Zi: Such a terrible training method. I honestly believe your friend Snugglysquid is a mad man. To suggest this training method to you. But I can not argue with the result. You will run out of the water at this rate. And the vats are not upgraded enough to deal with this at a fast rate.
Constant thoughts on how to use the abilities more circulate in his mind. Re-evaluating the Dark Saibman recipe caused his head to pound. His tail was moving about trying to write words. All of this to train his mind.
"Ha... ha!" Marcel felt the pressure in the chamber exert on his body. Forcing himself to remain upright as he controlled his ki to circulate in his body. "Kuk!" Bloodshot out his mouth from the pain.
Health -97
He almost died in an instant. Up above the safety guard, a tiny vial dropper was placed.
*Drip!* A small bit of the water landed on him. Then another and another.
*Zizzle!* In microseconds his flesh and bones mended. The organs became stronger as well as the bones from the qualitative change. More drops were required for recovery each time. His Ki changing slightly each time as well.
System: Dense Muscultare activated. Further, Beyond activated. All stats increased by 1. Ki increased.
Marcel was fighting to stay conscious. It would take a while for him to be able to move again. He went over the new things that unlocked while waiting.
Analyze: Focused Strikes + Stunning: Ki naturally flows into your blows, doing devastating damage. Strength and Dexterity blend to do additional damage. Ki can pass into others when striking to disrupt the opponent's body.
Zi: At level 4 you, received the chance to improve yourself with Stats, Skills, a Feature or your Health. I suggest your Constitution with the way you are training. You just almost died.
"Sure." The moment he agreed, the healing sped up. "That is comfy. As well as my Constitution of 18 now and my Ki is at 28. Still need a hell of a lot more for what I want to do."
*Crack!* The bones in his spine aligned back to normal.
"Ughhh that is smarts." Despite the pain, Marcel smiled. His power didn't go up to much, due to how damaging everything was. But the flesh was honed. As well as his Ki network reinforcing itself. "Worth it for later. Hey is this right?"
Zi: Yes. The continued taking in of the ki allowed the conditions for the Manifestation Skill to unlock. A reward for your efforts. With the current schedule you have, only two bottles will remain for personal use.
"I see." Marcel cleaned up and switched his clothes back out. A fresh pair identical to what he just wore. "We have enough power to aid them on the planet. If things go south, I have a small plan to get Frieza to go after something else. Tell him about his brother obtaining a new form and a poisoned bottle of the water. Of course, it is completely fine for the crew and Saiyans. But he will only know that we have not taken it ourselves."
Zi: Half cocked plans and the other plan is what?
"Bombs on his ship to decimate his army as well as the ship. He may be able to survive in space, but that does not mean I will make it easy for him." Marcel looked at the bombs he had. Several were made from various materials from different planets. As well as different electronic devices to target the scouters and navigation towers. "Well, that is fair enough plans. Then again, I could always make a few more."
Using the Replicator knowledge, along with the information in the database, everything on the ships was receiving an upgrade. Namely the Saiyan Attack pods and the ship's thrusters and shields. If only the knowledge wasn't limited when he received it. Then again, he should have used a few more Pulls at the same time.
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-Few Days later-
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The crew was gathered in the Command room. Marcel sitting in the captain's chair and the others in other various seats. Raisin had displayed the findings with his brother.
"I have made a small breakthrough by mixing a few minerals with the water. As well as finding a use for some of the minerals we harvested on Planet 456." Rasin pushed forward a jar. Inside little flecks moved about. "This little baby can help regrow bones completely. Just a teaspoon of the water and 3 pounds of the mineral B-456. But any more of the water and the mineral will disintegrate."
"Living subject testing?" Marcel ask as he rubbed his chin. Eyes scanning the report and the breakdown as well. 'Must gather different water and mineral samples. Add to what I can create among other things.'
"None yet of course. We havent had the chance yet." Lakishi stated. "Unless we wish to use ourselves." None volunteered to see that happened. "I do not..."
"Bottoms up." They watched in horror as Marcel downed the whole thing. He was banking on the System shop having something. If not, oh well really. "Taste like Fireball." Slowly his veins bulged as black sweat started to drop. "Slightly irritable sensation."
System: Ki has fundamentally changed. Increase by 5. No furthur amount is available from this substance. Physiology has changed slightly. Strength +2 Constitution + 2.
"My tail matches my hair now." Marcel had his tail in his hand, It was solid black. The same as his hair on the rest of his body. Flexing his ki revealed it changed black as well. "At least it is more controllable to." It was wrapped around when sitting, other than that it flowed freely.
*Deep Deep!* CaCao had moved over scanning him.
"Increase in your body's use of energy. Less waste. A Furthur analysis is needed."
"Take the samples you need." Marcel looked back at the other findings. "Your race's intellect is getting put to the test. The Might water works well with the restoration of them. You just need more bones now and an area to set them to colonize once they grow large enough."
"Yes! Thank you very much Marcel." Rasin received the statements happily. His brother smiling and nodding at the news. "With the help of more of our kind, we can do wonders."
"But what is next?" Diaz asked. "We are way stronger than Frieza will tolerate if what you said is true. Which I do not doubt."
"Taking out some of his elite is fine. But Frieza himself will take a lot more. Not to mention if King Cold, Cooler, or any of the others come by." Amon answered neutrally. He was not scared but knew they didnt stand a chance. "We do not have the points to purchase things from the shop to speed things along."
"I know of a few things to help." Marcel showed them a screen from the System. It showed a star cluster that was far away. "Coordinates for the Big Gette Star. A large network with technology that can self replicate. As well as a massive amount of information. More than enough to establish ourselves. If done correctly. Power for us, and technology for us."
"Woah that thing is massive. The energy it exudes is off the charts!" Diaz said looked at the data. "We will defintely need it. The number of facilities and infrastructure we make with that will be off the zone!"
"But we are so far away from it." Amon shook his head in dismay.
"That is why... you will all go to get it. Myself and one other will help with things here." Marcel stood up and showed the plans for what will begin when things go wrong. Slight bickering and anger of the suicidal actions. Mostly from Marcel putting himself in unneeded danger. "This is the best option. If I die, a signal will go to each of you to alert what to do next. A "deadman's" switch if you will."
"I do not like it." CaCao stated first. "We could head out and come back later to deal with Freiza."
"No time. Planet Vegeta will be destroyed soon. Which will make things worse for us." Rasin shook his head no. "I think one more should stay. That way you have an excuse for technical jargon if they do not believe you. Especially with how much you have changed."
"I will go with you Marcel!" Diaz said strongly. "I am sure the twins can give me something to make me pass like a Saiyan." The thought bothered him a little. He didnt want to disgrace his own heritage. Especially as a prince.
"I will go." Lakishi answered. "I am craftier than you brother. Leave the execution of the plan to me. Diaz can be part of the rouse as himself. We just change it to his family had to safeguard it. Just need someone to pin it on if asked."
"I know just who." Marcel smirked. He sent the plan to the Operator who checked on the information on his end. 'With the information, you are allowed anyway. With out reducing points and rewards here.'
Zi: Of course.
As the plans were smooth out, training commenced again. Just slightly rougher this time. Especially with Amon, Diaz, CaCao against Marcel. Mainly to push his power up for when everything goes bad. CaCao and Amon went down after a brutal fight. But Diaz put Marcel down with a blow to the head. At that point, it was called. It took three days for the Vats to heal them all.
The Operator worked away from his command station on Rifts Earth. Galtana provided after things settle down and security was back up good enough. Only herself and the Avatar Calamity knew. A broad smile on his face from not having to stoop to devious methods to get Marcel to do User work. Even better when he shared the information about sending the Saiyans to the war front. They would be a welcome grunt force for a few places.
"Haaaa!" Zi stretched after finishing the setup for a World that fit the needs that Marcel needed to grow quickly. He couldn't send him to Warhammer, Terminator, Aliens, or War of the Worlds to help and show the nature of things. Despite the fact a war needed to be won, the mandate of Operators still was standing.
A User has to go to a place that can help him "Grow" or his people.
"This place should do fine. I think the small removal of his Prime Soul along as the others will broaden their horizons. The soul shard that remains can recuperate while they head to Planet Vegeta. If things go well and he gets team Bardock to become Followers, that is even better."
*Beep beep!* Another console started to light up. As the screen changed, it showed the assessment of Marcel's Synchro rating. It shot up from 95% to 115%.
"Yes!" Zi jumped from his control console with a cheer. He floated for as second before landing. "Now all I... yewch!" He grabbed his butt as a Saiyan tail appeared. It happened way sooner than he thought it would. "Even though he hasn't done much, the System already passed some power to me!"
He looked over at the screen. Shocked at who he received it from.
&^^^&: Make sure the User Marcel survives. His former friends do not meet the criteria, unfortunately. But he does. Rewards have been issued to them for their agreement. Focus on preparing him for the future.
Zi leaned back in the chair contemplating. If the User no longer met the criteria, it meant their "Growth" had stalled in some way. Which was never a good sign. With everything going on, it would be a while before the Operators or Administration for that matter, could get to the root of the problem.
"Oh dear.. It is a good thing he is not interested in how they are doing." With a stretch, he checked the displays for how long he could nap. "Good time dilation for him in that World. I will set three portions of my mind on it just in case. One for planet Vegeta, one on the Ship heading for the star once they leave, and the last on him."
On the screen, it showed the split for them. A bit of their soul remaining here while the large portion started in bodies in another World. Inventory was still there of course. and equipment followed the Prime soul if need be. But not this time mostly. The earrings which couldn't be removed, the bracelet, arm guards were going. No armor.