The next chapter begins with a significant passage of time—ten months of training and searching. As the scene opens, we see Mori and Goten standing in a secluded field, where a light breeze gently rustles the grass. Mori, taking on the role of mentor, stands in front of Goten, his expression focused yet calm. Goten, however, is dripping with sweat, visibly frustrated by his recent struggle.
"Alright, Goten, focus," Mori says, his voice steady and patient. "Time-skip isn't about brute force. It's about controlling the flow of time around you, slipping through its cracks."
Goten wipes the sweat from his brow, panting as he tries to understand. "I know, Uncle Mori… but I don't get it. It's like... I can feel it, but I can't grab it."
Mori smiles slightly, sensing the boy's frustration. "You're trying to grab it with strength. That won't work. Time is something you have to bend, not break. Here, watch me again."
With a flick of his wrist, Mori taps the Time insignia on his chest. In an instant, he seems to vanish from view. Goten's eyes widen, his head swiveling rapidly to catch where Mori might have gone. But before he can even guess, Mori is already standing behind him, lightly tapping the back of Goten's head.
"See?" Mori asks. "You didn't even feel me move, right? That's because I'm not just moving fast—I'm stepping outside the normal flow of time, just for a split second."
Goten groans, rubbing the back of his head. "It looks so easy when you do it, Uncle! Why can't I just get it already?!"
Mori kneels down to Goten's level, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Listen, it took me years to master this technique. You've got the raw talent, but this skill is about patience. It'll come to you if you don't rush it."
Goten nods, looking a bit more reassured, though it's clear he's still eager to master the skill as quickly as possible. Mori straightens up and gives Goten a nod of approval before they continue their training.
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Meanwhile, across the cosmos, the scene shifts to Elec, now an elegant, sleek figure who moves through space with purpose. He glides between stars and planets, following the trail of residual Ki that had birthed him. Elec's journey is one of discovery, but he proceeds with remarkable restraint. Despite the intense power radiating from him, his demeanor is calm and respectful as he lands on each planet to gather information.
On one such planet, a small, green-skinned alien, clearly nervous, stands before Elec. The alien quivers slightly, but Elec speaks in a calm, reassuring tone.
"I'm not here to harm you," Elec says, his voice carrying a quiet authority. "I'm searching for the owner of this Ki," he gestures to himself, his aura momentarily flaring. "Can you tell me anything about him?"
The alien, still wary, points toward the sky. "The one you seek… he's known as Starscourge Mori. He came from Earth. I've heard the name whispered by many, but no one's seen him for years."
Elec nods, absorbing the information. "Earth," he repeats, as if the word itself holds some mysterious weight. He gives the alien a respectful nod before turning to leave. "Thank you. I will not trouble you further."
Elec continues his search, traveling from one planet to another, each with its own peculiar inhabitants and unique customs. On each world, he asks the same peaceful question, "Do you know of the man who left behind the Ki that birthed me?"
The responses are always the same—whispers of the powerful being named Mori, and the knowledge that he resides on Earth. It becomes clear to Elec that his destiny is tied to this distant planet.
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Back on Earth, ten months of training have passed, and Goten's progress has been slow but steady. Though he's still far from mastering Time-skip, he's learned to focus his Ki in new ways, and Mori has been impressed by his persistence. One afternoon, after another intense training session, Mori pats Goten on the head.
"You're getting better," Mori says, his tone encouraging. "It's only a matter of time before you can use Time-skip properly."
Goten grins, his face brightening at the praise. "Thanks, Uncle! I'll keep working at it, I promise."
Mori's expression softens, but as he looks out toward the horizon, his thoughts drift elsewhere. For the past several months, he's felt something strange—a tug in the back of his mind, like an echo of his battle with Cell. That same unsettling sensation has grown stronger, and despite the peaceful training on Earth, Mori knows something is amiss.
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The scene shifts back to Elec, now standing on the surface of a moon orbiting a large gas planet. As he gazes up at the distant stars, his resolve solidifies.
"Starscourge Mori," Elec says to himself, the name now etched into his very being. "The one who left behind the Ki that gave me life… I will find you."
With that, Elec spreads his arms wide, his aura erupting around him in a brilliant flash of light. The sheer intensity of his power shakes the very atmosphere of the moon, as if the heavens themselves are responding to his call. Elec has gathered all the information he needs, and now, with his destination clear, he begins his journey toward Earth.
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As the time skip comes to an end, we return to Earth. The skies are calm, but there is an undeniable tension in the air—one that Mori, Goten, and the rest of the Z-Fighters cannot yet understand. Elec is coming, and soon, the fates of these powerful beings will collide.
The chapter ends with a lingering shot of Elec streaking through the cosmos, his eyes filled with determination as Earth draws nearer.