Dragon Ball: From Escape from Planet Vegeta

Chapter 180 Sending Young Piccolo to Namek

Master Roshi strolled up to Piccolo Jr.

Looking at Piccolo, who resembled a young boy, Master Roshi's expression was serious, and his eyes behind his sunglasses revealed a strange look.

His sharp eyes stared intently at Piccolo, as if trying to see right through him.

Young Piccolo was extremely vigilant and on high alert towards Master Roshi.

Although he is not the original Piccolo, he has inherited the memories of the old Piccolo.

Master Roshi was his greatest rival, and now that he was right in front of him, he clenched his fists tightly, ready to fight at any moment.

The atmosphere became incredibly heavy, with everyone watching intently as if a major battle was about to erupt between the two sides.

It's fortunate that the times have changed because of Talot, otherwise everyone would have a different expression when facing this young Piccolo.

"That's enough, Master Roshi. With your sharp eyes, you should be able to tell by now that this Piccolo is not the evil Piccolo you fought before. He is a Namekian who has been reborn." Tarot stepped in and eased the tense atmosphere.

Upon hearing Tarot's words, Master Roshi pondered for a moment, and the white light reflected on his sunglasses quickly dissipated, his serious old face suddenly transforming into a cynical smile.

"Haha~! I just had a sudden urge to see if this new Piccolo was like his father. Now it seems I was overthinking it." Master Roshi held his Turtle Staff and glanced at the young Piccolo before stopping his attack.

With Talot as guarantor, who would dare to make a move?

Even if Piccolo really is an evil being, Talot says he isn't, so he isn't.

Of course, this is because Talot has sufficient strength.

Master Roshi believed that Tarot must have had a reason for doing this.

When Piccolo heard Talot mention the Namekians, he trembled. He looked at Talot with a puzzled expression, his sincere eyes revealing a strong desire for the truth.

Although he inherited old Bick's memories, he still did not know what race he was.

From beginning to end, he always believed that he was a member of the demon race.

"Want to know more? Well, the other one of you is right here, why don't you go ask him?" Talot directly passed this troublesome question to God Bick to handle.

"He..." A hint of hesitation flashed in the eyes of the young Piccolo, and his gaze toward King Piccolo was filled with intense hostility.

For him, Celestial Piccolo was his opposite.

But now, in order to find out his true identity, he has no choice but to confront it.

On the other side, the god Piccolo was overjoyed when he heard that Talot had given him the chance to explain.

Although the Piccolo before him was the second Piccolo, King Piccolo knew that the other party was no longer the Piccolo of the past, which also meant that there was a chance for change.

Without hesitation, King Piccolo approached Piccolo and told the boy about Namek.

After several minutes of one-sided explanation, young Bick finally understood the whole story.

It turns out I really am an alien.

The feeling of learning the truth was incredibly complex, leaving young Piccolo momentarily at a loss.

"You've come to me recently, probably because you want to become stronger, right? Actually, your compatriots on Namek might be a better place for you to learn from than from me," Talot said, looking down at the young Piccolo.

These words caused a peculiar glint to flash in young Bick's eyes.

"You... can you send me to Namek?" the boy Piccolo asked in utter astonishment.

As a Namekian who grew up on Earth, and whose predecessor had committed so many heinous acts on Earth, the fact that Tarot was now sending him back to his home planet was unbelievable to young Piccolo.

It was undoubtedly like a dream.

"Speaking of which, it's been a while since I've been to Namek. If you're going, I can indeed give you a ride there," Talot said calmly, arms crossed.

Tarot actually had other plans in mind. Under his intervention, Goku and Vegeta had mastered the Super Saiyan transformation much earlier and were so strong. Even Nappa's strength had increased so much.

Piccolo is an indispensable and important character in the original storyline. If he abandons his responsibilities, he might not even be considered a minor character in the future.

But what would happen if he intervened slightly and sent him to Namek ahead of time?

It's important to understand that Namek at this time is vastly different from the Namek in the original story.

If Bick goes, it will be entirely beneficial, and he may even embark on a completely different path under the guidance of Lagar and Neru.

Perhaps it can grow rapidly in the next year or two and become comparable to Sun Wukong.

Regardless, Piccolo is a combat-type Namekian.

As a combat-type Namekian, their growth rate is unimaginable.

"Okay! I'll go." Bick's answer was decisive.

Having received a reply, Talot smiled gently: "In that case, let's stay here for the banquet today, and come with me to Namek tomorrow."

After saying that, Talot stopped paying attention to him.

In any case, Bick is no longer being treated specially.

Of course, in reality, the threat posed by young Piccolo posed no threat whatsoever to anyone present, not even the weakest person.

This is the fundamental reason why no one cares.

……

In the blink of an eye.

The next morning.

Talot, who had just woken up, found young Piccolo as promised after finishing breakfast.

He didn't leave last night; he's been waiting here.

Actually, a room was arranged for him, but the kid just didn't want it, so we just let him be.

"Ready?" Talot asked with a half-smile, his eyes fixed on Piccolo, the boy in front of him.

Young Piccolo remained silent upon hearing this, as always, but his eyes and actions had already given Talot the answer.

He couldn't wait to go back to his hometown.

Most importantly, he wants to become stronger, strong enough to defeat everyone he wants to defeat!

"Let's go then," Talot said casually.

The next second, Talot used his aura to envelop the body of Demon II Piccolo.

Without giving him time to adjust, he used teleportation in an instant and left Earth.

Only after the journey was complete did an unprecedented feeling well up in young Piccolo's heart. In the blink of an eye, his surroundings had changed drastically.

"This, here...!!" The young Piccolo was deeply shocked and could not imagine what kind of method this was.

Talot's power was far beyond his imagination.

Soon, his mind returned to normal, and he quickly scanned his surroundings with a curious and shocked gaze.

The surrounding environment and the scene before him felt unfamiliar, yet he also felt an innate sense of closeness to them.

In the inheritance he received, there seemed to be such a scene, which made him feel nostalgic. At first, he didn't pay much attention to it, but now that he has arrived on Namek, all his doubts have been cleared up.

It turns out that the scene in his memory was his fragmented memory of his hometown.

On Namek, Piccolo Jr. tried his best to calm his restless heart.

At that moment, he was certain that this was his hometown.

……

"Alright, now's not the time to daydream. Let me take you to see your clan's Grand Elder first." Talot said to Bick, then turned to look at the huge house behind him.

These unique buildings always feel mesmerizing, no matter how many times you see them.

At least from the perspective of Earthlings, it certainly seems like the place where the Demon King resides.

Upon hearing Talot's words, young Piccolo turned around at the same time.

Just then, two powerful auras suddenly rushed in from afar.

Lagar and Neru!

To his surprise, in just a few short years, the two of them had improved to such an extent.

Based on initial assessments using their auras, Lagar and Neru's combat power is at least several million points.

"Such a powerful aura...this power...!!!" Young Piccolo trembled, his eyes widened, and he stared into the distance in disbelief.

The sheer power of these two forces caused every cell in his body to tremble; the mere distance between them exerted such immense pressure on him…

He couldn't believe that his people were so incredibly powerful!

"Here you are," Talot said with a smile.

Two black dots gradually appeared in their line of sight, rapidly enlarging before finally landing in front of them.

"Long time no see, Ragar, Neru, you both look quite different." Talot's gaze swept over the two of them, and he chuckled.

Upon hearing Talot's words, Ragar and Neru smiled.

"Compared to you, we are far inferior. So, is this another child of our race who has been stranded on Earth?" Ragal said humbly, then looked at the boy Piccolo.

"It's been many years since we last met. You're still as strong as ever, breathtakingly so." Nail said respectfully to Talot, then his gaze shifted to the boy Piccolo standing to the side. "Hello, I'm Nail, and you must be Piccolo."

In the original story, they would be assimilated into one because of Frieza.

That's probably not the case now.

Upon hearing this, young Piccolo nodded somewhat timidly without saying a word.

"There's no need to be afraid. We are all your people. My name is Ragar," Ragar said, his tone full of goodwill.

Seeing this, Talot was not surprised: "It seems that you have already learned about his situation through your fellow gods on Earth."

The two nodded in unison upon hearing this.

After scrutinizing Piccolo from head to toe, Lagar confirmed one thing: "Indeed, he is a very special type of Namekian, just like us. No wonder the Grand Elder values ​​him so much."

"Right, it's a pity he's not complete yet," Talot explained.

Upon hearing this, Lagar and Neru seemed to have figured it out as well, and nodded again.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group entered the house where the Grand Elder lived.

Inside the inner room, the massive Elder, who resembled a small mountain, sat as always in his distinctive chair, his heavy breathing echoing like muffled thunder in everyone's ears.

Talot could tell at a glance that the Grand Elder's life force had clearly declined since their last meeting.

It seems that the Grand Elder's lifespan is indeed running out. In the original story, he was able to live to that point because he persevered.

"Talot, thank you so much for bringing back our child who was lost and stranded. You are welcome to visit our Namek planet again." The elder greeted Talot kindly.

Talot nodded slightly: "Don't worry about it so much, it's just a small matter. Besides, I came here with a selfish reason, and I might be able to help you recover while I'm at it."

These words excited Lagar and Neru, who were standing nearby.

After all, the Grand Elder is currently in a very weak condition. If he can receive help, it would be equivalent to extending his lifespan.

"I know my own situation very well... In reality, I'm just barely clinging to life. However, I still want to thank you." The elder didn't seem to care much, and his gaze shifted to the young Piccolo.

"Kadaz's child, the demigod of that god on Earth, right? Although you are his child after rebirth, you are also him," the Grand Elder said again.

When asked a question by the elder, young Piccolo did not deny it and simply nodded.

He had no aversion to this elder, and even felt unusually close to him.

"Although you are an individual born from the evil side, I can sense that there is no evil in your heart. All you have is obsession, and you are also full of confusion about this world. Come here, child." The elder gestured for the young Piccolo to come to his throne.

Young Piccolo hesitated for a moment, then strode over to the Elder's side.

The elder raised his right arm, and his enormous hand landed on the head of the boy, Piccolo.

With his special ability activated, the Elder quickly accessed the memories in the young Piccolo's mind.

"So that's how it is. You crave even greater power..." The elder muttered to himself, discovering yet another dark side in young Piccolo's heart.

Fortunately, the dark side isn't too big or too deep, and there will be enough time to guide and correct it later.

"I already know everything you've been through. As the Grand Elder, let me give you a gift first, child." The Grand Elder smiled kindly, and then in an instant, a special aura surged forth.

Young Piccolo felt as if something within his body had been awakened, and a continuous stream of energy surged forth from his body.

"This...this is...!!" The boy Piccolo was shocked as he felt the changes in his body.

The fatigue he had felt earlier vanished, replaced by a body brimming with energy, and his strength also increased significantly.

"I've removed the shackles from your body, which has indirectly increased your power and stabilized your foundation. This will greatly help your future cultivation," the elder explained to the young Piccolo, withdrawing his right hand.

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