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Well, I don't mean to offend or judge a system I know little about." Gohan lectured. "But believing in such an idea as who is the strongest through who could lift the heaviest or blow up the most planets or what not is very narrow in its scope. For being a big strong warrior won't do much if he or she couldn't hit opponents or didn't know proper energy management. There is far more to fighting than just how strong your muscles are or how much gravity you grew up in. Granted it's a great advantage to have, as you Gine are definitely fast and strong in the gravity of this planet, but if you don't know how to block or plan or manage your movements, you can easily be defeated."
Gine thought over what he said, things sort of clicking into place in her head. There were times she heard rumors of Saiyans being forced to retreat or eradicated by enemy fighters that were supposedly easy prey, yet somehow managed to hold out. At least until they brought enough reinforcements to overrun them or just blow their planets up. She guessed they had sort of the same idea as what Gohan was trying to show her, but in normal times those ideas would be brushed aside for going against common Saiyan dogma.
She reluctantly nodded in agreement, finally seeing what he was trying to get at. Gine had to give pause though that he mentioned magical abilities. Did such things really exist on this planet? They had to, with a human like Gohan that could beat her, anything could be possible here on Earth.
"I guess we got too used to the idea that with enough strength you could beat anything." She said quietly.
"Well, that's also partially true." Gohan said, which caught Gine's attention.
Gohan went on. "You are indeed strong from the gravity you lived in, and you have knowledge of ki attacks like the ones you did in our first fight. But you lack technique and discipline. If you mastered those things combined with your strength, you'd be almost unstoppable."
He did have a point there too. If Saiyans fought the way Gohan did, they would have been a far more formidable force to contend with. But she didn't think if that would extend to her though. That thought made her look away from Gohan.
"I guess that would be true." She said, "But I was never a true warrior. I was a weakling and a pacifist. I don't think I could fight like that."
Gohan shook his head, "Nonsense. I think you could."
Gine looked at Gohan seriously, "What makes you say that? I don't like to kill or cause pain and suffering."
"Who said anything about killing?" Gohan scolded lightly. "Just because you have a kind heart doesn't mean you are weak. If anything, it makes you stronger than you realize. You have a conscience, and a desire to protect instead of destroying. Having those qualities can give a fighter incredible strength from within rather than just what your body could do or with selfish desires. And if you set your mind to being the best fighter you can be, anything is possible. You would never have to do any killing to do so."
Gine looked at Gohan incredulously. "Really?"
"Of course! Anyone has the potential to be the greatest fighter of all, and they can be for forces of good. While true that you and your son come from a race of people that make humans look puny in comparison and conquered planets for a tyrant, but anyone who sets their minds to being the best can become the best through hard work, dedication, and a good heart." Gohan said passionately. "That's the beauty of what it means to be a martial artist. To not be the best of others, but to be better than yourself."
It all struck a chord with Gine. The idea that she wouldn't have to fight for bloodlust or conquest. That she could fight for the sake of fighting for good, or even for fun. That she could be the best she can be, and not just the bottom of the barrel. This was completely unheard of.
Everyone has the potential to be great if they set their minds to it. Gine rolled those words around in her mind, trying to fully grasp what it meant. It almost sounded like something Bardock would say. How he tried to claw his way up the ranks through taking on the most dangerous missions he could land, that he tried to be something better than what he was born for.
She loved Bardock for that kind of spirit, even though she didn't immediately agree it was true. She remembered how the caste system of Vegeta was set up. Those who were the strongest ruled, as King Vegeta did. But Bardock never fully believed that, as he had proven time and time again when he took on enemies meant for the elites and came out on top stronger for it. But he killed and caused a lot of destruction that she hated so much of, but Gine never believed that she could get stronger without such acts. Until she had just seen it now with Gohan, an elderly human on a pathetically weak planet that managed to take on a Saiyan. Living proof that being a killer was not the end-all be-all of fighting.
Did she, and by extension all Saiyans who knew her, confuse her gentle nature for weakness? That the fighting spirit of Saiyans was just the combative urges they had and not the lust for killing? Did it mean she was meant for something better? That instead of bloodlust, she could fight for fun? To scratch her Saiyan itch while still being a good person? Could such a wonderful thing exist?
All those questions circled in her head, and all of them answered with yes. It all sounded too good to be true, but it all made sense.
"I could get used to that idea." She said more to herself than Gohan.
"I'm glad you agree." Gohan said with a smile. "When people set out to better themselves, the world is a great place."
Gine looked back at Gohan, not with the distant look she had a moment ago. "Can you teach me how I can be a good martial artist like you?"
Gohan chuckled. "Of course! I'd be more than honored to teach you."
"You'd really do that?" Gine said, amazed.
"Yep. I love teaching the art of fighting as much as I love making people's lives better." Gohan said truthfully. "If you keep making more of those excellent dishes you cook, I just might teach you everything I know."
She felt like she had just landed on the luckiest planet in the galaxy. A beautifully quaint home, a hidden safe haven for her baby boy far from Frieza, with the most generous host she could possibly imagine helping her find a new purpose in her life. To top it all off, the food was to die for. There's no way all of this could be real.
Gine walked up to Gohan and shook his hand with new vigor, "It's a deal."
"A deal it is." Gohan repeated.
Gine let go and backed up a bit. "Well, if you feel up to it, why don't you start things off with telling me how I can protect myself from the moves you did to land me on the ground." She said enthusiastically.
Gohan chuckled, "We'll I'd rather show you the basics first, but I do feel like trial-by-error is as good a way to introduce you to this. So, let's try again, shall we?"
"Yes, let's!" Gine said, already getting into a fighting stance. She had never felt more thrilled for sparring than she ever had in her life.
"Very well then." Gohan got into stance, a big grin on his face. "Come at me when you are ready."
"You're on!" Gine said as she charged him.
Gohan and Gine fought long and hard. He'd take her down every time and explained what she did wrong and how she could correct it. Whenever she didn't understand what moves or ideas she'd have to employ, he would explain them to her the concepts and how to do them. Every time she learned something her fighting improved slowly but surely. She'd managed to land a few blows that would send him flying but he was never hurt too badly, and continued on, happy with her progress.
They fought long into the day as Kakarot sat and watched them go, captivated. His mother looked genuinely happy for the first time since
they landed here, and whatever they were doing, it looked so fun.
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