After this sparring session, Uchiha Hikari had a better grasp of her own strength.
If she were to measure her power using the *Dragon Ball* world's battle power standards, her normal combat strength would probably be around 30 to 40 points. Factoring in her *Katon* (Fire Release) techniques and *Sanmi no Jutsu* (Three Bodies Technique), she could push that a bit higher. At this point in time, neither Yamcha nor Kuririn would likely be a match for her. Ten Shin Han? That's trickier, but she wasn't too worried.
As for someone on Kame-Sennin's level…
Without using her *Mangekyo Sharingan* abilities, she'd definitely lose. Even with them, she'd probably still come up short.
Before arriving in the *Dragon Ball* world, Uchiha Hikari had always been puzzled by one thing—why was the moon here so easy to destroy?
It wasn't until she talked with Bulma that things started to make sense.
The moon in the *Dragon Ball* world was somewhat similar to the one in the *Naruto* world. It wasn't 380,000 kilometers away from Earth, and its radius was smaller too. It was likely created long ago by some ancient deity using magic. That's why Kame-Sennin, with a battle power of just 139, could blow it up with a single *Kamehameha*. And somehow, the moon always seemed to restore itself after being destroyed.
Even so, Kame-Sennin's full strength was at least on par with a *Super Kage*-level ninja from the *Naruto* world. Someone like Uchiha Madara might be able to go toe-to-toe with him, but Uchiha Hikari, as she was now, wasn't quite there yet.
Still…
One discovery left her absolutely thrilled—
"*Magen: Kasegui no Jutsu!*" (Demonic Illusion: Shackling Stakes Technique)
With a low chant, little Goku was frozen in place, instantly shouting and flailing. But Uchiha Hikari just smirked, a faint smile curling her lips.
That's right.
She hadn't fully figured out the mechanics, but her *Kinbaku Genjutsu* (Binding Illusion) and *Tsukuyomi*, powered by her *Mangekyo Sharingan*, worked on people in the *Dragon Ball* world too!
This meant she could use *Tsukuyomi* to place seals on the strong fighters here, then use her *Yasaka no Magatama* (Eight Thousand Spears) technique to siphon their *ki* the same way she'd extract *chakra* from ninjas… It was basically another version of the *Genki Dama* (Spirit Bomb)! She wouldn't even need to place many seals—just mark Goku and his friends, then wait a decade or two to reap the rewards.
Hmm…
Uchiha Hikari decided it was worth a shot.
…
That night, the trio rested in two small houses Bulma had set up using her *Hoi-Poi Capsules*.
Uchiha Hikari and Bulma shared one, while little Goku had his own.
So, the original storyline where Goku, out of curiosity, sneaks in at night and pulls off Bulma's underwear? That didn't happen.
The next morning, they hit the road again.
By midday, they reached the coast and met Kame-Sennin, the fourth *Dragon Ball* hanging around his neck.
Even though she'd prepared herself, Uchiha Hikari couldn't help but feel a bit speechless when she actually saw this "God of Martial Arts" who had zero masterly aura.
"Hmm? You want this ball?"
Kame-Sennin leered at Bulma and Uchiha Hikari with a pervy grin. "I found this beauty at the bottom of the ocean over a hundred years ago. Pretty, right? If you two let me see your panties, I'll give it to you. Deal?"
"…What kind of nonsense are you spouting, you dirty old man?!"
Bulma, fuming, bonked Kame-Sennin on the head.
Uchiha Hikari just twitched her lips, pulling out her pre-prepared "greeting gift" from her backpack and handing it to him.
These were things she'd started gathering back in Konohagakure: a full set of *Make-Out Paradise* books, plus a few colorful, not-exactly-kid-friendly picture books… She'd skimmed through them herself and thought they were decent enough to suit Kame-Sennin's tastes.
"How about trading these for that ball, Muten Roshi-sensei?"
Hearing the name "Muten Roshi," Kame-Sennin paused, his sleazy expression fading slightly as he got a bit more serious. "Little lady, you've heard of me?"
"Of course."
"The legendary strongest martial artist in the world, the founder of the Kame-Senryu (Turtle School) martial arts. Your face tells a story all on its own."
Uchiha Hikari chose her words carefully, piling on the flattery. "To be honest, this kid's grandpa was your first disciple, Son Gohan. And me? I'm just a martial artist driven by passion, hoping to ask a few questions of the one they call the 'God of Martial Arts.'"
"Oh, so you're Gohan's grandson? How's Gohan doing these days?"
"Grandpa passed away a few years ago," little Goku answered.
"Is that so…"
Kame-Sennin let out a somber sigh, giving Goku another once-over before turning back to Uchiha Hikari, his sleazy grin returning. "So, little lady, you're a martial artist too? Looking to become my disciple? I haven't taken students in years, you know… unless…"
"No, I just want to ask about the location of Karin Tower."
From the start, Uchiha Hikari had no intention of becoming Kame-Sennin's student.
It wasn't that his martial arts weren't impressive.
It was just that this old man's pervy nature was way too much to handle. He wouldn't cross any hard lines, but the occasional groping or sneaky touch? That was practically guaranteed.
If Uchiha Hikari were still a guy, she might've brushed it off. But now? No way she was taking that risk.
With Kame-Sennin out of the picture, her options for learning *ki* were limited.
There was Tsuru-Sennin, but he'd probably be tough to deal with, and she had no idea where to find him.
Then there was…
Karin-Sennin, the cat at Karin Tower!
Karin-Sennin was even stronger than Kame-Sennin, and anyone who could climb Karin Tower could train under him.
Uchiha Hikari planned to seek out that cat and see if someone from outside the *Dragon Ball* world could learn *ki*. Even if she couldn't, she could at least snag some *Senzu Beans*—those were incredibly valuable strategic resources.
"…Alright."
Seeing Uchiha Hikari firmly decline apprenticeship, Kame-Sennin was a bit disappointed but didn't press further.
After flipping through the *Make-Out Paradise* series, the "God of Martial Arts" gleefully tucked them away.
"Here, take the ball."
"Oh, and you, the black-haired girl—don't know who your master is, but with your current skills, climbing Karin Tower is next to impossible. If you change your mind, come find me here anytime."
"…Thanks for the heads-up."
Uchiha Hikari thanked him politely, declined again, and watched as he rode off on his sea turtle.
…
The next two *Dragon Balls* were a breeze.
The fifth was in a small village where Oolong was causing trouble. An old grandma had picked it up when she was young, and after Uchiha Hikari's group dealt with Oolong, they got it easily.
Then came Fire Mountain, where Gyumao had the sixth.
*The next few Dragon Balls will be glossed over, and we're heading toward the wish in the next chapter! Got any ideas? Feel free to share~ Also, please keep following!*
*(End of Chapter)*