Dragon Ball: Saiyan's Gourmet Journey

Chapter 539 Campus Action Scene, Budget for District 13, Hollywood, California
"Broly, what are you doing?"

After hearing that Broly and Jade had come to District 13 again, Sheriff Black rushed over to check on them. When he arrived at the training room, he saw two children gesturing in slow motion. He stopped at the door and couldn't help but ask them a question.

"Hello, Sheriff Black. Broly and I are practicing our moves. We plan to perform for the students at school tomorrow."

It's just that it's not a good place to practice this in an antique shop, and it would be a bit silly to practice like this in public, so we're borrowing the practice room in District 13.

"Sheriff Black, I don't think you'll mind."

Xiaoyu answered the question.

"Okay, I don't mind if you use the practice room, but are you going to put on a martial arts play at school?"

Sheriff Blake was somewhat curious.

"It's not about performing a play, but about making Xiaoyu's stories more engaging, so that even if people don't believe it, they will still feel convinced."

Broly replied that this was an idea he had after hearing a story that Jade had told her classmates, but which they did not believe.

Broly wants to help Jade become a popular figure at school, instead of the freakish girl who is often seen as a boastful person by most students.

"That sounds interesting, but I don't think you'll cause any trouble, right?"

"Don't worry, Sheriff Black, we're the best of partners. No matter what trouble arises, we can handle it with ease."

"That's wonderful."

Sheriff Blake nodded, but inwardly thought: [A troublemaker, a master at solving trouble.]

Broly's efficiency in catching smugglers is comparable to that of top agents. Although he hasn't been tested further, Sheriff Black has a feeling that he's a reliable kid and the best partner for Jade. He doesn't sense anything wrong with that.

"Let me tell you, this is how the Shadowkhan ninjas kicked at me back then, and this is how I dodged it..."

Over the next few days at school, Broly and Jade would perform a choreographed action routine for a group of classmates on the school playground during breaks.

Although no one believed that Xiaoyu's story was true, does a good drama or movie need to be adapted from a real story?

No, it just needs to look real and have a sense of authenticity in the story.

"That's amazing, Xiaoyu! What's the story going to be like next?"

"We haven't finished rehearsing yet, so please look forward to the next action scene!"

Although practicing the routines with Broly at a normal speed was tiring, Xiaoyu was very happy to receive applause and recognition from her classmates.

"Some people achieve a little success and then think that what they are doing is action movies, but in fact they are still far from real action movies."

Seeing how Xiaozhu and Xiaoyu had gone from being an odd couple to the talk of the school in just a few days, Xiaozhu couldn't help but feel jealous and say a few sarcastic things.

"I think you're just jealous."

"Ha, what am I jealous of?"

Now, Xiaoyu doesn't need to speak up to defend herself; her classmates who like her action drama stories will speak up for her and criticize Xiaozhu, while Xiaozhu stubbornly insists on her point.

"You're jealous that Jade and Broly get more attention than you."

"No, I always just tell the truth."

"Then tell me, what's wrong with Jade and Broly's action scenes? Their action scenes are the best I've ever seen!"

Another student said that she was not a student in Xiaoyu's class, but in another class. The action scene that Xiaoyu and Broly were rehearsing attracted not only students in their own class, but also students from other classes, even older students and teachers.

"That's right. If you can't name any more impressive action scenes, then you're definitely just jealous of Xiaoyu and the others' talent!"

"Of course there are even more impressive action scenes, and that is..."

Xiao Zhu panicked a little, but just then he caught a glimpse of a movie poster outside the playground. It was Raphael DiCaprio's latest action movie, which gave him an answer immediately.

"That's the latest action movie starring Hollywood superstar Rafael DiCaprio. The really good action scenes are in Hollywood, California!"

"Oh, Xiaozhu is right, the real action scenes are in action movies."

The students looked at each other, unable to refute this statement.

"See? Everyone is supporting me."

Seeing this, Xiao Zhu became smug, though it was unclear what he was so proud of.

"But that's a movie, while Xiaoyu and the others' action scenes are right in front of us. I've heard that many of the action scenes in movies are done by special effects artists and stunt performers suspended by wires, not actually done in real life. Xiaoyu's scenes are more realistic."

However, students soon stood up to refute Xiaozhu's point of view.

"You're right, but if Xiaoyu and the others' action scenes are really that impressive, then why don't they go to Hollywood and appear on the big screen?"
If they can do it, I'll admit their action scenes are indeed impressive; but if they can't, then they have to admit their action scenes aren't that great.

"Hey, my action scenes with Broly are just that good, I don't need your approval."

Xiaoyu put her hands on her hips and said to Xiaozhu that she was not stupid and would not fall into the trap of pointless self-justification.

"Ha, I think you're scared. Admit it, Xiaoyu, your action scenes are actually very ordinary and can't compare to the real action scenes in movies at all."

. . . .

"Xiaoyu, what is Hollywood?"

When they walked home together after school, Broly asked him something.

"What, uh, Hollywood, that's where movies are made."

Xiaoyu was a little absent-minded and took a moment to respond.

"So when do you plan to bring our action scenes to the big screen there?"

"What? When did I say I wanted our action scenes to be shown in the big screen?"

"But what Xiaozhu said made you unhappy, didn't it? You'll definitely refute his words with your actions, won't you?"

"I'm not upset at all. Okay, what he said was indeed unpleasant, and I have to refute him and prove that our action scenes are the best."

"So, when do you plan to bring our action scenes to Hollywood movie screens?"

Broly asked again.

"We'll have to ask Uncle Jackie, but I don't think he has that much money to support us in making action movies."

"But Sheriff Black might have a way."

"Wow, Broly, you're a genius! I think District 13 might need a recruitment video!"

The two exchanged a glance and quickened their pace.

Just as Jade and Broly were planning to hurry home to try and persuade Sheriff Black to invest in an action movie in District 13...

Back in District 13, Sheriff Black also discovered further movements of the Valon Mafia and their associates through the intelligence network.

“But Sheriff, the Black Hand gang’s affairs are no longer under the jurisdiction of our District 13.”

“It’s true that it’s no longer under our jurisdiction, but it’s not our style to ignore bad guys just because we don’t have the authority to do so. Notify Jackie Chan, we need his help!”

. . . .

"Uncle Long, we have something important to discuss with you."

Back at the antique shop, Xiaoyu saw Jackie Chan behind the counter and immediately spoke.

"what's up?"

Jackie Chan is on the phone with Sheriff Black. He has already heard about the Mafia and made some arrangements for his upcoming schedule.

"We're planning to go to Hollywood..."

Before Xiaoyu could finish her sentence about "making a movie," Jackie Chan interrupted her.

"Oh no, Xiaoyu, you can't go. Dealing with demons is too dangerous."

Jackie Chan refused outright. "Demon? What demon?"

Xiaoyu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Hey, didn't you want to go to Hollywood, California because you knew about the Valon Mafia?"

Jackie Chan looked at Broly, who looked completely bewildered.

"Oh, right, Jackie Chan, could you please inform Broly that I need one of our technical experts to come over?"

At this moment, Sheriff Black's words reached Jackie Chan's ears through the microphone.

"Hmm, it seems we're quite lucky."

Xiaoyu raised an eyebrow and looked at Broly beside her, saying that she had already realized the current situation.

. . . .

"Sheriff Black, the Valon Mafia is no longer under the jurisdiction of District 13, is that right?"

Jackie Chan, Jade, and Broly arrived at District 13 together.

"What do you want to say, Xiaoyu?"

Sheriff Black sensed something was off about the girl's words and asked her directly.

"What I'm trying to say is that it's difficult to provide mission subsidies to agents who are out on missions outside of their management authority for extra tasks."

"Xiaoyu, don't worry about that. I will provide Broly and your Uncle Dragon with the mission compensation for dealing with the supernatural events at the Gates of Hell from other sources."

Sheriff Black assumed the girl was worried about her pay, so he said...

"But I have a better idea, Sheriff, would you like to hear it?"

"What's your idea?"

"Jade, don't cause trouble for Sheriff Black."

"She won't cause any trouble."

Broly said something for Jade.

“We could have a project for District 13: shoot an action-packed promotional video in Hollywood to recruit agents for District 13. On the way to Hollywood, we happen to run into the Valon Mafia, a criminal organization. To stop their crimes, we end up fighting them. What do you think of this script, Sheriff?”

Xiaoyu's words made Sheriff Black stroke his chin.

"Xiaoyu, this is no joke."

Jackie Chan started lecturing.

"No, Jackie Chan, I think your niece is a genius. An agent on a mission to film a promotional video encountered the Valon Black Hand gang and others, and then bravely arrested the criminals. This kind of thing can be completely classified as handling routine emergencies. I can reasonably add a bonus for you!"

"Huh, this works?"

"Jackie Chan, sometimes you need to be flexible in your actions. That's where you're not as good as your niece."

"Sergeant Black patted Jackie Chan on the shoulder and said..."

"Sheriff Black, if we're going to do this, we need to go all the way. Could you please allocate some funds for filming a promotional video and give it to us as funding for our mission?"

Jade reached out her hand to Sheriff Black; she's probably the only new director who's so assertive in asking for film investment.

Sheriff Black did not refuse, but recently the need for funds for work meals had increased, making the previously abundant funds of District 13 somewhat tight.

"I can't give you too much money for the promotional video, but I have a good idea to explain why the budget has been reduced."

A researcher brought over a small rectangular device, and Sheriff Black began explaining its function to Jade.

"This is a newly developed spy camera from District 13, with high resolution. It is equipped with a new energy battery, which can sustain the camera for a long time. I think I can add the test of the new equipment to the report of this mission."

Xiaoyu took the small agent Polaroid camera device, connected it to her phone as instructed by the researcher, and looked at the high-definition image appearing on the phone screen. She was very happy: "A handheld camera that is perfect for me. This is like a pillow that I need when I need it. It kills three birds with one stone."

Jade received funding and equipment for filming an action movie, Jackie Chan received subsidies to stop the Valmont gang from opening the gates of hell, and Inspector Black received a reduction in the filming expenses for a disguised film to pretend to resolve an emergency.

"Xiaoyu, once you get to Hollywood, you and Broly can go to some safe places to have fun and explore."

Back at the antique shop, Jackie Chan, who was packing his luggage for the trip, said to his niece, who was also packing a change of clothes.

"But Uncle Long, Broly is also a secret agent."

Xiaoyu didn't want to stay in a safe place and be an outsider.

"Okay, then take Tru with you. Broly and I will go on the mission together, and you and Tru can have fun."

Jackie Chan made a phone call to tell Sheriff Black to book an extra plane ticket, and his father, who happened to be passing by, overheard about going to deal with the demon and immediately smacked Jackie Chan on the forehead.

"Jackie Chan, bring your old man along. Otherwise, if the demon is released, do you expect your old man to rush over to the rescue at that point?"

"Oh, then let's book two more tickets!"

"Dad, I'm going to pack my things. If I run into John Wayne in Hollywood, I'll definitely ask him for his autograph."

"But Master, what about the antique shop?"

Tru poked his head out of the room and asked.

"Business has been slow lately anyway, so closing for two days this weekend won't hurt!"

. . . .

On Saturday morning, the group took an early flight to Los Angeles, and once there, they rented a car and drove to Hollywood.

In this film, Xiaoyu is a new director who is about to start filming an action movie, and Broly is the main actor in the upcoming action movie.

Tru is Jade's nanny and bodyguard, while the old man, like a true fan, wears a train hat on his head.

That's the same hat that John Wayne, the actor who played the train conductor, wore, and it's something Dad wanted to get autographed.

Among the group, it seems that only Jackie Chan is the driver of the car and also a part-time agent who really wants to stop the Mafia from opening the gates of hell.

"Xiaoyu, you stay here with Dad and the others. I'm going to investigate the Black Hand Gang's whereabouts."

"What about Broly?"

"Broly is staying here too. He has a cell phone, and I'll call him for backup if anything happens."

Upon arriving in Hollywood, Jackie Chan instructed Jade, seemingly unaware that his niece genuinely wanted to make films.

"Xiaoyu, what should we do next? Should we just start filming the promotional video here?"

Jackie Chan left, and Broly asked the girl.

"I'm not going to make promotional videos; I'll make documentaries."

Xiaoyu had already turned on the camera and pointed it at the car that Jackie Chan was driving away.

"Xiaoyu, Jackie Chan wants me to take care of you."

Tru walked over and said.

"I think Dad needs your care more."

Xiaoyu pointed at her father and said.

"True, do you know where the John Wayne Train movie was filmed? Dad's going to get his autograph!"

But what about you?

Tru looked at his gray-haired master behind him, somewhat embarrassed.

"Don't worry about me, I'll take care of myself and stay with Broly."

(End of this chapter)