Planet Namek had no night.
Because this planet orbited around three suns.
Thus inevitably, concepts like morning or noon didn't exist either—when to rest was left to individuals.
This was fine as a planetary characteristic, but the problem: a planet completely unsuited for stealth.
With night, they could roughly gauge when Frieza and Turles would sleep.
But with perpetual day, not knowing when they'd rest meant unable to move carelessly.
Still, Lizette's group somehow hid behind rocks, exchanging information.
Beside them, twenty residents of Tsuno Village brought by Goku's group stood huddled together.
If Lizette's memory was correct, these were pitiful people who'd be annihilated by Vegeta, then later not revived because the Dragon Ball wish was "revive those killed by Frieza's forces."
"Still, I'm surprised they believed us?"
Krillin glanced at Tsuno Village people, once again realizing how greatly they differed from Earthlings.
From their perspective, except for Piccolo, they were truly an alien group.
And that crucial Piccolo hadn't even accompanied the persuasion, yet they believed and followed—he couldn't help being amazed.
"Yeah. I was surprised how reasonable they were too. Apparently Namekians are pretty gentle aliens."
"Even though they look like Piccolo."
Yamcha, who'd actually gone to persuade Namekians, spoke of their gentleness and goodness unimaginable from appearance, while Goku added unnecessary commentary looking at Piccolo.
But understandable.
After all, the Namekians they knew were the original Demon King, Piccolo, and the previous deity—three people, two of whom were Demon Kings.
No wonder the formula "Namekian = scary" formed in their minds.
"Um, Earthlings... may I have a moment?"
Elder Tsuno spoke hesitantly.
Dende stood beside him—what was happening in his village and on this Planet Namek should have been conveyed to them.
Initially there seemed doubt, but after meeting Dende, they appeared to completely trust them.
"We've heard from Dende what's happening on this Planet Namek. So we're thinking of going to the Grand Elder to inform him of this crisis. Would any of you come with us?"
"We don't mind... but is it alright for everyone?"
"Yes, of course, but if everyone moves together, it'll be conspicuous..."
Elder Tsuno's proposal was perfect for Lizette.
Going to the Grand Elder for potential unlocking was an unmissable event considering battling Frieza.
She was aware it was a calculation-filled thought, but they surely didn't want to be ravaged by Frieza either.
So she was certain the Grand Elder would unlock everyone's potential.
"No problem on that point—Heaven's Gate."
Lizette smiled and opened a gate in space.
Garlic Jr. was an easily defeated man, but his technique proved extremely useful.
Though lacking emergency evasion ability like the Instant Transmission Goku would later master, this was superior in convenience.
"Now then, let's go everyone."
"That technique of yours is really convenient, Deity."
"Absolutely. Makes travel easy."
First Goku entered the gate Lizette opened, then Tien.
Everyone followed afterward, and Tsuno Village people also passed through the gate looking nervous.
Finally, operator Lizette passed through and closed the gate.
Just that completed long-distance movement including everyone.
Beyond the gate was before the Grand Elder's house, where a Piccolo-lookalike man stood seemingly unsurprised.
"Nail!"
"Well done coming, Elder Tsuno. And visitors from other worlds. The Grand Elder knows roughly what's happening. Now, inside..."
Everyone entered as told.
But Tsuno Village had twenty residents, adding Lizette's group and Dende made thirty-one.
Adding Nail and Grand Elder made thirty-three, plus the homeowner Grand Elder was quite massive.
Meaning—cramped.
Packed tight like a crowded train.
"...Nail."
"M-My apologies, Grand Elder! For now, everyone except the Earthlings, Dende, and Elder Tsuno, please wait outside!"
Evicting Tsuno Village residents outside, escaping compression, Lizette's group looked at the Grand Elder again.
...Huge.
Though sitting, larger than Piccolo, the tallest here.
Standing upright, probably three times Piccolo... reaching about six meters.
Indeed, filled with presence clearly distinguishing him from other Namekians.
"Welcome. You are Earthlings, yes? First, I want to thank you for helping my children. Thank you."
"Nice to meet you, Grand Elder. I'm Lizette, serving as Earth's deity."
Lizette lightly bowed to the Grand Elder and smiled.
For now, appeal that they had no hostility.
The Grand Elder smiled back cheerfully, "Oh, nice to meet you."
"Those villains have greatly reduced my children on this planet... Regrettable. Plus several others with great energy seem to be villains too. To think the orbs of hope—proof of wisdom and power of Namek's inhabitants—would invite such things..."
Dragon Balls were originally created for the planet's inhabitants.
Common to both Earth and Namek.
But ironically, those Dragon Balls brought planetary crisis, summoning villains like Frieza and Vegeta.
To the Grand Elder speaking regretfully, Lizette chose not to be roundabout and cut to the point.
"I'll be direct. Could you entrust us with your Dragon Ball? We came here to prevent them from gaining immortality. We promise to definitely prevent all seven balls from gathering in their hands."
"Indeed, I can no longer move from here, and if that Frieza comes, even Nail there couldn't protect it... Better to entrust it to you than me holding it. I'll give you this Dragon Ball."
The Grand Elder said so and handed Lizette the Dragon Ball resting on his chair's backrest.
Whereas Earth's balls were roughly baseball-sized, this was basketball-sized.
Befitting the original, even size differed.
"However, though Earthlings, you possess exceptional power. Some seem different... and wastefully, still have sleeping power. Let me awaken that power."
The Grand Elder's large hand was placed on Lizette's head.
Thinking it'd be troublesome if memories or past were explored, Lizette always maintained mental barriers.
Psychics could read others' minds.
Then conversely, preventing being read was also possible.
At least unless possessing greater energy than Lizette, no one could read her mind without permission.
But seeing the Grand Elder's expression unchanged, he didn't seem to be exploring memories.
Well, considering his personality, he'd hardly explore memories without permission.
Truly gentlemanly, or rather kind—Lizette felt anew.
Thinking such things, but her composure vanished the next moment.
—Power.
She understood overwhelming power unlike anything felt before welling up from within.
Momentarily, energy increase so tremendous she mistakenly thought she'd unconsciously activated Burst Limit.
Two times? Three times?
No... probably nearly seven times combat ability leap!
To say she hadn't expected it would be a lie.
Rather, not exaggerating to say she came here counting on this potential unlock more than Dragon Balls.
But never imagined this much...
(...I can do it... I can win...!)
Through potential unlock, Lizette gained power surprising even herself.
Combining longtime gravity training, spirit seals, and 'burden resistance' gained from constantly using Burst Limit—surely though brief, she could endure even 40x increase.
Namely, pseudo-stepping into realms approaching Super Saiyan!
Burst Limit, like Kaioken, was a technique forcing burden on the body.
But resistance to that burden depended not just on combat power, but also 'familiarity' as one factor.
For instance, Son Goku could still endure 10x Kaioken if pushing himself.
In the original too, Goku at this period said "I can endure even 10x."
But afterward, despite dramatically increasing power via zenkai boost, somehow Goku's limit remained 10x.
Numerically, despite leaping from base combat power 90,000 to 3 million.
Meaning Goku and Lizette had different foundations.
True, Goku probably surpassed in talent.
Racial traits needless to say—the gap between Earthling Lizette and Saiyan Goku was originally hard to bridge.
But Lizette had accumulation. Years lived until today.
That difference directly connected to endurable multiplier limits.
Additionally, absorbing Tree of Might energy and temporarily experiencing hundred-million-class combat power worlds was significant.
That experience had already completed foundations for Lizette's body to endure this realm.
Simply put, a vessel already existed to endure high-output Burst Limit.
I can win—!
Lizette no longer doubted victory in this Planet Namek battle.
Regrettable lacking a Scouter, but rough calculations weren't impossible compared to current Frieza.
Compared to current Frieza, her full-power state releasing spirit seals was roughly 11-12x. About 11.7 Friezas (first form), or 26,666 previous deities.
Numerically around 6.2 million.
Layering 30x Burst Limit there... approximately 180 million!
Forcing up to 40x would reach 200 million.
Naturally 40x burdened even Lizette heavily, plus couldn't last long.
But at this level, even reduced output 30x or 20x could fight equally or better.
Without carelessness, first unlikely to lose.
(Just winning, even I alone could easily... But if I do that, what happens to Goku's Super Saiyan transformation?)
Since Gohan later awakened through imagination, no need to necessarily build it up dramatically.
That was just story—Goku being protagonist got such exciting awakening—no necessity for such things.
Then after all, best was herself quickly eliminating Frieza?
Lizette thought so, but realized she was rushing conclusions.
...No good. Getting carried away.
She was currently conceited.
Intoxicated by suddenly obtained great power, becoming somewhat reckless mentally.
"Without carelessness, first unlikely to lose"... that very thought was already carelessness itself, wasn't it?
(No good... must calm down a bit.)
Now she understood why Piccolo shouted "I've obtained ultimate power!" or Vegeta shamelessly spouted embarrassing lines like "I'm Super Vegeta!" or potential-unlocked teen Gohan said smugly "You can't win."
This was a drug.
Rapid power increase intoxicated people this much.
Having lived 260 years, such exhilaration was rare.
Calming down a bit, "I can win!" was a total loss flag.
After all, needed to cool off somewhat.
Current her might be "thought calmly but actually heat-fevered judgment."
"Thank you, Grand Elder. Thanks to you, win rate increased considerably. If you don't mind, could you also unlock others' power?"
"Yes, of course. The more strong justice, the better."
Following Lizette, Goku and Piccolo also had potential unlocked.
Now everyone in base state completely surpassed the Ginyu Force.
Meaning, just watching for Ginyu's Body Change meant no losses.
Turles probably wasn't a threat now that Goku and Piccolo reached this strength.
The tide was definitely turning their way.
Lizette couldn't help feeling certain response now.