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Chapter 4

Waking up from the cloudy dream, a boy in the middle of a forest prepares himself for ambush.

'They're here.' The twelve-year-old jumps out of their line of sight just as a beam of energy whizzes by an inch. 'WOAH! They're improving quite alot these days. Let's see if their combat is as good as it should.'

He jumps from branch to branch, manuevering stealthfully across the trees bringing him well within range to attack. Quickly he dispatched five beams of his own, three to distract them, the other two hitting its mark, making them lose their footing. However, they were prepared for such an outcome. Faster than one could blink the young boy made an effort to buy his teamate some time. Blow after blow, punches and kicks met one another as the girl scattered over to his blindside. "You're getting better, but do you really have what it takes to anticipate this?" he ducked under his right hook, swept a barrage of closely executed blows paralysing him in his tracks, but not before being scorched from behind.

"Haruna! Try not to burn me. The objective is to overpower the opponent, not to induce as much pain as you can deliver!" he yelled out while dodging Kakarot's follow-up. She ignored him and joined Kakarot to take him out of the field. While their combined efforts were way too fast for any adept martial artist on earth to keep up with, Taritzu was caught in the middle of the thrill having as much fun as Kakarot had while learning how to control his Ki. The three were rather much engage in the fight, soon making Taritzu jump into the sky as the two younger kids were gaining the upperhand.

Kakarot hadn't learned how to properly master flight but he was determined to win this time as they continued the battle. Soon they were becoming exhausted with the seemingly limitless energy Taritzu had but by that time, even he was beginning to feel the need to rest and eat. "Hey, you guys. I'm HUNGRYYY. Let's stop for now an-" he was punched in the face faster than he could even react. Following Haruna's example, Kakarot grabbed hold of the older boy while the girl continued to let out a fury of playful attacks. "Okay... stop.. It.. You guys.. please.. Alright you win... Just let me free.."

She signaled for him to be released and then gave him her hand to pick him up. "You are to get the fish, Tari, or else I'm going to have to give you another beating, and I. Really. mean it." She utter in his ear with a hiss. He shot Kakarot a look of plea before leaving to the river. "That.. that was great.. I never thought we would ever stop." Kakarot said catching his breath. "Yeah that was great. Keep it up, pretty soon we'll be stronger than we can imagine." She emphasized on the meaning of her worlds. "You think so?" he said innocently and full of trust for his training partner. She responded confidently and then reminded him that he was to get the firewood while she set off to find the spices for the grill.

"Just remember, Goku. When We finish eating, we're going off of the mountain to find Master Roshi. If we want to learn more about your grandpa's training then what better than to learn from his Sensei." She lectured him about their plans for the day. Then she too left alongside her youngest friend.

-x-

Off in the distance, a girl in a pink dress that said 'BULMA' rode in a blue car that was traveling towards the direction of the three children. The girl stopped to take a breather and check her device. "If my radar is correct then there should be two Dragon balls straight ahead. Teehee, this will be easier than I thought"

Taritzu kept throwing himself at the Large trout hiding beneath the boulders from underneath the raging river. He was well equiped to properly hunt the fish since he started in the wild using his blades but now he was relying on his instinctual side to gain efficient control of himself. Soon enough he had a large stack for breakfast so he began the long walk back to the cabin. Thinking back he remembered the dream he had in the morning although in bits and pieces once again.

-.-.-.-.-

"-ake up." was heard softly. "Hey wake up, dammit!" yelled another voice with vividness. As soon as the voice filled his ears, the sleeping boy stood awake knowing that he would be punished by the owner of the booming voice. Quickly he wiped his eyes preparing himself for the lecture he was about to receive. "Ma-lik. What is it? Did you need something?" he naïvely asked. The older male named Malik disregarded his questioning and sneered at his ignorance. "I know that you love to sleep in during mornings but that doesn't mean that you've forgotten damn well what I'm here for after so many of our morning rituals. Now get up quickly and change into your attire. The Master has another mission for you, so get on with it."

It was then that the other person in the room with them decided to speak up. "Come on, Xetsu. We're going to be late." said a female blushing at the thought. "Don't worry Kara. Go on ahead and meet me in the fortress." He said to save her the embarrassment. Xetsu found her to have a wonderful charisma despite being part of the organization. True, she was Rotto's little cousin and ever since the two met in the safe haven of Ordana, the two had gotten along quite remarkably. But he couldn't have relations with his own apprentice, for it would be a distraction though everyone in the Order has been fully aware of his devotion to his profession he had started eversince he was 9 years of age and the fact that the two would always be found together along with their other friend, Rosalina. Evidently, everyone was surprised when it was known that Xetsu had been initiated into an assassin at the youngest recorded age and from that fact, Kara had also began to train for her initiation into the final levels of the ranks; so it was natural that it just so happened that they let her assigned her to be his apprentice.

He was about to leave his dormitory when Malik stopped him. "Don't think I haven't forgotten of our little incident last time." he snapped lowly to him referring about his sister. "If you do anything to her, you will feel my wrath. So I suggest you stay away and let her be, you can't have more than one interest if you're choosing for life." he lectured him. Xetsu knew to keep his mouth shut from letting out any comments. Even though they were all friends it wasn't right for them to not be allowed to see each other because of him. And the last time he was out of line commenting on Malik's condition he was sent to the stables for his ignorance. Soon after he gave his word he left to the fortress meeting Kara as he promised. "Where are the others?"

"You mean Aru, Turne, Sorre, and Abbas. The others weren't available at the time so we have to take what we have. They're at the ports waiting for your orders. The master has made it clear that they are to follow your orders for the current mission at hand. Especially Abbas." she informed him. Xetsu knew that she was a bit... perturbed of the idea that both Abbas and her best friend had to go on the same mission from what happened years ago. But lately Abbas has shown a lot of responsibility so the councilmen have decided that he could have a second chance. "What is our mission?" He asked not knowing what he was to do. "I don't know, he never gave it to me. All he said was to meet him inside the library."

-x- few moments later -x-

"You called for me, Master." The old man clad in the black version of his own clothes turned around from the balcony from where he was veiwing all of his subordinates. "Ah, Hafeed. Yes, it is good of you to have arrived on time. I have some news brought to me this morning. As you may know the Templar leader Perikato has sent a few of his men over to Falyen to retrieve an artifact that is dangerous in their hands. All I know is that the location is in the mines of the city of Regeira. Since your group is the only one ready enough to take this task, I leave it in your hands to make sure the mission is a success. Here is the map we have with the site marked for you." He handed it over to his grandson. "Take this route here through the crimson sea and then through this part of the mountains for you to catch up with them. They already have four days ahead of us. Go. Now." He dismissed the boy leaving him to start with the mission. "I'll see you in a few weeks, Jiddo."

-.-.-.-.-

That was the vision Taritzu had the last time he slept. It was confusing him that he had these dreams about the same person nevertheless, but he had no logical reason for their explanation and then there was the words that he couldn't understand himself. True, he could tell they were saiyans but that helped him get nowhere and the other two were not to be bothered with if these dreams had nothing to actually do with them. In fact, lately he had been seeing more of these visions but that had no impact in their daily lives. The only thing that has changed over the few years they had been living together as a family was the fact that Haruna and Kakarot have began to get closer as competitors but nothing too serious.

This was one of the biggest mysteries he had thought about lately but he didn't have to worry about it now. He had to get back to camp and cook their meals before Haruna got mad at him for being late. He'd just read another of his ancestors books to keep his mind elsewhere in the meantime.

Rolling down the hill on the log he had just cut for their firewood, Goku was thinking of all the things his life had changed since the day his Spiritual brother had told him about their families. From what Taritzu new, Goku had found out that the two of them came from a linage of Loyal families. His father Bardock Valogna was basically a very good person who had a troubled life, struggling to take care of his family despite of the problamatic lifestyle he had. His mother was protective towards the young boy ever since he was an infant and made him feel as if he was her own. And his older brother, Raditz was someone Taritzu can relate to, being his only friend closest to his age from the beginning. If anything, Taritzu could have been interpreted to have been incredibly lonely without them from the days he left the planet, until he met Haruna and Goku would of also been lonely if he was not found by the older boy. Yes things were much better for him now, and he was still continuing to live with the same morals that his grandfather had told him do follow, whom which they gave a proper burial at the waterfall Gohan loved to meditate at.

"Hi there!" he greeted the monkeys in the tree. He continued to be lost in thought thinking about how they were the last of their people and what they were meant to do that when he reached camp he didn't notice that a low rumble of an engine was growing as it moved closer towards him. The blue car from earlier before stopped just a few meters from where he stood and the girl with turquoise hair in her pink dress got out. She looked at the device in her hand and let out a cheerful cry. Goku, still being the curious little boy that he is, looked in awe as the device beeped in her hand. He organized his thoughts and then spoke up to greet her. "Hello miss, what's brought you to the mountainside?" She looked to her left to see the untamed locks of the boy and then kneeled down to his level. "Why I'm looking for the dragonballs of course." she said smiling in honesty.

"What's a Dragonball?" She pulled out an orange ball with three stars from her bag. "They look like this. What I have here is the three-star ball. If someone collects all seven they can summon the Eternal Dragon and he will grant a single wish you would like. Have you seen any around?" Then she looked behind her when Taritzu and Haruna arrived. "Well I have but It's no entirely mine to give." Then he signaled for the two to speak up. She looked at the two children; the boy carrying his catch on a pole, and the girl had a handful of plants. The two had a quizical look but had exchanged friendly look with the first boy so she was quite relieved that they were at least formal. But then was confused that the other two didn't respond. "I'm sorry, I haven't really introduce myself. The name's Bulma." she pointed to her shirt for emphasis. "I'm Taritzu, the girl next to me is Haruna, and the boy right behind you would be Kakaro-" He was punched in the arm before ending the sentence. "Well his name is Goku, but I call him Kakarot." Bulma looked behind her to see the little kid walking around her. "Hey Taritzu, how come she doesn't have a tail?" Bulma was immediately disturbed hearing him say that. He rolled his eyes, "Not everyone has to have one, Kakarot. Besides, when you have a guest you don't judge them." he lectured him with a knock to the head, which converted into a playful fight.

Bulma found it funny how the boys acted and couldn't help but let out a laugh. She was interrupted when the girl asked her about the ball. "Oh, yes I was looking for these. They're called dragonballs and the one I have is part of a set of seven." By then Taritzu had finished building the fire as Goku was done applying the spices when she said 'set of seven'. "You say set of seven? What do they do?" she asked. "According to legend, when all are brought together, the user can call upon The Eternal Dragon for one wish of their choice. The last time they were used was about a hundred years ago by a man who wanted to become King. But if one was to look for them, they would have the trouble of tracking them down. That's where my radar come in to help me." She showed it to her to see the locations.

"I'm guessing you'd like to get the ones that's inside, right." said Taritzu. "Yes, would you mind if I can have them?" she answered politely. Taritzu was about to answer back but then saw the look on Haruna's face. "I'd give it to you, but would you mind bringing us along with you to get to the beach?" Bulma was skeptical thinking they were going to ask a ridiculous request but then agreed to take them when they only wanted to go towards the sea. "I can promise you that. Go get ready then." she told the trio of kids.

Taritzu ran inside forgetting to eat his breakfast as the other two started without him. He moved the boxes from where he stored his capsules and pulled out the one he was looking for. Before he left he remembered to do one more thing. 'Maybe I should take it with me. Heck, I already outgrown these clothes.' He thought as he changed into his 'newer' clothes.

"Are you guys ready to go now?" Taritzu asked Goku and Haruna, to whiched they stayed quiet for a while since it was their first time they saw the boy in his armor. They had quickly cleaned up the area and waited for their older friend before getting into the car, yet they had never actually seen a warrior's armor. Once Taritzu repeated his question a bit slower the second time around, they both nodded, but Haruna spoke up her mind without knowing it.

"You look.. handsome." She muttered out to herself, allowing him to her her with his saiyan hearing. This comment brought the boy to flush out his current feelings, yet he still had the ability to continue walking into the car that Bulma had rode in.

Once they began to drive away from the cabin and down the road, Bulma asked Taritzu what they needed to go to the beach for and he said all what he knew. "So you want to train with this Master Roshi? Why exactly do you think he'll even let you train under him if he's not taking any students anymore?" She did have a point. How would they convince Roshi to train them. Luckily he could make a recommendation and use him to join as well.

"Well the truth is, Master Roshi was the master of Goku's grandfather, Gohan. And I believe when Roshi sees how well he had been living with the little knowledge of their style, then Roshi might want to actually continue teaching him, and quite possibly us, the rest of it." He explained his reasons thoroughly. Bulma found his thinking logical, as well as resourceful for his reasoning.

-x-

Soon after traveling for a few hours, the group finaly came to a stop. "Now you might want to step back a little. This next thing might surprise you kids!" she cautioned them before throwing a yellow capsule into the air, smoke puffing out after it landed, leaving a house in its place.

"My father invented the Dynocaps when I was a child. He's a brilliant scientist and when he gets an idea, he keeps on working untill he creates and improves his working inventions." She answered in reply to the boy before continuing.

"Okay, now you three can go inside now." She stopped Taritzu from leaving with the other two into the capsule house. "Hold on there." She began with a thought coming across her mind. "I'd like to ask you something before you go inside." She said getting a clearer view of the furry brown tail wrapped securely around his waist.

Bulma sensed that the young boy didn't want to talk about it outside where they stood. So When she began to walk inside herself, she was stopped by the boy who had his head down.

"I'll answer you after we get inside. Why don't we find a more comfortable place to stay." He said referring to the growing breeze of the cold wind as it blew through Bulma's hair.

Once they entered the house, she began to lead him over to the Kitchen from the farther area of the house.

She saw Goku was studying the living room along with Haruna, while she was telling him about household life. Bulma told her little friend to sit down next to her, eager to know a bit more of the children and their background. After catching his attention, he looked up to answer her the best as he could in her terms.

"So what do you want to know?" He began by asking her.

"Well," She began herself; she didn't know how to start the conversation herself, since question was asking him about his private life. But seeing as this would be her only opportunity to ask before the day ended, she sucked up her guilt and continued.

"I'd like to know why you kids have.. well that." She vaguely said but her question was understood by Taritzu as he saw where Bulma was pointing at.

"Oh that." He began. Chukling a bit to Bulma's concerned expression he began to tell her what that was all about.

"You see all Saiyans are born with this." He told her getting straight to the point.

"Huh. What's a saiyan?" Bulma may had been a smart girl but never in her life had she heard of anything similiar to that.

"Saiyans are a race of people who are similar to your people yet quite remarkably different. They are made up of many branches of classes. There are scientists, the most notible of them are mechanics and biologists. The historian, which is considered an honor to record such events accurately and to be given this title you would have to be driven by noble intentions and pass some of the hardest of written exams. Philosophers have four main branches; they are Economists, Ethnics, Pragmatist, and Justician. Then there are the warrior class where everyone has equal potential and are not branded by class but by rank by experience and skill which everyone can progress from any level of warrior they start from with no restrictions. Then there are the leaders of our race. They are known as the council men, seven head leaders of each province, each whom are responsible to ensure their province is in order and to represent each area as well as guiding successors. These men are also allowed to have as much power as the Leading general of the army but cannot replace the main leader of them all if the person in question is to fall. And finally there is the Great leader who is chief of the councilmen and supreme ruler of all, or in simple terms. The King. You may think the King is well-known by all but if you actual lived during their reigns then you would see that most people don't even realize they are there. That's how good they were of a leader, at least that was what Bardock said to me." He finished looking towards Goku.

"So what happened to your people?" She asked becoming more interested in the topic. Learning of another sentient race out there in the galaxy would catch anyones attention.

"Well. Most of them died over the last couple of decades. I guess us three are the last remaining of our race." He told her in a low voice.

"Oh that's so sad." Bulma replied hearing him. She was going to comfort him but he silenced her with a small forced smile, tears ridden in his bluish-dark eyes. Obviously enough, having grown up in the wild away from everyone else would put a toll on a kid, especially knowing no one else he could trust.

"Don't you worry about us." He said over to her as he left while wiping his eyes.

She was going to ask him if he wanted to talk about his past but when she looked at the clock she decided against it. "You three should go to sleep now. If we all go now then we'll have an early start tomorrow morning."

"But I'm not really tired. We still have to finish our evening spar." whined Goku moving right next to the door with Taritzu. "Fine, but when you come back inside you two will have to wash up." Bulma reluctantly complied. She turned her heels and walked over to the bathroom, expecting to be empty but found Haruna running a bath. "Shouldn't you be outside with the other two?"

"No. Whenever those two fight in the evening they like to be alone. Besides, thats how they spend their time bonding as brothers. They also continue to do that to give me privacy, which is almost every night, unless I would like to sleep outside with them." She told her.

-x-

Sleeping peacefully, a boy early in his pre-adolescent years laid comfortably in the field. Next to him was his young friend and brother, Goku, who had a dreamless sleep. But the same could not be said for Taritzu. He had another vision about again, although this time it was different. This time it was something he could actually understand.

-.-.-.-.-

Quietly the girl snuck a peek at her cousin's dorms, checking if there was any signs of his presence in the room. Satisfied she crept inside to place a note for her friend to read stating to meet her at their secret hideout. Soon after she made sure to leave no trace of her ever being there since it was basically an invasion of privacy, and Rotto has very firm rules of who and what can be in his room, despite having to share it with Xetsu starting the day after he was in a fight with Abbas. 'Hopefully he'll finish with his training anytime soon.'

She giggled to herself, her anxiousness to reveal her next big idea to her best friend was growing as each minute passed by. But before actually heading to the secret area she had requested to see him at she went to find her other friend. She darted across the many buildings, passing by the main road to the bottom of the mountain. When she arrived at her destination, she was welcomed by the many RA's who knew all about Kara's little charade.

"Hello there Kara." Said the upperclassman after leaving the library where all the bureau members would meet. Knowing that she was to respect the her seniors, she answer right away. "Hi, Tera." She answered meekly.

"Why are you so shy all of a sudden?" she studied her carefully, curious to find out why her previous expression had left so quickly.

"Oh, it's nothing. It's just that a lot of people don't think I should become an assassin. They all say I shouldn't go for it and just join the Bureau." She replied in all honesty. Tera knew why Kara was being this way. She had embarrassed the girl but telling some of the other members about her crush, being head over heels for her best friend. Any girl would have done the same if they met a boy with half the personality Xetsu had. Tera knew that there had been similar cases where Xetsu was caught in the eyes of many other females and they have often tried to reveal it to him, but Kara was a special case.

Instead of trying to tell him straight forward, like Rosalina almost did once by dropping hints, Kara befriended him the very instant they were introduced by her uncle Taurese and Mother Ayane. Slowly they grew closer, soon sharing a bond like they were brother and sister. And now as of lately, they've spent more time with each other, compared to how much Rotto and Xetsu share their time.

In all retrospect, they were true companions, and if you asked anyone what the future would lead for them, then those two would not surprise anyone if they became mates. Heck, there was even a time when she and Rotto had found them out in the forest with the two of them sleeping in each others arms, Xetsu having his tail wrapped around her, a sign of her being important to him at a level that most people could not fathom platonically.

But instead of chastising her about it, she supported her and left her be while Tera's little sister had spread word around. Kara was shocked how many girls were envious of her and had lost hope of having him as a potential mate but that didn't mean that he couldn't still be friends with Rosalina. Rosalina, that was Kara's other friend and she needed to talk to her right about now. So she then questioned her upperclassman before she could leave, leaving her with a quizzical expression while collecting her thoughts.

"She's at the field right now. Why do you want to know anyway?"

"No particular reason." she mischievously stated before skipping out of the courtyard.

-.-.-.-.-

This was what ran through Taritzu's mind as he slept. He was kept from a deep sleep that he would now wish to have even once a year but nature seemed to ignore his requests and pretty soon, the sun rays landed on its mark. He got up to prepare himself for the day, looked over at Kakarot, envying him for his pleasant sleep, and went inside.

After washing up he decided to get himself something to eat as well as fixing something for his little brother when he'd wake up. Finished with the food, he served it while noticing the girls were both awake and then headed outside to wake up Kakarot so that he'd get something to eat. He was surprised to find Kakarot conversing with a turtle.

"Big brother, can we take him along? He says he's lost and needs to get to sea." The boy said with big pleading eyes.

"Sure, but I'm a bit hungry though." He laughed after seeing the turtle flinch. "Don't worry I won't hurt you, I just need a meal, not some poisonous creature like you. I even have my own food here if you're not going to believe me."

"H-how did.. did you just read my mind?" The turtle said amazed. Taritzu honestly didn't know how he could of gotten the idea of a turtle being poisonous, it just appeared at the top of his mind and he just said it without thinking.

"Is he really poisonous?" Goku asked naively. "No, Kakarot." he let out a chuckle,"He's not really poisonous. What I mean is, I wouldn't favor eating him. It's not right of me to do it." He lectured his little brother.

Sighing, the turtle began to speak. "Excuse me sir, but could I have some saltwater please? I'm a bit thirsty."

"Sure thing. Just wait a sec and let me tell the others that where ready to go once your finish, Okay."

-x-

Finally they made it to the beach. Bulma was happy to have found out that another dragonball was out in the same direction the sea was at. There wasn't much happening lately, other than that bandit claiming the turtle to be his next meal. Goku only knocked him to the side of the head while running alongside his two other companions and they left him there unconscious.

"Thanks. could you four wait out here, my master would like to thank you." the Turtle said before leaving. Bulma was still near the car while the other three were playing in the water. The sight of them being so playful made Bulma feel so peaceful knowing that they were happy to have been brought to the beach. But it was also mostly because she was getting the fourth dragon ball of her quest that made her feel much happier than the kids.

"Hey Tari, why are you wearing that anyway?" He took a second to understand her meaning. "Oh, this? It's just my saiyan armor, I grew out of my old clothes so I'm now wearing this to replace them. Didn't I tell you I was in need of some new clothes soon?" She was about to make her own remark when the familair lethargic voice spoke out loud.

"Here they are, master." The Turtle stopped at the shore of the beach allowing an old man to walk off onto the beach and get a good look at the children. When he laid his eyes on Bulma he stopped looking elsewhere. "So Turtle here says you brought him to the sea, huh."

"Actually it was those two that helped the most. But they were all friendly." The Old man gave the two boys a notable look before speaking his mind. "Well, I guess this means I'll have to give them a reward of some sort. How about my pheonix?"

"Didn't he die decades ago?" Turtle and his master began to exchange ideas until they came up with solution. "Alright then I guess I can them Nimbus." Once the golden cloud flew between the group, He began to tell them how to use it. "Watch the master." He jumped up expecting to land safely on top of the cloud but ultimately passed through it. "looks like your not pure of heart master. Have you done something bad." The two began to repeat their remarks forgetting about the others.

By then Goku was excited to try out the gift himself so he, along with the two others tried it out. First Goku was able to ride it then it was Haruna's turn.

"Would you look at that. Looks like they can have it." The old man said after watching the cloud begin to fly away. He then turned his attention back to Turtle before being asked by Bulma.

"Hey that's.. Old man where did you find that ball?"

"I have a name you know.. but this old thing, I found it washed up shore at my island. Why, do you want it?" She nodded her head confidently and then asked if she could have it.

"Sure thing, here." He threw the ball over to her after being told by the Turtle that the boy was still with them. "Are you Roshi by any chance?" Taritzu asked.

"As a matter in fact, I am. Why do you ask?" Taritzu began telling the old master about what he planned to do, how he had found out about Gohan's death and how they came to him in an effort to be trained as students.

"Well I don't know. Usually I don't train just any random person who asks. It's been a while since I last taught students from scratch, but if you truly insist," He contemplated on what he was going to do. "Why don't you show me what you can do." He finished saying while taking his own stance.

With that said, Taritzu charged at the martial arts master, leaving his possessions where he stood, and started throwing a barrage of kicks and punches holding back in case it would of been too much but the old man blocked, dodged, and countered everything he had without breaking a sweat.

"I see. Boy, you have great strength behind those blows." Roshi admitted actually feeling the powerful after effect.

"You're not so bad yourself. In fact, I haven't meet anyone on this planet who could handle me so easily. Would you mind if I step this up a bit?"

Roshi then threw the Turtle shell he wore to anticipate the blows Taritzu planned on delivering. Taritzu threw a punch so fast that Roshi couldn't even react, connecting onto his chest. Soon, the boy began delivering a fury of attacks, each one countered by Roshi awkwardly as he regained his composure. Roshi then slipped backwards as a roundhouse kick swept at him and returned the favor with his own attack while the boy was exposed. With enough force, Roshi's double handed Hammer connected with his back, throwing him to the ground.

"Yes I see now. Young one while you have style and power, your attacks are a bit sluggish." He told him after helping him up. "I will train you as you so desire, but that does not mean I can accept all of you as my students." he added.

"But," He continued. "If it is true what you said about training together. Then I may allow it this time. Tell me, How fair do the other children fight?"

"Together, they are a challenge for me. Both of them work as a team, keeping me on my toes. Alone, they would be on par with one another. But each one of us can prove a worthy challenge." He answered in all honesty.

Roshi gave it much thought. The boy in front of him did show honor. If anything, Roshi knew that the boy could of defeated him if he wanted to, but instead he tested out the waters before plunging in. This boy showed both skill and wisdom during their little sparring session; it was too bad he had underestimated the opponent. Yet Roshi felt he had great potential hidden within. He now knew he decision.

"Boy, what is your name?" He inquisitioned.

"Taritzu." He answered confused with the question that was thrown out of the blue. He hadn't the slightest clue with what that had anything to do with the test.

"Taritzu, that's a nice name." He whispered to himself. "My decision has been made, I will agree to train the three of you. So long as you stay dedicated to the training. I will also require the three of you to return to me, after your little quest is over. That girl over there will need the three of you to help her. Any questions?"

"No sir." He quickly responded. Taritzu was thrilled, He may have not showed it right there and then, but within his mind he was one tiny step closer to beating frieza.

"Thank you Master Roshi." He bowed "I'll do as you ask." He then returned to collect his belongings and left with Bulma to get the others. A new spark filled his heart with zeal knowing that he had gotten the three a martial arts master.

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Power levels

Bulma 4

Goku 166

Taritzu 120(Holding back), 146(still holding back)

Haruna 152

Turtle .001

Roshi 126(w/weights), 139(w/o weights)