Hello all Storm here with a new chapter! Now before we start, for those that don't know, chapter 8 has been edited to be longer and better. Also from this point on, the TFS and Abridged series references are going to be phased out with only an occasional reference here and there. So, without further ado.
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It wasn't long after everyone had arrived at the hospital, with Naruto, Gohan, and Krillin being patched up from the injuries they sustained.
Currently Roshi, Chichi, Krillin, Naruto and Gohan all sat outside of Goku's hospital room, where they could currently hear Goku screaming loudly in both fear and pain. It made Naruto, Gohan and Krillin fearful and worried for their father/friend.
"Mom, is dad going to be alright?" Naruto asked, while shifting in his seat, both worried for his father and having never liked going to hospitals.
"Your father is going to be perfectly fine, sweetie." Replied Chichi, comforting her sons, before they heard another loud scream from Goku.
"OH KAMI NO! PLEASE NO! HAVE MERCY!"
'Oh for the love…' Chichi thought, finally having enough and got up to enter the room, with Roshi following soon after her.
Entering the room, Chichi growled lowly, while Roshi facepalmed at what they saw was happening. Rather than seeing Goku in immense pain, he was instead flailing his arm at the doctor, who was holding a needle.
"KEEP IT AWAY FROM ME!" Goku screamed, while swinging his arm around to prevent the doctor from giving him a shot.
'He can face armies of demons, alien invaders, and any challenge thrown at him. And yet he's afraid of needles.' Roshi thought, sighing at how ridiculous it sounded, while Chichi marched up to her husband.
"Goku! I can't believe you sometimes! You're the strongest person on Earth, and yet you're afraid of a little needle! What kind of example do you think your setting for Naruto and Gohan, especially with all the screaming!" Chichi shouted.
"Bu-but…Chichi…needles!" Said Goku, only for his forehead to turn blue, with sweat trailing down it, when he felt a sharp prick on his arm, due the doctor having taken the chance to finally give Goku the shot.
Unfortunately, this resulted in Goku screaming even louder in pain and fear, with the entire hospital now hearing the Saiyans cries.
"Sleep." Roshi chanted, as he waved his hands in front of Goku, putting him under hypnosis, with the Saiyan falling asleep.
"I swear, it's just a needle." Chichi muttered, while shaking her head.
*Later*
After a while, Goku had woken up and was significantly calmer, with everyone now gathered in his room. Most of them were still wary of Nappa, but didn't say or do anything, as Goku had said he helped them defeat Vegeta, so they'll wait and see if the older Saiyan is an ally, or not.
Though while everyone was glad to be together again, it was still a somber mood, given Tien, Chiaotzu, Raditz and Yamcha were still dead.
"What should we do?" Krillin asked to no one in particular.
While they could revive Tien, Yamcha and Raditz with the Dragon Balls, they couldn't revive Chiaotzu, as he had already been revived once. And they doubted Tien would leave his friend alone, and would even refuse to be revived, if Chiaotzu wasn't.
"Guys, don't worry, we'll be able to revive everyone, including Chiaotzu. We'll just have to use the Namekian Dragon Balls." Goku said, getting everyone's attention, with Piccolo being interested to hear there's another set of Dragon Balls, ones created by his recently discovered people.
"Namekian Dragon Balls?" Bulma asked, curious to know there's another set of Dragon Balls.
"Yeah, I learned about them from King Kai, after my mother, Gine, couldn't be revived along with me. I was actually going to ask if you could build me a ship Bulma, after we dealt with the Saiyans. This way we can still revive Chiaotzu with the others." Goku said, with everyone feeling hopeful that they'd be able to revive all their friends, including Gine as well.
"Uh, well that's great Goku. But uh, you do realize that we'd be going to an entire planet of an alien race. The same alien race Piccolo comes from, no offense." Krillin said quickly to the Namekian, with Piccolo grunting in annoyance at being used as an example for his race.
Though he didn't even know it existed, until a year ago, so perhaps there's a chance they'd be like his father.
Though everyone looked up, when they heard King Kai's voice in their heads.
"You don't have to worry about being attacked, the Namekians are actually a peaceful race, being more like Kami. Piccolo and his predecessor are the result of Kami expelling the evil within himself in order to become Earth's Guardian, along with being exposed to the cruelty and evil of humanity." King Kai explained, surprising those who didn't know that fact and looked at Piccolo, who pointedly ignored their looks.
"But if that's true, then why did Kami feel the need to expel the evil within himself to become the Guardian?" Chichi asked, not knowing how the two went together.
"That's due to who Piccolo and I originally were, before being separated." Said Kami, entering the conversation.
"Who we were originally?" Piccolo asked, not having his memories from that long ago.
"Yes, after learning about the Namekians, I looked deep in my mind to find the memories of that long ago, and I remembered, I remembered everything. We were once a Super Namekian Piccolo." Kami revealed, surprising everyone.
"A Super Namekian?" Asked Piccolo.
"Yes. Though there's actual no real difference between a Namekian and a Super Namekian, but merely a sub-species, a select few that achieved a higher level of consciousness. Compared to an average Namekian, they were superior by a hundredfold. That's what we were Piccolo, a Super Namekian." Said Kami.
"Woah. What happened?" Krillin asked, amazed to hear Piccolo and Kami were once that strong as one being.
It also made him thankful that the Demon King Piccolo didn't have that power, when he was alive, nor did Piccolo, back when he was evil.
"What always happens, when a group has greater power than the rest. The Super Namekians became aggressive and radical, desiring to rule Namek and crush their enemies. It grew to the point the rest of the Namekians were forced to use their Dragon Balls to banish the Super Namekians. Until we came along Piccolo, we were the first Super Namekian that was truly heroic, considered a prodigy among our kind. But even then, we still had the same aggressiveness common among Super Namekians. It's why my predecessor as Guardian initially rejected me as his successor. Leading to our original form separating himself into myself and Demon King Piccolo." Kami explained.
"What, what happened to the rest of the Namekians?" Piccolo asked, surprised and amazed to hear what he and Kami used to be.
"They had been wiped out hundreds of years ago, by a cataclysmic climate shift. There were only two known survivors, your original form and the current Grand Elder, Guru. It was he who helped restore the Namekian race, laying 109 eggs restoring the Namekian race. Including you and Kami, Piccolo, there are 111, Namekians alive." King Kai answered, not counting the banished Super Namekians, since they had fallen off his radar, hundreds of years ago.
He just hoped that they had all died out, while exiled. After all, given the Lifespan of the Namekians, and their ability to reproduce asexually, they could prove to become a major threat, as the past centuries would have given them plenty of time to build their numbers, and become a major intergalactic superpower. One that might even rival Frieza and the Planet Trade Organization. And that's not counting that the Super Namekians could reincarnate themselves, when they reached the end of their lifespan.
'I hope they really have died out. Because if they haven't, then that means there is an entire Demon Clan of Evil Namekians, led by these Banished Super Namekians, hiding in the shadows of space. Biding their time, for the right moment to strike on the rest of the Universe.' King Kai thought, filled with dread at the thought of there being an entire faction of Evil Namekians, hiding beyond his, and potentially the other Kais', watchful gaze.
"That's great! Then all we need is a ship to take us to Namek. And luckily, we still have one of the Saiyan Pods to get started on a design." Bulma said, while pulling out the remote control to Nappa's pod.
But right when she started pressing the buttons on the remote, Nappa quickly swiped the remote from her.
"Here, I'll send my Attack Ball to a valley, not far from that wasteland we fought in. That should give you plenty of time to recover it, before anyone else finds it." Said Nappa, showing the coordinates of where his pod was going.
"Okay, and why couldn't you just let me do that?" Bulma asked, annoyed that he just took the remote from her.
"Because you nearly put in the self-destruct code." Stated Nappa with a deadpan expression.
"O-oh, right." Muttered Bulma, looking down in embarrassment.
"Also, one thing you should all know, is that Vegeta and I had been aware of the Namekians and their Dragon Balls. But we originally passed them off as a myth, though now that we know the Dragon Balls are real, thanks to the ones here on Earth. Vegeta's likely planning to go to Namek, once he's back to full health, to get those Dragon Balls. There's also the chance that Frieza will figure it out, as well, if he's able to interrogate Vegeta for going rogue, like he did. And while we do have mine and Kakarot's Attack Balls, assuming his is still functioning, it'll still take time to create large enough ships from them, for an actual crew. Time, that we may not have." Nappa said gravely, knowing if Frieza found out about the Dragon Balls and made a wish to become immortal, then they're all screwed.
This brought everyone's moods down immediately, realizing this wouldn't be as easy as they'd hope it'd be.
"He's right. But luckily, we have a ship." Kami said, as he and Mr. Popo appeared outside the window on a flying carpet.
"You have a ship?" Piccolo asked, raising a brow in disbelief.
"How do you think we originally got here? I know where it is and can take someone there to see it." Said Kami.
"I'll go." Bulma volunteered, given she'll be helping her father work on the ship, depending on the condition it's in.
Nodding, Kami motioned for Bulma to step on the carpet, with the bluenette doing so nervously. Though she was also excited to get a look at what type of ship Kami and Piccolo had used to travel to Earth.
Not a moment later, the three vanished, reappearing in what Bulma recognized as Yunzabit Heights.
Once they were close enough to the ground, Bulma was amazed when she saw the Namekian ship covered in mold, yet still looking to be in surprisingly good condition.
"Wow, this has been here for who knows how long, and it's still looks to be in working order." Bulma said amazed, before hearing Kami say something, she didn't recognize, causing a hatch to open up.
"Yes, it was built to withstand anything. Now let's see if it can still fly." Said Kami as they entered the ship, with the Guardian sitting in the pilot's chair, feeling a sense of familiarity as he did so.
Kami then spoke again in the strange language, and the next thing Bulma knew, the ship immediately shot off into the space. Once it stopped, Bulma looked out the window, and was amazed to see they were right next to Jupiter.
"Oh wow, this amazing!" Said Bulma, excited at the chance to work on something like this.
"Indeed. Unfortunately, the ship only responds to commands in the Namekian language, and while it can still fly, I'm sure it'll need plenty of work, before it's suitable to travel all the way to Namek." Kami said, with Bulma nodding in agreement, but knew this would definitely shorten the time it'd take them to prepare.
*Later*
After returning to the hospital, Bulma had explained everything that happened to the group, and gave an estimation of how long it'd take to repair Kami's ship.
"That's great news, Bulma. Though who will go once the ship is repaired?" Goku asked, knowing it'd take a while before he was fully healed, which meant he couldn't go.
"It might be best if we went in waves. I'll be piloting the ship, so I'll go. Anyone volunteering to come with?" Bulma asked, as she look around the room.
"I'll go." Said Krillin, knowing it's the least he can do to make sure their friends and Goku's mother are all brought back.
"I'm going too!" Naruto said, excited at the idea of going to a different planet.
"So am I!" Said Gohan, determined to help their friends.
Bulma nodded, before glancing at Chichi, expecting her to argue against her sons going, but surprisingly, she stayed silent. Chichi knew it'd be a losing battle to convince Naruto and Gohan to stay. And while she'll be worried, and afraid for them going off on such an adventure, she also won't stop them from doing what was right.
"Okay, so me, Krillin, Naruto and Gohan will go to Namek in Kami's ship. The others that should go once one of the ships made from the Attack Balls are ready. With the second wave of people consisting of Goku, Piccolo, and Nappa." Said Bulma, with Nappa and Piccolo nodding in agreement with this.
"Awesome! Also Bulma, do you think you'd be able to implant a Gravity Chamber in the ships, as well?" Goku asked, getting some questioning looks at the seemingly odd addition.
"I…guess I can do that. Why though?" Asked Bulma, confused as to why Goku would want a Gravity Chamber.
"Back on King Kai's Planet, I was under ten times Earth Gravity, it was pretty hard to move at first, but after a while, I got used to it and it really helped boost my power. If we have a Gravity Chamber on the ship, we'd be able to train under increased gravity on the way on Namek, just in case we run into trouble there." Said Goku, knowing that Vegeta will at least be on Namek, hunting the Dragon Balls, too.
"I like the sound of that." Nappa said, smirking at the idea of getting stronger under increased gravity.
Even better, if they do run into any of Frieza's lackeys.
"In that case, yeah, I'll be able to add a Gravity Chamber. But it'll have to go into the ships made from the Attack Balls, as it'd take too long to put it in the Namekian ship." Said Bulma, knowing that they would have to reconfigure the Namekian Ship even more, to add the Gravity Chamber.
Time that they may not have, with Vegeta, and potentially Frieza hunting for the Dragon Balls, as well. So it would be easier, if they added the Gravity Chambers just to the ships made from the Attack Balls, since they'll be given a complete overhaul, anyways.
With their plan made, everyone nodded and exited the room, except Goku, to prepare for the trip to Namek.
*Timeskip-Two Days*
Kami stood on the edge of the Lookout as he watched the Z-Fighters prepare for the trip to Namek.
Bulma and her father were working hard on getting his ship back in working order, along with Bulma learning the Namekian language in order to properly pilot it. Naruto, Krillin and Gohan were preparing what to bring with them, along with getting some training in, not know what they'll encounter once they arrive. Nappa and Piccolo were also training, getting ready for when they, along with Goku, will travel to Namek once the second ship is completed.
Though not long ago, he sensed Naruto, Gohan, Krillin and Pigero begin flying towards the Lookout, making the Guardian curious as to the reason for them coming here.
Finally the four arrived on the Lookout, with Kami turning to address them.
"Is there something you all needed?" Kami asked, as Naruto stepped forward.
"I wanted to know if you knew anyway for me to get stronger, and if there were any techniques that'd be able to help me take out Vegeta, or this Frieza guy." Said Naruto.
Given from everything Naruto has heard of this Frieza guy, he was much stronger than both Vegeta and Nappa, probably stronger than all of them combined. And there'd be the chance they encounter him on Namek, if he does learn about the Dragon Balls.
Not to mention Vegeta, as well.
So, Naruto knew he needed to get much stronger, if he hoped to stand a chance against either of them. Which is why he's been training as hard as he can, while also working on learning new techniques, along with creating original ones that he's thought of. And if he couldn't fight them, then he wanted to see if there were any techniques that could stop them or trap them.
Kami considered Naruto's request, knowing a few ways he could get stronger and one move that'd be perfect for him to learn is the Evil Containment Wave. Though before he gave the half-Saiyan any answers, he turned to his other three guests.
"And you three why are you here?" Kami asked.
"I'm here for the same reason as Naruto, a way to get stronger than I am right now." Gohan said, knowing between the two of them, Naruto was already stronger than him, and Gohan refused to hold the others back, not if he could get stronger to help fight.
"Same for me, I may just be human, but I'm also not going to sit back while my friends risk their lives." Said Krillin, fully knowing he was way out of his league, even compared to Naruto and Gohan, he couldn't compete with them, but he still wasn't going to sit back and do nothing.
"I'm here for the same reason, as well. I may not be going to Namek, or fighting any aliens, but that just means I need to be stronger so I can protect my friends and family." Pigero said, determined to protect his new family, while Naruto and Gohan are gone.
While Kami kept his expression neutrally, on the inside, he was proud of the four of them and their willingness to protect their loved ones. It was that determination, that drive, to become strong that made him proud to be Guardian of Earth.
And it's why he will help them in their goals.
'They can't use the Hyperbolic Time Chamber; they don't yet have the mental discipline and willpower to contend with being in there for an entire year. Though perhaps Krillin could last half a year, before needing to come out. That leaves the Ultra Divine Water, Naruto and Gohan are already stronger than Goku was at their age, so they'd be able to survive drinking it. Krillin as well, Pigero might have trouble at first, but I believe he'd survive as well.' Kami thought, nodding before turning to the four.
"There is a way for you four to grow stronger. It's called the Ultra Divine Water, if you drink, it will draw out your potential, that's if you survive drinking it, as those not strong enough to survive it, will die." Kami warned, making them gulp nervously, but didn't back down.
"As for you Naruto, one attack you could learn is called the Evil Containment Wave. You can learn it from either, myself, Piccolo or Master Roshi." Said Kami, with Naruto nodding at his words.
"Where can we find the Ultra Divine Water?" Gohan asked, while nervous at the prospect of dying, he was determined to get stronger.
Looking at the four and searching for any hesitation, Kami smirked when he didn't see any.
"Fly below the Lookout to the tower underneath us and speak with Korin. He'll guide you on what to do to be able to drink the water." Kami said.
Nodding the four flew off the Lookout and down to the tower below.
*Kame House*
Meanwhile, back at Kame House, Roshi sat on the beach looking out at the ocean. One would think Roshi was simply admiring the view, but really, he was speaking with King Kai.
'So, this Kaio-Ken multiplies the users Ki for a short period of time at the cost of putting a massive strain on their body.' Roshi thought, having learned about the Kaio-Ken from Goku, and spoke with King Kai to learn the mechanics behind the technique.
"Pretty much, yeah. But it requires the user to already have a strong body, with enhanced strength, speed, and agility to properly handle the boost in power." King Kai said, with Roshi humming in thought.
The Kaio-Ken reminded him of his Max Power form, where he'd boost his power by bulking up and increasing his energy. He didn't use the form often, given while he gained great strength, his speed fell dramatically due to the increased muscle mass.
'King Kai, what if there was a way to combine the Kaio-Ken and my Max Power form into a new technique, one where it'd increase the users power even higher, but without worry of lowering their speed?' Roshi mentally asked, with King Kai contemplating this.
"Hm, in theory it's possible. But I doubt it'd work for you at your age, you'd run the risk of crippling or killing yourself. It'd have to someone younger, along with having already trained themselves to handle the strain." Said King Kai, with Roshi nodding before he stood up.
'I think I know just the person.' Roshi thought, knowing his other student wouldn't have to worry about falling behind Goku again, if they did succeed in combining the two techniques.
Especially now, with Krillin going off to fight beings much stronger than them.
So, what did you think, good. Yep everyone is recovering from their fight against Vegeta and Nappa, while wondering what they'll do to make sure all their friends are revived, with Goku revealing the existence of the Namekian Dragon Balls, along with Kami and King Kai revealing more on the origins of the Nameless Namekian and Super Namekians. Nappa also tells them Vegeta and possibly Frieza will be on their way to Namek as well, along with stopping Bulma from accidently blowing up his Attack Ball. Bulma then goes off with Kami and Mr. Popo to find the Nameless Namekians old ship and fix it up to bring them to Namek. Finally Naruto, Gohan, Krillin, and Pigero will be drinking the Ultra Divine Water while it seems Krillin will soon be getting his own transformation soon. So, review if you liked go away if you didn't.
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