Goku reappeared in a burst of light, staggering slightly as if shaken by what he'd just experienced.
Goku: Nothing, *he said, voice tight.* I could sense him—right there—but the second I arrived... nothing. Just darkness.
Piccolo: Boggers! He's moving to fast, *Piccolo spat out in equal frustration.*
Krillin: *He scratched his head.* So what now? You can't just aimlessly teleport around in space until you bump into him.
Piccolo: These active volcanoes and the raw energy of space is creating massive amounts of environmental noise. Let's use that to our advantage, *Piccolo suggested.*
Goku: *His brow furrowed in confusion.* Use the noise to our advantage? How so?
Piccolo: It's clear that Vegeta is star-surfing. So let's use the heat and the speed to build a barrier of energy static. *Piccolo explained himself.*
Krillin: *He nodded slowly, understanding beginning to dawn.* You're saying we can use the environment to our advantage; channel the energy and create a beacon—a signal for Vegeta to follow?
Piccolo: That's not what I'm saying at all, but you're partially right. You and I channel the energy to create a forcefield, while Goku in a deep meditated state use this to teleport himself straight to Vegeta and bring us all back home before time runs out.
Goku: *Goku's jaw set, determination burning in his eyes.* It's risky. But it's the best shot we've got. Let's do it. It's not like we have much time left anyways, that moment in the vast darkness cut our time by half, *Goku said as he looked up at the timer.*
Krillin: *Krillin followed his gaze, staring at the dwindling timer in dread.* Yeah, we're really down to the wire now.
Goku: So Piccolo it sounds like you're familiar with this technique. Anything that I should be avoiding while entering this meditated state? *Goku asked seriously as he sat down crossing his legs.*
Piccolo: *He nodded, kneeling across from Goku.* You'll be deep in meditation—vulnerable. If the slightest distraction or disruption breaks your concentration, it could be disastrous. You lose focus; you lose your grasp on the forcefield, and you could end up somewhere you don't wanna be.
Goku: Keep my focus. No food, no family or friends, no fighting, no distractions — got it. *Goku turned his attention towards the Namakian.* Anything else?
Piccolo: *Piccolo smirked.* Yeah. No jokes. No funny thoughts. It's gotta be the calmest you have ever been in your life. Think spirit bomb but big enough to cleanse the whole universe, *Piccolo added.*
Goku: *He nodded.* Perfect. I'll dive deep. Get my mind as empty as the abyss itself.