Wow. I'm surprised at the sheer amount of support for this budding fanfiction. Over 100 followers/favorites and over 20 more reviews in just about 15 hours.
I seriously appreciate all the feedback and support and I hear you.
Here's my responses to the reviews I have gotten and if you'd like to read them then go ahead, if not, then skip to where the chapter begins.
flameclawsxx: Don't worry. Goku definitely sees the increase of power within Gohan and stay tuned for this chapter to see what comes of that information. I don't want to spoil the future chapters, but this increase in Gohan's power will make a difference in the Raditz fight. Thanks for the review!
Val'Hor: I'm glad you agree. I did my best for it to make sense and you'll like the upcoming chapter if you enjoyed the previous training sessions! Thanks for the review.
WerewolfXZ: Yeah I was thinking that was how it worked. Having them stacked would be a bit too much and that delves into more a more unrealistic category. Mystic has always been a weird subject for me to touch on. I don't completely understand it since it unlocks all the potential he has at that point in time, so he doesn't actually need to turn super saiyan. There's just not a lot of info on how mystic completely works. How I came to understand it is mystic is basically like super saiyan without the appearance change. Basically all the power of SS1, 2, and 3, but his appearance doesn't change. I'm not sure if that's right. So confusing to me at least. Thank you for the review!
Zero Rewind: I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the story. It is true that you can skip most of the first part as you said, but I have gave my reasoning before which you have commented about it being a "weak reply". This is just the preference I have gone with instead of showing my character traits in pieces throughout the story as you suggested. I did it this way because I feel that I'd rather show you who I am beforehand because my personality is very strange and could resemble an emotionless attitude like Android 18 or 17. I have shown my small changes in the second chapter being a small child with an underdeveloped brain.
Your comment about my tedious chapters without immersion is fairly accurate. Nothing major has happened yet and I feel that is an unfair assumption to make about my story that only has 2 full chapters. I'm sorry you don't like my slow pace of story or that it may seem boring. I can't please everyone with my style of writing. I do enjoy that you took the time to write me some feedback and I have personally read your Z Gamer story which I find to be a fun read. I look forward to your next chapter. The PL of Goku is at 416 at the beginning of the Saiyan saga in canon and the mistake of the last chapter has already been addressed. Whether or Goku trains harder because of Gohan's interest in fighting is up in the air, and I doubt you'll find out since you have stated that you won't read further.
I am also unhappy that you accuse me of word inflation based on my author's note. The story itself without it is above 5,000 and still reaches my goal.
I will not apologize or shorten these notes because I genuinely want to respond to people who take time out of their busy day to read and review my story giving them the chance to read what I have said about their review. I know some people don't even read the note and just want to skip to the chapter and that's fine too. That's why I won't count this in my 5,000 word goal. Others may even want to read what I say about reviews of another person to know what I think or what may come in future updates.
Sorry you don't like it.
Thanks anyway.
serus black antihumannature: Tao was not that bad compared to people like Tien, Goku and Piccolo, but to normal humans, he is a scary foe. A killer that has no morals as long as a paycheck is waiting for him, but I see what you mean. I have heard about Dragon Ball Online, although I have no opinion about it since I know almost nothing about it. I'd like to not stray too far away from canon or make anyone ridiculously overpowered as that will not interest people.
A lot of people don't like Chichi because of her obsessive nature of her sons studying without a care about how earth will end up, or how she treats Goku.
Whether Goku will die of the heart virus or if Future Trunks shows up, I will not make a comment about it. I would say wait and see since I am debating whether to have him in the story or not, and if he is in the story, then it will be an interesting idea to expand on how I failed in the fight against the androids. Or will it be even be Trunks? It will be fun to write either situation when the time comes.
Thanks for the review!
lost mephillies: Thanks for the praise and Bardock will show up in some form in this story, just not in a way you would expect. Thank you for the review!
MKaius: Yeah that's a fair point. A lot of unknowns are present in saiyan babies whether they are strong enough to train from the get-go, but I believe that I didn't make it too crazy. Thank you for your thoughts. Chapter 5 seems to be the way.
Starblazer240: Thank you. I believe the next chapter will be quite a fun read. I hope so anyways!
Phenomenal Ultra Instinct: I appreciate the review and whether or not my character becomes a scholar? To an extent. No where near what he is at the end of Z, or Super. Will he be a genius like his canon counterpart? Again, to an extent. My character isn't much of a scholar, but he will be smart enough to be significantly above average. Maybe not aceing entrance exams, but good enough where he is quite ahead of his age group.
stylo1: I'm glad you agree with the power scaling so far. I can see why it was quite boring and if people want to skip it then you're free to. You'll just see my change in character throughout the storyline. Thank you for the review!
Shank5: I could use the dragon balls in that way for the story, but being asking for complete mastery of a saiyan transformation with their instincts and need for destruction will be quite a lot to ask for especially if I am using it for super saiyan 4 and by the time I have mastery of the first super saiyan and beyond, the dragon might not be able to grant a wish like that. I could ask for it while I'm still young, but that would just raise questions to why I need them or what the oozaru transformation is. They'd get skeptical to how I know about it.
It's a difficult subject to address and it's possible, but it may cause future problems to arise.
I'm still taking it into consideration. Thank you for the review!
DBZFAN45: I agree with your deduction of ss4 being quite a long road ahead along with the Raditz battle going differently than canon, but spoiling the result on my end is no fun. It will be interesting to say the least.
The Cell saga is what I'm most excited for as it can go down a completely different way. I know what happens at the end and I can make a change, or will the ascended super saiyan will plague my mind overflowing with rage wanting to dish out the same punishment to Cell? We will find out when the time comes.
Thank you for the review!
Paths: Yeah I believe in that same conclusion that they can't stack together. I can see that, but isn't the SS4 transformation the product of controlling the great ape transformation into the humanoid form? That's what I thought anyways. I'm not too sure, so I don't know how to go about wishing for something like that since SS4 seems to be both oozaru forms compressed into the normal humanoid form. I don't know all the ins and outs but I appreciate the review. It got me thinking about what SS4 really is. As for sacrificing the Ultimate Gohan and SSJ3 forms for a permanent boost. I don't think the dragon will be able to grant that since it may be outside his power to do that. We saw that Porunga can restore power, but the point of mystic is be basically be a base form with the power of the super saiyan transformations. That's how I see it anyways.
Thank you for the review!
Zepta642942: Haha, yeah that has been a trend with me and my almost nonexistent upload schedule. I have found a renewed source of motivation for storytelling at least in the Dragon Ball Z fandom and I hope to keep writing this story for you guys since I don't really write entirely for myself, although, this is the most fun I've had with a story. Thank you!
Ushindeshi: I don't want to spoil it, but it's pretty obvious that Gohan will take some sort of stand against Raditz that he didn't do in canon. I can say that much anyways. Thank you for the review!
duskrider: Thank you, I think so as well. It will be a fun fourth chapter that you may enjoy. We may be meeting some characters a bit early on!
Darkjaden: Yes, I agree as well. Honing his energy and the mental training is doing wonders for the child. I mean going from a power level of 1 to about 1,000 in just six months of wilderness training and six months of training with Piccolo is impressive enough, but if he trained before that too? Crazy potential.
Voltrasin: The short answer is yes. I don't wanna see too much as this chapter will expand on this answer, but Goku has seen Gohan's incredible potential and brings him to his master.
KyonSmith13: To be honest, I was heavily inspired by Saitama's training regimen and I believe with saiyan genetics, at least for a child, it could work wonders for him. I haven't actually seen the anime, but I will get around to it, eventually. But unfortunately I don't think he'll be one shotting anyone, at least the main villains anyway. Crooks and criminals aren't safe from one punch man Gohan!
006Sam: I don't know whether that's a sarcastic comment or a serious one. I could have said: Oh I saw you on my computer screen at home, and that would just cause further confusion as to how he knows who he is and who has been videotaping a god. I went with the route of looking through my memories because it would clear up any confusion if I told him myself. He doesn't react negatively because he sensed no malicious intent and he planned on reincarnating me regardless. As to why he was going to in the first place? That will be explored and explained in the upcoming chapters. Thank you for the review and I'm sorry if I went off on a rant on a comment you didn't mean seriously.
Allhailthesith: Fair. I just didn't want to be too favorable to Gohan's progress that it would seem unreasonable and those people with thousands in power has been fighting, improving, and with some planets being higher in gravity. Unless you're Frieza or the androids, then you are just born with it. Lucky. Thank you for the review!
Guest (C2): It's just a summary of what Goku is thinking besides one point where I actually put one of his thoughts in quotes. I could have put it in for all of it, maybe I should since it could confuse people, but all I really say is that Goku is surprised or wondering how I broke through a tree, but I could format it differently. Thank you for the review! I will fix the chapter when I have some time on my hands.
LeftUnity: Thank you for the praise. I try to put in my best effort along with getting the chapters out in a reasonable time frame. The filler chapters will be fun to read and explore especially chapter 4. People may find it entertaining. Thank you!
MasterOfDragonGods: Very well. Your dub is approved and it will be renamed to your request! Even if it wasn't, it still sounds nice. Thanks for the review!
Lazymanjones96: I appreciate the review and more will be coming!
RKF22: I'm glad you like it!
frankieu: It's fun to write so I'll do my best to continue!
thepowerfullkira: Truck-kun has no limits to its power! Thanks for the review.
Guest (C1): I would normally agree, but my writing style is much longer and filled with more thoughts in my head along with action and dialogue. I'm basically in my own head and I show that in the first chapter so people aren't disappointed when they go onto the next chapter. I do agree that I could have scraped a lot of it and showed my character progression through the story, but I chose both options. Thank you for the review!
thepowerfullkira: We will see… Thanks for the review!
Guest (C2): It is a substantial change, and a lot of that has to do with honing his energy through daily physical and mental training. Trying to tap into some of his latent power is what I changed from the canon story where Gohan just explodes during the Raditz encounter and instantly drops back to basically nothing. Strength doesn't just come from physical training alone and ki control can greatly increase your power. That's what I went with anyways. More physical training will be included in this chapter. Thank you for the review!
Joshua Sarabia: I see what you did there. Thank you for the review!
Botsboy408: I agree. Strength and technique goes hand and hand together. A good example would be Frieza with all power and no training which allows Goku to even stand against him at times when he was weaker. Although he did turn SSJ at the end. Thanks
for the review!
ThatOneWanderer101: Don't worry. These stories may take a bit to write, but I'll still continue this story!
thestoryofMatthew: I appreciate the kind words! More chapters are coming soon!
Thank you for everybody reviewing. I look forward to responding to more of your guys' feedback.
NOTE: Due to the response I have gotten, I will start the Saiyan saga on Chapter 5! Thank you for the overwhelming support.
WARNING: This chapter contains adult/sexual topics. I mean come on… It's Roshi.
I might also not respond to reviews that tell me what to write like adding SSJ4 or whether something will happen later. I might answer it if it's not too important or something that must be addressed.
However, you are more than welcome to suggest those ideas and telling me why I should or shouldn't add things in, for example SSJ4 being asked on multiple occassions.
I appreciate all the criticism and feedback. Here's the next chapter of My New Life!
"Talking" = Dialogue
'Thoughts' = Characters' thoughts
-MNL- = Transition between scenes
Chapter 3
Age 758. 3 Years before Saiyan Saga.
My heart practically stops at his answer. Master Roshi.
I quickly gather myself.
"Master Roshi?" I ask playing dumb.
"He is a great teacher and taught me the turtle style. A man I trust greatly!" My dad exclaims.
I mentally roll my eyes. More like free labor, but effective nonetheless. There's no doubt that Master Roshi is an incredible man and fighter, but he can be a bit strange at times.
"Oh okay. Let's do it!" I walk up to the nimbus cloud and jump on with my dad behind me.
"After we visit today you could go to the island on your own if I'm out of the house. I'll be able to sense you so you will be okay". My dad reassures me, even though I wasn't exactly worried with being attacked or stranded.
I'm glad I didn't cause some sort of timeline shift because I was really scared for a second that Raditz is showing up early. I exhale in relief.
This life has been a breath of fresh air. You can only see so much of Dragon Ball as they don't really show a whole lot of home life. Just training scenes and fights for the most part which I can't exactly complain about. It's what got me hooked in the first place.
But actually training in this world? Much more difficult than it seems to be. Back breaking work if I'm being honest.
I spent every single day training my body and mind, still not even half my dad's power. It's a little discouraging, but I remember all the adventures Goku went on as a kid, and I quickly dismiss the thoughts of disappointment from my mind.
This was never going to be an easy road, if I wanted an easier path, I would have chosen to become Izuku Midoriya. No offense, but I can't imagine his life being harder than mine. Sure there was All For One and stain being some big time villains, but fighting against aliens, evil magical monsters, and an actual god? You can't compare that.
Mount Paozu is truly a beautiful place and seeing it in person only adds to the experience. Noting the path we are going to take it again when I come on my own, I have a feeling that I will be taking many trips to this place.
I already have an idea of what sort of training I will be doing.
To be honest, I've never really flew on a plane before and this is actually the first time I've been on the nimbus. Maybe because I thought that the nimbus wouldn't accept me, but it does.
This type of flight is actually incredible, feeling the breeze in the air and being so connected to the nature around the area. Something a plane can't really simulate.
Beautiful hills, shrubbery, and trees below are all sorts of different greens that blend together magnificently.
I was incredibly scared of heights in my past life, but now, I feel so alive and adrenaline rushing through my veins. It's exciting. Saiyan genetics? Maybe, but I'm not going to question it right now. Being in my dad's lap is only more assurance that I'll be perfectly fine. My 2 year old body is loving this, and my 21 year old mind is in agreeance.
"Are you excited?" My dad breaks the silence.
"Yes! What's he like?" I ask him looking directly up meeting his face.
"Well. He can be a little strange at times, but he is an excellent teacher. I'm sure he will be excited to see you as well". Goku smiles down at me then continues to look ahead.
We have reached the ocean after a few more minutes of flight.
The trip isn't too long. About 30 minutes give or take especially if I learn to fly which will cut that time down drastically, although I do have to get proficient in it first.
I start to get nervous as we approach the island. The legendary martial arts teacher will guide me to become a better warrior. I'm truly interested to see what I'll be doing.
My dad holds me by the waist as we begin to descend on the tiny island with the iconic pink house that stands on it. My dad jumps off with me against his chest landing on the beach.
The nimbus cloud zooms away as my dad sets me down on the sound calling out to the hermit.
"MASTER ROSHI! ARE YOU HERE?!" Goku cupping his hands towards the house.
After about ten seconds there is still no response and my dad gets confused.
My curiosity gets the best of me and I make my way towards the house making my dad follow in my action.
I jump up to the windowsill peering inside the small home. My feet dangling due to my small stature as I use my upper body strength to keep myself up.
A tv is on at a decent volume with a man kneeling in front of it.
"And a 1 and a 2". The man says moving side to side in a seated position. The girls obviously in minimal clothing moving their legs which is what the man is focusing on.
Ah. What could I have really expected?
"What's he doing dad?" I look to my side still dangling off the windowsill.
He peers inside and smiles.
"He's just doing his training. HEY ROSHI! I AM HERE!" Goku calls out again from the window finally gaining the man's attention.
Master Roshi turns around to see a familiar spiky haired man in an orange gi with a child he doesn't recognize.
"Oh hey Goku! I'll be right out!" He quickly gets up and rushes out the door to greet his former student that he hasn't seen in about 2 and a half years.
He is wearing orange shorts with lime green palm trees with the shirt to match it. The sunglasses framing his face reflects the sun's rays as he steps outside.
"Goku! It's been too long. How have you been? And who's the kid? You got a babysitting job?" The master asks somewhat confused to why his student would bring a small child to his island.
"I know! I'm sorry I haven't been around, but it's for a good reason. This is my son, Gohan". My dad gestures to me. Before Master Roshi could say anything, I step forward.
"It's nice to meet you, Master Roshi". I say respectfully a bit more confident than my canon counterpart.
Master Roshi's eyes widen in surprise.
"You son?!" His mouth is gaped.
"Yep! He is almost 3 years old". Goku states laughing at his reaction.
"Well, he shows proper manners, definitely not from your influence". Master Roshi rubs his chin.
"Hey! I say plenty of pleases and thank yous!" Goku retorts somewhat offended. Master Roshi just deadpans at him before continuing.
"Gohan, huh? You named him after your grandfather? I know he would be very happy about that". Master Roshi genuinely smiles before sensing something from the boy. His eyebrows raise.
"He is quite strong. Have you started training him already?" He asks.
"Actually I caught him training by himself two years ago. Most of the training he has done is on his own". Goku smiles at his son.
"Seriously?! Training before he's even a year old?! That's definitely your son, no doubt about it". Master Roshi's eyes widen towards me. I just smile at him assuring to him that it's the truth.
"Yeah, that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about. I was wondering if you would want to train him with me. I'm not too great of a teacher and I could really use some help". Goku slaps his hands together in a praying-like manner that he usually does asking mom if we could play together. Although that is just a cover for training.
"Hmm. Of course I will, but I would like to have a spar against him to know what I'm dealing with". Master Roshi requests.
I start to get a little nervous. Having no experience in fighting a real opponent, this is quite frightening going against the master.
"Sure! I don't think Gohan minds". My dad looks towards me smiling.
I nod at him.
"I would like that". I accept his request causing Goku to back up a bit towards the shore.
Bowing towards my opponent, he does the same. I get into my position making it up on the spot.
Doing my best to copy Goku's stance, as it's the first thing I can think of, I take my position.
Master Roshi's eyebrows raise along with Goku's.
'That is Goku's stance, but it's sloppy. I can see many holes in his form'. Master Roshi thought.
I decide that I'd take the first move and rush towards the master aiming a kick to the right side of his head, but due to my height of 1'9, it only goes up to about his waist. Either way he dodges effortlessly. Continuing my assault, I jump up throwing a right hook which he grabs holding me in the air. I quickly spin in his grasp bringing my left leg down on his head only to be blocked by his right forearm. Struggling to push through, he pushes me off him and I land a few feet from him in with a knee in the sand.
He decides that he has seen enough of my offense. Charging forward, he throws a left punch to my head which I barely dodge.
I can't exactly sense ki just yet, but I know I'm outmatched in battle power and in technique since he has had 300 years of training and battle while I've only had 2. This fight is still fun regardless. My heart rate beating like a drum in my chest, the high of battle is incredibly addicting. I somewhat regret not sparing with my dad during this time spending only individual training during my 2 years.
Master Roshi aims a kick towards my head and I jump backwards in the air charging a ki attack. A very signature ki attack.
I cup my hands together at my waistline floating down to the ground.
"Ka..me..ha..me..ha!" I shout thrusting my hands forward shooting the beam of energy towards Master Roshi, albeit to no avail since he deflects the blast. I didn't put a whole lot of ki into the attack, but It was still somewhat significant.
"I think that's enough for now". Master Roshi announces before I can return to offense.
Goku is shocked at my display.
"Wow, Gohan! I didn't know you knew how to do the kamehameha wave!" Goku excitedly states.
"That was my first time trying it actually". I grin at the both of them.
"That's extraordinary to successfully pull it off on the first try. Goku is the only other one to do so without my training". Master Roshi commends me of my attempt.
"Thank you, Master Roshi". I bow once again.
"You have quite a bit of power, but your technique and form is very sloppy". Master Roshi points out.
"I know. I figured as much since this is the first time I fought against another person". I admit to him.
His brows furrow.
"Not bad. Goku, how come you never spared with your son?" Master Roshi said in an almost scolding tone.
"Well he seemed focused on training on his own that I only helped out during his meditation style training. Also I have been training more intensely seeing my son's progress and power increasing so quickly. In a few years he may even surpass me!" Goku laughs scratching his head.
"Hmm. Very well. From now on, I want you to spar with your son and at the very least teach him proper form". Master Roshi asks.
"You can count on me!" Goku exclaims.
"Good. Now let's get to a more proper training grounds. You both come inside and make yourselves at home. I need to pack up a few belongings and equipment then we'll be ready to go". Master Roshi gestures for us to come inside.
My dad and I take a seat on a few pillows on the floor waiting for Master Roshi.
"I'm really proud of you son. Even without training, you seem to have an instinct for combat". My dad praises me.
I genuinely smile back.
"Thanks dad, I believe training with Master Roshi will help me a lot". I respond back to him.
"I think so too". Goku picks up the remote changing channels to find something entertaining.
While he does that, I'm more focused on my thoughts.
It seems like I have much to learn. I knew that and it only excites me further in my quest to becoming the strongest warrior in the universe.
Living in this world for almost 3 years has been heavenly. The training is exhausting but it's work that I enjoy. I'm more focused on the threat ahead. Raditz. Will I be strong enough to face him and make a difference? Would I want to? Dad needs to have King Kai's training in order to defeat Vegeta along with myself there as well. I don't want to just transform into a mindless monkey either, so I'll need to train my tail so that it won't be a weakness, or should I just get rid of it? No, too risky at this point in the story.
For now, I will train my tail so that it's no longer a detriment.
Once I finish my thought I begin to look around the room filled with nick nacks and furniture. Something catches my eye under the couch on my left. My dad is still focused on the tv to my right and I reach under the couch to see what it is.
It's a magazine. I open it and my eyes widen.
Ah, it's an adult magazine.
I start turning the pages looking at all the girls who "can't afford clothes", in my father's words. I still love that scene to death even after all this time. Anime titties are technically real now, for me at least. I laugh at that thought.
Master Roshi comes out to the living room about to announce their departure when I decide to speak up.
"Hey dad, is this a part of Master Roshi's training?" I show him an open page of the magazine in my hands.
"HEY!" Master Roshi quickly snatches the magazine out my hands. "This is training material only for the masters!" He exclaims.
Training one hand maybe. I roll my eyes internally.
"Can you teach me about that as well?" I ask messing with the perverted master.
"Maybe when you're older". Master Roshi exhales. "Anyways, we are ready to set sail". He begins to exit the Kame house along with my dad and I. The pink house capsulizes and he puts it in his pocket. Technology here is awesome.
Master Roshi tosses a capsule in the water exploding into a boat which we all enter with Roshi behind the wheel.
We all know how well Goku drives and I'm still too young.
I am leaning over to the right side of the boat feeling the breeze across my face as we go quickly across the water. Feeling the cold splashes across my arms feels soothing to the touch, careful that I don't tumble overboard into the ocean.
We rapidly approach a seemingly small island straight ahead, although it's many times greater than the turtle hermit's property.
Master Roshi begins to dock the boat and capsulizes it once we are all on solid land. There is an area of flat land that looks familiar. This is the place where the Kame house is during the training arc for Goku and Krillin, so it seems that I really am doing their training?
The house appears from the capsule and Master Roshi gestures to my dad and I to follow speaking up.
"Okay, Gohan. First we are going to test your agility, so start from this rock and run to that tree straight ahead". Master Roshi points as he quickly made his way to the end with his stopwatch.
Goku is watching from a little distance away, being able to still hear the conversation.
"Ready, master". I say focusing getting into a running position.
"Okay, on 3. 1...2...3!" He shouts starting the timer.
I dash off quickly as I heard the indication running as fast as my two little legs can manage and I make it to the end of the tree and he stops the timer.
Roshi smiles at the result.
"4.92 seconds". Master Roshi showed the watch to the both of us.
"Wow. That's faster than what I got when I started this training!" Goku yells out in excitement.
"Yeah, and you were 10 years older than your son too. Nice job kid. I have roughly the idea of what we should do. Before we do that, how much do you weigh?" Roshi asks.
"I'm about 45 pounds (20.45kg)". I answer looking up at him.
"Okay. I'm going to go get you a turtle shell. Be right back". Master Roshi jogs back to the house.
"Wow. You are starting to get more muscular if you're almost at 50 pounds at just 2 years old". Goku laughs sheepishly.
"Yeah and we both eat a lot, so it could be that too". I laugh with him.
"Okay! I have one for ya". Roshi slips the turtle shell on my back and I immediately feel the weight.
"Wow. This is quite… heavy". I struggle to say.
"It is a 50 pound shell. The lowest I got and it's a smaller size to, so you aren't dragging it across the ground". Master Roshi admits.
"This will take some time to get used to". I laugh trying to get used to the new weight.
"Well we better get started, we're wasting daylight and we only have the day to train". Roshi states trying to start training.
This surprises me.
"Only a day?" I said disappointedly.
"Yeah, your mother didn't allow for me to keep you here any longer. She thinks that I'm just introducing you to Master Roshi and spend the day together, so it would be a bit suspicious if you stay longer". Goku says.
"Ah. So the boy's mother doesn't want him to train so you're doing it in secret? That's a shame. Gohan has a lot of potential to become a great fighter. Well anyways, let's get started!" Master Roshi picks up a nearby rock and draws a symbol on it with a sharpie.
Oh. This is going to suck.
"Now. I'm going to have you find this rock and the same rules apply to what Goku had to do. You have 30 minutes and if you come back without it then they'll be no lunch". Master Roshi states the rules and tosses it into the forest below.
I mentally cringe at the withhold of food. I'm no way on the level of love with food to my dad, but being half saiyan has definitely appreciate food in a whole new light.
"The time starts now!" Master Roshi presses a button on his watch for 30 minutes and Goku walks next to him.
-MNL-
I sprint forward trying to balance myself with the new weight on my back and I quickly come to the edge of the cliff.
The cliff is huge and I don't exactly want to be completely suicidal like my dad and jump, so I use some grip strength to make my way down the edge, finding small footholds and rock formations that look sturdy enough to latch on to. One leg after another, I try and quicken my pace down the side of the cliff until a rock crumbles under my foot sending myself falling.
I panic initially until seeing a branch that I can swing from and I extend my arms to catch it which I succeed, but it wasn't sturdy enough to hold about a hundred pounds and it snaps causing myself to fall on my back.
Getting up, I dust myself off making my way towards the forest. The rock is in here somewhere and I'm trying to use my sense of smell to locate it, but with little avail. My smelling capabilities are not as good as my dad's.
Before I can try another method, a wild sabertooth cat appears from the bushes lunging at me. I quickly react and jump to my left landing in a crouched position before I shoot back with a straight kick for the cat's jaw which connects. The cat is sent flying towards a tree and makes contact with a large slam knocking it out.
"That was more difficult than it usually is, but that's probably because of the weight". I said aloud to no one in particular.
I continue to walk forward and I try feeling the nature around me. During these last few years, I have gained somewhat of a sensing ability, but it is pretty mediocre.
Combining my sense of smell and feeling the energy around me, I search for a few minutes before feeling an odd sensation poking at me and its source is to my left in front of a tree.
The signed rock.
"Yes! Finally!" I exclaim in celebration, but I remember that I have to make the trip back and I snag the rock putting it in my pocket running back towards the cliff.
I waste no time in sprinting full speed as it feels much more difficult for good reason.
This is a pretty good workout.
With the cliff in front of me, I lung towards it grappling its side climbing back up. I'm going as fast as possible even smashing into the rock to make areas for me to hold on to. I eventually make it up the cliff showing Master Roshi who was a few meters in front of me.
"I did it". I said panting from the exertion of my journey back.
"Very good. You managed to find it a few minutes before the deadline. Let's head inside". Master Roshi walks back to the Kame house.
Beginning of the Rock Test
Right after I started to make my way down the cliff, My dad and Roshi start conversing.
"That's one special child you have there, Goku". Master Roshi states to his past student.
"Yeah, he really is". My dad looks ahead with a sad smile.
Master Roshi quirks an eyebrow at his expression.
"What's wrong?" He asks.
"It's probably nothing, but there is just something strange about Gohan". Goku furrows his brows.
This surprised Master Roshi.
"Really? He seems like a natural born fighter and he is still growing". Master Roshi responds.
"I know, but there are things that just bug me". Goku admits.
"Like what?" Roshi inquires.
"I never showed him the kamehameha wave. It slipped my mind earlier, but there's no one to show him that". Goku explaining himself.
This interesting the old master.
"How troublesome. How could he have done that if he didn't see you use it?" Master Roshi asks.
"That's what worries me. I don't know. His whole life is practically training. I never really see him doing anything else". Goku admits worrying for his son.
"I can understand how that can worry you. A child only training can have serious problems with their development. Children need to form relationships early on and play". Roshi explains.
Goku gives a sad nod.
"I may have something that could help him, but it does involve fighting. There are some rumors going around that there will be a junior martial arts tournament in about a week in South City. I can look more into it and we can sign him up to meet kid around his age". Roshi suggests.
Goku's face instantly improves into a smile.
"That's a great idea! We can talk to him about it when he comes back". Goku sighs in relief.
Present
Inside the Kame house, a wide spread of food is seen on the table and we all dig in.
"Hey son. How did you do the kamehameha wave? I never showed you it before". Goku asks continuing to eat.
I panic briefly since I actually didn't see him do it, but I quickly come up with a reply.
"I saw you do it when you were training outside". I continue to eat. It's technically true since I saw him use it countless times throughout the anime.
"Ohhh. Okay". Goku says still concerned.
'I never felt his energy around me when I did use it. Maybe he was there without me noticing? I don't know'. Goku ends his thought when Master Roshi spoke up.
"Well back to the training. We are going to take a jog into the town to a guy I know so after we finish, that's our next step". He finishes his food and steps outside.
It takes longer for my dad and I to finish, but we head out together.
The day is still fresh and it's early afternoon. Sun still high in the sky, all 3 of us make the journey to the small town.
I keep up a good pace and we arrive in the town after a couple miles of jogging. The weight makes it pretty miserable, but it's nothing I can't handle. I'm slowly getting used to added strain as time goes on.
"Goku is that you?!" The man at the milk bottle business exclaims.
Oh. I really am doing the turtle hermit style training. The man is much older as it has been about a decade since he saw my dad.
"Hey! It's been a while!" My dad smiles at him.
"Oh right. I got your call Roshi. I was surprised when you took on another student being Goku's son!" The man looks at me.
I smile back at him.
"We'll be able to make all the rounds today". Roshi states taking the milk carrier and giving it to me.
"Right, good luck in the training!" The man waves as we run off to the first destination.
"Thanks!" I laugh while jogging forward with the milk in hands.
"Man. This sure does bring back memories. Oh! That reminds me. Where is Krillin? Doesn't he live with you?" Goku asks.
"Of course. I just sent him on a few errands for the day. He may be back by the time we are done with today's training". Roshi explains the absence of Krillin.
Hmm. Maybe I could spar with Krillin if he is back after training? He is considerably stronger than Master Roshi and it could be great practice!
The journey to the first destination was not too bad. A decent jog of about another few miles is a nice start.
Master Roshi informs us to start skipping which we comply and it is doing a number on my calves, but it is fun nonetheless.
I begin to eat those words as I become exhausted about the halfway mark.
Scaling deserts, mountainous terrain, crossing rivers, and even outrunning dinosaurs.
This is not fun, but I keep moving as I see my dad and Roshi ahead of me.
The harshness heat of the desert causing sweat to drip from my forehead. Mountainous terrain pushing the limits of my leg muscles. Crossing rivers to test my balance to not be swept away by the current, and outrunning dinosaurs because I think Master Roshi is kind of an asshole. All jokes aside, the dinosaur run just tests my speed and endurance. Or you know… Not being eaten is a good enough motivator.
Turtle hermit training is quite taxing on my body and having this shell on my back greatly adds to the stress.
I finally put the final milk bottle in the holder and I collapse to the floor completely spent.
"Good job, son. That was a great warmup!" My dad excitedly states.
"WARMUP?!" I quickly stand up shocked looking at him with newfound energy.
I quickly remember that there is a ton more training and I gulp audibly at the thought. This is much harder than I remember from the anime. Even with my increased strength, the weight on my back and the tediousness of the exercises are brutal.
"That's right. Come on we have to get to the fields!" Master Roshi wasting no time as he heads off to the next location with Goku in pursuit.
I groan catching up with the both of them jogging for the next few miles.
Large flat land can be seen across the horizon and I audibly gulp while Master Roshi is talking to the farmer.
All this land? I'm going to die. Before I could be completely defeated, Roshi walks up to me.
"Alright, Gohan. So you're going to dig up the ground across all this land with your bare hands". Roshi smiles alongside Goku.
Yep. This man is satan. Not you Hercule, the other one.
"Okay". I say getting into position to dig up the ground.
The dirt isn't too hard to dig up but it does take a bit of effort to do it over and over again. I race off going as fast as I can feeling all my muscles protest in defiance to this training. I push through anyways.
My lower back, shoulders, and legs all feeling incredibly sore about a quarter way in. Fingernails filled with dirt and other material from the digging. This will be annoying to get out.
"He's making some good progress". My dad comments but too far away for me to hear him.
"Your boy definitely has some speed. We will be doing some mental training after the next break". Roshi looking on in the distance at my digging form.
-MNL-
Finally… Done.
I groan as all the land is dug up and forcing myself to stand up. This is much worse from my normal physical training. Have I been going soft on myself these past 2 years? The weight on my back is definitely not helping my exhaustion.
We make our way back to the Kame house as Master Roshi announces a break.
A pond is located near the home as we all soak in the cold water. Despite the cold water, it feels like heaven. The water moisturizing my sore muscles and cleaning off the dirt of the day's training.
I sink further into my spot.
"How'd you think of the training today, Gohan?" My dad asks.
"It was hard, but I know I will become stronger because of it". I smile at him.
"Right. We aren't quite done for the day, just some mental exercises and that's about it. I do want to talk to you about a potential tournament coming up". Master Roshi speaks to me directly.
I quirk up an eyebrow. A tournament? I thought they abandoned it after what happened with Piccolo a few years ago.
"It's nothing on the scale of the World Martial Arts Tournament, but it's a junior league in South City. I was wondering if you'd like to participate. There was some rumors about it, but after asking around the town, it seems to be true, and it will be broadcasted on ZTV". Master Roshi asks me.
Broadcasted to ZTV and a junior league tournament? That sounds like fun. This never happened in the canon story which makes sense, but now I'm loving that I will experience something new. A tournament that no one even heard of will take place. I'm super excited for it.
"That sounds like fun! I will do it! When is it?" I ask him scrubbing my fingernails trying to rid myself of all the dirt.
"It's a week from now, so you'll have some time to train beforehand". Master Roshi suggests.
"That'll be great. Thank you for your help". I thank him for helping me train.
"Oh. Enough of that. It's your hard work that you're putting in". Master Roshi laughs.
A sense of calm and happiness fills the air. At this moment, I'm very happy with how my life ended up. It may have just started, but this is the most alive I have ever felt. An odd feeling indeed.
"Hey Guys! Master Roshi, Goku! It's been so long". Krillin directs that last statement to my dad and they smile at each other. That's until Krillin looks at me confused.
"Who's the kid?" Krillin asks the both of them.
Things just got a lot more interesting.
There's the chapter. A wild Krillin appears and this Gohan will want to challenge him to a fight.
An unknown junior league tournament next chapter? How will Gohan fair against the other participants.
I will be fixing the previous chapter's power level because Goku's is too high at this point in the story.
This new training being incredibly hard on the young boy. How strong will Gohan get?
Tune in for the next chapter! The mini tournament!
Power Levels:
Goku: 365 (3 years before Raditz)
Gohan: 155 (Day of miserable training)
Master Roshi: 185 (Training since resurrection from King Piccolo Saga)
Thank you!
May 5th, 2019.