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Chapter 21 - Chapter 21: Mastering the Guardians' Secrets

Author's Note:

"Alright, before you dive into the madness of this chapter, let's talk about the Info Dump. Yes, I know what you're thinking—'Why does this guy have to shove all this info into my brain?' But hey, even Goku has to think through stuff every once in a while! It's not all punch-first-ask-questions-later.

Just imagine Goku sitting down with a calculator trying to figure out his ki stats, probably thinking, 'What's a decimal point again?'

So, buckle up and enjoy the ride. I promise, the action is coming faster than Goku's appetite at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Now let's get back to breaking limits!"

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Kami and Mr. Popo were expecting Goku. Thanks to Kami's foresight, they knew he'd come to train. But Goku had a different plan—he wanted to secretly copy all their techniques while pretending he just wanted to learn.

With his usual innocent grin, Goku arrived at the Lookout and greeted them cheerfully. "Hey, I heard you guys are great trainers! Mind if I learn under you?"

Kami and Popo exchanged knowing looks. "Of course, Goku. We've been expecting you," Kami said calmly.

Goku, acting clueless, nodded. "Cool! Let's get started!"

But deep inside, he was already scheming. "I'm gonna copy everything they know. This'll be easy!"

Training with Kami and Popo was intense but also exactly what Goku had hoped for. He absorbed everything they threw at him, both physically and mentally. While they taught him openly, Goku was secretly copying their techniques. Every move, every ability, he soaked it all up like a sponge.

Kami's Ki Manipulation: Goku copied Kami's skill at sensing and controlling ki, making him even more adept at using energy during battles.

Healing: Kami's healing ability wasn't as strong as Dende's, but Goku copied it anyway, thinking it might come in handy one day. "Eh, not the best, but better than nothing."

Telepathy: Goku copied Kami's telepathy, allowing him to communicate with others from afar. "This is cool. Now I don't need to shout during fights!"

Telekinesis: Moving objects with his mind? Goku was all over that. "This will save me so much time when I'm too lazy to reach for stuff!"

Divination and Foresight: Goku didn't care much for this ability, but he copied it just in case. "I mean, it's like future spoilers. Could be useful."

Mr. Popo wasn't spared either. Goku made sure to copy everything from the silent but powerful guardian.

Flying/Levitation: Goku already knew how to fly, but Popo's way was smoother, so he copied that too. "Feels like I'm gliding!"

Ki Manipulation: Even though Mr. Popo rarely fought, his control over ki was impeccable. Goku made sure to add that to his growing list of stolen techniques. "Might as well grab this too."

Magic Materialization: Goku was fascinated by this ability. Mr. Popo could create objects from thin air, like his famous magic flying carpet, which would unfold mid-air without even touching the ground. "Man, imagine pulling out a carpet like that anytime I want!"

Energy Absorption: This one surprised Goku. Mr. Popo could absorb ki blasts, as Goku saw firsthand when Popo swallowed his Kamehameha and burped out smoke. "Whoa, that's handy! I need this in a tough fight."

Eye Laser: Goku learned how to fire thin, precise laser-like beams from both eyes, an unexpected but powerful addition to his attack arsenal. "Hehe, who knew eye lasers would be this fun!"

Explosive Wave: Goku found this large-scale defensive technique useful in both offensive and defensive situations. It radiated outward, covering a vast area. "This one's gonna clear some space in a fight!"

Instantaneous Movement (Teleportation): Kami used this technique to transport souls from the Other World, but Goku realized its practical use for traveling vast distances. By locking onto someone's energy signature, Goku could teleport anywhere instantly. "Yup, this one's a game changer for sure!"

Explosive God Wave (Bakurikishinha): This was Kami's ultimate attack, a devastating energy blast from his youth. Goku copied this for its sheer destructive power, knowing it would be useful in high-stakes battles.

Exploding Wave: Goku took this technique from Kami, an invisible ki blast that sent out gusts of wind, which could be unleashed from any part of his body. He saw its potential in close-quarters combat. "This one's sneaky. They'll never see it coming!"

Months passed, and Goku's secret mission was going flawlessly. He had copied everything and then some. But training with Kami and Popo was no joke either; he was getting stronger by the day. On top of that, he had his own ideas about new techniques.

One day, while meditating, Goku thought, "What if I upgrade my Kamehameha?" He grinned at the thought of a Super Kamehameha, a more powerful version of the famous attack. It would be bigger, faster, and way stronger.

"Let's give it a try!" Goku stood on the Lookout's edge, focusing his energy. "Kaaaa...meee...haaa...meee...HAAA!" A massive burst of energy shot out, far larger than his usual Kamehameha. The Lookout shook slightly, and Kami raised an eyebrow, clearly impressed.

Goku was thrilled. "Yup, I just made the Super Kamehameha! Can't wait to use it in battle!"

As his training neared completion, Goku started mentally counting all the techniques he had copied. "Let's see…"

Ki Manipulation – check.

Healing – not great, but check.

Telepathy – check.

Telekinesis – definitely check.

Divination – meh, check.

Flying/Levitation – already knew, but check.

Magic Materialization – why not? Check.

Energy Absorption – cool plan to eat buu Check.

Instantaneous Movement – snake in the hotel for food Check.

Satisfied with his mental tally, Goku chuckled. "I've pretty much copied everything. And they didn't even notice!"

After completing the training, Goku thanked Kami and Popo, still keeping his true intentions hidden. "Thanks for everything! I've learned a lot!" he said with a big grin.

Kami smiled back. "The pleasure was ours, Goku. You have great potential."

Mr. Popo just nodded, but there was a slight twinkle in his eye. "Goodbye, Goku."

As Goku walked away, he whispered to himself, "Man, if they knew I was copying them the whole time, they'd probably freak out." He chuckled, shaking his head. "Good thing they can't read my mind."

Suddenly, he heard a voice in his head: "We know, Goku."

He froze for a second, his eyes widening. "Wait… what? Did Kami just…?"

Kami's voice echoed again. "We always knew."

Goku blinked, then laughed nervously. "Oops. Hehe, guess I got caught."

After leaving the Lookout, Goku flew through the skies, excited about his progress. With all the techniques he had learned from Grandpa Gohan, Korin, Kami, and Popo, his arsenal was stacked. And now, with his new Super Kamehameha, he was feeling more powerful than ever.