Chapter 26: Let Me Go!
As the information continued to explode, the atmosphere grew increasingly heated.
Without a doubt, King Kai's existence in this era was indeed considered one of the supreme beings.
However, in reality, beings like King Kai will be seen as lower-tier in the future.
By the time the plot progresses to the Majin Buu saga, even the Kais are pulling back.
Only the Gods of Destruction can truly be considered the supreme gods of the universe.
Even though the Kais and the Gods of Destruction are equal in status, how can the Kais' strength compare to that of the Gods of Destruction?
Lin Chuan found himself both laughing and crying as he spoke these words.
Because he couldn't downplay King Kai too much. Otherwise, who would want to go and receive training?
So, he had to embellish King Kai's prowess a bit.
Meanwhile, as everyone was caught up in surprise and wild thoughts, Kami observed Lin Chuan with a stony expression.
[It's surprising that he knows so much about King Kai in such detail... But how did he come to know all this? Could it be that the Kais from other planets told him?] Kami pondered to himself.
There couldn't be any other explanation.
After all, aside from them, Kais, who knew about the Otherworld and King Kai's existence, it was impossible for ordinary people, no matter how strong, to know or have access to such information.
Unless they were dead and heard it in the Otherworld...
As his thoughts deepened, Goku suddenly spoke up, bringing Kami's mind back from his musings.
"Kami, how are we supposed to get to the Otherworld and where King Kai is?" Goku asked. "Do we really have to die, as Krillin said, and then go find him? I don't mind since I can be revived by the Dragon Balls even if I die once, but Krillin and Master Roshi can't. They've already died once! If they die again, even the Dragon Balls can't revive them, right?"
Being able to speak so casually about death showed just how simple-minded Goku was.
His words caught the attention of everyone present.
Especially Raditz, who was astonished that the Dragon Balls could revive the dead.
"You all don't need to worry about that! As Kami, although my combat abilities are indeed inferior to yours, I have divine authority! I can take you across the boundaries of life and death, directly into the Otherworld," Kami explained, then his expression turned serious.
Before Goku, Krillin, and Master Roshi could express their relief, he continued, "It's simple to go to the Otherworld and train with King Kai, which is the fastest way I can think of for you to grow stronger."
"However, not all of you can go to the Otherworld, even as Kami, I can only take two living people to the Otherworld, and this is already pushing the boundaries set by King Yemma. So, among you, only two can go to the Otherworld to learn from King Kai. Goku is one of them, and I believe you have no objections... As for the other one..."
Kami's words were like a cold shower for everyone present.
That meant there was only one spot left to train with King Kai.
They wondered who could go with Goku to learn...
Despite only Krillin, Raditz, and Master Roshi being there, they had previously mentioned Tien, Yamcha, and Chiaotzu.
They couldn't just keep it from them, could they?
Everyone fell silent, and Master Roshi gave Krillin a look, signaling him to claim the spot quickly.
As Krillin's master, he had always had only Krillin truly by his side.
Goku was his most talented disciple, but he also deeply cared for Krillin.
He knew this was one of the few chances for Krillin to grow stronger, so it must be seized.
If he could seize it, both his disciples would soar to great heights in the future.
"I understand, Master Roshi," Krillin immediately got the hint.
However, just as he was about to speak to Kami, someone else beat him to it.
"There's one more spot. Let this lord take it!!! You don't really think Earthlings can become strong enough to handle us Saiyans, do you? The only ones who can deal with Saiyans are Saiyans themselves! As for Frieza... haha!" Raditz's voice boomed with dominance.
He surprised even Lin Chuan with his words.
Goodness, Raditz's volunteering was completely unexpected.
Lin Chuan had thought about possibly facilitating a scenario where Raditz and Goku would train with King Kai together.
By gradually changing Raditz's attitude and character, and if Raditz received King Kai's guidance, what would he become in the future? How strong would he get?
"Are you going, big brother?" Goku paused for a moment because of Raditz's initiative.
His mind was filled with
Scenes he had never considered before.
Krillin and Master Roshi, because of Raditz's words, could only suppress their anger.
Who could argue against someone as powerful as him?
But in their hearts, they believed that Kami would never agree to let Raditz go.
After all, he had just arrived on Earth, originally intending to invade it.
"Hey, old man Kami, I'm saying I want to go with Kakarot to train with King Kai. You shouldn't have a problem with that, right?" Raditz's manner was still laced with a coercive air.
This was his habit for years as a Saiyan, following Vegeta and Nappa in invading hundreds of planets, cultivating an attitude of superiority that was not easily changed.
If Raditz suddenly changed, Lin Chuan would even wonder if he, like himself, was a transmigrant who had taken over a body.
Kami fell into deep thought.
Honestly, if it weren't necessary, he wouldn't want to give such an opportunity to Raditz, a person known for invading planets and committing all sorts of atrocities.
But he also knew Raditz was right.
Only Saiyans can deal with Saiyans!
Earthlings, no matter how strong, probably have their limits.
Even if they could grow stronger, it would take much more time...
This difference between Goku and other martial artists was evident.
[Hopefully, this person will change after training with Goku under King Kai.]
[Once their brotherly bond is cultivated, it would be the best outcome for Earth's future.]
Kami thought to himself.
This was his initial plan.
As for Lin Chuan, this Saiyan was too mysterious, exuding an uncontrollable aura.
"If that's the case, then you and Goku go train with King Kai together. You are brothers, Raditz, and you have turned from your dark ways. I believe if you two work together, you might achieve more than the ordinary, becoming even stronger," Kami nodded, gravely stating.