Chapter 141: Training
Universe 7, Earth.
Though Kami and Piccolo's fusion left Earth's Guardian position vacant, Popo still—as always—carefully cleaned the Lookout.
Kami's departure made Popo somewhat sad. But having already seen off several Guardians, he quickly escaped sorrow, meticulously performing his duties.
Suddenly, Popo's cleaning movements stopped. He raised his head, looking toward a certain spot on the Lookout plaza.
The instant Popo raised his head, a strange machine suddenly appeared on the plaza.
If Turles could witness this scene, he'd definitely find Popo's ability incredible.
This already far exceeded normal sensing range. Because this machine didn't teleport from the cosmos—but came from another universe.
Yes, this machine was precisely Bulma's universe-traveling machine. The people inside were naturally self-evident.
"Pssssh!"
Accompanied by an air-release sound, massive smoke sprayed from the machine's bottom. The machine's hatch also opened.
Tap tap tap!
A flurry of footsteps sounded. After smoke dispersed, several figures appeared before Popo. The foremost person was precisely Popo's familiar Turles.
"Mr. Popo, long time no see!"
After seeing Popo, Turles waved, taking the initiative greeting.
"Mm, Turles-san, long time no see!"
Popo remained expressionless as always. Though Turles could hear a trace of joy from his words.
After greeting Turles, Popo's gaze fell behind Turles.
Bulma naturally needless to say. Besides Broly—another Saiyan like Turles—five more people appeared. These five people's auras—every single one—made Popo somewhat alarmed.
"Where did Turles find these fighters?"
While Popo secretly muttered, Turles had already begun introducing.
"Mr. Popo, this is Broly. You've presumably heard Kakarot mention him."
Turles first pointed at Broly, giving Popo an introduction, then continued: "These five are also Saiyans. However, Universe 6 Saiyans. This is Carrit."
"Greetings, Mr. Popo. I'm Carrit. Please treat me kindly!"
During the journey here, Carrit had already heard Turles explain Popo's miraculous nature. Naturally wouldn't underestimate this person due to being unable to sense Popo's aura.
"Greetings, Carrit-san!"
Regarding Carrit's greeting, Popo also politely replied once, then looked toward Turles again.
Seeing Popo look at him, even Turles currently felt somewhat embarrassed. But time was pressing—he couldn't care about much else.
Pulling Popo aside, Turles roughly explained his need to borrow the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
After hearing Turles's account, Popo showed no reaction. Just nodded, then began preparing supplies.
Seeing Popo thus, Turles felt somewhat troubled.
Previously, though Popo was also taciturn, he wasn't like this.
''Should I—like the original story—bring Dende from Planet Namek to serve as Guardian?''
Gazing at Popo's departing figure, Turles rubbed his chin, softly muttering.
"Turles, what are you saying? Who's Dende?"
At this moment, Bulma walked over. After hearing Turles's muttering, she looked at him somewhat curiously.
Seeing Bulma's puzzlement, Turles leaned to her ear, explaining his thoughts to her.
"I think you're currently somewhat idle." Seeing Turles somewhat anxious, Bulma suddenly pivoted: "However, hearing you say this truly is so. If we could really find Mr. Popo a companion, he'd be less lonely."
"Is that my meaning?"
After hearing Bulma's words, Turles was confused. However, seeing Bulma staring at him, Turles vigorously nodded, stating decisively: "Yes, that's exactly what I thought."
While Turles discussed with Bulma how to find Popo a companion, Popo had already prepared necessary food.
Seeing Popo's preparations complete, Turles immediately called Caulifla, following Popo toward the Hyperbolic Time Chamber.
This time, Turles still planned entering in pairs. However, differently—this time he'd also enter. After transforming into Super Saiyan God, Turles knew he also needed settling down. At minimum, he needed mastering autonomous Super Saiyan God transformation techniques. To avoid wasting opportunities, he could only go with Caulifla.
Following stairs continuously downward, Caulifla constantly looked around. Her eyes filled with curiosity. However, besides some closed-door rooms, the Lookout's interior had nothing—appearing very monotonous.
"Turles, is that Time Chamber thing you mentioned really that amazing?"
Hearing Caulifla ask him, Turles's footsteps didn't stop. While scanning surrounding rooms, he casually replied: "Won't you know once you enter? What? Afraid I'll eat you?"
"I'd be afraid of you? Once inside that Time Chamber, I definitely want fighting you. Then don't cry!"
Seeing Turles actually look down on her, Caulifla—like having her tail stepped on—immediately forgot her question. Eyes widening at Turles.
"Hehe! Who'll cry is still uncertain!"
After glancing at Caulifla, Turles feigned disdain.
Anyway, time remained. Turles was happy teasing this ignorant little one.
"You..." Caulifla's explosive personality couldn't endure such stimulation. Pointing at Turles, wanting him to witness Planet Sadala's big sister's style.
"Alright, we've arrived!"
However, Turles didn't want knowing this delinquent girl's vocabulary richness. Directly interrupted her.
Interrupted Caulifla's face turned red. But seeing Turles had already entered a room with Popo, could only temporarily suppress anger. After fiercely glaring at Turles's back, she followed.
After passing through the door, a pure white world appeared in Caulifla's vision.
Seeing this scene, Caulifla couldn't help opening her mouth wide. She stiffly turned looking at the door behind, then looked at the white world with nothing before her. Thinking of needing to stay here one year—she suddenly regretted somewhat.
Turles didn't give Caulifla regret opportunities. Before she recovered, Turles had already had Popo complete handover. Then came a thunderous door-closing sound.
"Hey!"
The door sound awakened the dazed Caulifla. Seeing Turles had already begun counting food, Caulifla immediately panicked.
"Turles, we're really staying here one year? There's nothing here—how boring will that be!"
If merely pure training, with Caulifla's battle-loving personality, she could still accept. But staying in this endlessly white world one year—that was more painful than killing her.
Hearing Caulifla's shouting, Turles only glanced once, then continued counting Popo's prepared food. This was their next year's supplies—couldn't tolerate any carelessness.
Fortunately, Popo already knew Saiyan appetites. Food wasn't only sufficient—actually exceeded considerably.
As for Caulifla—anyway she'd already entered. If time wasn't up, she couldn't leave. No rush for this moment. Who made this girl insist on teaming with him?
"Hey, Turles, are you hearing me?"
Seeing Turles ignore her, Caulifla panicked. Directly rushing before Turles, shouting at him.
Setting down supplies, Turles watched Caulifla's anxious appearance. His mouth corners slowly hooked upward. His face gradually revealed a trace of evil smile. Without speaking—just watching her thus.
"You, what do you want?"
Caulifla was frightened by Turles's smile. Involuntarily covering her chest with both hands, retreating several steps. Her voice also somewhat trembled.
Watching Caulifla's movements, then seeing her child's body with barely any curves, several black lines appeared on Turles's forehead.
What was this little one thinking? Even if he was desperate, he wouldn't target a minor!
Somewhat depressed, Turles had no mood teasing Caulifla. Extending his hand to grab her collar, he carried her flying into the distance.
"What are you doing? Let me go!"
Bang!
Casually tossing Caulifla on the ground, Turles instantly transformed into Super Saiyan form. His expression also began turning serious. Looking coldly at Caulifla:
"Didn't you always want fighting me? Begin now!"
After speaking, Turles just hovered in midair thus, awaiting Caulifla's attack.
"Haha!"
Hearing Turles's words, Caulifla immediately jumped up from the ground. Staring at the already-transformed Turles in midair, her expression began exciting.
She'd always wanted fighting Turles. Now finally having opportunity.
Caulifla naturally knew Turles's strength far exceeded hers. But with almost identical personality to Goku, she didn't care at all. In her world—only battles mattered.
"Aha!"
After Caulifla's shout, she immediately began transforming.
Must say, Caulifla's talent was truly excellent. In such short time, she could already proficiently perform Super Saiyan transformation.
However, compared to Turles's effortlessness, Caulifla's commotion was much greater.
Soon, her hair began changing color. Pupils also became emerald green. Golden flames began permeating her surroundings. Occasionally some blue lightning flashed past.
Just completing transformation, Caulifla directly rushed toward Turles. Her right fist clenched, smashing toward Turles's face.
Turles raised his eyebrows. Seems this girl harbored considerable resentment—holding a grudge inwardly.
Facing Caulifla's attack, Turles showed no reaction. Just as she nearly approached, his body slightly shifted—avoiding her heavy punch attack.
Before Caulifla could react, his body flashed—directly appearing behind her. Simultaneously commenting:
"Slow, truly too slow. You attack enemies with such speed?"
Hearing Turles's mockery, Caulifla raged. Her body's flames surged violently. An elbow strike toward behind.
This time Turles didn't dodge. His right hand lightly brushed past Caulifla's shoulder. Caulifla's body involuntarily tilted. The attack naturally missed again.
"Tsk tsk tsk! What's this accuracy? Planning to attack air?"
Thus, Turles either dodged or lightly struck. Simultaneously his mouth occasionally mocked twice.
After last time transforming into Super Saiyan God battling Champa, Turles's battle control became more precise. His self-created pseudo-Ultra Instinct became even more proficient. Not only reacting faster, but mental power consumption greatly decreased—seemingly undergoing completely new transformation.
Now perfectly having Caulifla this girl for experiments. This was also one reason Turles constantly provoked Caulifla.
Less than ten minutes—under Turles's evasive tactics, Caulifla consumed massive stamina. Her breathing also began turning rapid.
After persisting another minute, Caulifla again wanted swinging her fist. But just raising her arm, her body weakened. Super Saiyan form could no longer maintain. Then she directly fell toward the ground.
Thud!
Turles slowly descended before Caulifla. Looking down at the violently heaving-chested Caulifla. Not even a trace of sweat on his body.
"How do you feel?"
Crouching down, Turles gazed at Caulifla's bright eyes, teasing.
Watching that hateful face so close, Caulifla wanted extending her hand. But after trying for ages, her arm seemed disobedient—completely unable to lift. Finally could only give up.
Seeing even in this state Caulifla still wanted attacking him, Turles looked at her with higher regard.
No wonder in the original story she could battle late-stage Goku thus. Besides excellent talent, this dedication to battle was also indispensable.
So Turles always treated Caulifla as another Goku. Because both were simply too similar.
Currently Goku considered him boss. Though still wanting challenging him, helplessly his strength was too weak—hadn't reached explosive period. So difficult seeing Goku as the original story's Kakarot.
As for Caulifla—due to Planet Sadala Saiyans' more mature system than Universe 7 Saiyans, her strength was somewhat stronger. Moreover, now already capable of Super Saiyan transformation—stronger than original story same period strength.
Thinking these thoughts while watching the already-unconscious Caulifla, Turles couldn't help shaking his head. Then extending his hand to lift Caulifla from the ground.
After placing Caulifla on the bed, Turles again came to the previous battle location. Taking out the pre-prepared gravity reorganizer, Turles officially began his own training.
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