c42 – Take Piccolo to Namek
After Li Xu's marriage proposal was accepted, he and Bulma became busy with wedding preparations.
Unlike before, Li Xu chose not to rely on Bulma's Capsule Corporation resources. Instead, he sold rare materials he had retrieved from Planet Frieza No. 2, a former stronghold of Frieza's forces. These materials, which included refined katchin fragments and gravity-resistant alloys, were considered exotic on Earth and fetched a high price earning him nearly one billion Zeni in total.
The wedding date was set to take place after the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai (World Martial Arts Tournament). With Earth's strongest fighters preparing for the tournament, including Goku, Tien, and Krillin, everyone was focused on training. Since the event was still seven to eight months away, Li Xu and Bulma had ample time for preparation.
"How about this island?" Li Xu asked.
Hovering midair with Bulma, they surveyed a tranquil island surrounded by turquoise waters and white sands.
Once the engagement was confirmed, Bulma proposed they move into their own home. Li Xu agreed. It would be far more convenient and peaceful, especially since Capsule Corp was often busy with scientists and guests.
Bulma adored the sea, so Li Xu searched for a suitable island where they could construct a villa.
"This one's perfect the scenery's nice, and there's plenty of space," Bulma nodded approvingly. As always, she took charge of the architectural design, already sketching plans on her capsule pad.
"Then we'll go with this spot," Li Xu said firmly.
"Mhm," Bulma smiled, excited about their shared future.
Constructing a villa on a remote island might have been a nightmare for ordinary people logistics, transportation, and sourcing materials would be problematic. But for someone like Li Xu, who could use Instant Transmission (Shunkan Idō), everything was simple.
Once Bulma finalized her design, Li Xu transported all the required materials within minutes, moving them across continents in a blink.
As construction began, Bulma became immersed in supervising every detail, from the energy systems to interior décor. Meanwhile, Li Xu found himself idle, unable to help with the specifics of civil engineering.
Just then, a familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind:
"Ding! New Mission: Summon Porunga, the Dragon of Namek. Reward: Legendary Super Saiyan Bloodline Plug-in."
Li Xu's eyes lit up. The mission itself was straightforward he had already studied the Namekian Dragon Balls before. But the reward? It was precisely what he had dreamed of. Legendary Super Saiyan Broly's genetic mutation would massively amplify his battle potential.
"If I bring someone with me, it could make things more interesting," Li Xu mused.
Whoosh! He vanished instantly.
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Somewhere on Earth's vast plains, green fields stretched far and wide, interrupted only by occasional hills and outcroppings.
"Son Goku… I swear I'll defeat you one day! This planet belongs to me—Piccolo Daimaō!" Piccolo trained ferociously, shouting as he attacked rocks and trees with explosive ki blasts. His cloak fluttered in the wind, and his demonic energy pulsed violently.
Li Xu watched silently from afar, noting how different things had become.
"The butterfly effect really is enormous," he thought. Piccolo's power level had already risen close to 1,000, much earlier than in the original timeline. Clearly, Goku's rising strength and perhaps news of Raditz and others had motivated Piccolo to train far harder.
A strong rival was, without a doubt, the best fuel for growth.
"Who's there?" Piccolo suddenly turned, his sharp yellow eyes locking onto Li Xu. He had instantly sensed the ki and reacted with alert hostility.
Li Xu hadn't concealed his aura, so it was no surprise that Piccolo noticed.
"Who are you?" Piccolo demanded, stepping forward with wary confidence.
"I'm Li Xu. At the rate you're going, you'll never beat Son Goku," Li Xu said calmly, his tone more amused than mocking.
"You dare mock me Piccolo Daimaō?! I'll show you my power!" Piccolo roared. In a flash, he launched himself forward, his fist glowing with ki.
Boom!
Just before Piccolo could land a hit, Li Xu moved faster than the eye could follow. His fist connected solidly with Piccolo's abdomen.
Piccolo's body halted in midair. His eyes bulged, mouth agape, and his limbs trembled. He clutched his stomach, gasping in pain, unable to comprehend what had just happened.
Li Xu's strike had been carefully measured controlled enough not to cause lasting harm, but still devastating. Piccolo clutched his stomach, the pain sapping his strength entirely.
After a moment, he recovered his composure and ceased his attacks. The earlier blow had made one fact abundantly clear: his current power was nowhere near Li Xu's.
"Why did you come for me?" Piccolo asked, his tone no longer confrontational. He could sense that Li Xu wasn't trying to kill him if he had been, it would've been over already.
"To take you somewhere," Li Xu replied with a calm smile.
Before Piccolo could respond or resist, Li Xu placed two fingers on his forehead, grabbed Piccolo's shoulder, and vanished with Instant Transmission (Shunkan Idō).
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Planet Namek, located on the far edge of the galaxy, had a unique stellar configuration: three suns orbited it in rotation, meaning the planet never experienced night. It was larger than Earth, with its diameter nearly ten times greater. The planet's lush green environment and blue grasslands created a serene, ethereal atmosphere.
Long ago, a natural climate catastrophe had ravaged Namek, leading to the near extinction of the Namekian race. Although the surviving Namekians rebuilt their lives in isolated villages, their numbers were still few.
Atop a high plateau rested a white, domed structure resembling a beetle's shell. Within it sat a towering, ancient figure the Elder Guru, spiritual leader of the Namekians and the oldest among them.
Whoosh!
A sudden gust marked the arrival of Li Xu and Piccolo.
"Who goes there?" barked Nail, the Elder's personal bodyguard and strongest warrior on Namek. He immediately stood between Li Xu and the Elder, his ki flaring in defense.
"No need to be so tense," Li Xu said, placing Piccolo gently on the ground. "We mean no harm."
But Nail's eyes widened. His gaze flicked between Li Xu and Piccolo who looked exactly like a Namekian, yet wore Earth-style clothing and bore no identifying marks from Namek. Nail had never met him before.
Piccolo, for his part, was just as stunned. The figures before him the stoic warrior and the ancient elder looked and felt unmistakably familiar. They were the same race as him. He felt an odd sense of connection, something deeper than appearances.
"Welcome, travelers," the Elder Guru said gently. His voice was aged but wise. "To what do we owe this visit?"
"I'll introduce us," Li Xu replied. "I'm Li Xu, from Earth. This is Piccolo. He's actually a Namekian who was stranded on Earth long ago."
The Elder's eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Earth… could he be one of Katatz's children?" he murmured. During the planetary disaster, several Namekians had sent their offspring into space in survival pods. Kataz, the father of Kami and Demon King Piccolo, had been among them.
"My child," the Elder said, turning to Piccolo, "would you allow me to read your memory? I wish to confirm your lineage. I promise I will not intrude upon your privacy."
Piccolo hesitated. He felt a strange kinship with the Elder, yet having someone delve into his mind even a Namekian elder was deeply personal.
"Fear not. I seek only to confirm who you are," the Elder reassured, sensing Piccolo's apprehension.
After a moment of silence, Piccolo stepped forward. The Elder gently placed a large hand on Piccolo's forehead and closed his eyes. Instantly, fragmented memories flowed into his consciousness: the split between Kami and Piccolo Daimaō, Goku's battle with Demon King Piccolo, and Piccolo Jr.'s growth on Earth.
"Aha… such immense potential tragically divided in two," the Elder sighed. "Had you remained whole, you might have become the strongest of our kind."
Then, turning to Li Xu, he asked, "Is there more to your visit?"
"Yes," Li Xu said. "First, I'd like you to unlock Piccolo's latent potential. Second, I need to use Namek's Dragon Balls. Don't worry I have no wish for universal conquest. And from what I understand, the Dragon Balls cannot grant wishes beyond their limits."
The Elder remained quiet for a moment before nodding.
"Nail, please retrieve a Dragon Ball."
"But Elder, I should remain to guard you," Nail objected, casting a wary eye on Li Xu.
"If he wished to harm me, you would be powerless to stop him," the Elder said calmly. Though he could not sense the full extent of Li Xu's strength, it was clear that this was no ordinary warrior.
Reluctantly, Nail obeyed, flying off into the distance. As he left, he glanced back, silently warning Li Xu not to try anything.
The Elder closed his eyes again and laid his hand on Piccolo's head. A wave of gentle energy pulsed through the room. In moments, Piccolo's latent power surged upward his battle power skyrocketing from around 1,000 to over 8,000, nearly matching the level he would reach during the Saiyan Saga.
Li Xu nodded in approval not merely because Piccolo had grown stronger, but because he had also carefully observed the technique used to unlock hidden potential.
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