Piccolo was a Namekian with relatively sensitive hearing, and had heard from far away that Goku was talking about his father being sealed.
Piccolo's face instantly darkened.
Goku, you're talking about my father behind my back—do you think that's appropriate?
"What? You have backup?" Nappa snorted coldly, glancing at Piccolo who had appeared on the scene.
"Piccolo, you're here?" Goku waved enthusiastically.
"How many more reinforcements are there? Do we need to keep waiting?" Nappa smiled contemptuously.
"Three more, I think..." Goku thought carefully and answered seriously.
I remember Tien, Chiaotzu, and Yamcha will also come.
They were the ones who died in this battle.
This time, I won't let them die again.
Hearing Goku's words, both Nappa and Vegeta fell silent for a moment.
There really are other reinforcements!
"Then we'll wait for them to arrive and let you and your companions die together!" Nappa laughed sinisterly.
"If you don't want to die... since you know we came here to find the Dragon Balls, just tell us where the Dragon Balls are!" Vegeta huffed.
"The Dragon Balls have already turned to stone. Even if I told you, it wouldn't do any good." Goku spoke honestly.
"You... what did you say? Turned to stone?" Vegeta was stunned.
"Once a wish is granted, the Dragon Balls turn to stone. They can only recover and be used again after one year." Goku explained truthfully. "This time's wish was to revive me. It's that simple."
Vegeta silently studied Goku, feeling he wasn't lying.
"Hmph, complete nonsense with no evidence!" Nappa didn't believe it and shouted loudly. "Prince Vegeta, he's definitely not telling the truth. Looks like we need to teach him a good lesson before he'll talk!"
"Do as you like." Vegeta didn't object.
"Hmph! I was careless earlier! This time I won't let you kick me again!" Nappa clenched his fists, trembling with rage.
"You're no match for me. Just give up!" Goku looked at Nappa calmly.
"You... what did you say?" Nappa gritted his teeth in anger and pressed the button on his scouter again. "Power level 960! 1083! 1220! Not bad—that green guy has the highest power level! On the other hand, Kakarot, your power level is only 960! You're not even as strong as your son!"
Piccolo: "..."
Piccolo looked at Goku somewhat speechlessly.
You trained for so long, and you're still not as strong as me?
Should I be happy or sad about this?
I really want you to surpass me at this moment.
"Pop!"
Just as both sides were at an impasse, Krillin descended from the sky and landed beside Goku and the others.
"Goku! You've been revived! That's wonderful!" Krillin looked at Goku excitedly.
Goku stepped forward and rubbed Krillin's head, feeling quite emotional.
Krillin: "????"
Why are you rubbing my head?
"I really miss when you didn't have hair." Goku said with a smile.
Krillin: "..."
"I never have hair! You're so weird, always saying such strange things." Krillin was at a loss for words.
"Krillin, thank you..." Goku took a deep breath and said quietly, "You're my best friend!"
Hearing Goku's heartfelt confession, Krillin felt a bit embarrassed.
Wait, you couldn't have said this at any other time?
At this time, in this place, saying such things... isn't it a bit inappropriate?
But Krillin was still quite moved.
I'm Goku's best friend.
"I won't let you die again!" Goku looked at Krillin with determination.
Krillin immediately showed a confused expression.
What are you talking about?
Who died?
"Is... is it because of these two Saiyans that I'm going to die?" Krillin was startled and nervously asked.
"That's more or less it." Goku scratched his head and nodded.
"So... you trained with King Kai, right? How did it go?" Krillin was very nervous. "You... don't scare me, okay? I don't even have a girlfriend yet!"
"Haha, don't worry, you'll have one in the future." The image of Android 18 suddenly flashed through Goku's mind.
"In the future? Let's solve the present situation first." Krillin was at a loss for words.
Goku really hasn't changed at all.
His words are still incomprehensible.
"Huh? This is Gohan, right? He's grown so tall!" Krillin suddenly noticed Gohan and smiled.
"I... I remember now! You're Uncle Krillin!" Gohan suddenly snapped back to reality.
"You were taken away to train with Piccolo—you must have suffered a lot." Krillin asked quietly.
"Yeah... but Uncle Piccolo is a really good person!" Gohan laughed.
"Is now the time for chatting?" Black lines appeared on Piccolo's forehead.
"That voice!" Vegeta chuckled. "You're the one who killed Raditz!"
"Voice?" Piccolo was slightly stunned.
"Didn't Raditz mention? This thing can also be used as a communicator." Vegeta pointed to the scouter on his eye.
"Prince Vegeta, I remember now—this guy is a Namekian." Nappa turned to look at Vegeta.
"Very likely! No wonder Raditz was killed by him!" Vegeta nodded thoughtfully.
Piccolo: "????"
"Piccolo, so you're an alien! No wonder!" Krillin suddenly understood.
"Really? Uncle Piccolo!" Gohan was also slightly surprised.
Piccolo remained silent.
"Huh? Goku, you don't seem surprised at all!" Krillin looked at Goku again and found him looking completely calm.
"Hahaha! Should I be surprised here?" Goku laughed sheepishly.
Krillin: "..."
"I see! Namekians not only possess excellent combat power but also incredible magical abilities!" Vegeta smiled. "I've heard some Namekians can use magic. You created the Dragon Balls, didn't you?"
"Huh? They even know about the Dragon Balls!" Krillin exclaimed.
"There's nothing surprising about it. Goku already knew they came here to find the Dragon Balls." Piccolo rolled his eyes at Krillin.
Krillin looked at Goku with astonishment.
"Thank you all! I finally know my identity!" The corner of Piccolo's mouth lifted in a slight smile. "But there's one thing you got wrong—I didn't create the Dragon Balls. I only know how to fight!"
As he spoke, Piccolo had already assumed a fighting stance and turned to look at Goku.
"Goku, should you go first or should I?" Piccolo asked.
"I'll go." Goku answered. "You probably can't beat them right now."
Piccolo: "..."
Piccolo felt his heart ache right then.
You're really making me look bad by saying that.
To be continued…