The couple went back home so Chichi could prepare for her training away from home. While chichi was packing her back, Goku disappeared for a few minutes and came back with a smile on his face.

Goku: I have something for you. It is not your birthday present. I am still working on that one. It is your training present.

Chichi was intrigued. Goku was not one to bring surprise presents, "What is it?"

Goku: They are weighted clothes. Here are t-shirts and wristbands. I hope you like the color. It reminded me of what you wore in the martial arts tournament. You are very experienced and strong already, but I think this will help you get stronger. If they are too light. Piccolo has heavier ones. You can take Nimbus to the Lookout and get them from there.

Chichi's eyes were almost tearing up. That was the most thoughtful present that Goku had ever given her.

Goku: Also, I spoke with Tien. He has a martial arts school. If you need to practice with someone, you can go there. I am sure they will be easy opponents, but you can take on Tien if you are up for a challenge. And he has a dorm where you can stay, so you don't have to worry about finding a place to sleep. .

Chichi could not stop herself from huggin and kissing Goku, "Thank you honey! I appreciate your help".

Goku was very surprised by her reaction. That kiss was wonderful. Goku missed her loving wife that yelled at him and fought him every time he tried to leave home to train. He missed his lover and best friend.

Goku: I am happy you like it. It is hard for me to pick birthday presents, but training presents are easier. I will have a birthday present for you when you are back.

Chichi: There is no need, Goku. Just make sure Goten does his reading.

Chichi waited for Goten to return home and explained that she will be going away for 10 weeks and that Goku will be watching after him.

Goten: Mommy, I am going to miss you. I love spending time with dad, but what are going to eat?

Chichi: No worries, Daddy will cook for you.

Goten: I am worried now.

Chichi kissed her young son goodbye and gave a loving look to Goku. She was unsure how to act. How do you say goodbye to the love of your life for a journey to help you decide if you should stay married.

Goku: Chichi, wait!

Chichi: What is it, Goku?

Goku approached Chichi, hugged her and wished her a good trip. He was also so unsure how to say goodbye in this case. He was usually the one leaving, not the one being left.

Chichi took on the offer of staying at Tiens's school. She trained mostly by herself in the mountain since Tien's students were not as experienced or strong to be a good challenge. She sparred with Chiaotzu and started training how to control her ki. Although she did not train with the students, she spent some of her down time with them. Some of the advanced students were preparing for a local martial arts tournament. It was not as big as the World Martial Arts tournament, but it promised to have strong fighters and a generous cash prize of the top three fighters. This event was almost an underground tournament for strong fighters that were smart enough to realize the Mr. Satan was a fraud or that the Martial Arts tournament was rigged for financial purposes.

Tien was going to refrain from participating since he wanted to give a chance to his students and also because he was in a limbo stage where he was too strong for a regular tournament but not strong enough for the intergalactic leagues of the other Z fighters.

Chichi thought it would be a good opportunity to test her progress and maybe get some cash. She was sure that while she was away, Goku probably was training and not taking care of the farm, so the prize would come handy.

Chichi was right, Goku was distracted training. He took Goten to visit and train with King Kai, Master Roshi and other fighters (except for Tien. Goku wanted to be respectful of Chichi's space and time). He wanted to make sure to not disappoint Chichi, so he made sure that Goten brought his books with him. Master Roshi was impressed to see that Goku was the one telling Goten to study.

Goku: Goten, don't forget to catch up with the math problems. If you don't finish them tonight, I will have to cut short the afternoon training tomorrow.

Goten: But dad!

Goku: What would your mom say?

Master Roshi: Chichi is really the most powerful being of the universe. She is even more powerful than a Super Saiyan to make Goku be the enforcer of education.

Goku: Hahaha she might be. I just don't want to disappoint her.