A Super Namekian?
Son Goku and the others exchanged puzzled looks. The term Super Namekian sounded somewhat similar to Super Saiyan. Could Namekians transform as well?
The Grand Elder explained:
"Piccolo is actually a combat-type Namekian, and among combat-type Namekians, he is an elite among elites. Geniuses with such terrifying potential are known as Super Namekians."
The group suddenly understood.
They had thought Namekians could transform into some kind of Super Namekian state like the Saiyans. It turned out that wasn't the case at all.
It was simply another title used for extraordinary talents like Piccolo.
"Grand Elder, are there any other Super Namekians on Namek?"
There was something unusual in Piccolo's tone, causing the Grand Elder to become slightly puzzled.
He could tell that the Piccolo before him wasn't inherently evil, so why was there such intense killing intent in his voice?
Could it be that if another Super Namekian existed on Namek, Piccolo intended to slaughter them?
What the Grand Elder didn't know was that this was Piccolo Jr.
His predecessor, the original Piccolo, had another name:
The Demon King Piccolo.
Although Piccolo Jr. had changed significantly through his time with Gohan, this was still the early stage of the Dragon Ball story. The darkness within him had not completely faded.
If there was a way to compensate for his flaw and regain his full potential, Piccolo would stop at nothing to achieve it.
"Piccolo, calm down."
Son Goku stepped forward and placed a hand on Piccolo's shoulder.
Piccolo immediately snapped back to his senses. Looking at the Grand Elder with embarrassment, he said:
"I was out of line just now. My apologies, Grand Elder."
Perhaps because he had revealed such negative emotions, Piccolo felt too ashamed to remain in the room. As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and headed for the exit.
Watching his departing figure, the Grand Elder smiled.
This child isn't bad at all.
"Piccolo, our Namekian race actually has another Super Namekian. His name is Slug."
"However, due to the climate disaster long ago, he escaped from Namek just as you and Kami once did."
"If you can find him and defeat him, the flaw within you should be completely repaired."
The Grand Elder spoke toward Piccolo's back.
Piccolo paused briefly.
Then he continued walking and eventually left the room.
"Grand Elder, isn't Slug also a Namekian? Are you really willing to let Uncle Piccolo assimilate him?" Gohan asked innocently.
"He is indeed a Namekian."
The Grand Elder sighed.
"But from a young age, he displayed an evil heart. The crimes he committed throughout the universe after growing up were so severe that even news of them reached Namek."
"If he is allowed to continue unchecked, the universe will never know peace."
"Besides, assimilation doesn't mean Slug would die. The two would become one being. It simply depends on whose consciousness takes the dominant role."
The Grand Elder's voice echoed throughout the room.
Through his explanation, Son Goku and the others gained a basic understanding of Slug.
Still, nobody said much.
After all, Slug wasn't even on Namek. Whether they would ever encounter him was uncertain.
More importantly, this was Piccolo's matter. It wasn't something they should interfere with too deeply.
"Alright, Son Goku. It's your turn for potential unlocking. Come over here."
The Grand Elder looked at Goku with a meaningful gaze.
When Goku defeated Frieza, he had suffered severe injuries. After recovering with a Senzu Bean, he had spent the past month continuously training in the gravity chamber.
The Grand Elder knew very well that Goku had already become stronger during that time.
After unlocking his potential, just how powerful would he become?
Under everyone's expectant gaze, Goku walked over and stood beside the Grand Elder.
The moment the Grand Elder placed his hand on Goku's head, his body trembled once again.
Time slowly passed.
Half an hour later...
"It's done."
The Grand Elder withdrew his hand and sat back down in his chair, breathing heavily.
"??"
Gohan and Krillin widened their eyes in confusion.
Whenever the Grand Elder had unlocked someone's potential before, that person's energy would erupt outward.
But now Goku showed absolutely no reaction.
Had the potential unlocking failed?
"Thank you very much, Grand Elder. We're preparing to head home now. Until we meet again."
After expressing his gratitude, Goku led Gohan, Krillin, and the others out of the room.
Outside, Piccolo was waiting for them.
"Son Goku, why can't I sense any change in your energy?" Piccolo asked.
"Dad, did the potential unlocking fail?" Gohan asked anxiously.
"Goku, say something!" Krillin couldn't help but ask as well.
"It didn't fail."
A bright smile spread across Goku's face.
"In fact, I'm much stronger now than before!"
Piccolo clenched his teeth unwillingly.
"Then just how strong are you now?"
Both Gohan and Krillin stared at Goku expectantly.
"How strong?"
Goku grinned.
"I won't tell you. I've got to keep a few secrets."
Everyone: "..."
"Alright, let's go."
Goku jumped down from the stone pillar and flew toward the spaceship parked below.
Piccolo and the others were dying of curiosity regarding Goku's strength, but since he refused to say anything, there was nothing they could do.
Helplessly, they followed him aboard the ship.
This was the very spaceship Kami had used to escape from Namek long ago.
It was also the ship Goku and the others had used to travel to Namek.
Back then, Bulma had been the one piloting it.
Now that Bulma had already left Namek, Goku found himself completely at a loss.
Fortunately, Namek had no shortage of Namekians.
The group sought guidance from the Grand Elder once more, and he patiently explained everything in detail.
To operate the ship, one needed to use the Namekian language.
Luckily, Piccolo had already been revived and naturally knew the language, so there was no need for Goku and the others to learn it themselves.
After making all the necessary preparations, Piccolo took control.
The white spaceship immediately shot into the sky.
Once it entered outer space, laughter and cheerful conversation soon filled the cabin.
"Uncle Krillin, why are you so happy?"
"Of course I'm happy!"
Krillin laughed.
"We all got huge power boosts from this trip to Namek. Now look at Vegeta and the others—they left in such a hurry and didn't get a single benefit. It's honestly hilarious!"
"Hahaha, you're right!"
"..."
END OF CHAPTER
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