Chapter 95: Return to Red Stone
"This is?"
Just sensing Clark's ki, Turles's expression froze.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Turles's expression change, Bulma immediately asked, eyes somewhat worried.
Noticing Bulma's concern, Turles smiled lightly, reassuring her. "Nothing. Just discovered a little guy's talent isn't bad. No—actually, he's not really a little guy."
"???" "???"
Bulma felt somewhat confused by what Turles was saying. However, she guessed it had nothing to do with Demon Realm matters. This let her relax. But soon she was attracted by Turles's words again. Broly also looked over curiously.
"What do you mean 'not a little guy but is a little guy'?"
"Hahaha!" Hearing Bulma's question, Turles found it somewhat amusing. Then he briefly explained Clark's experiences to both of them.
"It's actually like that? No wonder we waited so long outside without you returning."
Bulma only now learned the time flow between Demon Realm and human realm was inconsistent. This made her realize why Turles couldn't contact her in time.
However, this also gave her a new inspiration.
"Alright. Now I'll take you to meet that guy. Speaking of which, calculating by time—he returned to Kakule several days ago."
Speaking, Turles grasped Bulma's hand, then looked toward Broly.
Seeing this, Broly stepped forward, placing his hand on Turles's shoulder.
After preparations completed, Turles activated Instant Transmission, vanishing from their location following Clark's ki.
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Kakule Planet's other side.
Clark was enthusiastically chatting with Kakule Planet natives, especially describing his final escape from the Demon Realm—speaking so animatedly spittle flew.
"You don't know—if not for my quick thinking at the end, fooling those two demons, I'd have no way to leave the Demon Realm. Unfortunately, I still couldn't save my clansman. He's trapped in the Demon Realm."
After speaking, Clark's face showed melancholy, seemingly lamenting Turles's fate.
"I didn't know you played such a major role then. But I remember you seemed like invisible air—didn't say a single word the whole time."
Suddenly, Turles's voice sounded behind Clark. Hearing this, Clark immediately felt unhappy, loudly objecting, "Who... who said that?"
"B-b-boss! You..."
Just turning around, Clark saw Turles smiling at him. He immediately grew excited, stammering.
Turles watched the excitement-induced stuttering Clark, nodding at him. Then with a playful expression, "Why not continue?"
"Boss, I... hehehe!"
Hearing this, Clark's face reddened. He awkwardly scratched his head. Finally could only play dumb, grinning at Turles.
"Clark, is this your clansman?"
Just as the atmosphere grew somewhat awkward, an elderly Kakule native broke the tension, helping Clark change topics.
Like grasping a lifeline, Clark immediately grew excited. First, he looked at the elder gratefully. Then he introduced both sides. "Right, right! This is my clansman, also my boss—called Turles."
After speaking, he looked at Turles. "Boss, this is Elder Mayi I mentioned. I received a lot of help from him before."
Hearing Clark's introduction, Turles nodded at Elder Mayi, saying sincerely, "Hello, Elder Mayi. I heard from Clark—you've helped him greatly. As his clansman, I'm very grateful!"
Turles had previously heard from Clark that Elder Mayi was Kakule Planet's wise man, also the oldest person. Moreover, he possessed some special abilities.
"Hehehe. Clark is a good child. We also received much help from him."
Elder Mayi chuckled, waving his hand—indicating Turles needn't be polite, incidentally praising Clark twice.
Hearing Elder Mayi say this, Turles glanced at the blushing Clark with a strange expression. Didn't expose him. Just continued chatting.
"You're saying that bronze gate connects to the Demon Realm, and might be opened again later?"
When they discussed the Demon Realm, Turles mentioned his speculation. Hearing this, Elder Mayi's expression also grew grave.
"That's right. That bronze gate is a passage for Demon Realm beings to enter the human realm. Though I don't know its opening pattern, the Demon Realm has an evil sorcerer constantly wanting to enter the human realm. I'm worried he'll use this passage later. So my suggestion is—either completely destroy that place, or your entire race leaves this planet."
Regarding the Demon Realm, Turles never dared be careless. Especially knowing Babidi had already begun causing trouble in the Demon Realm—Turles dared relax even less.
So after discussing with Elder Mayi, Turles ultimately decided to destroy the bronze gate, severing the passage Babidi might use to reach the human realm.
Though he knew using this method to stop Babidi seemed somewhat naive, at minimum it could spare Kakule natives from potential future disaster.
After resolving Demon Realm matters, Turles's group also prepared returning to Red Stone. After bidding farewell to Kakule natives, Turles brought Bulma and the others, vanishing from Kakule Planet.
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Red Stone Planet.
After Turles previously traveled throughout the universe bringing surviving Saiyans back to Red Stone, Red Stone's population finally showed some improvement.
At minimum, Saiyan numbers had increased to over one hundred—allowing this nearly-extinct race to preserve a trace of vitality.
But increased population also brought Paragus and Nappa some happy troubles managing Red Stone.
"This time, we must punish severely! Absolutely lawless! They think they're somebody? That's what the boss was constantly watching before leaving. They actually dared steal it, nearly destroyed that tree! If the boss returns, how do I explain this to him?"
The speaker was Raditz. Currently, his face showed fury. He heavily slapped the table before him, loudly shouting at Paragus and Nappa across from him.
Hearing Raditz's words, anger clearly flashed across Nappa's face. Just as he prepared following Raditz's words, he suddenly glanced at the constantly silent Paragus beside him, asking:
"Paragus, what do you think?"
"Hmm?"
Seemingly not expecting Nappa would ask him, Paragus felt somewhat dazed. But he quickly reacted. Shrugging, his expression completely indifferent. "You handle it however you want. If not, wait for Turles to return!"
After speaking, Paragus stood up, leaving the conference room.
Seeing Paragus so disrespectful, Nappa felt extremely annoyed. But soon he just sighed helplessly.
Since Turles warned Paragus last time, Paragus had completely abandoned his unrealistic ambitions. Now he devoted himself entirely to gravity room training. Regarding Saiyan management, he simply didn't care.
These hundred-plus Saiyans grew up on different planets, each with their own ideas.
Yet Nappa couldn't manage them like on old Planet Vegeta. After all, according to Turles's plan, these Saiyans would be future Galaxy Patrol's main force.
So Nappa had to find new management methods for these Saiyans. But judging by the situation, results seemed less than ideal.
This time, because one bored Saiyan tried stealing Spirit Tree fruit Turles planted—discovered by patrolling Raditz—this whole mess started.
"Boss, oh boss! When will you return?"
Nappa felt somewhat troubled, releasing a long sigh.
"What's wrong? Why that expression?"
Just as Nappa sighed, Turles's group appeared behind him.
Hearing Turles's voice, Nappa's spirits immediately lifted. Turning his head, seeing Turles, he cried out joyfully, "Boss! You're back?"
Nappa stood from his chair. From beside him, he moved a chair, placing it behind Turles, complaining:
"Boss, you don't know—these Saiyans are too difficult to manage! This time, they nearly destroyed your planted Spirit Tree! Right now, I'm worrying how to handle these people."
After speaking, Nappa blinked expectantly at Turles.
Turles saw this rough man pushed to such extremes, finding it somewhat amusing. But he didn't respond to Nappa. Instead, he looked toward the doorway. "Raditz, why do you want to leave the instant you see me? Do I disgust you that much?"
Raditz—who'd begun tiptoeing toward the exit the moment Turles appeared, hand already touching the doorknob—immediately collapsed hearing Turles's voice. But soon he plastered on a smile, turning to look at Turles, apologizing with a grin:
"How could that be, Boss! Seeing you return, I'm so happy! I was just thinking about ordering those guys to organize a welcome ceremony for you!"
Facing Raditz's complete lies, Turles didn't believe a single word. Just cold-faced, he ordered Raditz: "Go. Have everyone gather at the plaza. I'll come shortly."
Hearing Turles's command, Raditz felt like he'd received amnesty. Immediately shouted loudly, "Yes, Boss!" Then ran from the conference room.
Seeing Raditz's performance, Turles speechlessly shook his head. Then he looked at the constantly looking around Clark. "Clark, you go out first too. Feel free to wander around, pick out a place to live."
"Okay, Boss!" Clark knew Turles and this somewhat familiar-looking clansman had things to discuss. So after responding, he left.
After Clark departed, Turles finally looked seriously at Nappa, asking, "What exactly happened? Tell me everything that occurred during my absence."
"Yes, Boss. Here's what happened..."
Next, Nappa briefly explained Red Stone's events to Turles.
Turned out—after Turles entered the Demon Realm, Red Stone's Saiyans noticed Turles hadn't appeared for ages. Their dissatisfaction about being forcibly brought to Red Stone completely erupted.
Saiyans were inherently rebellious by nature. When Turles was present, things were somewhat better. Once Turles left, old habits immediately resurfaced. Not only did they fight violently on Red Stone—some individuals, relying on superior strength, wanted to completely dominate all Saiyans.
Seeing this scene, Paragus completely believed that even under his leadership, Saiyans would end up much the same as before. So he felt somewhat disheartened, giving up on becoming Saiyan King.
After all, he'd experienced storms alongside Turles. With these Saiyans' temperament, who knew when they'd provoke someone they shouldn't—dragging him down too wouldn't be worth it.
Nappa and the others knew Turles had plans for recalling these clansmen. So they held back when acting—just beating several instigators to serious injury before releasing others.
But Saiyan physiology meant this method only treated symptoms, not root causes. After these instigators recovered, though not daring to randomly provoke Nappa's group, dissatisfaction emotions accumulated within.
So after knowing Nappa's group didn't dare easily kill them, these people continuously caused trouble—giving Nappa's group endless headaches.
"Right, there's also Raditz's brother Kakarot—another major problem!"
After explaining these situations, Nappa suddenly seemed to remember something, immediately adding a supplement.
"Kakarot? What's he got to do with this?"
Hearing this, Turles felt somewhat puzzled. Based on his understanding of Goku, he didn't seem like someone who'd actively cause trouble.
Meanwhile, Bulma—who'd been listening drowsily—also grew interested. She didn't know what trouble Goku had caused during her absence.
Mentioning Goku, Nappa seemed even angrier than before. He began condemning Goku's "evil deeds."
This pot still fell on Turles's head.
After Turles's last wish transported Goku to Red Stone, Goku became like a mouse dropped in a rice bin—completely thrilled.
Because Red Stone had too many opponents! Especially the later-arriving Saiyans—made Goku unable to restrain himself anymore.
He continuously challenged these Saiyans. Regardless whether his battle power exceeded theirs—as long as they were opponents, he'd excitedly charge up.
Because he wasn't fighting to defeat opponents. He simply enjoyed battle's pleasure.
Soon, these people grew endlessly annoyed by Goku. Even Saiyans—not everyone loved combat like Goku.
Most infuriating was Goku's martial talent being simply too excellent. After every battle, he'd gain growth from combat, displaying it in the next fight.
His opponents were just low-potential Saiyans—otherwise they wouldn't have been exiled. Moreover, these people hadn't undergone gravity room training or ki control practice. So soon, some couldn't take it anymore.
Yet Goku seemed completely unaware of the psychological shadows he'd inflicted on these people. He still enthusiastically sought opponents daily—even using his brain, finding ways to force these people into fighting him.
So Nappa's recent time was mostly spent finding ways to restrain Goku, preventing him from seeking those people.
Nappa's method was simple—personally fighting Goku himself. But soon, he too was struck down by Goku.
"Hahaha!!!"
After hearing Nappa's complaints, Turles truly couldn't hold back anymore. Bulma also burst into laughter at her childhood companion's antics, clutching her stomach laughing nonstop.
Seeing Turles actually laughing, Nappa's expression soured. He looked at Turles somewhat resentfully.
After laughing forever, seeing Nappa's aggrieved expression, Turles finally suppressed his smile, saying seriously, "Alright. Set Kakarot's matter aside. The other Saiyans' issues—I'll handle shortly. Leave everything to me from now on!"
After speaking, Turles patted Nappa's shoulder, turning to leave the conference room.
Soon, Turles's figure appeared at the plaza.
"Hmph!"
Watching the murmuring Saiyans below, Turles snorted coldly. Then powerful pressure exploded from his body, directly pressing down on everyone!
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