Chapter 1: I Am Trunks!
I opened my eyes and felt the sunlight brushing against my face.
The gentle breeze made my hair flutter.
It felt like I was lying on the ground, yet strangely comfortable.
I woke up fully and got up, only to realize I was no longer in my room.
No modern room in sight.
No computer I had worked three years to buy.
In front of me was a small city with beautifully designed buildings.
I was standing on a hill, above soft, slightly cold grass.
"Where am I?... Whose memories are these?!"
Memories that weren't mine flooded my mind.
The pain was excruciating.
I sat quietly, closed my eyes, and began meditating on these memories.
After about five minutes, Trunks opened his eyes in shock.
I had originally been an orphaned young man, who loved watching anime and playing games.
Suddenly, I had transferred into Trunks' body—or more accurately, I had finally regained his memories.
He was now six years old, meaning six years had passed since he had arrived in the Dragon Ball world without recovering his memories.
Trunks felt a headache. After all, even though adult Trunks could transform into Super Saiyan 2, that alone wasn't enough.
According to his knowledge of the story, Majin Buu would appear soon, and even if he, Goku, Vegeta, and the others managed to defeat Majin Buu, even stronger enemies awaited in the future.
The existence of a "different" Trunks could even alter the events—or the fate—of this world.
As he felt frustrated for being thrown into such a dangerous Dragon Ball world,
he felt even angrier that he didn't get the "cheat" or the golden finger that any newcomer (transmigrant) usually gets.
But suddenly, as if someone had heard his complaints,
Trunks heard a cold, emotionless voice echo directly in his mind:
[Congratulations, host, on regaining your memories!]
[System activation in progress…]
[1%...22%...39%...57%...89%...99%...100%]
[System fully activated!]
"Awesome! I actually got a system just like in web novels!"
Trunks was thrilled.
Then, due to possessing a child's body, he began jumping and laughing happily like a normal kid.
He began exploring the system, and after some time, discovered how it worked.
"Alright, so basically fighting makes me stronger… but not in the usual Saiyan way!"
Trunks smiled. Although Saiyan power growth was impressive, with the system's help, he was confident he could become the strongest.
"For example, if I fight Goten, Goku's second son…
both Goten and I can transform into Super Saiyan (SS1).
This means if I fight Goten and defeat him, the system will grant me all his abilities and skills.
Since Goten has the same transformation level as me (SS1), defeating him will give me a progression card to Super Saiyan 2 (SS2)."
Additionally, defeating non-Saiyans grants him their abilities and skills as well.
Progression cards work on abilities and skills, but only if he possesses the skill and defeats someone with equal or higher level.
"hehehe… I am Trunks! I'll become the strongest in this world!"
With a smile on his face, Trunks unleashed a silver aura and shot off toward his home.
Or should he say: the palace.
Even though he had six years of memories living in this palace, regaining his memories after living in a cramped apartment shocked him.
sigh… I used to envy the rich.
But now, the rich themselves should envy me!"
The Capsule Corporation run by Bulma's family wasn't just famous—it operated in multiple industries and created advanced tools across the board.
This basically meant Bulma's family wealth was nearly limitless.
And of course, all of this was his, the only son of Bulma and Saiyan Prince Vegeta.
Trunks was excited to meet his beautiful mother in person, not through a screen.
But he was even more eager to see the prideful Saiyan prince.
He sped toward the source of Vegeta's ki.
When he arrived, he discovered it was the gravity chamber beneath the palace.
He opened the door and entered.
Vegeta glanced at him and nodded slightly.
He had set the gravity to 120x, but Trunks remained unaffected.
This made Vegeta feel proud of his six-year-old son's strength.
"Dad, can you spar with me?"
"Of course… but weren't you avoiding training before? What's changed now?!"
Vegeta looked at his son in surprise, seeing determination in his eyes for the first time.
"I just don't want to stay at the same level as Goten."
Upon hearing this, Vegeta nodded.
"This is what a Saiyan prince should be."
Vegeta assumed a combat stance and silently watched Trunks.
Seeing this, Trunks smiled and took a fighting stance in return.
It wasn't just about training—he wanted to witness Vegeta in person.
But after seeing him, greed sparked in him, wanting Vegeta's skills, abilities, and access to Super Saiyan 2.
His plan was simple.
From his memories, Vegeta had apparently never seen him transform before.
So he wanted to use the element of surprise and strike Vegeta with full power in Super Saiyan form.
They stared at each other, and when Vegeta said, "Begin,"
Trunks vanished and reappeared next to him.
Vegeta smiled at Trunks' power—but then was immediately shocked.
"HaAAAA!"
With a deafening scream, Trunks transformed into Super Saiyan.
His short silver hair shot upward.
In a moment, it turned golden, and the silver aura around him became a blazing golden flame.
"Take this, Dad!"
He struck Vegeta, who was stunned, but barely regained his balance at the last moment.
Instantly, Vegeta released a massive golden aura, sending Trunks flying into the steel wall.
When Trunks got up, he saw Vegeta in Super Saiyan form before him.
Though he said nothing, the small smile on his face showed his pride.
"Trunks, when did you manage to transform into a Super Saiyan?"
"Ouch… that hurt. Ah… about a year and a half ago, Dad."
Vegeta was astonished—Trunks was six years old.
This meant he had transformed into a Super Saiyan at just four.
"Can Kakarot's son do it too?"
"You mean Goten? Yes, he can… I transformed a few months before him, and somehow he managed it too."
Even though his rival's son accomplished the same feat, knowing that Trunks did it first made him feel victorious.
"Good. Keep training, Trunks, and don't let Kakarot's son surpass you."
"Of course, Dad."
Despite saying this, Trunks was annoyed.
"If you wanted me to surpass him, you should have let me defeat you… then I could have beaten Gohan, who neglected his training, and reached Super Saiyan 3 by now."
Trunks sighed, then followed Vegeta's instructions and began training with him.
It seemed Vegeta decided to reward him.
He taught him some of his techniques, like the Final Flash.
And of course, Trunks had to keep training with him until the end of the day.
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