In the modern timeline, the glow of the time machine gradually faded away, and Future Gohan's figure disappeared completely.
Chi-Chi looked up at the sky worriedly.
"Gohan will definitely protect his world properly, right?"
Goku wrapped an arm around Chi-Chi's shoulders and grinned.
"Don't worry!"
"After my devil training, Gohan is terrifyingly strong now."
"With his incredible talent and cautious personality, I believe he's fully capable of controlling his own future!"
Hearing Goku's confident analysis, Chi-Chi finally relaxed slightly and nodded.
"You're right, Goku."
Seeing that Chi-Chi still looked somewhat uneasy, Suno gently comforted her.
"Don't worry so much, Chi-Chi."
"Future Gohan is already in his twenties."
"He stopped being a child long ago."
"He's already capable of standing on his own."
Chi-Chi's expression softened warmly.
"I know…"
"It's just…"
Launch walked over smiling.
"It's just that in a mother's eyes, her child will always be a child, right?"
"Yeah…"
Chi-Chi nodded in agreement.
Suno rolled her eyes helplessly at the two of them before grabbing Goku's hand pitifully.
"Goku, I want a child too."
"You should work harder on me."
Goku rubbed her red hair and laughed.
"Alright, I'll do my best!"
Chi-Chi glanced at Suno thoughtfully.
"I feel like Goku spends plenty of time with you already, but there's still no progress."
"I have a suggestion, but don't get mad, okay?"
"What suggestion?"
"It's been so many years without anything happening…"
"Maybe you should go see a doctor?"
Suno blinked and pointed at herself.
"Chi-Chi, do you think there's something wrong with my body?"
Chi-Chi thought for a moment.
"Not sure."
"But we don't have anything urgent to do today anyway."
"I'll accompany you for a checkup."
"There's a private hospital next to Bulma's company."
After thinking briefly, Suno turned toward Goku.
"Now that Cell's crisis is over, Goku doesn't have anything to do either."
"Why not have him come along too?"
"He can get checked as well."
Goku raised an eyebrow immediately.
"Hey, what kind of joke is that?"
"You think there's something wrong with me in that department?"
"Don't forget—I'm already the father of three kids!"
Launch nodded seriously.
"With how vigorous Goku is, there's no way he has problems."
"Exactly!"
Suddenly Goku remembered something.
"Oh right!"
"Speaking of Bulma's private hospital…"
"I suddenly remembered something."
"Android 16 is still being repaired at her place."
"It's already been almost two days, so I should go check on him."
Before anyone could respond—
Goku pressed two fingers to his forehead and vanished using Instant Transmission.
"Hey, Goku!"
Suno hurriedly tried to stop him, but it was already too late.
"What a shame…"
"I wanted him to bring us along too."
"Looks like we'll have to use the Flying Nimbus instead."
Chi-Chi crossed her arms and snorted.
"What 'checking on 16'?"
"He's terrible at lying."
"I bet he definitely went to see 18!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
"Seriously…"
Suno sighed helplessly.
"I still can't understand why Goku would be interested in an android."
Violet rubbed her chin thoughtfully.
"What exactly is 18 made of anyway?"
"Silicone?"
Chi-Chi burst into laughter.
"What silicone?"
"18 is a modified human android."
"Her body structure is mostly the same as a normal person's."
"And because of the permanent energy reactor inside her…"
"She naturally has eternal youth."
"Really?"
"A permanent energy reactor…"
"So Dr. Gero actually had technology that advanced…"
Capsule Corporation Laboratory
The lab was as messy as ever.
Mechanical parts were scattered everywhere.
Bulma stood beside the enormous remains of Android 16, wearing welding goggles while sparks flew from her welding gun.
"Huh?"
"Bulma, why has your efficiency gotten so low?"
"It's already been two days and you still haven't fixed him?"
"Don't distract me!"
"I'm at a critical part right now!"
"I'll be done soon!"
Bulma didn't even raise her head as she continued welding carefully.
Goku: "..."
After finishing one weld point, Bulma finally paused and glanced at him.
"Go see 18."
"She hasn't been allowed outside these past two days."
"And nobody's been keeping her company."
"She seems pretty bored."
"And honestly, she's too restrained staying at my house."
"Take her somewhere."
"She should be feeding the animals in the back garden right now."
Bulma's home was filled with luxurious high-tech devices and wealthy-family comforts.
To someone like 18, who originally came from an ordinary family—
Everything here naturally felt overwhelming.
Goku had already expected this.
"Alright."
With that, he left the laboratory.
Capsule Corp Back Garden
18 lazily scattered feed for the small animals, her expression utterly lifeless.
But the instant she noticed Goku approaching—
Her eyes immediately lit up.
She tossed the remaining feed aside and walked straight toward him.
"Goku!"
"You finally came."
"How did things go with Cell?"
Goku grabbed both her hands and smiled.
"With me around, of course everything was handled smoothly."
"Cell no longer exists in this world."
"From today onward, you're completely safe."
18 smiled softly.
"Really?"
"That's great."
Then she suddenly smirked teasingly.
"Speaking of which…"
"Your crossdressing performance this time was truly amazing."
As she spoke—
She deliberately mimicked the feminine gesture Goku used while disguised as her and lightly brushed back her hair.
Goku's face darkened immediately.
"That was tactical necessity, okay?"
18 laughed mischievously.
"Oh really?"
"I actually think you suit women's clothing pretty well."
"Especially the vibe you gave off while transformed into me."
"I feel like I could never imitate that in my lifetime."
Goku's gaze suddenly sharpened.
Without warning—
He lifted 18's chin gently with a single finger.
18 froze completely.
Her blue eyes widened in shock.
For several seconds—
Her mind went completely blank.
Only after locking eyes with Goku did a single word appear in her mind.
Domineering.
A blush instantly spread across 18's cheeks.
She hurriedly stepped back.
"W-What are you doing?"
"You scared me…"
Even as she complained—
Her heart was filled with joy.
Seeing her blushing, flustered expression so different from what he expected—
Goku suddenly wanted to tease her even more.
18 abruptly remembered something and quickly changed the topic.
"Oh right."
"Bulma told you to buy clothes and shoes for me while you were out shopping."
"Did you buy them?"
"Clothes?"
Seeing Goku's confused expression—
A dangerous glint appeared in 18's blue eyes.
"Don't tell me…"
"You forgot?"
Goku immediately pulled out a Capsule Corp capsule.
"Forget?"
"How could I possibly forget buying clothes for you?"
"I bought a lot!"
As he spoke—
He walked over to the pavilion and pressed the capsule button.
Several large packages instantly appeared on the table.
The moment 18 saw the shopping bags—
Her face lit up with excitement.
A brilliant smile bloomed across her face.
While opening the packages, Goku explained proudly:
"Bulma was right."
"You're so pretty, so you should try all kinds of styles."
"The store clerk said these are all the newest women's fashion items."
Soon—
The packages were fully opened.
But the delighted expression on 18's face instantly froze solid.
Inside the bags—
There were no ordinary clothes at all.
Instead—
There were over a dozen pairs of black stockings…
Lace suspender dresses…
Deep V-neck bodycon outfits…
And even several nearly transparent nightgowns.
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