Upon losing contact with the North Kai, Talot felt conflicted.
It must be said that the accident happened so suddenly that he didn't know how to fix things for the future.
The original plan was to continue wandering the universe and use this incident to cause some discomfort to Frieza.
Now that the North Kai has appeared, there are more options.
Speaking of which, he thought of using some means to traverse Snake Way in the underworld and meet the North Kai.
After so many years, Talot had ignored many of the original methods of becoming stronger because he always followed his own path.
Now, perhaps it was time to return to Earth.
It had been six or seven years since he took Salari from Earth, and five and a half years since he found Raditz.
"Brother Talot, where are we going now? Frieza thought we all died in the planet's explosion. The news is spreading. Frieza wants to tell everyone in the universe that we Saiyans, causing destruction everywhere, were all killed by him."
Inside the spaceship, Salari saw the latest information received by the system and asked Talot for his opinion.
Meanwhile, Raditz and Tights remained silent.
Where to go? What to do? This had been Talot's decision from the beginning.
And the most important thing was that Talot was the strongest, and it was thanks to him that they could make it this far.
Talot's expression was serious, and he still hadn't made a decision.
His eyes wandered back and forth between Salari, Raditz, and Tights.
"After listening to what the North Kai said, Talot, with your hesitant look, you really don't want to train with that guy, do you?" Raditz seemed to notice Talot's hesitation and added, guessing, and asked.
In his heart, Talot had already become the center, the backbone that made him grow stronger.
So, every decision Talot made, as long as it was firm, Raditz would follow.
However, this time, he still felt the North Kai was unreliable.
Although Tights knew the name of the North Kai, it was indeed true.
"I do have that idea, but before that, I think we should probably return to Earth." He admitted he would visit the North Kai but rejected going now—at least not yet.
As soon as Talot spoke, not only did Raditz's body tremble and his breathing halt, but Salari and Tights also felt a shock in their hearts.
Over the years, they had never thought of returning to Earth.
Instead, they had been taking risks, traveling between countless planets, or practicing to improve their strength.
Now, suddenly having to return to Earth was truly unexpected for them.
In the past, Talot always said it wasn't yet time to return.
Now, the sudden decision to return made them recall the past and feel how quickly time had passed.
"Seriously, are we really going back? Brother Talot, are you sure?" Raditz grew emotional, confirming it repeatedly.
Talot nodded. "I didn't return to Earth before because I feared the planet might get dragged into trouble. Now that Frieza thinks we're dead, it's better to return and let things flow naturally. You also miss Aunt Gine and Kakarotto, don't you?"
Salari quickly nodded when she heard this.
She had been only six and a half years old when she left the planet and was now thirteen.
Raditz's breathing grew more rapid. At that moment, memories kept flashing through his mind, making him lose control of his emotions.
In truth, he couldn't wait to go to Earth to meet his mother, Gine, and his brother, Kakarotto.
Because he was too weak—and because Talot never responded—he had never brought it up.
Now, suddenly being told they would return made him feel like he was dreaming.
"Are you really going to Earth? You'd better not be lying to me. You know I don't like those kinds of jokes."
Hearing this, Talot was stunned. "How could this be false? I've had enough experiences over the years, and it's time to return and recover for a while."
"It's a shame I can't sense Earth's energy. Even my space teleportation can't transfer us directly. We still have to use a spaceship."
"Tights doesn't have any objections, right?"
After Talot finished speaking, he looked at Tights.
Upon hearing the question, Tights also had many feelings. Suddenly, it was her turn to speak. She immediately organized her thoughts and said, "Then let's return. I also miss my parents and Bulma a little. But returning to Earth from here may take a long time."
While Tights operated the system and finally determined the arrival time, the group didn't linger any longer.
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The scene shifts.
Three months passed in the blink of an eye.
Located on Earth.
Mount Paozu.
Gine was preparing dinner for the day.
It consisted of a large fish she had just caught from the river and a fat, strong beast, similar to a bison, that she was grilling back and forth on the spit.
Over the years, she had lived on Mount Paozu as an ordinary person and gradually got used to life on Earth.
No disputes, no conspiracies, no intrigue, no enemies.
Although this kind of life was dull and tedious, it also made Gine truly fall in love with it.
Although her husband was still missing, and her eldest son was still training in the universe with Talot and the others, she still had her younger son with her.
While preparing the meal, Gine looked into the distance.
Goku had just completed the training task assigned by Gohan and, at that moment, collapsed on the ground, exhausted and out of breath.
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Gohan smiled encouragingly and taught his grandson, born of another world, how to stabilize his energy after training.
This was the initial method for training Ki and also the basic method Gohan had developed.
Talot had benefited greatly from it in the beginning, and his training of Ki went far beyond.
At that moment, the enticing aroma of food stimulated their sense of smell.
Gohan showed no reaction, but Goku shook off all his fatigue, stood up eagerly, and jogged over.
"Don't rush; just wait ten more minutes, Kakarotto," Gine said with a smile as she looked at her younger son, her eyes filled with affection.
Although her youngest son didn't have much talent, he loved practicing and striving to become stronger.
She didn't stop him, nor did she intervene.
According to Gohan, although Goku was a Saiyan, he was more like a human. A low starting point didn't mean his future achievements would be mediocre, so she followed Gohan's wishes and allowed him to train Goku.
And facts proved it was the right decision. Under Gohan's meticulous training, Goku's strength had improved rapidly.
Using Earth as his platform, he was already quite powerful.
"Yes, yes, yes," Goku replied. Hearing Gine's words, he was already drooling uncontrollably on the ground.
He was suppressing his urge as the smell of roasted fish and barbecue filled the air, his expression particularly endearing as he gazed at the food.
Soon, ten minutes passed.
The grilled fish and roasted meat on the fire were cut into more than a dozen large plates through Gine's busy efforts.
Because Saiyans have an incredible appetite, Goku and Gine ate most of the food, leaving Gohan with just a little.
This was also because Gohan, already nearing the end of his life, no longer had the same physical needs as when he was young. He only needed enough to sustain himself daily.
Just as Gine and Goku were about to enjoy the meal, Gine suddenly sensed a familiar presence. Even Gohan noticed and looked up toward the sky.
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The Lookout
Kami and Mr. Popo noticed something immediately.
When Talot and Salari's auras entered their perception, they looked toward the universe with serious expressions.
It had been many years since Talot and the others had left Earth. They had never returned, and Kami had never delved into the matter deeply.
Now that they had returned, Kami felt a heavy pressure.
What was especially concerning was the presence of another uncontrollable aura—clearly Gine's eldest son.
Years ago, due to Talot's connections, Kami had been able to communicate and meet the Grand Elder of Namek through video conferences. He had learned much about the universe, including Talot's situation.
Over the years, Kami had undergone many trials and teachings from the Grand Elder.
Although Kami had discovered much and was no longer afraid of Talot and the others, his strong desire for control still weighed heavily on him. He feared accidents and couldn't fully trust them as the Grand Elder did.
In reality, Kami didn't need to overthink it. If Talot truly intended harm, he wouldn't have had any chance to worry.
"Mr. Kami, you should try to calm down. Honestly, Talot and Salari are not bad people; they shouldn't pose any harm to Earth," Mr. Popo said thoughtfully, trying to reassure Kami.
"I understand. I hope no accidents occur," Kami replied, his expression dark as he pondered his thoughts.
A man like him might only let go of his worries after receiving direct instructions from someone superior. For example, if North Kai intervened and declared that Talot, Kami, and the others were warriors of justice, it might bring him peace of mind.
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In space, a streak of light entered the solar system. In less than a minute, the spacecraft decelerated, broke through the sky, and entered Earth's atmosphere.
There was no doubt—this was the spaceship carrying Talot and the others.
It had taken them three months to return to Earth.
This was already quite a significant distance. After all, this spacecraft could travel from Earth to Namek in six to seven days at such a high speed. Over three months of travel, the distance had doubled, though the spacecraft's speed wasn't constant.
They arrived at Earth's West City.
Dr. Brief and Bulma had been waiting for the spacecraft to land.
Having received news of their return in advance, they now got the final update from Talot and the others.
As the spacecraft landed on the launch pad, Talot, Salari, Raditz, and Tights disembarked.
Before Talot and the others could say much, Tights excitedly ran forward.
After all, this was her real family, and after so many years apart, her emotions were overwhelming.
Not wanting to interrupt the family reunion, Talot and Salari briefly greeted Dr. Brief and Bulma, then took Raditz and departed for Mount Paozu.
Gine and Kakarotto were there, and their return to Earth—especially for Raditz—meant reuniting with them.
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Mount Paozu
A spatial ripple appeared behind Gine.
Zup! Zup!
A sonic boom broke through the air.
Gine sensed movement behind her. When she felt three familiar presences, she was overwhelmed with emotion and quickly turned to look.
Son Gohan and Son Goku also turned their attention to the source.
If it wasn't Talot, who else could it be?
With instant transmission, the trio had arrived at Mount Paozu in the blink of an eye.
"Talot, Salari! And Raditz… my son!!" Tears welled up in Gine's eyes as her emotions surged uncontrollably.
"Aunt Gine, we're back," Talot said with a smile.
"Aunt Gine, I missed you so much," Salari rushed to embrace Gine warmly.
At that moment, Raditz stood firm. Looking at his mother, he clenched his fists, trying to control his emotions.
"Mom… we're finally reunited," Raditz said, his voice trembling.
This was a true reunion between mother and son after a long separation.
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Speaking of which, there had been many video calls over the years, so it wasn't as if they had never interacted before.
However, there was a significant difference between meeting virtually and reuniting in person.
"Well then, welcome home!" Gine exclaimed, wiping away her tears and suddenly smiling. "Speaking of which, you've arrived at just the right time. I prepared a lot of food and was originally planning to dry some meat for later."
For Gine, except for Bardock, whose whereabouts were still unknown, her entire family was now together.
At this moment, no amount of words could capture her emotions.
Just the meeting of their eyes, the mutual understanding, and the bond they shared were enough.
At that moment, everyone's attention turned to Kakarotto.
For most of them, it had been years since they had last seen Kakarotto.
Even through video calls, Gine would only visit Dr. Brief's home occasionally to use the equipment there for communication.
Kakarotto was clearly not accustomed to the arrival of the trio. Timidly, he clung to the hem of Son Gohan's pants.
Being so young, he didn't yet understand much and instinctively resisted strangers. Unlike when he was a baby, his Saiyan bloodline no longer guided him to feel close to Talot and Salari.
"Kakarotto looks exactly like Father," murmured Raditz.
He felt overwhelmed as he thought about everything they had been through.
Raditz then glanced at Son Gohan. He wanted to say something but couldn't find the right words. Finally, after much internal struggle, he simply nodded at Gohan, a gesture of acknowledgment.
At least it wasn't hostile.
Raditz then activated the Earth-modified scouter to measure power levels.
Beep, beep, beep…
Combat effectiveness index: 50 points.
"From a combat power of only 2 points to 50, though still quite average, such improvement has already exceeded my expectations," Raditz remarked. He then added, "Regardless of what happens in the future, whether you're strong or weak, you'll always be my brother, and I'll protect you."
It was typical of Raditz—a family-loving, responsible elder brother.
He didn't care at all about his younger brother's weakness.
"Are you really my brother?" Son Goku asked, starting to warm up to Raditz because of his honest confession.
Even though his brother called him weak, Goku seemed to understand Raditz's true intent.
Raditz meant that no matter what, Goku was his brother, and he would always protect him.
Hearing Goku's question, Raditz crossed his arms, looking proud. "Remember to call me big brother from now on."
"Big brother…" After a moment of hesitation, Goku seemed to realize something and shouted, "Okay!"
Gine watched the interaction between Raditz and Kakarotto, a satisfied and joyful smile spreading across her face.
At first, she had worried that after so many years, Raditz's experiences in the universe might have drastically changed him.
But now, it seemed her concerns were unnecessary.
Raditz was still her Raditz, unchanged.
Gine silently thanked Talot because she knew he had played a role in this.
Without his influence, who could say what Raditz might have become?
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Soon, everyone was sitting around the dining table, enjoying dinner together.
Even though there wasn't an abundance of food to accommodate the sudden arrival of three Saiyans, it wasn't a meager meal either. Talot and the others had brought some alien delicacies with them.
The atmosphere was filled with joy, and everyone's faces lit up with smiles they hadn't seen in a long time.
No pressure, no threats—just the simple pleasure of family being together.
Talot, Salari, and Raditz finally allowed themselves to relax. Their usually tense nerves eased as they enjoyed the wonderful moment of reuniting with their loved ones.
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The night passed quickly, and soon it was the next morning.
Having bonded well on their first evening together, the two brothers even slept in the same bed.
Early the next morning, Raditz began introducing Kakarotto to his journey as a Saiyan warrior.
Thankfully, Talot had already briefed Raditz about Kakarotto, so he handled everything patiently and carefully.
After all, the older brother's power level was 45,000, while the younger brother's was only 50.
Still, compared to the original timeline, Kakarotto was already five times stronger. After all, when the 12-year-old Monkey King first appeared, his combat power was only 10.
Talot sighed, lost in his thoughts. No one truly understood what he was feeling.
When he compared the original Goku to the present one, he couldn't predict how things would develop in the future.
First, the early villains likely wouldn't pose any threat to Goku.
Second, when King Piccolo appeared…
Talot could imagine the scene: when that guy faced Goku, whose combat power had already surpassed 1,000, he would curse Pilaf: Why did you release me? Put me back immediately!
Third, without Raditz coming to Earth to find Kakarotto, there would be no subsequent invasion of Earth by Vegeta and Nappa, nor would there be Frieza's conquest of Namek.
To advance the story, Talot realized he might have to play the role of the "butterfly effect."
Even if he couldn't fully grasp the rhythm of the original storyline, the future was now in his hands.
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