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Chapter 130. Everyone Loves Dragon Ball
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"I can't do anything..."
Perhaps it was because of this feeling that Sakata Gintoki had recently been frequenting this place, trying to escape reality by indulging in Pachinko. Just like how Pachinko has become so popular in Japan, especially among countless middle-aged men, generating a staggering $30 billion annually.
Having lived in Japan for so many years, Pucci, who had learned about this local custom, could more or less guess Gintoki's current thoughts, even without considering the context of the story in "Gintama". But guessing is one thing, and dealing with it is another.
"I can't do anything."
This kind of scene is extremely difficult to shoot. Even Gintoki himself doesn't have much confidence in his subconscious.
"Is my subconscious really that noble?"
"Alright, it's understandable that trying to get it right in one go is difficult, and perhaps I have indeed been a bit too impatient."
Staring at Gintoki's expression, Pucci's skill at reading micro-expressions had greatly improved during his time as a director at Green Dolphin Studio. Seeing that pushing further might backfire, he changed the subject: "By the way, Gintoki, what do you think about aliens?"
"...?"
Gintoki was suddenly stunned. He even lifted his head slightly to look at Pucci.
Is this some new type of scam... No, I mean, is this a new type of consolation method?
Aliens? Are there aliens in "Battle Tendency"? It's not like Goku, after becoming the world's number one on Earth, would aim for the universe and start striving for "Universe Number One," would he? Although it's unlikely they'd go to space...
"Don't look at me like that. Didn't I say earlier? Let's chat about something else to ease the tension a bit."
"That's right, "Dragon Ball"! You like "Dragon Ball" a lot, don't you? You've even secretly practiced the Kamehameha... Anyway, since we're here, let's talk about the Saiyan Saga!"
As if this were his true intention, Pucci ignored Gintoki's panicked exclamation of "Director Pucci, how do you know about that?!" and continued, "If you were transported to the world of "Dragon Ball", right when the Saiyans were invading Earth, would you stand up and protect Earth like Goku and the others?"
"I probably wouldn't..."
Seeing no way to avoid the topic, and also wanting to cover up his embarrassing past and change the subject, Gintoki helplessly spread his hands and answered, "After all, as a normal Earthling, I'd probably be just a weakling with a power level of five in the eyes of the Saiyans."
Although "Dragon Ball" is full of passion and excitement, and the Kamehameha is appealing, Gintoki, who neither belongs to a warrior race nor has a tail, quickly dismissed the idea of protecting Earth after recalling Yamcha's iconic death scene. Protecting the Earth? That's what Goku is for. We ordinary Earthlings better stay out of it.
"Really? You wouldn't?" Pucci chuckled, "I'm a bit surprised. I thought you'd stand up and defend Earth like Goku and experience the classic story of 'Dragon Ball.'"
"Okay, so because you didn't fight, Goku and the others lose, and the Earth is successfully invaded by Vegeta and the others, who then present it to Frieza..."
"Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Director Pucci, that's not right!"
Gintoki interrupted, "How could they lose because I didn't fight? If anything, my not fighting should ensure that Goku wins as per the original story!"
And more importantly, how could Goku lose to Vegeta? Director Pucci, have you even watched "Dragon Ball"?
"I did say 'if.'"
Pucci continued, "If we're sticking to the original story, Gintoki, you wouldn't be transported to the world of "Dragon Ball" in the first place."
"So let's say there's a timeline where your presence causes a butterfly effect, turning the story into one where Vegeta defeats Goku and successfully takes over Earth. There's nothing wrong with that, right?"
Nothing wrong? There's everything wrong with that! But since Pucci is the director and Gintoki is just an actor, Gintoki couldn't say much. So he had to listen as Pucci continued, "As everyone knows, Earth's entertainment is the best in the universe! ...Hmm, and the food too!"
"So instead of just selling off Earth, why not keep it and turn it into the entertainment hub of the universe?"
"Thus, Frieza, having used force to establish cooperation with Earth's government, captures your teacher..."
"...Huh?!"
Gintoki interrupted again, yelling, "Hold on! Let me process this... Actually, forget processing! Why am I still involved at this point?!"
"And why are Vegeta and Frieza turning Earth into an entertainment hub instead of coming for the Dragon Balls?!"
"And most importantly, what does this have to do with my teacher? Don't tell me the elementary school I went to secretly housed hidden talents inside..."
Gintoki couldn't help but vent.
There was no helping it—Pucci's words were just too full of holes. What the heck was all of this?!
Apart from the character names, how was any of this related to "Dragon Ball"? The butterfly effect can't be that extreme, can it? With this level of understanding, Pucci still wants to discuss "Dragon Ball" with him?!
Although, it seems like they weren't really discussing "Dragon Ball" to begin with...