Dragon Ball Nu
Chapter 10
Three days have passed, Piccolo and Dende have come to the closing of their training on New Namek. Piccolo feeling more assured about the direction and skill of the training he wants to leave behind for Batu, Iolin, and Neris. Dende also feeling more appeased after being able to converse with the elders about the fate of New Namek after Moori passes away. What new adventures will come to our heroes? Will the fruits of training pay off? Find out this episode of Dragon Ball Nu.
Piccolo meeting up with Batu, Iolin, and Neris for one final training session before the trip back to Earth. "Alright, it's time to see what you've learned. Now we are going to repeat the training we did the first time. I want to see how your skills have improved." Each of the three nodding their head in response and preparing for the training session to begin.
"Yessir, Piccolo. It has been an honor training with you." Batu getting in fighting stance.
"It truly has been." Neris agreeing.
"Just shut up you two we have training to do. We need to focus." Iolin knowing that this training will not be easy.
"It has been a good test, but Iolin is right prepare yourselves." Piccolo focusing his energy and once again splitting himself into three identical clones of himself each with their own power. Each copy of Piccolo standing across from his respective opponent as one of the Piccolos speaks up. "Alright, let's begin. Go!" Two of the Piccolos charging at Batu and Neris to begin combat with each of them while the third takes a defensive stance to challenge Iolin.
"So you charge Batu and Neris, but don't charge me? You expect me to rush in. I understand." Iolin speaking to the Piccolo he is facing against. "I feel like I should try not to disappoint." The two Namekians standing within fifteen feet between them. 'He won't expect this.' Iolin taking a wide stance and focusing his energy before launching his arm outward from his body, stretching it to grab Piccolo off guard. Iolin's arm stretching to the insane fifteen feet to catch his opponent.
In an instant before his hand makes contact Piccolo focusing his energy around his hand slices Iolin's arm clean off with an energy blade. "An interesting first move, but you leave yourself wide open for a counter-attack and now you are down an arm." Piccolo then making the next move, dashing in towards Iolin.
Piccolo connections a few heavy swinging punches into Iolin who works trying to defend from the attack with one arm. "How do I defend with only on arm?" Iolin questioning his situation out loud while his arm begins to slow down from taking the onslaught of punches.
"Iolin is in trouble, but I can't focus on that right now. My opponent won't have mercy and I can't lose." Neris speaking to himself repeating exact words warmed by Piccolo in training from a previous day. Neris matching the Piccolo he is facing against in speed and intensity blocking flurries of punches and kicks awaiting his opening.
"Piccolo you are quite impressive." Batu giving the Piccolo he is sparring the compliment. "It's incredible to think that you're fighting at this level with your power split between three clones. Such power." Batu pushing his power up. "I will not fail." Batu raising his power to match the clone of Piccolo. As his energy level increases so does his speed and reflexes along with his strength. 'I just need to dig deeper.'
Dende watching off to a distance of the three sparring matches unfolding in front of him. 'Piccolo is doing quite well, but so are the others. It is a good sign that they have been able to grow even as far as they have.'
"Piccolo! I need you to stop now!" Suddenly King Kai's panicked voice making itself known to all three Piccolos. All three Piccolos immediately stopping their individual punches and sparring matches to the surprise of Iolin, Batu, and Neris.
"King Kai, from your voice I'm assuming they are on their way." All three Piccolos speaking in unison. Iolin, Batu, and Neris looking with extreme confusion, and unsure what to do.
"Yes, it's not good. Not good at all. Bojack has sent a squadron on their way to Earth, and Bojack himself is not far behind! We need you back on Earth and fast." King Kai sweating and freaking out. "I will tell Gohan and Vegeta as soon as I am done talking to you, but Earth is in grave danger they will be at Earth in four days!"
"Dende! We need to leave now!" One of the Piccolos shouting at the top of his lungs. "Bojack's Forces are on their way to Earth!" The three Piccolos recombining into one body. "All of you have the potential to be great warriors. I want you to keep training." Each of the Namekians nodding their head in response.
"Yes, Piccolo." All three responding in unison.
"It was really nice to meet you all and to visit home once again. If you ever need anything let us know. We will do what we can!" Dende smiling and trying to make sure New Namek will be left protected.
Meanwhile back on Earth.
Gohan is in an intense training session with Vegeta while inside of the Gravity Chamber at Capsule Corp. Vegeta in the Super Saiyan state and Gohan training in his base form. "Gohan! Vegeta! It's King Kai this is an emergency!" King Kai telepathically communicating with the pair on Earth.
"King Kai?" Gohan stopping immediately completely taken off guard, and receiving a full punch to the face from a Vegeta whom didn't stop quite as fast in their sparring. "Vegeta…" Gohan getting back up off the ground that he landed on from the punch to the face. "King Kai what's wrong?"
"It's Bojack! His army is on its way to Earth. They are looking for the powerful warriors that brought the demise of Frieza. Bojack traced Frezia's last known appearance to Earth. He sent a group of his army ahead of him, but they will be at Earth in four days." King Kai panicking.
"Gohan and I will defend the Earth once again." Vegeta saying with a confidence and feeling his blood boiling from massive anticipation.
"Bojack is not an opponent to take lightly he holds a strong army that could give you trouble. I don't want you rushing into the battle blindly." King Kai trying to reason with Vegeta and warning him.
"I am the Prince of Saiyans and I will defend the Earth with every ounce of breath."
"Vegeta, we just have to work together. We can protect the Earth, but we need to do it together as Saiyans and as a team." Gohan speaking to Vegeta trying to make sure they are in the same page, and knowing just how to talk to Vegeta.
"Gohan is right." Vegeta acknowledging Gohan's words.
"I'm glad you two are feeling that you are strong enough to work together. I also alerted Piccolo to the incoming danger and he will come back to help. The more people you have the stronger you will be. This army is not a small force." King Kai warning Gohan and Vegeta.
Gohan nodding in response. "That's great! The more strong fighters we have the better." Looking to Vegeta and making sure they are all on the same page. "Goten and Trunks aren't old enough to fight so right now it looks like three of us will be defending Earth. Vegeta we can do this. I think we should try to find a couple other fighters just to help control numbers, but don't let them fight stronger people."
"If we are going to include anyone else other than the Namek then they will not be fighting stronger enemies." Vegeta completely agreeing with Gohan. "The strongest opponents should be left for the strongest warriors. I will work with you Gohan, but I also want you to realize we are the strongest warriors on this planet."
"I understand. If we think something is too big we will handle it." Gohan agreeing, but then questioning. "What other fighters should we get?" Gohan asking the question looking to King Kai for advice.
"Hmmmm, Gohan I would go ask Krillin, Tien, and possibly even some of the Androids." King Kai trying to think of individuals as well.
"Right!" Gohan hitting his fist into his other hand before preparing to use Instant Transmission. "Vegeta, I'm going to go talk to the others and see if they would be willing to help us. I know you don't like the idea of working with the Androids, but maybe they could help." Gohan then disappearing to leave Vegeta alone.
"What am I doing taking orders from a child? Have I no pride? I am a Saiyan warrior." Grumbling to himself before changing his mind. "If Kakarot was here we would be able to defeat the entire army with just the three Saiyans." Vegeta clenching his fists. "Gohan is right. I need to let go of my anger and focus on protecting Earth. My son and my family depends on it. It was Gohan who truly re-ignited my drive." Vegeta releasing his fists and thinking to himself. 'Maybe someday Kakarot and I will get our rematch but not as enemies this time.'
Gohan appearing at Satan City at Krillin and Android 18's house walking up to the door to knock. "Hey Krillin, it's Gohan!"
Android 18 coming to the door and answering holding a baby in her arms. "Hello Gohan, I will get Krillin in a second would you like to come in?"
"Uh thank you 18. Is that Marron she is getting pretty big?" Gohan surprised from the idea of Krillin and 18 having a child.
"She is almost a year old now." 18 smiling, looking into her daughter's face. "She is getting big and will get strong too. Just like her parents." 18 pausing and looking back to Gohan. "I will get Krillin." 18 then walking back further into the house.
A few minutes later Krillin coming to the front of the house with 18 and Marron. "Hey! Gohan how have you been?"
"Krillin! I've been pretty well still training a lot, but I have been working hard in school too." Gohan jokingly flexing his right arm laughing.
"I can tell you have kept up with your training. 18 and I haven't been able to recently, but don't think we have gotten soft!" Krillin joking back. "But anyway what brings you over Gohan?"
Gohan's face turning more serious. "Actually I need your help. Both of you if possible. An evil force is on its way to Earth and we need all the help we can get."
Krillin and 18 looking at one another with understanding of the gravity of the situation. "Gohan, if you need backup I will be there. No questions asked." Krillin smiling to his friend.
"Awesome! If you would like to come to 18 we could use the extra help. I can ask my Mom to watch Marron too." Gohan offering just in case 18 wants to partake.
"Hmmmm. As long as someone will watch Marron I will fight. I want to defend my family." 18 holding Marron closely.
"Gohan, if there is anything else we can do I hope you know we will."
"Actually there may be. I am also looking for Tien. We need backup. I am going to talk to Android 16 too. That will give us seven warriors." Gohan hoping Krillin knows something of Tien's whereabouts.
"I'm sorry Gohan. I have no idea Tien and Chiaotzu went into solitude for some specialized training. I haven't heard from them since Marron was born. I was actually kind of surprised he made it to that truthfully." Krillin looking down at the ground trying to think of where to look.
"Well unfortunately Dende is with Piccolo on their way back to Earth from New Namek so I can't ask him to help find Tien. That would've been how I went about finding him before." Gohan brainstorming. "Unless… I got it! Krillin, 18 I have to go. I apologize the threat is suppose to be here in four days. I will be back to get you guys." Gohan teleporting away without another word.
What is Gohan's plan? Will Piccolo and Dende make it back to Earth in time? Will Gohan find Tien in time? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Nu.