It is a time of rebellion. King Cold's empire has grown ever so greater, and his iron grip, just that much tighter. His harsh influences have reached Earth and humans are now enslaved under his rule. It is a time of rebellion, if only in name. No human has enough power to even significantly injure a soldier in Cold's dark forces. But the fight continues, regardless of how futile. One thing, if the humans have nothing to be credited for, is that while their physical abilities may be horribly inadequate, their unbreakable will to survive makes up for it. Almost. And as everyone knows, "almost" only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
So the search for a hero begins. The Z-fighters, or what remains of them, seem to have disappeared off the face of the Earth. The last time they were seen, Kurilin and Piccolo were the only survivors. Now, no one knows of their whereabouts. Perhaps they have been destroyed, as was Goku. The rag tag group of fighters that call themselves the Resistance, for the lack of a better name, are led by a mysterious young man named Hope and a desert bandit, Yamcha. Those two were the only people on Earth that could battle Cold's men and win. Even then, they could not hope to challenge Frieza, King Cold's son and second in command. So, all in all, the future of Earth looks pretty grim.
And it's getting worse everyday, Kami thought grimly, while surveying the grounds below from his vantage point on his look out. Perhaps not, my good friend, a voice rang in his head. Kami startled as if he had been prodded with a tazer. King Kai?
That's me, came the reply, a voice that Kami found to be extremely comforting despite it's rather nasal tone.
How are you doing? Kami asked. He didn't need to speak, since King Kai, the ruler of this particular galaxy, had the ability to communicate telepathically. A god ought to have some special powers.
The voice chuckled. Very well, I must admit. Although these self- proclaimed emperors are beginning to get on my nerves. You'd think they'd have a little more respect for the god of the galaxy. But overall, I am doing superbly well.
I wish I could say the same, King Kai. I wish I could say the same.
King Kai's chuckle grew into excited laughter. Oh, and you will, my green friend. You will.
Kami squinted his eyes in curiosity. What do you have in mind, King Kai?
Look, my guardian of the Earth, look I say deep into the mountains, not far from where Goku was first discovered and I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.