"Hmph, I'm not like you guys, needing to borrow power from others," Vegeta said with disdain.
"I relied on myself, fair and square, to step into the realm of the gods!"
"Wow! By yourself?!" Goku's eyes were filled with admiration. "Vegeta, you're amazing!"
This heartfelt praise made Vegeta's tail almost wag to the sky.
Vegeta coughed lightly, feigning profundity, and said, "This requires absolute control over power—and more importantly, bringing one's mind to a state of absolute tranquility.
A savage like you, who only knows how to explode with power through anger, will never be able to comprehend it."
"Tranquil mind… control…" Goku nodded thoughtfully. Although he still only half-understood, he roughly grasped a little.
"Vegeta!" Goku's eyes once again blazed with fiery passion.
He looked at Vegeta with a serious expression and bowed deeply.
"Please! Let me train with you! I want to become stronger too! I want to step into the realm of the gods too! As long as I can become stronger, I'll do anything you ask!"
"No!" Vegeta flatly refused.
What a joke?
I finally surpassed you with great difficulty—how could I let you catch up so easily?
"Don't be like that, Vegeta!" Goku looked up, his eyes pleading.
"If we train together, we can even encourage each other, right? You can always ask me to be your sparring partner! Look, I can take a beating!
Training alone is so boring! With me around, you can even find some fun! Please! Vegeta!"
Goku, completely shameless, began pestering him relentlessly.
"…"
Vegeta's face grew darker and darker.
This guy is truly a persistent nuisance!
"Get lost!"
"No! Not unless you agree!"
"I told you to get lost!"
"No!"
Whis, who was standing nearby, shook his head helplessly as he watched the two Saiyan warriors argue like children.
He picked up his red tea, took a slow sip, and then spoke, "Mr. Vegeta, I think what Mr. Goku said does have some truth to it."
"Hmm?" Vegeta and Goku stopped at the same time and looked at Whis.
"The path of training is inherently monotonous," Whis said with a smile.
"Having a formidable opponent, competing with and pushing each other forward, is beneficial to both of you. Moreover, if the two of you train together, perhaps you might bring me some unexpected surprises."
Whis's words made Vegeta fall into contemplation.
Indeed.
Although he had surpassed Kakarot, he still had a long way to go to catch up with Loren.
Relying solely on himself to train would indeed be very slow.
And Kakarot—although a bit slow-witted—his talent and potential were undeniable.
Having him around could provide considerable pressure and motivation.
Thinking this through, Vegeta finally wavered.
He looked at Goku's face, practically stamped with the word "please," pondered for a long moment, and finally agreed.
"…Alright."
"Yay! That's great!" Goku jumped three feet into the air in excitement. "Thank you, Vegeta! You're truly a good person!"
"Don't get too happy too soon!" Vegeta coldly interrupted him.
"You can train with me, yes. However, you must agree to a few conditions!"
"No problem! Don't just say a few—even if it's a few hundred, I'll agree!" Goku patted his chest and promised loudly.
"First!" Vegeta held up a finger. "From today onward, everything here follows my orders! No objections allowed!"
"Okay!"
"Second!" Vegeta raised another finger. "You are not allowed to act on your own or mess around with your savage methods!"
"No problem!"
"Third!" A mischievous smile appeared on Vegeta's face.
"During the period I instruct you, you will be responsible for all our… chores! Cleaning, laundry—everything!"
He wanted this guy to taste the suffering he had endured in the past!
"Huh? I have to do chores too?" Goku's face fell.
"What? Unwilling?" Vegeta's eyes narrowed.
"No, no, no! I'm willing! I'm willing!" Goku quickly waved his hands. "As long as I can become stronger, I'll do anything!"
"Hmph! That's more like it."
Vegeta nodded in satisfaction.
…
As Goku and Vegeta began their brand-new training in the God of Destruction Realm—
Back on Earth, at Capsule Corporation.
Loren was leisurely lying on the balcony of his villa, enjoying the afternoon sun.
Android 18 sat beside him, the two of them quietly basking in the warmth.
A gentle breeze passed by, carrying the scent of fresh grass. Everything felt peaceful and harmonious.
"Ah… this is living."
Loren narrowed his eyes and let out a satisfied sigh.
Just then—
Inside his mind, the system's voice suddenly rang out.
[Ding! Special mission issued!]
Hmm?
A special mission?
[Mission Description: The host's disciple, Gohan, has severely regressed in potential due to long-term neglect of training and immersion in family life. His current strength is insufficient to deal with potential future enemies.]
[Mission Requirement: Prevent Gohan from becoming Beast Gohan. Take Gohan to the God of Destruction Realm and have him train with Goku and the others until he reaches Super Saiyan Blue.]
[Mission Reward: Host's base combat power will increase to 15 billion!]
Gohan's potential was top-tier. Letting it rot away like this would be a complete waste.
The last time Gohan transformed into Super Saiyan God and fought Beerus, it was obvious he had barely trained since getting married.
If this continued, it wouldn't be long before he turned into Beast Gohan.
Sending him to the God of Destruction Realm this time would be perfect—training alongside Goku and the others to raise his strength to Super Saiyan Blue.
And this reward…
Base combat power—15 billion?!
His current base combat power was 10 billion.
Completing this mission would instantly boost it by 5 billion!
That was no small increase.
This system reward was truly insane!
Loren sat up and took a bite of the apple Android 18 handed him.
"Android 18, I'm going to Gohan's place for a bit. I have something to discuss with him. I'll be back soon."
He finished the apple in a few bites and stood up.
In the next second, Loren used Instant Transmission, vanishing from the spot.
...
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