Behind the preliminary venue stood a secluded bamboo forest.
After the rain, the bamboo leaves glowed emerald green. Clear droplets slid from their tips, landing on moss-covered stones with soft, crisp sounds.
It was quiet here, far from the roar of the arena.
Bulma stood with her hands behind her back, idly kicking a pebble.
She had changed outfits for today.
A red short top revealed her slender waist, paired with hot denim shorts that showed off her long, fair legs beneath the scattered sunlight.
She checked her watch again, frowning.
"So slow. That idiot baldhead said he'd be here right away."
Footsteps approached.
She spun around, her cheeks instantly flushing.
"You're finally here! This Young Miss has been waiting for five whole minutes!"
Krillin walked toward her calmly, smiling.
His height now surpassed Bulma's. His broad shoulders and steady posture gave him a quiet sense of reliability.
"Sorry. It took one second to deal with that opponent and four minutes and fifty-nine seconds to get through the crowd."
"Hmph, bragging."
Bulma rolled her eyes, though she could not hide her smile.
She took out a delicate silver case from her backpack and handed it to him.
"Here. I stayed up three nights to finish this."
Krillin opened it.
Inside lay a deep blue Battle Suit.
It was sleek and form-fitting, made of advanced material that shimmered faintly in the light.
"This is Capsule Corporation's latest nano-memory fiber," Bulma said proudly.
"It maintains ten-times gravity in normal state and adjusts temperature automatically. It's breathable and extremely elastic."
She brushed her finger across the surface.
"I also added micro-gravity buffer layers around key areas like the heart and spine. It offsets part of physical impact."
She hesitated slightly.
"You're strong, but extra protection never hurts."
Krillin looked at the suit, then at Bulma.
She had no combat power.
Yet she stayed up for nights just to make something that could protect him a little more.
Warmth stirred in his chest.
"Bulma."
"What?"
Her heartbeat quickened under his steady gaze.
"Help me put it on."
"W-What? Do it yourself!"
Her face turned bright red.
"Just try it over my clothes," Krillin said calmly as he stepped closer, casually boxing her in between the bamboo stalks.
"Unless you want me to take everything off."
"Who would want that!"
Despite her protests, she did not move away.
Flustered, she lifted the suit and carefully helped him put it on.
Because it was tight-fitting, she had to step close, arms wrapping around his shoulders to adjust the zipper.
The distance between them was dangerously close.
Bulma could feel the warmth radiating from him. Her fingers brushed the back of his neck, and she shivered slightly.
"It fits," she murmured softly.
"Feels a little tight," Krillin said teasingly as he gently placed a hand on her waist.
She gasped softly as she bumped into his chest.
"You… let go…"
Her voice lacked any real force.
"You were staring pretty hard from the stands earlier," Krillin said quietly, leaning closer. "Scientific observation?"
"I was checking the suit's performance!"
Her ears turned bright red.
Krillin's voice dropped slightly.
"Your heart rate is fast."
Bulma's blue eyes trembled.
She closed them slowly.
"If you're going to kiss me, stop talking."
Krillin did not hesitate.
He pulled her closer and kissed her deeply.
Bulma's mind blanked for a moment as she instinctively held onto him, her fingers gripping the back of his suit.
The bamboo forest felt warmer.
After a long breathless moment, Krillin slowly pulled back.
Bulma leaned against him, cheeks flushed, lips slightly parted as she tried to steady her breathing.
"This is just the interest," Krillin said softly. "When I win the championship, I'll collect the principal."
Before Bulma could respond—
"Hey! Krillin! Bulma!"
Goku's voice rang out from behind the bamboo.
Bulma immediately pushed Krillin away and hurriedly adjusted her clothes.
"No! We were testing the suit's durability!"
Goku tilted his head.
"Why do you test clothes mouth-to-mouth?"
"Shut up, Goku!"
Bulma grabbed a pebble and threw it at him before running back toward the arena, face burning.
Krillin sighed and looked at Goku.
"You really know how to pick timing."
"Hehe, I came to ask if you saw that fierce girl earlier," Goku said innocently. "She's still angry with me."
At that moment, Chi-Chi passed nearby in her tournament outfit. She saw them, snorted coldly, and walked away quickly.
"See? She's angry again," Goku said, scratching his head. "Who is she anyway?"
Krillin chuckled.
"Goku, do you know what destiny means?"
"Is it food?"
"No."
Krillin patted his shoulder.
"That's your future wife. Prepare yourself. Married life is… intense."
"Wife? Will that make me stronger?"
"In a way," Krillin said with a grin. "It will strengthen your endurance."
Goku nodded thoughtfully.
Then his expression darkened.
"Chiaotzu lost. Tao Pai Pai defeated him. That guy is too arrogant."
As they walked back toward the arena, Krillin heard the familiar System notification.
[Ding! Host completed deep emotional interaction with Bulma.]
[Charisma +5]
[Obtained Passive Skill: Favor of the Research Goddess (Capsule Corporation products gain +5% effect).]
[Mission Update: In the first round of the main tournament, win with absolute dominance and demonstrate a despairing power gap before the audience.]
Krillin clenched his fist.
The power within him felt even more active.
He glanced toward the arena.
After the next match, the real stage would begin.
...
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