A few days later, Bulma successfully gathered all seven Dragon Balls.
Although the Dragon Balls were currently stone-like, their energy signature was unmistakable.
Thinking about how finding the Dragon Balls used to take nearly half a year when she was a child, Bulma couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
Back then, tricking her little bodyguard Goku into helping her find the Dragon Balls involved quite a few adventures.
Now, her old friend had grown up.
Goku had achieved his dream, beco an excellent martial artist, and was still pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts.
She herself had finally succeeded in using the Dragon Balls to find a satisfying boyfriend. It all worked out in the end.
Back at the Martial Arts Tournant, if Chi-Chi hadn't swooped in, she might have gotten together with Goku.
Later, Chi-Chi told her that after all these years, with Gohan already four, the two of them had never even kissed. It was ridiculous.
If she hadn't missed out, she wouldn't have t the caring and romantic Aaron, nor have the happy life she had today.
Bulma couldn't help but sigh: Fate is truly wonderful!
Having gathered the Dragon Balls, Yurin said goodbye to Bulma.
Watching her receding figure, a wickedly fun idea popped into Bulma's head.
'She's such a good woman. If I could trick her into having children for hubby, I could complete the quota faster… cough cough…'
Bulma quickly shook her head.
'What the hell am I thinking! I'm still so young. I can still have more children!'
'So can Launch!'
'For hubby's dream, what's a little hardship?'
'Let's go! Roll up our sleeves and work hard! Oh yeah!'
…
At the sa ti, on distant Nak, Vegeta had been lying low for quite a while.
On this day, Frieza finally gathered six Dragon Balls.
Only the one that Vegeta had hidden remained unfound.
They had no radar and could only find Dragon Balls by massacring Nakian villages.
By now, Frieza's n had almost wiped out the Nakians.
Through interrogating villagers, they learned that if the Grand Elder died, the Dragon Balls would beco inert. So Frieza, for now, had not touched the Grand Elder.
He simply held him hostage, stole his Dragon Ball, and posted guards around the Grand Elder's village. (T/N: It's written as village. Although in the original work, Grand Elder's residence is the only building on the cliff.)
After he made his wish for immortality, he could kill them all.
He, Frieza, would be the only immortal being.
"Oh hoh hoh hoh hoh… It seems the last Dragon Ball is with Vegeta. But sohow, the scouter can't locate him."
"Zarbon, Dodoria, this mission is yours. Bring Vegeta and the Dragon Ball."
"Yes, Frieza-sama!"
Soon, Zarbon and Dodoria went looking for Vegeta together.
Although the planet wasn't large, it was a great place for hide-and-seek.
Seeing their figures depart, Frieza felt it would take them a while, like looking for a needle in a haystack.
He couldn't wait any longer to wish for immortality.
Then, Frieza took out his communicator.
"Ginyu Force, co to Nak. I need you to help find the Dragon Balls."
"Yes, Frieza-sama. We'll be there imdiately!"
…
Sensing Dodoria and Zarbon's Ki moving around the planet together, constantly causing destruction, Vegeta knew they were looking for him.
Likewise, Vegeta was waiting for them to separate.
"Hmph! I don't believe you won't split up for efficiency."
Sure enough, a few hours later, the two separated.
Sensing they had split up, a cruel smile appeared on Vegeta's lips.
Suppressing his Ki, he flew low and stealthily towards Dodoria's location.
Vegeta's Power Level was 24,000. Even so, Zarbon's Power Level was still slightly higher than Vegeta's.
Moreover, Zarbon could transform, his Power Level skyrocketing, ensuring he could capture Vegeta.
Even alone, he could handle Vegeta.
Dodoria wasn't particularly concerned about Vegeta either.
He was just over 24,000? Only 2,000 more than him.
In his understanding, Vegeta had always been weak. Even if his Power Level was slightly higher, there was no way he could one-shot him.
The gap could be made up with technique, fighting experience, or a sneak attack.
And if he couldn't win, he could run away!
Soon, Dodoria got more and more annoyed searching.
There were small hills everywhere, too many hiding spots.
He started recklessly blasting below, leveling all the low hills that could conceal soone.
Just as Dodoria was happily blasting away, a heavy punch slamd hard into his abdon.
"Urghhh, aahhhh!"
With a pained scream, Dodoria crashed heavily to the ground.
"Damn it! Who's attacking from the shadows?"
Dodoria looked up and suddenly saw Vegeta's figure. His pupils contracted.
"Vegeta!"
Vegeta sneered: "Dodoria, long ti no see!"
Dodoria roared in anger: "Vegeta, you brat, attacking from the shadows! You've got so nerve!"
Vegeta sneered coldly: "You and Zarbon are always trailing behind Frieza. I've been waiting for one of you to be alone!"
"I've been waiting quite a while for this!"
"Without Frieza backing you up, without Zarbon, you're no match for !"
Dodoria roared angrily: "Damn monkey! Don't talk big or you'll bite your tongue. Hand over the Dragon Ball, and I might let you go!"
"Co and take it if you can!"
A wicked smile played on Vegeta's lips, full of mockery.
Dodoria was furious: "Damn monkey! How dare you provoke !"
After speaking, Dodoria charged fiercely at Vegeta, his heavy fist swinging with fierce wind pressure.
But just as it was about to hit Vegeta, he saw the contemptuous look on Vegeta's face and his pupils contracted.
Vegeta moved only a few inches, dodging Dodoria's fist, then instantly drove his knee into Dodoria's chest.
In an instant, Dodoria's insides churned, and his face contorted.
The intense pain stopped Dodoria's heart for a full second.
"Urgh…"
With a pained groan, Dodoria staggered back a few steps. A warmth in his mouth, he spat out a mouthful of blood.
He stared at Vegeta in disbelief.
'How… how is this possible? This damn monkey has gotten this strong?'
Before he could recover, Vegeta's roundhouse kick ca sweeping in.
Dodoria wanted to dodge but couldn't, forced to watch as Vegeta's big foot slamd into his face.
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