The original story described King Piccolo and Kami as being two sides of the same body; therefore, if either side died, the other could not survive. Furthermore, Kami was incapable of taking his own life, so for hundreds of years, the issue of King Piccolo could not be effectively resolved. He could only be sealed away.
This had happened centuries ago on Earth, when King Piccolo led the offspring he had produced through asexual reproduction to wreak havoc upon all living things. Proclaiming themselves the Demon Clan, they pushed the entire world into an abyss of death.
He defeated the strongest martial artists of that era who had come to stop him, including Master Mutaito, Master Roshi, and Master Shen.
Later, King Piccolo was finally sealed inside a rice cooker by Master Mutaito using the Evil Containment Wave, a secret technique developed through years of bitter cultivation. Thus, peace was restored to the world.
Kami was the one who could create the Dragon Balls and bestow life upon Shenron. He was exceptionally wise and possessed powerful spiritual energy. The Piccolo who appeared later also cultivated psychic power, possessing mind reading and telekinesis.
He could even possess humans; during the possession, the human's consciousness would remain dormant while Kami took control. Once Kami separated from them, they would lose all memory of being possessed.
Mr. Popo, who accompanied Kami year-round, was his servant and partner, residing on The Lookout. No one knew how long Mr. Popo had existed, but he had been on The Lookout since ancient times, assisting countless generations of Kami.
He could be considered one of the longest-lived beings in the world of Dragon Ball. Because of this, Mr. Popo knew many secrets, such as Kami's true origins and the spaceship he had left behind. The Dragon Balls and the model of Earth's Shenron were crafted by Mr. Popo by hand, and then Kami bestowed them with life.
In the original work, Mr. Popo could easily defeat the Son Goku who had killed King Piccolo. After training with Krillin, Tien Shinhan, and the others for half a year, his power level increased to 1030.
Qin Yan felt the aura emanating from Mr. Popo calm, restrained, perfectly natural, and returning to basics. This was an aura formed through long periods of refinement and accumulation.
Relying on his cultivation of the [Grand Primeval Chaos Creation Dao Profound True Wonder Art], Qin Yan saw through the hidden aura within Mr. Popo at a glance; his true power level was indeed close to a thousand.
From Kami's words, Qin Yan knew that Kami and Mr. Popo had already witnessed his conversation with Korin.
"I wonder, young friend Qin Yan, for what purpose have you come? As long as it is within my power, I shall certainly do my utmost to help."
Kami looked into Qin Yan's eyes and spoke in a peaceful, slow tone. He could tell that neither Qin Yan nor Liya carried any evil energy, and thus concluded they were not wicked people. Kami was happy to assist anyone who wasn't evil, treating it as an act of kindness that might bring unexpected benefits to Earth in the future.
"Thank you, Kami. I do indeed have a favor to ask of you."
Qin Yan looked at Kami in surprise. He hadn't expected Kami to go to such lengths for the sake of Earth. In the original story, the old Kami truly exhausted his mind and soul for this planet! He was an excellent god, deserving of great respect.
"Oh? And what might that be?" Kami asked, sounding surprised. He hadn't expected Qin Yan to have something for him to do, and curiosity filled his heart.
"It's like this. Kami, you observe the human world every day from The Lookout, so you must have a good understanding of Earth's geography. I'd like to ask for your help in finding a city called West City. We are newcomers and don't know its location."
Thus, Qin Yan revealed his objective to Kami, asking for help to find the location of Bulma's home. Since Kami could observe everything in the world from The Lookout, asking him directly was much faster.
"West City? I wonder why young friend Qin Yan is looking for that place?"
Hearing this, the old Kami grew even more puzzled. The wrinkles on his aged face deepened. He couldn't understand why someone as powerful as Qin Yan would look for an ordinary city in the mortal world. Perhaps he yearned for the mundane life of the common folk?
"Haha! A genius doctor and scientist lives there. I'm looking for him to help me manufacture a few things," Qin Yan replied with a faint smile.
"I see! Very well, I shall take a look for you. This is no difficult task for me," the old Kami said, though he was inwardly shocked. In his eyes, it was utterly inconceivable that someone as powerful as Qin Yan would seek help from secular people to make things. It was simply beyond belief.
"Thank you very much!"
Seeing that the old Kami was willing to help, Qin Yan felt a surge of joy and smiled as he expressed his gratitude.
The old Kami then walked along the edge of The Lookout, observing the lower world as he went. Qin Yan and the others followed close behind. After walking a short distance, the old Kami suddenly stopped. It seemed he had found West City.
"I have found it."
Leaning on his staff, the old Kami extended a hand with loose, aged skin and pointed toward the distance. His voice was gentle and low as he spoke. "In that direction, about 4,000 kilometers away, you will reach West City."
"Understood! Thank you, Kami."
Qin Yan looked in the direction Kami pointed, committing it to memory before smiling and thanking him again.
"Haha, it's a small matter, nothing at all. Is there anything else you need help with, young friend?"
The old Kami chuckled, his voice warm and serene, carrying the weight of ages and a unique charm that made one feel incredibly at ease.
"I have heard that there is a type of wish-granting orb on Earth called a Dragon Ball, also created by your hand. I wonder if I might borrow them to make a wish? Rest assured, I have no interest in world domination or destruction. I won't do anything bad."
Seeing how enthusiastic the old Kami was, Qin Yan brought up the idea of using the Dragon Balls. He did indeed have a few wishes he wanted to make, and he could take this opportunity to see if they could be realized.
He could also just ask Kami to find them; after all, he didn't have a Dragon Ball Radar yet. With his current abilities alone, finding the Dragon Balls across the entire Earth was like looking for a needle in a haystack.
The Dragon Balls were created by the old Kami, so he could locate them with a simple calculation. Thus, it was best to ask him directly. In return, Qin Yan planned to tell the old Kami the truth about his origins. He figured that should suffice as a trade.
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