Upon hearing the announcer's words, Master Roshi immediately gestured with his hands to the audience, who applauded in response. Although the outcome of the duel between John and Master Roshi was a draw, the audience recognized Master Roshi's victory as well-deserved, considering he had destroyed the moon with his technique.
Krilin and Goku, who had just regained consciousness and were unaware of what had transpired, expressed their regret. However, John assured them that it was okay, and even if Master Roshi had not destroyed the moon, he would not have been a match for Master Roshi in a head-on confrontation, regardless of his injured arm.
After only a month of training and unlocking his potential, John had not yet fully tapped into the power of his Saiyan body.
With that, the first World Martial Arts Tournament came to a close, and Master Roshi claimed the grand prize of 500,000 Zeni.
Bulma had initially intended to treat everyone to a meal, considering everyone present, except for Krilin, as her friends. Of course, Krilin was also included now.
However, Master Roshi insisted on treating his disciples, so he made the decision that he would later regret.
In a luxurious restaurant, everyone ate normally, except for Krilin and Yamcha, who ate slightly more than the average person. John and Goku, on the other hand, devoured food like competitive eaters, consuming bowl after bowl of rice, meat, fish, and more.
The chef initially prepared the food with enthusiasm, but he couldn't keep up with their voracious appetites. Eventually, he had no choice but to serve them simple, hastily cooked dishes.
John and Goku single-handedly devoured enough food to feed a restaurant full of hundreds of people.
Master Roshi watched his two disciples and nervously touched his pocket, where he kept the 500,000 Zeni prize money. He worried if it would be enough to cover the meal.
When it was time to settle the bill, the waiter politely handed Master Roshi a lengthy receipt.
Master Roshi flipped through the receipt to find the total amount.
"770,000 Zeni!" Master Roshi exclaimed in shock.
The waiter politely said, "If you don't believe it, you can use the calculator to calculate it yourself." He pushed the calculator on the counter towards Master Roshi.
Master Roshi's face turned red, and he stammered in embarrassment.
Seeing Master Roshi's expression, the waiter's face darkened, and he said sternly, "Are you telling me you don't have the money?"
Master Roshi quickly replied, "Yes, I have the money." He reached into his pocket and took out the 500,000 Zeni check, handing it to the waiter.
The waiter's expression remained unchanged, and he said, "You still owe 270,000 Zeni. Will you pay in cash or by card?"
Master Roshi whispered, "Can I pay later? I'll pay you as soon as I have the money."
"Pay later? Do you think that's possible?" The waiter's voice suddenly rose, and he shouted, "Dad, someone wants to eat without paying!"
"Who dares to eat without paying?" A deep voice boomed from the kitchen, and a tall man over three meters tall, wearing an apron, emerged holding a sharp kitchen knife.
The waiter pointed at Master Roshi and said, "Dad, it's him!"
"You want to eat without paying?" The waiter's father glared at the frail old man, ready to teach him a lesson.
The commotion between Master Roshi and the restaurant staff caught everyone's attention. After understanding the situation, Bulma stepped in and paid the remaining bill.
Master Roshi thanked Bulma but scolded John and Goku for being gluttons, eating without considering the cost.
John and Goku, knowing they were at fault, remained silent. John was surprised that Master Roshi, an old monster who had lived for so long, didn't even have a million Zeni.
However, they had forgotten that during the past month of training, Master Roshi had provided them with food, drinks, and other necessities. Although they earned money, it wasn't enough to cover their expenses, as Master Roshi had added precious medicinal herbs to their food to enhance their bodies.
After the lively celebration, it was time for everyone to part ways. Having witnessed John and Goku's immense appetites, Master Roshi said, "I've taught you everything I can. From now on, your training will require you to venture out on your own. It's time for you to leave my tutelage."
John and Goku acknowledged Master Roshi's words, and Goku expressed his intention to continue his training while searching for the Dragon Balls left by his grandfather on the moon.
John also shared his plans to return to the West Capital and embark on a new training journey.
Only Krilin remained, and Master Roshi hoped he would express his desire to venture out and train. However, Krilin surprised him with his response.
"I'm still young, and I think I should continue training with Master Roshi to break through to new levels. Besides, I have nowhere else to go, and I'd rather stay with Master Roshi to keep him company and prevent him from feeling lonely."
Master Roshi was so furious upon hearing Krilin's words that he almost struck him. He had been planning to return to a peaceful life with Launch.
But since his disciple had made up his mind, Master Roshi had no choice but to tearfully accept Krilin's decision.
Bulma gave Goku her portable Dragon Radar, hoping he would find the Dragon Balls left by his grandfather on the moon.
After bidding farewell to everyone, Goku set off on his adventures, riding on his Kinto'un cloud. It had not yet been a year since the last use of the Dragon Balls.
John accompanied Bulma, Yamcha, Oolong, and Puar back to the West Capital.
However, John had forgotten this part of the story. Bulma once again lost her portable flying capsule, and they found themselves stranded in the desert.
After their car ran out of gas, the group walked for five days to get out of the desert. John and Yamcha took turns carrying Bulma, who, despite her physical strength, would not have been able to walk for five days, let alone fifty.
Once they left the desert, Bulma immediately contacted the nearest Capsule Corporation employee, who provided them with a plane capsule, allowing them to return to the West Capital safely.