Master Roshi - 1560 points!
Son Gohan - 1450 points!
Ox-King - 1080 points!
After eating just one Esenji, each of their combat power increased more than tenfold!
Feeling the immense power surging through his body, Master Roshi was both exhilarated and moved to tears.
"Master Roshi, all the strength we've worked our entire lives to gain is no match for a single peach..."
While Roshi, Gohan, and Ox-King were all experiencing complex emotions, Yamcha, Krillin, and the others were left speechless. But Bulma, who had measured their combat power, was a bit frustrated.
"Tsk, we all ate the same peach, so why did they gain so much more strength than us?"
Earlier, Bulma had been thrilled with her gain of over a hundred combat points, but seeing Roshi and the others' combat power made her less happy. They ate the same peaches, yet the power gain for Roshi and his group was nearly ten times hers.
"Not fair, it's just not fair!"
"Bulma, Master Roshi and the others are martial artists who have honed their bodies and strength to the limit. Naturally, eating a peach gives them a much larger increase than it does for you."
Seeing Bulma's discontented expression, Yuujin couldn't help but chuckle and explained.
"I get it, I get it! I wasn't really upset."
Though Bulma understood Yuujin's words, her frustration was just a minor bout of jealousy. But then she thought, no matter how strong they got, they still couldn't surpass her Yuujin. That thought cheered her up.
"Master Yuujin, could you give us one of those miraculous peaches too?"
"Yes, please!"
Standing nearby, Yamcha and Krillin finally snapped out of their shock, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they looked at Yuujin, filled with eager anticipation.
With just one peach granting such power, it was far easier than their daily, grueling training!
However, to their disappointment—
"No, you two can't have one."
"Ah..."
Yuujin shook his head, and Yamcha and Krillin immediately looked crestfallen.
"Don't think I'm being stingy. You're both my junior students, and I wouldn't begrudge you a peach. But consuming it now wouldn't be beneficial to you."
"The path of martial arts you're on has only just begun, and your bodies are in an optimal state for training. Eating a peach now to gain strength would do you more harm than good."
Yuujin had hesitated even when letting Chi-Chi eat an Esenji due to the same concerns. But in her case, he didn't want her to miss the chance to train on King Kai's Planet, so he allowed her to eat one. With its unique environment and King Kai's guidance, a year of training there was worth years or even decades outside. Chi-Chi had to work hard for months to establish a solid foundation. Yamcha and Krillin weren't at that level yet.
Their minds and bodies weren't ready for such a massive power boost. Eating a peach for strength now wouldn't just be of little benefit—it would ruin their martial path and greatly limit their future potential.
"Yuujin is right, Yamcha and Krillin. You're both aspiring martial artists. Don't sacrifice your martial path for a bit of immediate strength."
Master Roshi withdrew his aura and spoke sternly.
Though they couldn't compare to Yuujin and Goku, Yamcha and Krillin were the most talented students Roshi had seen. In his eyes, they could surpass himself, Gohan, and even Ox-King if they continued training hard.
As their teacher, he naturally didn't want to see them lose their way and ruin their potential because of short-term gains.
Seeing Yuujin and Roshi both looking so serious, Yamcha and Krillin couldn't help but feel a chill run down their spines.
"W-We understand, Master Yuujin, Master Roshi!"
Standing up straight, Yamcha and Krillin replied loudly.
Seeing their effort to hold back their disappointment, Yuujin chuckled, then patted their shoulders.
"You don't need to feel too disappointed. I'll save yours for you."
"Here's the deal: once either of you reaches 1,000 combat points, I'll give you an Esenji."
"Really, Master Yuujin?"
"We'll definitely train hard, Master Yuujin!"
Their disappointment faded, and Yamcha and Krillin were filled with renewed determination.
Of course, they probably didn't fully grasp what 1,000 combat points meant. Master Roshi, revered as the God of Martial Arts, had only just over a hundred points despite centuries of training. Reaching 1,000 points would far exceed human limits... But, considering Yamcha and Krillin's exceptional talent, reaching 1,000 points was quite possible.
After a year apart, Yuujin, Bulma, and her friends stayed on the island for a few days. Roshi, Gohan, and Ox-King had to get used to their newfound power, and Yuujin took the opportunity to teach Bulma and the others how to control their energy and effectively use their new strength.
As for Yamcha and Krillin, they trained with even more dedication now that they had a goal. Following Yuujin's advice, they would soon be ready to go out and experience the world, as one cannot truly master martial arts in seclusion.
Several days later—
"Goodbye, Master Roshi, Grandpa Gohan, Uncle Ox-King!"
"Goodbye, Yuujin, Goku, Chi-Chi."
"Bulma and Tights, remember to show me your panties next time you visit."
"Die, you perverted old man!"
"Ha ha ha ha..."
With Roshi, Gohan, and the others watching, Yuujin and Bulma's group flew into the sky on their Kinto'un clouds.
"So, Yuujin, where are we going next?"
Sitting in his arms, Bulma asked.
"Let's head back to West City first."
"We've visited Master Roshi and the others; now it's time to deal with the Red Ribbon Army."
"Yes, those scoundrels who stole from us and hurt our people won't get away with it!"
Yuujin wore a cold expression as Bulma spoke with anger.
However, what Yuujin and Bulma didn't yet know was that while they were planning to eliminate the Red Ribbon Army, the Red Ribbon Army was also planning against them...
To be continued...
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