Chapter 19: Bulma And Yamcha
As Goku conveyed Kami's words, the atmosphere shifted once again.
It no longer carried the serious, heavy tone of before.
Because everything had been made clear and everyone now understood the current situation, their perspectives broadened. Even Kami's emergence couldn't shock those present anymore.
Of course, one person was still lost in confusion.
That person was naturally Raditz.
The title "Kami" completely baffled him.
The word "god" was too broad.
"Kakarot, are you serious? A god?! Does a planet like Earth actually have beings like gods from the legends?" Raditz urgently inquired.
Now, recalling the previous conversation between Kakarot and Piccolo, his brain cells started to fire up...
He eventually concluded that the Namekian and Kami were originally one entity but had split into two for some reason.
So, was Kami also a Namekian?
Raditz felt numb; his day had been full of revelations that overturned his expectations, and now a Namekian Kami had emerged. What did this mean???
Ultimately, the existence of Kami in this world was like a bug-like anomaly.
Kami is a planet's god!
Not every planet has a Kami; only special planets witness the birth of a Kami.
Otherwise, with countless planets in the Dragon Ball world, there would be countless Kamis.
It can only be said that the emergence of a Kami on a planet depends on the planet's history, the state of life there... and ultimately, if there is a legacy of the gods.
By alien standards, Earth is small.
But despite its size, Earth touches upon everything, not only having connections to the afterlife but also having people serving there... Moreover, Earth connects to many special dimensions, even realms like the Demon Realm...
"Our Earth does indeed have a Kami. However, I'm not sure how different it is from what you imagine, Big Brother," Goku nodded and replied.
Then, without caring how shocked Raditz was, he turned to Krillin, Master Roshi, and Bulma.
This time, without waiting for him to speak, Krillin and Master Roshi had already begun expressing their thoughts.
"I can't believe that Kami already knows the current situation. Does this mean he will also guide our training?" Krillin asked somewhat excitedly.
In earlier years, Goku's power had surged under Kami's guidance.
Although the era had changed, in his view, Kami was still a revered figure.
"Since Kami has plans already, let's all make a trip there. It's just a shame that Yamcha and Tien aren't here; if they were..." Master Roshi sighed as he spoke.
As martial artists and defenders of Earth, he saw Yamcha and Tien as capable at this time.
At least better than him, an old man.
The era's ship kept moving forward, but he knew he had already disembarked.
Even if he boarded again now, it would be too late.
"Speaking of which, I wanted to ask earlier but was interrupted by Big Brother's sudden arrival. Tien, given his character, is probably traveling the world to train, right? What about Yamcha? Bulma, do you know? Is there any way to contact him?" Goku mumbled, suddenly turning to Bulma.
They had all been together with Yamcha at Kame House, and he had thought he would see Yamcha this time, but only Bulma had come alone.
"Don't even mention it. Whether that guy is dead or alive, I don't know, hmph~." Hearing Goku's query, Bulma snorted and turned her head away.
Her princess temper flared up, showing an attitude of indifference to anyone's inquiries.
The situation had developed to this point, and she could have let go of past grievances.
Perhaps because Lin Chuan changed the plot, and Goku didn't die, or the situation was particularly bad, Bulma didn't set aside her emotions to notify Yamcha as in the original story.
In this situation, from Lin Chuan's perspective, it was an opportunity.
In the early Dragon Ball plot, Bulma and Yamcha were involved in a love affair that wasn't quite a romance.
Various factors led to a relationship between the two that was unlike typical lovers, so their emotional connection was also completely different from ordinary couples.
In the end, it was two completely incompatible people who ended up together by a twist of fate.
This relationship lasted for over a decade.
Others might not know, but how could Lin Chuan, a transmigrator, be unaware of the inner details?
In fact, it was the inner turmoil that caused Bulma to linger on, continuously giving Yamcha chances to reform and waiting for him to turn back.
After all, the young Bulma was so simple that she just wanted to find a prince charming—strong, handsome, and caring.
Yamcha, being the first capable and good-looking man to appear by her side, became her boyfriend,
and she decided he was the one for life.
Thus, even after several betrayals by Yamcha, she ultimately gave him chances.
But the result was that Yamcha repeatedly worsened, eventually transforming into a playboy.
Considering Yamcha's life, he didn't marry or have children, and even his lifestyle was miserable.
Regarding relationships, Yamcha was the first Z Fighter to be phased out; after the Super Era, he was even forgotten.
Goku would rather choose Master Roshi for the Tournament of Power than think of him.
If Yamcha had been smarter or a bit more of a man, slightly restraining his philandering ways and striving a little harder, Bulma would definitely not have been taken away by Vegeta.
For Bulma, once she's committed to someone, she doesn't change easily.
After more than a decade of internal struggle, she finally gave up on Yamcha completely.
Then, fatefully, Vegeta appeared in her life...
[Looking at the situation, Bulma and Yamcha's relationship must have completely soured by now, right? If it weren't for Goku's death in the original story, Yamcha might not have had another chance to win Bulma's forgiveness... In fact, starting from this time, Yamcha and Bulma's relationship began to diverge because even if Bulma forgave Yamcha later, they would be separated for nearly two years due to the Saiyan invasion...] Lin Chuan thought to himself, critically assessing the situation.
Reflecting on the original plot, was Yamcha's life tragic?
Indeed, it was!
But he also brought it upon himself.
Lacking in strength yet eager to prove himself, he always ended up the first to be frustrated.