Kame House
At the edge of the continent, about 1,500 kilometers northwest from the mountain range in which lies Mount Paozu.
The island is neither too big nor too small.
On this island stands a very ordinary but rather nice seaside villa for its time.
It's 1 p.m., the sea is calm, and the weather is perfect.
Talot arrived at Kame House. Instead of landing immediately, he hovered in the sky, gazing down at the familiar Kame House, triggering a flood of memories deep within him.
When Master Roshi first appeared and later when Goku stayed at Kame House, those scenes were truly iconic.
This is also where the Dragon Ball world truly embarked on its martial arts journey.
As he hovered in the air, Talot couldn't help but be overwhelmed with emotion.
Actually, ever since arriving on Earth, he'd been wanting to visit. But before, he never had the chance and always had more pressing matters, and then later, he became obsessed with gravity training.
To put it bluntly, he just didn't want to get involved too early, and was also afraid that having Gine and Salari around would be a distraction.
Now, looking back, he realized that his old way of thinking had held him back.
There was no need for him to be so restrained, and he didn't have to be with Gine and Salari all the time.
Of course, with the most nervous period now over and nothing unexpected happening, his mindset had changed.
In the beginning, he had been so cautious because he wanted Gine and Salari to quickly adapt to life on Earth.
Though it seemed unnecessary in hindsight, Talot didn't regret it. He saw it as a necessary step.
"Hmm?" A murmur escaped his lips as he observed.
He spotted Master Roshi, who was staring up at him in astonishment, clearly having sensed his aura.
Master Roshi, holding a broom, had been cleaning Kame House when his peaceful life was suddenly interrupted by an existence he couldn't comprehend.
The most surprising part? This existence was a child, seemingly no older than ten.
[Not only can he fly, but his aura is also incredibly profound. Who is this young boy? How could such a monster be born on Earth?]Master Roshi thought inwardly, his eyes hidden behind the sunglasses, filled with shock.
He was certain that this overwhelming aura far surpassed that of King Piccolo!
Could this really be an Earthling's aura?
Could a child possess such power?
What a joke!
This old man has trained for so many years, reaching his current realm and is even praised as the God of Martial Arts!
But compared to him, he is not even a f*rt.
Their eyes met, and cold sweat trickled down Master Roshi's face.
This unprecedented feeling was more terrifying than when he had faced King Piccolo.
It was completely incomparable. If it weren't for his aura being so peaceful, without any suppression or killing intent, he probably wouldn't even be able to move.
As the boy slowly descended before him, Master Roshi did his best to control his emotions and forced a calm expression: "Who—who are you? Sorry, may I ask what brings you to my Kame House?"
His words were a bit incoherent, but he quickly regained his composure.
Hearing Master Roshi's question, Talot smiled faintly and said: "You must be the number one martial master on Earth, known as Master Roshi. Just as Son Gohan said, your martial arts realm is far superior to his."
"Hmm? Son Gohan? That child?" Master Roshi muttered as familiar memories flooded his mind.
He hadn't seen Son Gohan in many years.
Talot noticed that Master Roshi was lost in thought, so he introduced himself, saying, "Let me introduce myself. I'm a Saiyan who has come from outside Earth. I came to Earth and am currently looking for something. I just met Son Gohan, and he told me that you have what I'm looking for, so following his directions, I've come here."
As he spoke, Talot pulled out a Four-Star Dragon Ball from his backpack, making his intentions clear.
Even though Talot knew everything, and was already familiar with Master Roshi, he still went through the motions of introducing himself, explaining his origins and purpose. It was necessary to maintain appearances.
"From outside Earth? So, you're an alien? This bead looks very familiar…" Master Roshi, being sharp-witted, quickly pieced things together from Talot's brief words.
Without hesitation, Talot then explained what he was looking for and the function of the Dragon Balls.
He wasn't worried that Master Roshi would refuse to give it to him. Talot had considered that Master Roshi might fear the Dragon Ball would be used for evil purposes, but with Kami's support, those concerns were unnecessary.
Relationships between people are not always so complicated, especially when certain conditions are met.
The conversation with Master Roshi went even smoother than Talot had expected.
It must be said, Master Roshi had keen insight. No matter how absurd the situation seemed, the facts were right in front of him, leaving no room for doubt.
Talot received the Three-Star Dragon Ball from Master Roshi.
"I never thought that the bead I've kept for nearly a hundred years would be a Dragon Ball, capable of summoning Shenron to grant wishes. And to think, Earth really has a place like the Lookout, and that Kami exists…"
"Now that I think about it, Korin wasn't lying to me back then. I just didn't pass the test and never made it to the Lookout."
Master Roshi's laments made Talot feel sorry for him.
If Master Roshi had reached the Lookout years ago, perhaps his strength would be even greater today.
Of course, these were things that couldn't be changed. If the Master Roshi of the past had the mindset he has now, that would be astonishing.
As they continued talking, Talot learned from Master Roshi his understanding of Ki and its application.
Talot greatly benefited from the conversation and decided that he would return to seek more guidance in the future.
Even though Master Roshi was not as powerful as him, he was truly a master of martial arts. His knowledge of Ki training was far more comprehensive than Son Gohan's.
That being said, Son Gohan had certain insights that even Master Roshi lacked.
Time passed quickly, and after nearly two hours, Talot left with a new training method he had learned from Master Roshi.
This new method was exactly what Talot needed to fill a gap in his mental training.
It was a meditation technique, also known as Image Training.
In an imaginary world, one creates specific scenarios, rules and opponents, and undergo specific types of training.
One of the most effective training is to identify your weakest points, such as your greatest fears, and then work to overcome them in the imaginary world. Once you succeed, your mental state will break through, and your strength will also improve.