In the universe...
A massive spaceship is cruising swiftly through space.
Inside this colossal spaceship, Slug, who considers himself a Super Namekian, sits on his vast throne, overlooking his subordinates.
Angila, Dorodabo, Kewie, Kikku, Medamatcha...
These generals, each one a veteran of his many years of universe conquest, are gathered before him.
"How much longer?! How long must I rely on these things?!" Grabbing a handful of life-extension capsules, Slug roars in frustration.
Initially, he was pleased and excited to learn that these drugs could delay ageing.
But as the effects began to weaken, he became panicked, irritable, and uneasy, no longer providing the initial benefits.
He doesn't want to die!
He hasn't yet fulfilled his dream of ruling the universe!
As a being of immense power, he was born to be a king.
Throughout the years, his notorious exploits have built a substantial empire.
However, since the onset of unstoppable ageing, he has had to curb his ambitions, living a fugitive life among the stars and evading his past enemies.
When life itself became his priority, everything else lost its importance.
Unable to confront the major powers of the universe as in the past, he was forced to conceal his movements.
Until recently, a spy hidden within Frieza's army sent him a message that activated his inherited memories.
It took nearly two months, but he found the galaxy of his birthplace.
He plans to fulfil his wishes with the Dragon Balls from his ancestral memories.
Of course, it's crucial that the inherited information is accurate and that, in recent years, Planet Namek has not been destroyed, and the Namekians have not perished.
Only by regaining his youth can he return to his former glory and compete with any being!
Even Frieza, who has long claimed to be the Emperor of the Universe, would not concern him.
In his view, Frieza's longstanding claim to the throne is merely due to the influence of his father, King Cold.
What would this junior amount to if he were still in his prime?
After all, he envies the Frost Demons' long lifespans.
A millennium is considered lengthy for most species in the universe.
But compared to the Frost Demons, a millennium is trivial.
He recalls sitting down with King Cold, who casually mentioned he could live for several thousand more years, a statement that deeply affected him.
Although King Cold has been out of the public eye for many years, he knows that Cold remains unchanged, just as he was back then.
Frustrated, Slug crushes the life capsules in his hand, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
Anyone who answers wrongly or provokes him at this moment will surely invite deadly consequences.
"My lord Slug, we will reach Planet Namek in two hours... Yes, just two more hours," Dorodabo reports nervously.
"Two hours, eh? Good! After so long, we're finally arriving... I hope my people are sensible," Slug has prepared for the worst.
He's always been direct and self-centred, always considering only his interests.
If the Namekians cooperate, he'd just take over and become their leader, ultimately seizing the Dragon Balls.
If they don't cooperate, he's prepared to kill them all!
...
Soon, the two hours swiftly pass.
Slug's spaceship breaches the atmosphere of Planet Namek and hovers in the sky, searching for a suitable landing site.
Meanwhile, in the same region, on a vast island, apart from a few warriors left in the tribes to protect their people, nearly all the combat-capable Namekian warriors have gathered here.
Led by Nail, they are prepared to defend Planet Namek.
Lin Chuan, Piccolo, and Gohan are naturally present.
During the past two hours, everything had been made clear.
"Finally here? After waiting so long, it better not be a disappointment," Piccolo says eagerly, unable to wait any longer.
His face shows his eagerness to test his strength. He hasn't had a real fight since reaching his current power level besides sparring with Lin Chuan, Nail, and Gohan.
As a fighter driven by battle, he's eager to test his strength.
Uncle Piccolo, I feel a weird presence, like a demon crawling out of hell..." Gohan feels the sinister aura emanating from the spaceship, which makes him shiver.
This aura makes him uncomfortable.
Even though he isn't afraid, his young mind is inevitably affected.
"There's no need to be scared. You're not who you used to be. Even if that presence is strong, we won't lose to it now."
"Show your courage, Gohan!"
Piccolo encourages Gohan.
Hearing this, Gohan nods seriously and responds, "Yes,
Uncle Piccolo!"
Seeing the two prepared to act immediately, Lin Chuan narrows his eyes and says, "Hold off on acting rashly for now. Let's first see the other party's intentions and situation."
It's unknown how things will unfold.
Lin Chuan prefers not to strike first, so he advises waiting.
Hearing Lin Chuan's words, Nail and the others also settle down.
Even without the Grand Elder's instructions, they learned about Lin Chuan's strength during this time.
This alone is enough to command their respect.
...
After a long wait, a Namekian with sharp eyesight shouts, "Look, the spaceship is moving!"
As this is announced, everyone's attention is focused.
They watch a massive mechanical device shoot out from the top of the huge spaceship, rocketing into the sky and hovering above Planet Namek.
As all watch, the device begins to spin rapidly, emitting endless black smoke that quickly covers the sky, plunging the world into darkness without sunlight.
The black smoke carries a corrosive essence, also causing a sharp drop in temperature.
In just a short time, the vibrant Planet Namek seems to return to the days of catastrophic climate changes it once faced.
Others might not know, but Lin Chuan clearly understands what this device is and its function.
If it continues, the entire planet will be transformed; if not destroyed, all life will be extinct.