Chapter 110 Tool Man Vegeta
Seeing Vegeta, Turles initially felt quite angry. After all, no matter what, Vegeta had betrayed the Saiyans.
But even for Tights's sake, Turles couldn't kill him again. Plus, the final result of that Slug invasion wasn't too bad—at minimum, Red Stone's Saiyans hadn't suffered any casualties.
However, though the death penalty could be waived, living punishment was hard to escape. So Turles finally thought of a win-win solution: having Vegeta serve as Red Stone Saiyans' sparring partner.
After returning to Red Stone this time, Turles discovered current Red Stone Saiyans were becoming somewhat restless. Plus, having just eaten Spirit Tree fruits, they'd grown even more arrogant.
Just these two days, Turles had already heard from Jack about several instances where they'd nearly capsized during missions from underestimating opponents.
Perhaps that was just Saiyans' natural personality, Turles thought.
Like in the original story—after Son Gohan broke through Super Saiyan 2 during his battle with Cell, he started playing around. Finally, Cell caught the opportunity, using self-destruction to force Goku into pointless sacrifice.
So Vegeta could perfectly serve as a tool person.
First, because Turles's strength firmly pressed Vegeta down. And Vegeta was an extremely proud person. As long as his battle power didn't surpass Turles, he wouldn't abandon pursuing higher strength. Meaning Vegeta would continuously work hard improving himself—just like chasing Goku in the original.
Second was Vegeta's personality. Though Goku and Broly counted as experts on Red Stone—and both improved extremely quickly—their personalities determined they wouldn't seriously injure others.
Vegeta had no such concerns. Turles believed that even after living on Earth one year with somewhat changed personality—as long as facing opponents, Vegeta wouldn't show mercy.
Third, Vegeta had previously betrayed the Saiyans. With his current reputation among Saiyans, just appearing before Red Stone Saiyans would definitely provoke their hatred. With Saiyans' "fight if unconvinced" nature, they'd definitely enjoy defeating this former Prince Vegeta.
Of course, most importantly—Vegeta's talent was high enough. As the original's popular male number two, his talent was unquestionable. So Turles didn't worry Vegeta would fail against other Saiyans' challenges. If someone truly appeared who could defeat him, Turles would be even happier.
As the most important link in Turles's plan, the Saiyans' role was more important than they imagined. How could Turles allow these people—having gained some strength—to become arrogant and unable to recognize themselves? So this tool man Vegeta must be arranged.
Naturally, Vegeta didn't know his future had been completely arranged by Turles. He still looked at Turles somewhat disbelievingly, wanting to see if he was joking.
But after watching long moments, Turles still wore that half-smiling expression. Vegeta asked Turles with uncertainty, "Are you serious?"
"Of course. However, you need to agree to one condition!" Turles nodded while stating his purpose.
Hearing there were conditions, Vegeta's heart finally relaxed. He didn't fear Turles proposing conditions. As long as Turles proposed conditions, he could confirm Turles's words were credible.
However, Vegeta immediately grew vigilant again. Watching Turles, he probed, "What do you need me to do?"
Naturally, Turles also saw Vegeta's wariness. However, he didn't mind. Just said relaxedly, "I need you on Red Stone to battle others. No matter how harshly you fight, just don't take their lives."
Hearing Turles's requirement, Vegeta immediately felt confused. He didn't understand why Turles would do this. So he somewhat didn't believe it, "That simple?"
"That simple. I can even tell you the trick for transforming into Super Saiyan right now. After you think clearly, give me your answer!"
Turles acted very unconcerned. After all, in the original, Vegeta had no one guiding him but still figured out Super Saiyan transformation himself. So now Turles was just playing a time difference.
Regarding Vegeta's talent, he'd never doubted it. Previously, just seeing he could hide ki, Vegeta figured out how to learn it. And under his mental seal, Vegeta broke free himself—sufficient to demonstrate his talent.
Vegeta stood in place, a trace of struggle flashing across his face. But ultimately, desire for Super Saiyan made him agree to Turles's condition.
"Fine, I agree. However, I also have one condition." Seeing Turles frown, Vegeta hurriedly said, "After I transform into Super Saiyan, I want to battle you again!"
Hearing this, Turles looked deeply at Vegeta. Finally, he still agreed.
Naturally, Turles didn't fear Vegeta's challenge. Rather, he feared Vegeta would be completely crushed, losing all confidence.
However, that was future matters. Even though Turles was now apprentice Supreme Kai, he had no qualification accessing Supreme Kai time rings—much less using them.
Moreover, even if able to use them, Turles wouldn't casually traverse time like original Zamasu—disrupting spacetime. Because the first lesson Turles learned from Old Kai was reverence—revering nature, revering the universe, revering existences far exceeding you in strength.
After resolving Vegeta's issue, Turles brought everyone to the wedding venue.
Currently, the venue had grown lively. Not just Red Stone Saiyans—even Turles's previous friends appeared: Namekians from Planet Mokuha, Mercenary Alliance arena manager Bels from Planet Obsidian, even people from North Galaxy Namek.
"Nail, long time no see. How come you came? Is Grand Elder's health alright?"
Turles walked to the Namekians' table. First greeting Bulu, he then sat beside Nail, asking about Grand Elder's condition.
Nail remained expressionless as always. Even facing Turles's greeting, he only nodded. Then in a calm tone, he said:
"Grand Elder's health is excellent. Especially after eating the Spirit Tree fruits you sent—he's already recovered to his youthful body state. I thank you on Grand Elder's behalf!"
After speaking, Nail stood from his seat. Bulu beside him—seeing this—also stood. Both seriously bowed to Turles.
Seeing this, Turles immediately supported both, saying somewhat displeased, "What are you two doing? Namekians are my friends. Moreover, Grand Elder helped me."
Though Turles said this, both still insisted on saluting him. Afterward, Nail followed Turles's force, sitting back down. Bulu looked at Turles somewhat curiously.
"I heard you Saiyans have been busy maintaining world peace recently. Have you encountered anything interesting? Tell me about it?"
Speaking of which, Bulu and Turles had previously fought. So regarding this lively-natured Namekian, Turles had good feelings. He was Turles's closest Namekian friend after Deru.
"Sigh, speaking of it brings worries. You don't know how much trouble these people cause after going out. If not for Galactic Patrol accompanying them—plus I equipped everyone with law enforcement recorders—they'd probably eliminate native populations on mission planets too."
Speaking of this, Turles had some headaches. Turles still underestimated the brutality in these Saiyans' nature. Like he said—initially, without his strict constraints, Saiyans would still act like before.
Fortunately, Turles still had methods. Having Bulma equip every Saiyan on missions with law enforcement recorders, plus Galactic Patrol supervision—these people didn't cause too much chaos.
However, recently things improved considerably. One reason was constraints from Turles, Nappa and others worked. Another was Turles filming documentaries in Hell—thoroughly frightening these people.
"Haha." Hearing Turles's complaint, Bulu laughed somewhat unscrupulously. Winking at Turles, "Didn't expect you'd have methods. I heard that across the universe now, Saiyans are called 'righteous warriors'! Especially by those Cosmic Commerce Alliance and Cosmic Mercenary Alliance higher-ups."
Hearing this, Turles raised his eyebrows. Naturally, he understood Bulu's meaning. However, he quickly dismissed these thoughts, saying relaxedly:
"Just some clowns. Right, have you met those two kids Kru and Kla? They've grown considerably now."
Seeing Turles's reaction, Bulu felt somewhat surprised. Then—as if thinking of something—he looked at Turles with some amazement. After hearing Turles change topics, deeply looking at him once more, he also followed the topic:
"Met them. Indeed, those two kids' growth somewhat exceeds my imagination. Their current healing abilities—even adult healing-type Namekians can't match. Really don't know how you trained them."
Speaking here, Bulu also somewhat envied Turles. When Turles first went to Planet Mokuha, his battle power was merely 200,000—same level as himself. Saiyan numbers were even fewer.
But in such short time, not only did Turles's own strength massively improve—even his clansmen numbers increased. Moreover, these clansmen's strength seemed quite strong. Saiyans had clearly walked out from near-extinction, showing signs of rising.
Moreover, Turles somehow found training methods. Not just his clansmen greatly improved—even Kla and Kru, originally lodging on Red Stone helping cultivate Spirit Trees, greatly improved.
'Perhaps it's time for Namekians to go out and see the world!'
This thought flashed through Bulu's mind.
Seeing Bulu fall into contemplation, Turles knew his goal was achieved. He nodded at Nail, quietly departing.
After Turles left for a while, Bulu awoke from contemplation. Seeing Turles had already left, he asked Nail with surprise, "Where's Turles?"
Nail picked up a vegetable drink, taking a sip. Hearing Bulu's question, after swallowing the drink in his mouth, he replied flatly, "Left. While you were thinking about who-knows-what."
Hearing Nail's answer, Bulu nodded thoughtfully. Then looking at Nail's emotionless face, he probed, "What do you think of Turles?"
Hearing this, Nail looked up at Bulu. After thinking briefly, he nodded, then shook his head.
Bulu was confused by Nail's appearance. He looked at Nail uncomprehendingly, wanting to see something from his expression.
But he quickly gave up—because he simply couldn't tell what Nail's face was expressing. Somewhat dissatisfied, he asked, "What exactly do you mean?"
Nail didn't answer. Just again drank the vegetable drink in his hand. Only after draining the cup did he tell Bulu:
"Grand Elder said Turles is a very good friend. Also a dangerous friend. But as a Namekian, helping friends is proper."
After speaking, without waiting for Bulu's response, Nail stood and began surveying the venue. Until seeing a certain place, his eyes immediately brightened. Holding his cup, he walked in that direction.
Bulu remained in place, muttering Nail's words.
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Nail walked to a table full of beverages. After finding a green canister and examining it, he tried turning the valve. Soon, vegetable drink flowed from the outlet.
Seeing this, Nail quickly placed his cup over.
But next second, another cup appeared beneath the outlet ahead of him. Simultaneously, a somewhat alluring voice sounded behind him.
"Oh my! Finally found it—my favorite drink!"
Nail calmly withdrew his cup, turning to face the newcomer.
He saw a tall youth wearing peculiar long robes, blue skin and long white curly hair, with a light blue halo on his neck, standing behind him. Currently, the youth's eyes shone, staring fixedly at the beverage dispenser behind him.
Seemingly Nail's gaze attracted the youth, his eyes finally left the dispenser, falling on Nail.
"A Namekian?" The youth spoke, voice sounding somewhat androgynous.
Nail nodded, then turned back around, continuing to watch the cup at the dispenser outlet.
Whis looked at the Namekian before him. Suddenly, he spoke: "Child, do you want to become a dragon clan?"
Nail's body suddenly stiffened. Then he slowly turned around.
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