With eager anticipation from the three young Saiyans, Whis looked extremely awkward, equal parts amused and helpless.
Apparently, what he had just said led them to believe he actually had the power to resurrect the Grand Supreme Kai…
Left with no choice, Whis gave a more detailed explanation until they understood the full situation.
"Although we Angels exist beyond the boundaries of the universe and can do many things incomprehensible to mortals, we are not all-powerful."
"Moreover, we are not allowed to interfere excessively in matters within the universe. I cannot resurrect the Grand Supreme Kai. The reason I asked you not to kill this Fat Majin Buu is simply because he has been 'divinely influenced' by the Grand Supreme Kai's essence."
"He is not the Grand Supreme Kai, but at the same time, he is. With proper guidance, his future potential is not to be underestimated."
After hearing Whis' explanation, Goku, Vegeta, and Raditz no longer looked so shocked or overjoyed.
Because if Whis really could bring back a god devoured millions of years ago, that would truly be a miracle beyond comprehension.
This result, while not what they hoped for, was at least within the bounds of reason.
In the end, Fat Buu was allowed to live.
Even though Raditz and Vegeta still felt he should be destroyed to eliminate any future danger,
they had no choice but to accept Whis' judgment.
After all, Angels are truly supreme beings.
Especially considering Raditz and Goku were about to train under Whis, and Vegeta also wanted in.
Everyone was gathered together again, with the unconscious Fat Buu in tow.
But no one went to help him, now was not the time.
For the moment, everyone's focus had shifted to Lin Chuan, and Broly, whom he had brought along.
Although the battle had ended, and things seemed to be over, they weren't.
Broly, the enemy, was still alive.
And Majin Buu had, in a way, been protected by Angel Whis.
No one spoke. They all just stared at Lin Chuan in silence.
After a long pause, it was Piccolo who broke the silence, using telepathy,
"Old Lin, are you sure about keeping this uncontrollable guy around?
He's the Legendary Super Saiyan… and based on what we saw earlier, once his power goes out of control, it'll be a huge threat to this world."
"The most important thing is, other than you, no one here can keep him in check."
Piccolo was blunt about the potential threat Broly posed.
Leaving such a danger behind was risky, for Earth, and for all of them.
Lin Chuan didn't react outwardly, but inwardly, he responded,
"Don't worry, Piccolo.
This guy might seem out of control, even unable to control his own power,
but he's actually a great rival."
"And the reason he lost control before was due to being set up,
and because of the death of his beloved family."
"I know what you're worried about. But are you… afraid?
We've always been walking the path of growth and breaking limits.
We've created one miracle after another."
"Sure, you may not be able to beat him now,
but have you considered going beyond your current limits using your own strength?"
"Besides, without that mysterious power aiding him,
even if Broly recovers, his strength probably won't be even 1% of what it was before."
Lin Chuan's words hit Piccolo hard.
Words meant only for him, signs of Lin Chuan's trust and recognition.
Piccolo's current power wasn't just due to hard work or Lin Chuan's guidance,
but also thanks to countless fortunate encounters and breakthroughs.
Broly wouldn't be a threat.
In fact, Broly could even become one of them, just like in the later parts of the original story.
Lin Chuan was absolutely confident in this.
And even if Broly went berserk again, so what?
They'd just fight it out again.
By that time, everyone would be even stronger.
So what if he's the Legendary Super Saiyan?
At higher levels, raw power alone wasn't enough,
what really mattered were abilities.
Special techniques, divine skills, cosmic laws…
Piccolo fell into deep thought.
At that moment, Whis and Vados spoke up,
"Looks like Lin Chuan, you don't intend to eliminate this Legendary Super Saiyan after all,"
Whis said casually, causing Goku, Vegeta, and Raditz to tense up.
They weren't opposing the decision, but they had been severely injured by Broly earlier.
They feared, and resented, his overwhelming strength.
It was hard to accept that after all their training and effort,
Broly had still surpassed them so easily.
"So, are you trying to keep him around as a rival?
He's indeed impressive.
If he continues to grow, your throne as the strongest may be at risk~
Little Lin Chuan,"
Vados teased with a chuckle.
Lin Chuan rolled his eyes.
That Vados, always teasing, no matter the situation.
But she was good at lightening the mood.
Before Lin Chuan could reply, Goku spoke,
"So… does the Legendary Super Saiyan really have no limit to his potential?"
"Hmph! Like I'd believe he can just keep getting stronger forever!
If it weren't for that hidden manipulator, I would've beaten him already."
Vegeta said stubbornly, trying to reassure himself.
Which was technically true, but still unfortunate.
"Tch! You're full of it.
If Broly had transformed right from the start,
we might not even be alive right now,"
Raditz snapped.
"Even if he didn't know how to transform at first,
he probably would've reached that final transformation regardless,
even without that mystery guy."
Vegeta had no response, and just stewed in silence.
Goku, on the other hand, changed the topic,
"By the way, who was that guy earlier?
He was hidden so well that if Lin Chuan hadn't broken space,
we wouldn't have even sensed him."
"Hmph!
Just some pest from another parallel timeline,
came here to cause trouble.
Got lucky and escaped!"
Champa grunted from the side.
"So… he was another future enemy?"
Goku asked, straightforward as ever.
Whis nodded, but also shook his head,
"He's not from our timeline, true,
but also not from our future's future."
As an angel, Whis had access to far more knowledge than mortals.
Even Lin Chuan, though a transmigrator, could only comprehend fragments.
"Not our future's future?
What do you mean by that?"
Vegeta asked.
His intellect had always been sharp, and he immediately picked up on Whis' subtle phrasing.
His question echoed what Lin Chuan, Piccolo, and Raditz were all thinking,
If he's from the future, but not our future, then what future was he from?
Everyone had some guesses, except for Goku, who was still clueless.
"Some things can be said.
Some things cannot.
Even though we angels see many things, we don't know everything.
Rather than speculate, let time reveal the truth,"
Vados said, closing the topic.
Her words both resolved Whis' awkwardness
and signaled to everyone not to pry further.
After all, even if they tried,
they couldn't escape this timeline's framework anyway.
No one else spoke.
But Vados secretly sent a message to Lin Chuan,
"If you really want answers,
just agree to become my successor, an apprentice angel.
Then you'll be able to learn all these things~"
Lin Chuan replied,
"Heh~ Easy for you to say.
Sure, I'd learn a lot,
but I'd also be completely bound by the rules of being an apprentice angel.
Just like you and Whis are now.
Even if I know, I couldn't act."
Vados didn't mind being called out.
Because it was true.
"One day, you'll see…
Some things seem within reach,
but all you can do is watch.
If you truly break the balance,
there are only two paths you can take…"
She didn't send that last part to Lin Chuan,
she just said it to herself.
The conversation ended there.
Goku, Vegeta, and Raditz couldn't make the call,
all they could do was watch.
Piccolo too remained a bystander, still deep in thought,
trying to find a breakthrough based on what had just happened.
"Hey! You guys have wrapped up your business, right?
Surely you're not going to make me come all this way for nothing?"
Champa's loud voice broke the heavy atmosphere.
In truth, Champa and Vados had come to Universe 7 for two reasons,
to observe, and, more importantly, for Earth's delicious food.
Champa's words weren't just his own desires,
Whis and Vados were thinking the same.
Since they were already here, why leave without enjoying some gourmet?
Especially Whis, he'd long been holding back his cravings,
finding excuses each time.
It had been a while since his last visit to Earth,
and his foodie instincts were kicking in hard.
"Well then, let's return to West City.
It's been a long time since I've had Earth's food,"
Lin Chuan said with a smile.
It had indeed been months since he left last time.
If his family wasn't so understanding,
he'd hardly dare go back,
who disappears for months at a time and still calls himself a husband?
Just like that, Lin Chuan used Instant Transmission,
and they all vanished from the devastated battlefield.
No one paid attention to the destruction left behind.
It would all soon be restored by the residual angelic power from Whis.
With the crisis truly over,
everything seemed to be heading in a good direction.
The hidden enemy was gone.
No more surprises.
But…
Was it really over?
No!
This is only the beginning!
Right after Lin Chuan left with everyone,
A pair of mysterious eyes blinked from the shadows… and then vanished without a trace.
This unseen observer had watched everything unfold from start to finish.
West City.
Using Instant Transmission, Lin Chuan brought everyone back home.
Unsurprisingly, the unconscious Broly and Majin Buu came along as well.
Seeing Lin Chuan return, Bulma and Android 18 were both delighted, though laced with complaints and mild resentment.
It wasn't until little Xue rushed into Lin Chuan's arms to snuggle that the awkwardness between him, Bulma, and 18 finally eased.
This time, Lin Chuan wouldn't be leaving again anytime soon.
The past year, truth be told, had been largely due to Vados needing to monitor and train him.
He'd needed a stable environment to break through his limits, so he accepted it.
After a short moment of warmth, Bulma proactively began making arrangements.
She knew that the God of Destruction from another universe and two Angels were present,
and it was obvious they had come for Earth's famous cuisine.
Naturally, she understood Lin Chuan's intentions too.
In any case, Bulma was never a petty person, especially after spending two years learning about the habits of Gods and Angels.
She knew how to handle things without needing to be told outright.
Plus, this time, the two Supreme Kais from Universe 7 were present.
Bulma didn't realize that Kibito was merely an attendant, so she treated him as an equal to the East Supreme Kai.
She went off to prepare the banquet, while everyone else casually found seats to rest.
Given how many group gatherings had happened before, this house had practically become their headquarters,
and Bulma had even renovated the rooftop into a casual lounge and meeting space for dozens of people.
Of course, it was meant to be laid-back and comfortable.
"So… what should we do with Broly and Majin Buu now? Should we wake them up?"
Goku, ever proactive, approached the two unconscious figures and asked.
As soon as he spoke, everyone else, already deep in thought, turned their attention to Lin Chuan, Whis, and Vados.
Lin Chuan was the central figure now, while the two Angels were the ultimate authorities.
"What do you think, Lin Chuan?"
Whis asked with a gentle smile, essentially handing the decision over to him.
Vados said nothing, she sipped her tea quietly, opting not to weigh in as the Angel of Universe 6.
"Let's let nature take its course," Lin Chuan replied.
"The battle earlier caused them both significant damage.
Rather than forcibly heal them, it's better to let their bodies and minds adjust on their own."
Whis nodded in agreement, and everyone else could only stay silent.
As for the East Supreme Kai and Kibito, they were trembling with fear, but forced to appear composed as they sat stiffly on the couch.
In reality, they were extremely uneasy.
They had witnessed everything on the battlefield through their crystal ball.
And now, they also knew the truth about Majin Buu.
Even with that knowledge, they couldn't help but feel fear.
Especially the East Supreme Kai,
he had lived under the shadow of Majin Buu's terror for millions of years.
To now be told that Majin Buu was actually the Grand Supreme Kai…
It shattered his worldview.
He needed time, to accept it, to dissolve the fear.
As a Supreme Kai, he now felt like he was being roasted over an open flame.
After all, the Supreme Kai and the God of Destruction were meant to be equal and balanced forces.
One creates, the other destroys.
Now, with the Universe 6 Destroyer God Champa present in person,
the Kai could only tremble in silence.
The gap between them was just too vast.
An hour later.
Everyone had gathered in Bulma's estate's back garden.
Under Bulma's direction, renowned chefs from across the globe were preparing Earth's finest cuisine,
so efficiently and skillfully it left everyone in awe.
One dish after another was served, brought out by the servants.
Soon, the tables were full of gourmet delicacies, heavenly aromas wafting through the air.
It wasn't just about the scent, these were masterpieces, with beauty, flavor, and soul.
Each dish was unique, infused with the spirit of its creator.
Vados and Champa, who had long been craving Earth's food, wasted no time, abandoning all pretense to feast heartily.
Compared to Champa's wild gorging, Vados at least maintained a degree of elegance.
With Whis nearby for contrast, their difference in manners stood out even more.
The three Saiyan brothers, Goku, Vegeta, and Raditz, were just as wild as Champa.
They had zero table manners and ate extravagantly.
After such an intense battle, their energy reserves were drained.
While food alone couldn't fully replenish their power, it was their way of rewarding themselves.
Also, it had become a competition. No one wanted to be the first to stop eating.
As for Lin Chuan, he sat at the far edge, eating modestly.
Food didn't really serve much purpose for him beyond enjoying the taste.
Time passed peacefully in this celebratory atmosphere.
As evening fell, Broly and Majin Buu finally awoke, immediately drawn by the delicious smells.
Both sat on the ground, staring at each other, confused at first, then slowly processing their surroundings.
Majin Buu was the first to recognize Broly, and jumped back in alarm, quickly putting distance between them.
Broly, on the other hand, didn't recall much, just a vague memory of attacking this pink, chubby guy.
He felt no particular hostility toward Majin Buu,
but his nose was already captivated by the food's aroma.
"What's that…?"
Standing up and following the scent, Broly saw the beautiful garden scene, like a paradise.
It was a vision he'd never seen in his entire life on Planet Vampa.
And then, he saw the heavenly food laid out before him.
His stomach growled loudly.
In the next moment, his body moved on its own, driven purely by instinct, ignoring his wounds and pain,
rushing to the nearest table.
But just before he began eating,
his eyes caught sight of a familiar, hated face.
"It's you! You killed my father!!"
Broly glared at Raditz, rage burning in his eyes.
A father's death is an unpardonable grudge.
Because of Broly's awakening, the entire garden fell silent.
Even the two Angels and Champa paused.
Only Lin Chuan kept eating, unbothered.
He seemed certain no real conflict would break out.
"Hey, hey, I didn't mean to kill your father!
How was I supposed to know it would end like that?"
Raditz replied, his own temper flaring.
He had originally planned to kill Babidi and rescue both Paragus and Broly.
But when Babidi died, all his minions were wiped out along with him.
"If you want to blame someone, blame your father for siding with Babidi!
In a way, I actually saved you, freed you from that life of suffering.
Otherwise, you would've been shackled to that kind of person forever, living at the bottom."
Raditz's words were intense, but clear-headed, he was laying out the truth.
Thanks to Lin Chuan's earlier intervention, everyone had come to believe Broly wasn't truly evil,
he had just been manipulated.
Hearing this, Broly was still angry, but his fury had clearly cooled.
Even if he wanted to explode in rage, his body was too weak after the battle.
He simply didn't have the strength.
Grrrrrr~!
His stomach rumbled again.
The scene instantly turned awkward.
Broly, clearly starving, no longer had the energy to fight.
"Well, since you're awake, you might as well sit down and eat first.
A lot of things can't be explained in just a few words."
"Besides, you clearly have your own mind, so you should think things through for yourself."
"You shouldn't be controlled by others."
As the host, Lin Chuan finally stepped in to speak.
His words struck Broly deeply.
Even during his berserk rampage, Broly had retained fragments of memory.
And he remembered, Lin Chuan was the one who had brought him back from that madness.
Still, he couldn't easily forgive his father's death.
He was loyal. Deeply attached.
Everyone could see that now.
It proved Broly was a good person at heart,
especially in how much he cared for his father.
That grief had been the root of everything.
"Hehe… we're all the same race, Saiyans.
We should get along, really.
The real villain was that guy pulling strings behind the scenes!"
"Broly, none of us are your enemies.
We don't wish you harm, so there's no need to treat us like threats."
Goku's words, simple and sincere, acted like a soothing balm.
And somehow, they worked.
Maybe pure-hearted people understand each other more easily.
Broly felt the goodwill Goku was sending out, and calmed down.
He didn't reply.
He simply walked to the table, let the aroma distract him,
and began to eat heartily.