I've always wanted to tell you that learning martial arts is not about defeating enemies, but about conquering oneself," Master Roshi said to Krillin and the others present, adjusting his glasses.
...
Bulma's house.
Vegeta and Bulma played in the room for nearly an hour.
"That's enough... I'm too tired, Vegeta," Bulma begged.
"I'm the one who's tired," Vegeta sighed. "My Super Saiyan 4 state is too powerful. I have to control my strength, I'm afraid I might accidentally kill you..."
"Hey! Can you not say such unpleasant things at a time like this?" Bulma said angrily. "Mmm..."
Another half hour passed.
"By the way, Vegeta, when do you want that device?" Bulma asked.
"The sooner the better. How long will it take to make?" Vegeta asked.
"This is very simple, it'll take about half an hour," Bulma replied.
"Then I'll go find the Dragon Balls first," Vegeta suggested.
"Mm, good luck," Bulma nodded.
"What number are we rooting for now?" Vegeta chuckled.
Bulma: "..."
"Did you change 'rooting for' to 'cheering' now, like in basketball?" Bulma rolled her eyes. "Okay, hurry up and go find your Dragon Balls."
"I'm going," Vegeta prepared to set off.
"Wait, here!" Bulma pointed to her cheek.
Vegeta wiped his cheek and looked in the mirror.
"There's nothing dirty," Vegeta was a bit confused.
"No! That's not what I mean! Are you completely clueless?" Bulma snorted. "How are you going to have three wives and nine concubines like this?"
"Understood," Vegeta suddenly realized and planted a kiss on Bulma's cheek.
"Mmm... that's the way," a blush spread across Bulma's face.