The sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over Mount Paozu. Inside a modest wooden house, Chi-Chi lay on a bed, her face glistening with sweat. Goku stood by her side, his usual carefree demeanor replaced by uncharacteristic worry.
"Is it supposed to take this long?" Goku asked, scratching his head.
Chi-Chi shot him a glare, her fiery temper undiminished even in labor. "Goku, if you don't stop asking stupid questions, I swear—" Her words were cut short by a sharp cry as the midwife announced the arrival of their child.
"It's a boy!" the midwife exclaimed, holding up the newborn.
Goku's eyes widened as he took in the sight of his son. The baby had a thick tuft of black hair, and his tiny fists clenched and unclenched as if ready to fight. But what struck Goku the most was the faint golden aura that surrounded the child, a sign of immense latent power.
"Chi-Chi, look! He's already got a fighting spirit!" Goku said, grinning from ear to ear.
Chi-Chi, exhausted but relieved, smiled weakly. "He's beautiful... What should we name him?"
Goku thought for a moment. "How about Gohan? After Grandpa Gohan."
Chi-Chi nodded in agreement. "Gohan... It's perfect."
As the midwife handed Gohan to Chi-Chi, a strange notification appeared in the baby's mind, visible only to him:
[Welcome to the Gamer System!]
[Initializing...]
[User: Son Gohan]
[Race: Saiyan Hybrid (Royal Talent, Legendary Potential)]
[Status: Infant (Power Level: 50)]
[Abilities Unlocked: Ki Sense, Adaptive Growth]
[Quest: Survive infancy and grow stronger!]
Gohan's tiny eyes widened as he processed the information. Though he couldn't fully understand it, he felt a strange sense of purpose. The world around him seemed to slow down as he absorbed every detail, his Saiyan instincts already kicking in.
The Gamer System was a mysterious entity that had chosen Gohan as its host. It functioned like a video game, allowing Gohan to level up, gain skills, and complete quests to grow stronger. The system also provided him with detailed stats, inventory management, and even a mini-map to track nearby threats.
As Gohan lay in his crib, he instinctively opened his status screen:
[Name: Son Gohan]
[Level: 1]
[Race: Saiyan Hybrid]
[Class: Prodigy]
[HP: 100/100]
[Ki: 50/50]
[Strength: 10]
[Agility: 10]
[Intelligence: 15]
[Skills: Ki Sense (Passive), Adaptive Growth (Passive)]
[Quests: Survive infancy (Ongoing)]
Gohan's tiny fists clenched as he felt a surge of energy coursing through him. Even as an infant, his potential was staggering.
Unbeknownst to Goku and Chi-Chi, the birth of Gohan had sent ripples across the universe. On Planet Vegeta, now destroyed, the remnants of the Saiyan race had long whispered of a prophecy—a child born with the power to surpass even the gods.
In the cold depths of space, a figure stirred. Frieza, the tyrant who had annihilated the Saiyans, sensed a disturbance. His scouter had detected an unusual energy spike on Earth, one that rivaled even his own.
"Interesting," Frieza murmured, his lips curling into a sinister smile. "It seems the Saiyans have one last trick up their sleeve. No matter... I'll crush this hope before it can blossom."
Back on Earth, Gohan's life seemed peaceful. But the Gamer System had other plans.
[New Quest: Survive Raditz's Arrival!]
[Description: In one year, your uncle Raditz will arrive on Earth. Train and grow stronger to protect your family.]
[Rewards: 500 XP, New Skill Unlock, Increased Ki Control]
Gohan's eyes narrowed as he read the quest. Though he was just a baby, his Saiyan instincts and the Gamer System's guidance gave him a clear goal. He would grow stronger, not just for himself, but for his family and the world.
As the sun set on Mount Paozu, Gohan's journey had only just begun.