Chapter 13: The Sense of Security Goku Gives People
As soon as Bulma said this, the surrounding doors opened one after another. People gathered around Bulma and Goku.
"Miss, are you serious?" a middle-aged man with a receding hairline looked at Bulma expectantly.
"May I ask, miss, if you're willing to marry Oolong voluntarily?"
Bulma looked at the man. She remembered—he had a young daughter. In her previous life when she and Goku came here, his daughter happened to be chosen by Oolong to be taken as a wife.
Bulma shook her head. "Sorry, I came here to look for something, not to become someone's wife."
The crowd grew curious. "Look for what?"
Bulma scanned the people around her, finally settling her gaze on an elderly woman. She took out a Dragon Ball and showed it to everyone.
"Everyone, this kind of orb is called a Dragon Ball. My radar detects that there's one in this village. If anyone can give me an orb identical to this one, I can help this village eliminate the monster and bring back the captured girls."
The elderly woman's eyes lit up. "Hey, that orb in your hand looks familiar. I have one like that."
With that, the old woman went back to her room to search for a while. Moments later, she came out and presented a Dragon Ball to Bulma.
"Is this it?"
Bulma's eyes brightened. "Yes, that's it! Granny, if I help your village deal with the monster, can you give me this orb?"
The old woman looked at Bulma with concern. "Of course you can have the Dragon Ball if you can solve the monster problem! But can you, a young girl, really manage it?"
Other villagers chimed in: "Yes, that Oolong can transform in countless ways—he's very powerful."
Bulma patted Goku's shoulder and said to the old woman, "Don't worry, I'm not the one who'll fight the monster—he is!"
Everyone was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Goku. Short stature, dressed in children's clothing. The corners of everyone's mouths twitched.
"What kind of joke is this!"
"How could a child like him possibly defeat Oolong?"
"Exactly! Oolong is as tall as a house—you're treating this too lightly!"
"Miss, you're very beautiful too. If Oolong takes a liking to you, you won't be able to escape. If you ask me, you should leave quickly. Don't risk yourselves over some Dragon Ball."
Sure enough, because of his size, young Goku was deeply doubted by everyone.
Bulma didn't mind and continued repeating the condition. "It's fine, we must obtain the Dragon Ball. Granny, remember our agreement—we'll help your village deal with Oolong, and you'll give me the Dragon Ball!"
The old woman nodded. "That's no problem."
At that moment, several men looked at Bulma. "Also, you must subdue Oolong and bring my daughter back."
"Yes, we must subdue Oolong and find out where my daughter is."
Bulma confidently made an OK gesture to the group.
"Don't worry, leave it to Goku!"
Though she appeared confident, everyone secretly shook their heads upon seeing Goku's small stature.
Just then, rhythmic vibrations echoed through the air.
Screams suddenly erupted from the crowd.
"Ah! He's coming! Oolong is here!"
"Everyone, hide quickly!"
Within moments, all the villagers had returned to their homes and locked their doors.
The village fell silent once again.
Goku turned to Bulma.
"Bulma, shouldn't you hide too?"
Bulma knew that no matter how big Oolong transformed, he remained pathetically weak. In her youth during her previous life, she had frequently beaten him up and held no fear of him now.
"It's fine. With you here, I'm not worried at all."
Goku nodded.
"That's true. I'll finish him off in an instant."
However, Bulma immediately proposed, "Um, Goku, if you encounter Oolong, please don't kill him. It would be bad if you accidentally finished him off."
Goku nodded thoughtfully.
"Oh, right, I understand. Besides dealing with Oolong, we also need to rescue the other kidnapped girls."
Bulma nodded in agreement.
But that wasn't her main concern. The real issue was that Oolong was so weak—even she could defeat him—and she feared Goku might kill him with a single blow. After all, Oolong didn't deserve death.
As they spoke, Oolong arrived, transformed into a giant monster holding a bouquet of flowers.
His enormous shadow loomed over numerous houses, creating an oppressive atmosphere.
Oolong laughed heartily, "Hahahaha, I, Oolong, have returned!"
"Whoever has pretty young girls in their house, hand them over immediately!"
At that moment, Oolong happened to stop right in front of Bulma and Goku.
He looked down at Bulma.
Her face was like an exquisite porcelain doll, with skin as fair as snow glowing with health.
Her thick, curled eyelashes framed large, intelligent eyes that sparkled brightly.
She had a tall, well-proportioned figure with a graceful curve and an upright bust.
Her smooth, waterfall-like blue hair was tied into a high ponytail, making her appear even more lively.
A gentle breeze carried her faint, delicate fragrance.
Oolong's face lit up with delight.
"Tsk tsk, is this the girl the village prepared for me? Hahaha, not bad, not bad! This chick is hot!"
Unexpectedly, Bulma showed him no respect whatsoever.
She looked up at Oolong and taunted him directly.
"Hey, Oolong, stop putting on airs. Goku here is really strong. If you don't want a beating, hand over all the girls right now!"
Bulma's tone sounded like a threat—and indeed, it was exactly that.
All the villagers hid inside their houses, peeking through cracks in their doors at the standoff between Goku and Oolong.
But Oolong was naturally huge, as tall as a house, while Goku stood only at the height of an adolescent. Everyone felt deeply concerned.
A young girl threatening a four-to-five-meter-tall giant seemed utterly ridiculous.
Oolong frowned.
"Oh my, what a fierce girl!"
"Little lady, you've made me angry!"
As he spoke, Oolong's massive body took another step forward.
Oolong angrily said, "It seems you want to be dealt with by me!"
As he spoke, Oolong postured menacingly to intimidate Bulma.
Goku leisurely walked in front of Bulma, shielding her from Oolong, and drew his Power Pole, pointing it at Oolong.
Seeing this scene, Bulma suddenly felt a warmth in her heart.
Although she knew Oolong's true nature and wasn't afraid of him, she had to admit, having little Goku stand up for her at a time like this really made her feel secure!
Unconsciously, a faint blush appeared on her face, reflecting her anticipation and longing for the grown-up Goku in the future.