"Yes," Korin said with a smile, "he clearly has a strong drive to become stronger—especially if he wants to surpass that boy named Broly."
"Do you think he can surpass him?" Yajirobe asked curiously.
"That Broly sounds like a monster."
"If he trains properly under Kami and works hard," Korin nodded confidently, "then it shouldn't be a problem."
But then the old cat suddenly showed a mischievous smile.
"However… when he actually meets Kami, he's definitely going to be shocked."
"That expression should be quite entertaining."
"What do you mean?" Yajirobe asked, confused.
"Does Kami have a terrifying face or something? Green skin? Fangs? Three eyes?"
"In a certain sense… yes, it is rather shocking," Korin said while stroking his beard.
"And it's a face that Goku knows very well—one he'll never forget."
Goku Arrives at Kami's Lookout
Of course, Goku had no idea about the conversation happening above.
He was holding tightly onto the rapidly extending Power Pole, climbing higher and higher through the roaring wind.
After several minutes—
He finally broke through the thick cloud layer.
In the distance, he saw something incredible.
Floating high in the sky like a small island was a massive structure shaped like an inverted cone.
Kami's Lookout.
"Clack!"
The tip of the Power Pole connected perfectly with a slot beneath the Lookout.
The staff stopped extending.
Using his tail skillfully, Goku hooked onto the ladder hanging down from the Lookout.
Then he climbed upward like an orange streak of lightning.
Moments later, his feet finally touched the ancient stone floor of the Lookout.
He let out a long breath.
Then he looked around curiously.
The Lookout was surrounded by clouds, like a heavenly realm.
The first thing he noticed was a figure standing quietly in the distance like a statue.
The man had jet-black skin, wore strange clothing, and had a round body.
His face was expressionless as he silently observed Goku.
"Hey there!" Goku greeted him cheerfully with his usual friendly smile.
"Hello," the man replied calmly, waving his hand stiffly.
His voice was flat and emotionless.
"Are you Kami?" Goku asked as he walked closer.
"No," the man shook his head.
"I am Mr. Popo, servant to Lord Kami."
"Follow me. Kami already knows you have arrived."
"He wishes to see you."
"Oh! Okay!" Goku said excitedly.
Finally meeting Kami filled him with excitement.
He eagerly followed Mr. Popo while whispering to himself happily.
"This is amazing… I'm finally going to meet Kami!"
Waiting for Kami
Led by Mr. Popo, they crossed a large open courtyard and arrived at the grand doors of the main temple.
"Wait here," Mr. Popo instructed.
"Do not wander around."
"Yes, sir!" Goku nodded obediently.
But his eyes were still wandering everywhere with curiosity.
He was both excited and slightly nervous.
Then—
The massive temple doors slowly opened.
A figure walked out from the dim interior.
Step by step, he entered the sunlight.
The moment Goku saw his face—
All of his excitement instantly vanished.
His pupils shrank to pinpoints.
His face turned pale.
Shock, anger, and disbelief exploded across his expression.
"It's… Demon King Piccolo!"
"You're still alive?!"
Without hesitation, Goku's battle instincts took over.
His aura burst forth.
He bent his waist, clenched his right fist, and launched a powerful punch toward the figure.
The punch roared through the air like thunder.
"Wait! That's not what you think!" Mr. Popo shouted urgently.
But it was too late.
Kami Stops Goku
Facing Goku's thunderous attack, Kami didn't move.
He simply raised one hand.
With a thin finger—
He flicked Goku's fist lightly.
"Tap!"
The sound was soft, like flicking dust.
But the next second—
Goku felt an overwhelming force surge through his entire body.
His forward momentum stopped instantly.
He was sent flying backward like a kite with its string cut.
He crashed onto the stone floor more than ten meters away, rolling several times before stopping.
"Mr. Popo," Kami said calmly,
"help him up."
"Yes."
Mr. Popo easily pulled Goku to his feet and spoke in his steady tone.
"Calm down."
"Look carefully."
"This is not Demon King Piccolo."
"Huh?"
Goku blinked and looked again.
Now that he focused more carefully, he realized something.
Yes, the face looked extremely similar.
But the eyes were completely different.
Demon King Piccolo's eyes were filled with cruelty, rage, and destruction.
But this man's eyes were deep and calm.
They carried wisdom, compassion, and the weight of long experience.
There was no evil aura at all.
"That mischievous cat Korin…" Kami sighed helplessly.
"Did he tell you nothing before sending you here?"
Goku stared blankly.
"????"
His confusion only increased.
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