Anyone familiar with the original Dragon Ball knows that the Dragon Balls are a magical tool. Once all seven are gathered, one can summon Shenron and have any wish granted.
Although this "any wish" is somewhat exaggerated, as long as it's within Shenron's power, it can generally be fulfilled, making the Dragon Balls an incredibly magical and convenient item.
However, beyond their magic and convenience, the Dragon Balls are not without drawbacks. They can endlessly amplify ambition and desire, leading people astray. If they fall into the wrong hands, they could bring disaster to the entire world.
Furthermore, according to Dragon Ball GT, each use of the Dragon Balls consumes positive energy while accumulating negative energy. When enough negative energy builds up, the Dragon Balls will transform into seven immensely powerful Evil Dragons that bring disaster and destruction to the world.
Even the Elder Kai in the original Dragon Ball often warned Goku and others not to rely too much on the Dragon Balls, as they defy natural laws, which could one day bring great calamity to the universe.
Due to these concerns, after making a wish to Shenron for eternal youth and immortality for himself and Goku, Yuujin refrained from using the Dragon Balls again. Even when he and Bulma, along with the other women, gathered the seven Dragon Balls later on, he simply sealed them deep within the temple.
Aside from the danger of overusing the Dragon Balls, Yuujin personally didn't want to rely too heavily on their power. Unlike small-time characters like Pilaf who only wish to use Shenron to fulfill their ambitions, Yuujin, though ambitious and desirous, preferred to achieve his goals through his own hard work.
If he relied on Shenron for everything, what motivation would he have left to live?
That said, Yuujin wasn't inflexible; as long as he didn't lose himself to the power of the Dragon Balls, he would use them when necessary. And even if the Evil Dragons were to emerge someday, Yuujin wouldn't be afraid.
If Goku could defeat the Evil Dragons and save the world, why couldn't Yuujin?
Moreover, even if he couldn't, Goku was always there! Not to mention that at this point, Goku was already a hundred times stronger than the Goku of the same age in the original Dragon Ball.
Yuujin was confident that under his training, Goku would only grow stronger, never falling short of the original Goku.
With his decision made, Yuujin led Goku, Chi-Chi, Bulma, and the other women to Kami's Lookout. He asked Popo to retrieve the sealed Dragon Balls, and then recited the incantation to summon Shenron.
Dark clouds covered the entire Earth, and under everyone's gaze, the mighty Shenron burst forth from the Dragon Balls.
"Ah… aah…"
"S-so this is the legendary Shenron…"
"Shenron, it's been a while!"
"I'm Goku, Goku!"
For Bulma, Tights and Chi-Chi, this was their first time seeing Shenron, and they were all incredibly stunned. Goku, however, was bouncing around happily, greeting Shenron.
Glancing at Goku, Shenron maintained his dignified expression, thinking, Am I really that close with you, little girl?
Getting chummy won't help; I'm only granting you one wish.
"State your wish."
"No matter what it is, I can grant it."
"But remember, you only get one wish!"
Looking down at Yuujin and the group below, Shenron spoke in his usual formal tone.
"Shenron, how about turning yourself into a beautiful woman?" Yuujin suggested playfully, rubbing his chin.
"This wish is impossible!"
"Ha ha ha ha…"
Almost stumbling from the sky, Shenron angrily shouted, and Bulma and the others burst into laughter.
Though Shenron appeared dignified and cold, he was actually quite amusing.
"Come on now, don't get mad, Shenron. Just a little joke," Yuujin laughed, while Shenron gave a disgruntled snort.
Composing himself, Yuujin adopted a serious expression and then voiced his wish:
"Shenron, please create a space in the temple where we can grow any plant from across the universe and speed up their growth and maturation."
"Understood."
This wish was within Shenron's power. Looking down at Yuujin, Shenron's eyes gleamed with a strange light, and a door appeared above the temple.
"Your wish has been granted."
"Farewell."
After granting a wish, Shenron's body began to glow and then transformed back into the seven Dragon Balls, scattering.
"Everyone!" "Got it!"
Yuujin and the women leaped into the air, catching the seven Dragon Balls before they could fly away and landing back on the ground.
"St-stone?"
Seeing that the Dragon Balls had turned to stone, Bulma, Tights, and the others were a bit surprised.
"After each wish, the Dragon Balls lose their power and turn to stone. It takes a year before they regain their power and can be used again," Yuujin explained to them, then handed the seven Dragon Balls to Popo to reseal.
The power of the Dragon Balls is magical yet dangerous, and Yuujin didn't want anyone else using them. Unless it was truly necessary, Yuujin wouldn't use the Dragon Balls' power lightly.
"Let's go see if the space Shenron created for us works," Yuujin said, gathering everyone as he opened the door and entered.
The space Shenron created was about several hundred acres, not too large nor too small, consisting of barren land with nothing else in sight.
"Tights."
Yuujin called out to Tights, who nodded and took out the prepared senzu beans and Esenji pits. She selected a spot and planted both.
Under the watchful eyes of Yuujin and the others, two small sprouts emerged where the senzu beans and Esenji were planted, growing rapidly before their eyes!
"It really works!"
"Amazing…"
Bulma and Tights were astounded. They had previously invested vast resources in trying to cultivate senzu beans and infernal peaches but had never succeeded. Shenron's space made it happen effortlessly.
Yuujin's eyes shone with excitement. Given the accelerated growth in this space, the senzu beans would mature in just a few days. Although Esenji took longer, they would be ready in just a few weeks.
By filling this space with these plants, he would have an endless supply of senzu beans and infernal peaches.
"From now on, let's call this place Eden…"
To be continued…
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