Future Trunks's arrival added a lively atmosphere to the party. He regaled everyone with strange stories from different timelines, and everyone listened with rapt attention. Tales of alternate Friezas, extra Saiyans scattered across various timelines, and a series of adventures that made people feel immersed and excited—some even wanted to become Time Patrolmen themselves.
The women discussed fashion, makeup and other topics together, occasionally complaining about Saiyan men's rough emotional intelligence.
The party continued until midnight before everyone finally dispersed.
In the following days, both Goku and Vegeta redoubled their training efforts, while Future Trunks also began pushing toward higher levels.
Raditz took Zangya and his son Rukon to enjoy some leisurely family time. The three of them traveled throughout the major galaxies in the universe, following the trajectory of the Super Dragon Ball placement, enjoying the cosmic scenery while collecting the mystical orbs.
This journey lasted more than ten days, and Raditz and Rukon gradually developed a stronger bond.
At the end of their travels, Raditz found the final Super Dragon Ball. The massive transparent sphere was covered with dust and looked no different from a normal planet, but Raditz gently shook its surface, making it glow with brilliant light once again.
"Send it to the North Kai."
He skillfully placed his hand on the Super Dragon Ball and, with a thought, transported the four planet-sized orbs to the vicinity of King Kai's world. Several Dragon Balls clustered together, resonating with each other and emitting soft light that made King Kai's planet shine brilliantly.
Just as Raditz was about to leave, the North Kai suddenly stopped him: "Please wait a moment—the Grand Kai has something to tell you."
"Grand Kai?" Raditz paused and stopped. "What could he want with me?"
"This... seems to be about the Four Galaxy Tournament. I heard that the West Kai and East Kai want to hold another tournament. The Grand Kai is considering it, and would like to invite you to participate." The North Kai explained.
"Shouldn't you, as the Kai, handle this?" Raditz asked back.
North Galaxy affairs were solely under the North Kai's jurisdiction. When had he ever needed to ask Raditz? Raditz was puzzled—he hadn't formally taken up his position as apprentice Kai yet.
But the North Kai rubbed his hands together, his cheeks flushed: "Well, you did win the championship last time! Plus, with your status as an apprentice Kai, the Grand Kai specially invited you."
"Galaxy Tournament... well, take me there."
The North Kai was overjoyed and immediately came to Raditz happily, transporting him to the Grand Kai's world.
When the two arrived, the Grand Kai was drinking coffee, and a convertible sports car was parked beside the stone-paved road. The planet was covered by green grass, and a refreshing breeze blew like silk, making the leaves rustle softly.
The scenery was peaceful and serene.
"Oh, isn't this Raditz? North Kai, you're so fast." The Grand Kai was wearing a casual shirt and jeans, his leather boots gleaming. When he stood up, his sunglasses caught the light, reflecting Raditz's figure.
"I didn't dare delay the matter Your Majesty explained. I planned to inform him telepathically, but I happened to meet him just in time, so I brought him here directly." The North Kai said respectfully.
"Sit, sit down quickly." The Grand Kai warmly welcomed both of them to sit, smiles on his face.
The North Kai was flattered—he had never received this kind of treatment by himself. Raditz really was different. He sighed silently in his heart.
Raditz greeted the Grand Kai courteously.
At this moment, he was an apprentice Kai. Although he didn't have a formal position, he would likely become a Kai in the future, and there was no need for excessive formality when facing gods below the Kai level.
"Let me just say that the last Four Galaxy Tournament was very successful. In the few years since it ended, the average power level of the four major galaxies has improved significantly. I think this is good motivation, so when the East and West Kais proposed holding it again, I agreed without even thinking about it." The Grand Kai said.
Raditz had expected this outcome. The reason why such a large-scale tournament adopted a competitive system was to stimulate the participants, and now that exchanges between the four galaxies were deepening, the growth rate of many strong fighters had also accelerated.
This was a good thing!
But the Grand Kai immediately showed an embarrassed expression. "After thinking about it carefully, I still have to talk to you. Because there's still a problem with holding the Galaxy Tournament."
"Problem?" Raditz frowned.
"Your North Galaxy... is too strong." The Grand Kai laughed awkwardly.
Uh...
"That's right, the four major galaxies are indeed making progress, and the speed is very fast, but if you look at individual galaxies, the North Galaxy is far ahead of the other three. Especially you Saiyans, I... I can no longer describe it." The Grand Kai was talking, and finally could only express his emotions by shaking his head.
Suddenly feeling lonely, Raditz looked at the grass undulating like waves in the distance and smiled helplessly. Alas, sometimes it's not good to be too strong—how terrible it would be to have no opponents.
The fighting power of other galaxy fighters was only in the tens of thousands, and there were only a handful of people like Pikkon who could reach the full power of Super Saiyan level. This was the result of his training in the afterlife with his physical body. Pikkon had a strong foundation, but his potential for growth wasn't as good, and it was even more incomparable with Saiyans, because Saiyans were born to fight!
Raditz could only respond with a helpless expression—after all, what could he do?
"So, I came to you to ask you to do me a favor." The Grand Kai stared at Raditz and continued seriously, "This time, for the Four Galaxy Tournament, can the contestants from the North Galaxy not use the Super Saiyan state? Give others a little confidance."
"This one..."
The Grand Kai interrupted Raditz's hesitation and continued: "Also, due to your special status, I would like to ask you to be the referee for this competition. How about it?"
Referee? You don't want me to compete, do you? Raditz was still very interested in the Four Galaxy Tournament. Apart from the fighters he was familiar with, Pikkon from the West Galaxy was worth looking forward to. In addition, for Tien and the others, there were also opponents in other galaxies worth fighting.
However, no matter how things changed, it was really meaningless for Raditz to participate at this level of competition. The ending was already predetermined, and the meaning of the tournament would be lost.
"Okay, referee it is." After thinking about it, Raditz decided to agree with the Grand Kai's suggestion, "But I can't guarantee whether they'll use Super Saiyan or not. Confidence is earned through your own strength, not given as charity from others. Fighting with full strength is the greatest respect for your opponent."
The Grand Kai pondered for a while, then showed a smile: "Haha, it would be great if you agree to be the referee, and I have to agree with you on the rest. Let's do it like this."
After the two sides reached a consensus and discussed the specific details, Raditz and the North Kai bid farewell to the Grand Kai.
Raditz returned to Earth with Zangya and Rukon after leaving the Grand Kai's world, and immediately sent a message to everyone that the Four Galaxy Tournament would be held again!
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