With the World Tournament finished, the group begin to head out for a meal, Krillin heading back to the main hall to collect Goku's things as he normally did. With the groups conversation continuing and having an abrupt interruption of Krillin's death cry. They return to the main all, finding a dead Krillin and the symbol of the demon king. Goku, having already taken the dragon radar and rushing off before this realization. Master Roshi explaining the possible rise of Demon King Piccolo

With the information of such a great opponent, Tarble is reminded of the first time he showed to earth and being overpowered by someone so completely. "Has goku ever fought anyone that out classed him completely?" He spoke outloud.

Roshi grimaces at the thought, stroking his beard slightly. "Come to think of it, not that I have heard of." He spoke looking to the others.

"I once beat him, but he was still a hard fight and it was when he was starved." Yamcha spoke up. "But I have not heard of any other person completely overpowering him."

"At least, not tell today when you went all out on him." Bulma chimed in. "You wailed on him to fast for me to see, but when you stood over him… I could tell you were stronger than he expected."

"I am worried then, that he will be running straight to someone that will overwhelm him and not be merciful." Tarble concluded, Goku's fury reminding him of the same anger he felt several times that brought out the worst in him. "You said that Master Shen and you fought him some time and lost. I feel we will be better off now that we have stronger fighters, but may not be enough. Even so, we should get him involved."

Master Roshi grumbled, not seeming to like the idea of asking Master Shen for help. But soon nodded. "It would be best to have everyone capable of fighting. We will stay here incase Goku returns, and if not we will head to my Island. We will wait for you here before going."

"No, go to your island now. I will have a way of finding you." Tarble said, having another reason to head back to crane school. The young saiyan bursting into the air and heading toward his home. He figured Master Shen would be doing the same, to lick his wounds from being so disrespected.

During this time, Goku has battled Tambourine and lost, recovered and fought him again at full strength, and fought demon king piccolo as per the normal story. Yajirobe now taking him to Korin tower to hopefully recover as well as gain more strength for fighting the demon king. Tarble arriving at Crane School to a frightened Yurin and no Master Shen yet.

"Tarble, there is something wrong. I can feel something dark out there." Yurin said as he landed. Yurin having been sensitive to strangeness, Shen remarking that she had a great natural spiritual awareness. Yurin pale and almost ill with worry.

"Do not worry, I know about it as well. Tien and I will take care of it." Tarble said trying to settle her nerves. But she seemed to be still apprehensive. "You… believe he is stronger than us."

Yurin nodded, Master Shen soon landing with a growl. "How dare you return, disobeying me and letting that boy live. Being a catalyst to Tien and Chiaotzu forgoing their entire life of training." He said vein's growing in his head in frustration.

"Master…" Tarble started.

"I am not your master, not any more. You are banished from this school! I see you again, or the other two… I will kill you." Shen threatened.

Tarble almost felt his body want to launch at Shen to test his threat, but he had other issues to take care of. "Demon King Piccolo has returned." He finally said, watching Shen's face turn from anger to fear.

"D-d-demon king piccolo? He was released? How? Why? Answer me!" Shen shouted, trying to remain calm. "And how do you know it was him."

"Roshi confirmed the circle with 'Ma' in the center to be his symbol. As to the other questions, we do not know. We only know that the Mafuba was the only way to defeat him before, and that Roshi states he does not know how to do it. Do you Mas… Shen?" Tarble tripping over the word 'master' having been accustom to saying it.

"Of course not… Our master never had time." Shen said before humming. "The only chance we have is to hide, and gather strength. Tien and Chiaotzu returning as well?"

"They planned on coming back, but decided to stay with Roshi while they figured out a plan."

"The fool will most likely think of a plan to do now and not later, and just get potential fighters killed." He said looking to Yurin. "She might be the only one capable to defeat such a foe."

"What do you mean?" Tarble asked, looking to Yurin as well as she looked at both of them confused.

"She is strong in spiritual energy, she can possible wield such energy to seal the demon king's power. But she is not ready yet… nor would she be for many more years." Shen remarking on her latent magical power. "I am not one who knows much 'magic'" He said the word magic with a hint of distain. "But I can prepare her physically for the strain of it."

"Then you two stay, train her. I ask for permission to go fight though." Tarble did not want Tien and Chiaotzu to fight the demon alone. "I am the strongest student here, even if you do not believe me. With all three Crane students there, we may have a chance."

"You three will die if you try to fight him." Shen said spitting to the ground. "But go, I cannot stop you from suicide."

"Then, I ask for my things… all of them. Including the pod, armor, and scouter that Master Tao brought in with me when I was young." Tarble said, wanting to be completely battle ready.

Shen looked to him and sneered. The old man motioning Yurin to head inside, before leading Tarble out of the dojo. The two taking flight and going deep into the forest, Shen showing a hidden cave. A vault locked away the several Million Zeni Tao had collected for years as a mercenary, but inside also was a large ball. Tarble could tell it was not touched in some time, as dust had collected on it. Placing his hand to it, the first time touching something owned by his saiyan people in some time. Memories of his old life, training with his father's men to make up for his lower battle power. His brother being so strong and protecting him during one of their training sessions. His mother stern face slowly crumbling in a gentle smile as Tarble tried his best to prove himself.

Tarble began to strip away his Crane School uniform, folding it up and placing it to the side. Replacing the uniform with his Saiyan armor, it stretching for his new greater size. Placing the scouter to his head, turning it on and letting it reboot after years of inactive use. Lifting the Space pod and collecting his uniform, holding it out for Shen to take.

The old man looked at it and then to the young warrior. "Keep it." He said with an annoyed tone. "Use it to remember you foundation. And if you are capable to getting away without dying… do so. Better a fighter with one arm then a dead fighter with both."

Tarble smiled at his old master, sensing he was trying to guide him in his own way. Leaving the cave, dressed as a saiyan warrior, he turned on his scouter. It showed an immense power level one direction, and three other power levels. One alone and slightly fading, the other two far away with one surging back and forth. Tarble's face leaving his smile behind as he prepared himself. "One of the lesser power levels is heading to the greater, it has to be Tien or Goku. The others seem to be that direction." His scouter detecting Yamcha's power mixed in with the others. Tarble leaving no time to waste any further, Launches into the air. His target the Demon King.

Piccolo stood smiling as Drum takes his first steps, Tien getting ready to fight. But as the Demonkin charged at Tien, Tarble appeared and suddenly kicked him back to the Demon King. Piccolo standing in shock as someone new already appeared. But then he wickedly smiled. "I am sorry, I will have Drum play with you in a moment. Someone else has already challenged me."

Tarble's gaze did not leave the demon king, pulling his scouter from his head. "Tien, I have two things to say before I continue." He said, ignoring the demon king. Piccolo growling at this as the scouter was tossed behind Tarble into Tien's hands. "First, I am sorry I lied to you." The young saiyan held out his hand, a ball of white energy appearing just above his hand. "And second, run." Tossing the energy ball to the sky, The demon King and Tien both looking Bewildered at the action. The energy ball bursting with light, Tarble staring directly at it. Tarble only thoughts, ~destroy the demon king, destroy the demon king. destroy… the… demon… Destroy!~ A might roar echoed through the town that still remained, Tarble had become an Oozaru!

With Tarble becoming Oozaru, what will become of the demon king? Will we still have a Piccolo Junior? Will we still have a Kami!? What will happen when Goku arrives? These next questions may be answered in the next chapter! Chapter Nine: Kaiju Battle, Oozaru Mayhem!

Power levels!
Tien- 190
Demon King Piccolo (youth returned) – 260
Drum – 210
Yurin – 20
Tarble – 210 (2100 Oozaru)