Review Responses:
To SonAviAgreste: Advertencia, traducción de Google por delante.
Le agradezco que comente esta historia. Es humillante ya que no hablo español en lo más mínimo y traducir esta crítica amable y reflexiva me alegra el día. Espero que encuentre esta historia de su agrado a medida que avanzo. Sigue leyendo y comentando, amigo. Déjame saber qué estoy haciendo que te guste, en qué puedo mejorar y qué preguntas tienes.
To Ushindi: Thanks for the vote and comment. My intent was for Cooler to diverge from being a Frieza knock off. Though, you may find parallels to him as well… As for your questions.
Although I ship Gohan and Videl together, it is not going to be the focus of this story. Their relationship will be crucial later on, though.
Vegeta will not be mind-controlled in this fic. In fact, Majin Buu is not the main villain of this story at all. You'll see what happened to Buu, and you guys are in for a hell of a surprise.
DBS: Broly is hype done right!
To xWMx Alphonze: I'm glad you're enjoying this fun little "What If" storyline. Trust me, things will only get crazy after this saga.
To SuperSaiyanFever: You know… that could be a good explanation given how different this story is going to get. It falls outside of the main continuity, much like the Z movies, GT, SDBH, and the Xenoverse games.
To Iwik: Thanks for considering my words. It's appreciated. Don't be scared to ask questions, criticize, leave comments, or voice your opinion. I have an open mind.
That's all for now, on with the show.
Last time on Dragon Ball Z: PRIMAL, Son Gohan confronted Cooler at West City Plaza. Upon passing a test of sorts from the adversary, he learned that Cooler was indeed the former son of King Cold and Frieza's older brother who was tortured and exiled for his willful defiance. However, he recuperated and grew his own empire from the Southern depths of the universe in order to usurp his family's forces under his own leadership. This all changed recently when he learned of his brother's fall at the hands of Son Goku, who unlocked the legendary Super Saiyan transformation at the time of their long battle. It was there when the aspiring conqueror extended a proposition for the young half-Saiyan to join Cooler on his quest for power and ambition. Meanwhile, the Dragon Team organized a plan that was set in motion which involved scrambling the Robot Soldiers of the Big Gete program? What will come out of all of this? Find out, now!
North Kai's Planet, Other World, Age 774
"BWAAAHHHH!"
Nearly falling over was one of the many deities of the multiverse. The creature appeared to be a short man with sky blue skin with a face that resembles a catfish. He wore a black uniform with the kanji symbol for "world king" over a violet red robe. He wore Teashade sunglasses with a pair of antennae similar to crickets.
This was the deity and the overseer of the northern quadrant of the universe, North Kai, otherwise known as King Kai.
Getting up, the Kai of the North Galaxy started to panic, muttering, "This is bad! This is really bad! B-But how can this be!?"
On the other side of his relatively dwarf planet was a familiar man who wore an orange gi over a navy blue undershirt. On his feet were blue boots and his wrists were blue sweatbands. Over to the right of his uniform bore the kanji symbol for "descendant", given his family name. On the backside of his gi bore the same symbol as King Kai's attire, symbolizing that he was a student or alumni of King Kai. When it came to appearance, the man looked like an older bulkier version of Goten, possessing the same hairstyle while having the same kind of serenity as Gohan.
This man was Son Goku, the former defender of Earth.
Sensing his teacher's dread and hearing his terrified scream, Goku jumped over to North Kai's side with a small brown fur monkey not too far behind the full-blooded Saiyan.
"King Kai, are you okay? What's wrong?" Goku asked with a concerned tone.
"G-Goku! I just received a distress call from South Kai! A powerful conqueror that resided in his jurisdiction has crossed from the South Galaxy to the galaxy here in the northland! According to South Kai, he set his sights on Planet Earth!"
Narrowing his eyes, Goku responded by saying, "Are you serious!? Who is this guy!? What does he want with Earth?"
"He said that the conqueror was in search of the warrior who bested his brother quite some time ago. Unfortunately, that warrior fell seven years ago." The deity said as he turned to face Goku.
"King Kai, you're not making any sense! Tell me, who is this conqueror?"
"...Goku, this threat was in search of you."
"Huh?! Me?" Goku reeled back while pointing at himself. "But why?"
"Because, Goku, the man who defeated his brother was you. You were on Namek when it all went down."
Goku sat on his bumper as he thought about King Kai's words. Thinking back to Namek, one foe came to mind.
"Wait a minute! Are you saying that–"
"That's exactly what I'm saying, Goku," North Kai nodded, confirming Goku's suspicion. "The conqueror in question goes by the name of Cooler… And he is Frieza's long-lost older brother."
Goku couldn't believe it. Frieza had an older brother. Who would have thought of that? Now he wondered just how strong this "Cooler" guy was. Then that line of thinking turned urgent when he realized that Cooler was attacking Earth.
"King Kai, did South Kai give you any details? Like how strong this Cooler person is?" Asked the Saiyan, trying to come up with a plan.
"Uh… From what he said, he's quite different from Frieza. While his younger brother never trained a day in his life, Cooler revels in challenging fierce opponents, much like you Saiyans. Armed with his race's durability and battle experience, he has a high intellect and a knack for building machines. He's also an honor-bound warrior." North Kai explained.
"Hmm...I see. Anything else I should know about?"
King Kai started to sweat as he shuddered as he said, "South Kai did mention that he is very merciless when it comes to planets that are not compliant to join his empire. And knowing you and your friends, I have a feeling that things are about to get ugly. Just judging based on his current power, I can tell that Frieza pales in comparison to his brother. I don't think Perfect Cell holds a candle to Cooler. I-I don't even think he's at full power!"
Getting up Goku looked upwards and thought about his friends, his wife, and his son. He then reflected on the battle against Cell and remembered the amount of power Gohan showed which led to him defeating Cell.
A smile formed on his face. The Saiyan brought his hand on his teacher's left shoulder.
"No worries, King Kai. The planet is in good hands. That Cooler guy is not going to win. Not by a long shot!"
King Kai saw a confident Goku, which made him raise an eyebrow.
"Huh? How can you be so sure?"
Raising his right hand for a thumbs-up, Goku answered, "Simple. There's no way my son is going to let Cooler have his way. If there's anybody who can beat him, it's Gohan!"
Turning away as he stared off into the distance, King Kai thought to himself, 'I hope you're right about this, Goku. I can't help Gohan due to a darkness that is interfering with my connection to his mind. This may be the boy's toughest challenge yet.'
Kami's Lookout, Heavenly Realm, Age 774
A shirtless Vegeta the IV backflipped while feeling the stress of the gravity weighed him down. From there, he started performing punches and kicks. He went about this style of extensive training for about three months within the different space-time.
But why was gravity pushing him down?
On his right arm was a chrome bracelet that was admitting an invisible field sphere around the Prince of all Saiyans. On the brace, a value of 500G, indicating that Vegeta was training under five hundred times Earth's gravity.
This was the Portal Gravity Band, or the G-Brand, courtesy of Dr. Briefs and Bulma.
Landing on the ground, the sweaty fighter then began his one-finger push-ups. Ten minutes later, Vegeta panted as the Saiyan was finishing his exercise.
"Four thousand nine hundred and nine eight, four thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine, five thousan-!"
Vegeta immediately stopped as he felt a strikingly familiar ki signature that seemed a little different yet still possessed an extremely powerful Battle Power.
Jumping up, he screamed, "No…! No! No, no, no, no, no! Damn it, no! How can that bastard be alive! Why!? Why now out of all times!? I can't even leave even if I tried! I still have another few hours! Damn it all!"
Vegeta drew blood from squeezing his fists as hard as he could. Flashes of his childhood serving Frieza, only to be battered and beaten to death ran through his mind.
'...Brat! You better kill that damn seed-stained lizard before I kill you!' Vegeta thought with venom etched in it.
With Goten, Lazuli (C-18), and Krillin
The Taeru couple and the youngest son of Goku flew towards the Market District of West City.
While the blonde beauty and her husband kept a serious demeanor, seven-year-old Son Goten remained as jovial as he could be.
Why? Because he could now test the progression of skill he obtained during his training sessions with his big brother.
He even brought his father's old mystical weapon, the Nyoibō, or Power Pole. Little did other people know, the Immortal Cat, Korin, had enchanted the staff so that its width can also grow along with its length at the user's will and command while also being able to return to the user's hand.
From there, they landed on a roof of an unharmed seafood restaurant.
From afar, the trio noticed the increase in Robot Soldiers units.
"Talk about sending in the cavalry! There's more of them than we thought. It's going to be at least sixty of these machines now." Said Krillin.
"That doesn't matter," Lazuli said stoically, more concerned with the task at hand. "We've got a job to do."
Goten turned to C-18 and asked with his head tilted, "What are we gonna do, Auntie Lazzie?"
"Your Uncle Krillin and I are going to gun for that overgrown toad. You, Goten-chan, stay here and take care of these robots."
Stars formed in the boy's pupils as a full-blown grin appeared.
"Ooo! Ooo! Does that mean that I get to smack them around till they break? Does it? Does it?" Goten asked, bouncing up and down.
Krillin simply gave Goten a thumbs up with his right hand, saying, "You got it! Go get 'em, slugger! And be sure to get any random person you find to safety."
"Yes, sir!" Goten saluted before pulling out the magical bō staff that belonged to his father long ago from its sheath.
Recognizing the weapon, Krillin shouted, "Woah! Is that what I think it is!?"
Lazuli, also noticing the weapon, raised an eyebrow.
"Hm… It appears to be the case. I recall that tool from old data files the doctor gathered years ago." She responded, feeling nostalgic.
Goten grinned only grew from their reaction as he answered, "Yeah know! Pretty cool, right? Since I can't go Super Saiyan yet, big brother let me have this as a part of my training! He said that Daddy used to use this with Kinto'un when we were little too! Now, it's my turn! Hehehe!"
"Go on, then," Lazuli allowed. "Just be careful, Goten-chan."
"Okay!" Goten chirped while holding the Nyoibō staff away from him. "Power Pole, extend!"
The bō staff grew in length to the size of a curtain rail before jumping off of the building with the weapon overhead in both hands.
The blonde turned to her husband, saying, "You ready?"
Krillin nodded, prompting the married couple to blast off in search of Neizu.
With Trunks and Tien
A large triangle beam had blasted through the army of Robot Soldiers, making a path for Trunks to fly through the clear pass in mid air. One of the Robot Soldiers risen to meet Trunks.
The young half-Saiyan punched the glass head of the Robot, causing it to explode before ascending up. More machines appeared, taking shots at Trunks.
Tien then said, "Trunks, move out of the way!"
Falling back out of sight of the Robot Soldiers' radar, the triclops clasped her hands before forming a diamond with it.
"Kikōhō!"
A powerful golden beam emerged from his hands, destroying the machines entirely.
Trunks looked up and said, "Nice shot, Mr. Tien."
"You're not bad either, kid. Think you can handle all of them on your own?"
Rolling his eyes, Trunks cockily responded by saying, "Psh! What do you take me for, triclops? They'll be sent to the junkyard before you know it!"
After that, he flew straight into the wave of Robot Soldiers with a smirk that screamed "Prince of All Saiyans".
Tien grunted by that comment but smiled at the cheekiness.
'Yeah, that's both Bulma and Vegeta's kid alright. He's much different than Trunks from the alternate future timeline.'
Quickly sensing his surroundings, Tien pivoted back, dodging a large ki blast that struck a nearby boarding school that was closed.
"Fuckin 'ell! I missed! I' mus' be an off day faw me."
Looking skyward, the Crane master saw Doore of the Armored Squadron with a sinister glint in his eyes.
The two warriors were locked in eye contact as they both landed in the middle of the street.
"ey 'here, ma'e! i'm glad you could make i'. I was ge''in bawed floa'in around while 'hese chrome-domes were busy blastin 'his 'own 'o bi's. I've bin i'chin faw a brawl all day." Doore said, stretching his neck.
Tien turned to the school that had been blown to smithereens, immediately recognizing that the many ki signatures that were once present had dropped immediately upon the explosion caused by the green adversary.
Turning back to Doore, Tien scowled at him.
Noticing this, Doore questioned, "Wha''s wi'h 'he staring? i 'aven'' even 'i' you ye'. Awer are you jus' jealous because 'hese guns are be''er 'han yours?"
Doore proceeded to literally flex both of his arms, pronouncing his macho arrogance with a shit eating grin on his face.
"...You bastard!"
"Huh?" Doore spoke. "Wha' was 'ha'?"
A few veins bulged from Tien's head out of anger as he elaborated, "There were children in that school, you bastard! And you murderer them without even sparing a single glance!"
"Tch, don'' give me 'ha' rubbish! Those weak rugra's don'' deserve 'o live if 'hey canno' 'andle a li''le blas' like 'ha'," Doore scoffed before taunting the former student of Shen. "Though, you are welcome 'o 'ry an' do some'hin abou' i'. Bu' from wha' my scou'er picked up, i doub' you'll even be waw'h 'he effaw'."
Reaching his breaking point, Tien let out battle cry as his power rose to an unexpectedly high amount, causing Doore's Scouter to self-destruct out of being overwhelmed.
'Bloody 'ell! dis power is mental! I 'hough' Lawd Cooler said 'ha' Ear'hlings were pushovers, ye' 'his bloke's Ba''le power blew my scou'er straigh' 'o 'ell! Wha' is goin on!?' A shocked Doore thought.
"You're going to pay for that...with your life!"
And like that Tien blasted straight towards him while letting out an angry bellow.
"HAAAAAA!"
With Piccolo and Videl
Videl and Piccolo landed downtown where the banks were mostly unscathed.
Videl's reaction to the financial district wasn't far from horrified. The streets were littered with debris, burnt marks, and bits of blood.
"Oh God! …It's like a warzone here. And so many people...they lost their lives." Videl lamented.
Piccolo simply said, "Welcome to the real world, kid. This is what we have to deal with on a regular. Give or take a few–sometimes several years in-between times of peace."
BEEP!
All of a sudden, about seven Robot Soldiers landed in front of them.
Immediately reacting to this, Videl and Piccolo dropped into their fighting stances.
"Videl, quickly! Tell me what Gohan taught you!" Piccolo commanded, not taking hesitation lightly.
"H-He helped bring out my ki, develop flight, basic ki augmentation for attacks, how to perform ki offensive techniques, and create After Images. That's it."
Nodding, Piccolo thought to himself 'So the runt showed her the basics. That's better than nothing. Still, rather have her alive better than dead or brutalized.'
Crossing his arms three copies of Piccolo emerged, taking Videl by surprise.
"No way!" Videl gasped. "That's Shishin no Ken, the Multi Form Technique!"
The original Piccolo stated, "This should cover us more ground. Listen, while the other three support you, I'm going to confront their leader. Try to store one of those machines in a capsule and hurry back to Bulma."
"Right!"
With that, the original Piccolo shot toward Salza's location.
From there, the leader of the Armored Squadron that stood on top city treasury turned around to see the cloaked Namekian.
"Ah! A nahmekian slug. eet's been a while seence I've seen zose of your kind. Hahve you cahme to chahllenge me?" Salza questioned.
Piccolo took this time to gauge Salza's Battle Power and was mildly impressed.
'He's miles above the Ginyu Force in terms of power, but I could still wipe the floor with this guy in full power. Though, I can't do that while my energy is in fourths due to the Multi Form. I better play it smart in order to beat him.' Thought the former Demon Namekian.
"Your intrusion into our planet is an annoyance. My job is to dispose of pests like you." Piccolo spat, taking off his turban and cloak to signify how serious he was taking Salza.
"You're very much so welcahme to try, slug. But my jahb ees to mahke sure zat Lahrd Coolair's will ees cahrried out by ahll means necessahry!" Salza said intensely, creating a blade out of ki from his hand.
Both combatants vanished out of sight, only for a collision to kick up strong winds and debris to fly about.
West City Plaza, West City, Age 774
"–Join my empire." Cooler offered.
Gohan, in his Great Saiyaman (or Ziam) paused for that exact moment.
'...What did he just say?'
"What? Join you?" Gohan echoed. "I don't understand. Why are you offering this to me of all people?"
Reeling his hand back to his side, Cooler explained, "Why, you ask? That's simple, I only respect two values; power and honor. Intelligence is also an honorable mention. You, son of Goku, honored my terms of speaking with me and managed to keep up with my power so far."
"And what does that have to do with anything?" Gohan questioned with no hint of relaxation under his helmet.
Cooler then walked to the edge of the building and motioned Gohan to take a look around the city.
"Look around you, Saiyan. Do you know what caused this destruction?" Cooler asked.
Gohan responded annoyed, asking, "I don't know, have you looked in the mirror lately?"
"Ignorance," Cooler simply answered, ignoring both Gohan's rhetorical question and the half-Saiyan's confused expression under his helmet.
"Ignorance? Of what?"
Sighing Cooler explained, "Thirty minutes Prior to our meeting, it had cake to my attention that most of your planet are not aware of the existence of energy-based attacks being a part of the realm of reality, let alone that other lifeforms exist in the stars and beyond them. Not to mention that the technology on Earth is primitive compared to other species. So, tell me, is this true, or am I misinformed?"
Gohan, not knowing how to respond, remained silent.
"Hm, I thought so," Cooler smirked. "Judging from my Scouter on these Earthling's Battle Power, it doesn't really take much effort to get rid of the population. Yet, you spend your days protecting these ungrateful feeble-minded weaklings."
"I do it because it's my home and I am just as human as I am Saiyan!"
"Well, I'd say your efforts in safeguarding the world and these lowly Earthlings leaves a lot to be desired." Cooler stated as he pointed at a black Corvette that was two miles away.
From there, he shot a Death Beam at its tire, causing the car to swerve out of control.
"NOOO!" Gohan screamed before blasting off to save the driver of the Corvette.
Using Rapid Movement, Gohan entered the car by ripping off the driver's door and got the said driver out of the spinning vehicle before it crashed into the fountain, causing a massive explosion.
Ten feet away from the burning wreckage was Gohan helping a shaking twenty-eight-year-old man that was pale-skinned. He had a mop of wavy gray hair, pale yellow eyes, a business suit, black work shoes, and a pair of glasses on.
"Are you okay?" Gohan asked in his Great Saiyaman voice. "You aren't suffering from any injuries, are you?"
Snapping out from his sudden fear, the man said, "N-No, I don't think so. Thank you so much, Great Saiyaman! If there's any way that I could repay you in any kind I–"
"You can do so by finding a safe place to hide. These streets are far too dangerous for you to be out and about, let alone driving. "
The man nodded as he ran for safety.
Little did Gohan know, the man had a dark smirk on his face as he thought to himself, 'You're an interesting specimen, indeed. Tao's data was barely scratching the surface. Until we meet again, Son Gohan.'
Gohan flew back to the building Cooler stood on with his eyes flashing golden-yellow, infuriated at the brother of Frieza, causing his power to spike, tapping into the Super Saiyan transformation but suppressing that urge.
"You! What the hell is wrong with you!? He could have been killed!" Shouted the angry superhero. "That man could have a family, children, and you just did that!"
"And what significance would his death have compared to everybody else on this planet?" Cooler inquired. "Did you know that man? Was that event personal to you?"
"No, but it was still–"
"Wrong, immoral, cruel, unfair? That's how life works." Cooler shrugged. "Besides, that's his fault, and by extension, the entire planet's fault for their weakness and ignorance."
"How!? They are just living there lived and–"
Cooler cut Gohan off by saying, "And wasting their time! They could be so much more advanced and stronger had they spent more time studying astrology and cosmology along with learning the ways of energy manipulation to further their knowledge regarding space travel and empowering their military. But instead, they believe beings like us to be nothing but fiction and fairy tales while they spend their valuable time blinded by worthless vices and frivolous affairs!"
Cooler extended his arm and hand towards the destruction of West City as he continued, "Say what you will about my methods, but my point still stands. They brought this on themselves in terms of survival! Had they realized their potential and strength they would have been able to repel attacks like this much more efficiently! You don't owe these barbarians anything!"
He turned back to Gohan and stated, "On the contrary, these Earthlings owe you the world and more."
Gohan's glare never left his face.
"Where are you going with this, Cooler?"
Sighing Cooler said, "Think, monkey! You have valuable knowledge with power that can shake this very planet! Under my flag, I could have it to where this whole world could be yours to rule! You can teach these primitive subspecies the art of energy manipulation, hand-to-hand combat, and galactic travel. As one of my generals, I could have your name be exalted, feared across two galaxies! I could make you a god amongst mortals! With our combined powers, Earth can have enough strength to ward off all threats while being protected at all times! ...All I ask is for you to be loyal to me, under my leadership."
Gohan puts his head down, contemplating his options before asking, "And what about the Earthlings who don't wish to seek strength?"
"Well...unfortunately for them, there isn't any room in my empire for weakness. They will simply be disposed of. After all, the strong survive while the weak die." Cooler responded matter of factly.
"I see…" Gohan said quietly.
Without having the time to react, Cooler's stomach was met with a strong blow that forced the conqueror on his knees, forcing Cooler's Scouter to drop. The emperor coughed and hacked up wads of saliva and blood before looking up to see a serious Gohan with his tail unraveled.
"You...!?" Cooler gasped, appalled and angered by Gohan's course of action. "How dare you...strike me! I offered you a grand opportunity!"
The golden-yellow-eyed Gohan hissed, "Shut up. I've heard just about enough out of you."
Cooler was about to retort when he felt Gohan's power still rising despite it not quite reaching the threshold of the Super Saiyan transformation.
"...I finally understand, now. I know your kind. You think you could just waltz in and take our planet. But you forgot one thing. I AM MY FATHER'S SOOOOOON!"
Gohan's power shook the building they stood on as well and the entire block, making the surrounding buildings' glass windows shatter, cars push away from the sheet power, and streets crack. The white aura that surrounded the teen radiated, allowing his cape to flow along with it.
'Damn it! I got closer that time. If I can find some kind of trigger, I may be able to force him to reveal his true power. ...Perhaps it's time I show this monkey spawn my little secret.'
Getting up with a grunt, Cooler said, "It seems that we've reached a point of contention. Perhaps could negotiate our agreement someplace else? This place does seem a bit too...devastated."
Facing away from Cooler, Gohan flew up and headed straight to a nearby desert with Cooler following him.
With Cooler and Gohan
Landing seven feet away from each other, Gohan said, "Here, this desert is thirty-five minutes away from our previous location. Now we don't have to cause any more unnecessary damage to the city."
"Excellent," Cooler said. "Now we can work out a new deal."
Folding his arms, Gohan tells him, "Go on."
"Truth be told, I've been holding back a power that not even Frieza could withstand. This very factor puts me over him, and to an extent, my father. Rules are simple, we fight until one of us either gives up, is unconscious, or if one of us can no longer be able to fight." Cooler said, holding three fingers.
"That's fine by me. If I win, you have to get off of my planet and never return." Gohan wagered.
Cooler smirked, saying, "Of course. But if you lose, not only will this planet be mine for the taking, but you will also become my subordinate and act only according to my will without hesitation. Otherwise...there may not be an Earth to protect anymore. How does that sound?"
Taking his father's stance, Gohan said, I'm ready when you are. I can take anything you can throw at me!"
"Hehehehehe! Oh, believe me. You have no idea what's in store for you, monkey spawn." Cooler heckled as he took a horse stance. "Now witness strength incarnate!
Bringing his arms to his sides, Cooler clenched his fists while grunting. The stones that were below his feet began to rise from off the ground which was a result of Cooler's power shooting up. Winds danced around, causing dust streams to occur and fly past Gohan.
Gohan watched in awe as Cooler's chest and muscle mass expanded and grew in size. His white carapace changed with the breast-plates shoulder pads becoming hoop-like in shape, becoming something like white "handles". The white carapaces on his wrists change drastically, obtaining dark-blue parts and gaining blade-like protrusions. Cooler's tail ended up getting a white pointed stinger-like carapace as well.
Cooler then encased his entire head in a carapace except for his eyes, with his mouth being covered behind it as if it were a helmet or a visor. Four spikes extended from his cranium and there was a large dark-blue part in the middle of his head.
Gohan gaped, not knowing what to do in the presence of such a large Battle Power.
Cooler simply said, "Let's see how long you can last before I break you."
To Be Continued…
Cooler's true power has finally been unleashed and is ready to take on Gohan. With the plan in progress, the whole Earth is now at the hands of our heroes. What will come of the battles that the Dragon Team is dealing with? Will Cooler get his way? Or will Bulma's plan succeed before West City is completely in shambles? What will happen to Gohan? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z: PRIMAL!
Author's Note: Sorry about the action is lacking on this one, but I was trying to push the fight between Cooler and Gohan elsewhere for the sake of West City not being wrecked by those two alone.
There will be more fighting in the next chapter, especially between Cooler and Gohan. I've decided to give Goku a small cameo, letting you know that he will be in this story, just in a much smaller role.
I decided to give Goten the Power Pole with an upgrade that is more accurate to the Compliant Pole in Journey to the West where now it can return to the wielder and grow in width. This is a compromise for him not obtaining the Super Saiyan transformation ...yet. That's for later.
Also, I gave some love to Krillin, Tenshinhan (Tien), and Lazuli (C-18) because they deserve more attention. Especially my boy, Tien! He's going to be important to one of Gohan's friends. More on that later.
I can't really do much about Kid Trunks because there's nothing I can really work with to make him, you know, interesting. If you guys got any ideas, PM me or leave it in the comments.
Now, the Time Chamber and the Dragon Balls' rules have changed since the Cell Games. Like in Super, the Time Chamber can be used freely whenever the Dragon Team likes. It can also be adjusted. This is thanks to Mr. Popo and Dende. Dende has also gotten more experienced with his powers as a member of the Dragon Clan of the Namekians thanks to Piccolo's (via Kami's essence) guidance. So, now, the Dragon Balls' recharge time takes four weeks at least to three months at most. It just depends on the magnitude of the wishes, which are only two.
For example:
Me: I wish for a big house and Twenty million zeni.
Shenron: BUT A SIMPLE MATTER...IT SHALL BE DONE!
*Dragon Balls scatter and takes a month to recharge*
Me: I wish to be immortal and be the strongest mortal in the universe
Shenron: YOUR WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED!
*Dragon Balls separate in the sky, takes three months to recharge*
Anyways, tell me what you think about the chapter so far. Let me know your thoughts, questions, and concerns in the comments. PM me if you have any ideas. Let me know what's your favorite thing about this story and don't be afraid to criticize me for any issues you have with the story. Voice your opinions. That's how I improve as a writer.
But remember, don't take everything so seriously like Battle Powers (Power Levels) and stuff like that. That doesn't matter. This story is simply for fun.
The next chapter will take a while to come out, so sit tight while I endure midterms and personal stuff in life. Have a blessed day guys!
PS: This universe outside of the story will be referred to as the PRIMAL universe. As for the poll, Universe 7 Alpha/ U7-A is the winner. Thank you all so much for your contribution to that poll!
-DarkShadowGames451