Chapter 30: Visit to Planet Yardrat!
In the calm sky, Trunks sat cross-legged in midair, eyes closed, quietly meditating.
The purple aura of God Ki rippled around his small body as he tried to merge it with Super Saiyan energy.
His goal was clear: reach Super Saiyan Blue.
But unfortunately…
"Trunks!! Trunks!!"
He snapped his eyes open in irritation, only to find Goten's face almost glued to his nose.
"…Goten, what do you want?" Trunks asked, struggling to keep his temper.
Merging God Ki with Saiyan power was already extremely difficult, and the last thing he needed was interruptions.
With wide, innocent eyes, Goten shouted:
"I just remembered something amazing!"
Trunks sighed.
"And what is it this time?"
"Dad told me before we left Earth… an old story!" Goten said proudly, as if revealing a state secret.
Trunks raised an eyebrow with mock interest.
"He said… after he defeated Frieza, he didn't return to Earth right away… he crash-landed on a strange planet called… Yarrrdrat!"
"Yardrat…?" Trunks muttered, pretending he'd never heard the name, though he knew the story well.
Goten nodded enthusiastically:
"Yeah! He said the Yardrats are peaceful, not strong fighters… but they have incredible techniques. Like Instant Transmission—Dad learned it from them!"
Trunks scratched his head in boredom.
"Goten… I already know that. What does your dad's story have to do with you interrupting my training?"
Goten shrank a little, embarrassed.
"I was thinking… maybe the Yardrat techniques of energy control could help you… since you're trying to master a new kind of Ki…"
Trunks was about to reject the idea with a sarcastic remark… but suddenly froze.
Wait. He's right!
Even if their techniques didn't directly lead him to Super Saiyan Blue, visiting Yardrat meant new abilities and rare powers…
And of course, the System would never let him return empty-handed.
Trunks suddenly hugged Goten tightly, startling him.
"Goten… you're a genius! Let's go to this Yardrat planet right now!"
"Trunks… don't swear! That's baaaddd!"
But Trunks didn't let him finish.
He raised his hand and shouted:
"Kai Kai!!"
A pillar of pure energy erupted, and the two boys vanished in a dazzling violet flash—leaving only Goten's grumbling echo behind.
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They reappeared on top of a rocky hill overlooking a bizarre village.
The houses weren't normal; they looked like giant bubbles painted on the ground, pink and white like strange candy.
"Woooah…" Goten's jaw dropped.
"Trunks! Are those houses, or dinosaur eggs?"
Trunks sighed, hands on his hips.
"Goten… don't ask stupid questions. Those are Yardrat houses."
But truthfully, even he found them odd.
I didn't expect Yardrat to look… this cute.
As they entered the village, the locals stared cautiously.
Their bodies were tall and thin, with oversized heads and long eyes.
They didn't look like warriors, but the aura around some of them felt strange… like invisible waves of spirit energy.
"They're staring at us… I feel like a lab rat," Trunks muttered.
Goten laughed: "Maybe because we're handsome!"
"…."
"That's a bad joke," Trunks deadpanned.
"You're right… though I am handsome, you're not. Sorry," Goten added seriously.
"…." Trunks' eyebrow twitched—he wanted to punch him.
After a few minutes, they reached the village square, where a very different man awaited.
Taller, sturdier, and wearing priest-like robes.
His eyes were calm, but deep within was something terrifying… absolute control.
"It's him…" Trunks whispered.
The leader of the Yardrats.
The man stepped forward.
"You are not from here. Saiyan energy is clear within you. And that child… he reminds me of Son Goku."
Goten froze behind Trunks.
But Trunks took a step forward.
"I am Trunks, son of the Saiyan Prince Vegeta.
We came with no hostile intent… but with a request.
I wish to spar with you. Please share your battle wisdom with me!"
The leader was silent for a few seconds, then gave a faint smile.
"We are a people who dislike fighting… but that child reminds me of an old friend. Very well… I shall test you."
Hearing this, Trunks and Goten realized.
He was talking about Son Goku—the Saiyan who once came to this planet after Frieza's defeat.
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The battle begins.
The moment he finished speaking, the leader vanished.
"Huh?!"
Goten screamed, spinning his head left and right.
He appeared behind Trunks, then above him, then disappeared again.
It wasn't speed of body—it was constant instant movement.
Trunks clenched his teeth.
So… he fights in a style that doesn't rely on physical strength at all.
Suddenly—
Dozens of copies of the leader surrounded him.
Then hundreds.
"Ahhh! They're multiplying!!" Goten shouted, running in circles.
But Trunks quickly realized they were illusions.
"So… this is training in mental confusion too."
Then, out of nowhere, his ears went deaf… his eyes blind… even his Ki sense vanished.
He shut down my senses?! How…!
It was like fighting blind, deaf, and powerless.
Each time he tried to strike, the target vanished or turned into an illusion.
After minutes of this, he lost his patience.
"This isn't a fight… he's bullying me!!"
But deep down, he knew these techniques were important.
If I can master myself under these conditions… I'll get closer to Super Saiyan Blue.
He stood still in the middle of the illusions.
Closed his eyes… though they were already closed.
Took a deep breath.
And smiled.
"…He's calming down?" the leader muttered in surprise.
Goten stared wide-eyed: "Trunks…? Is he going to use that power he gained in the Kaioshin Realm?"
BOOOOOOM!
A fiery red explosion ripped through the sky.
Trunks transformed into Super Saiyan God.
All illusions vanished instantly.
The crimson aura wrapped his body, but what shocked the leader was… he could no longer feel Trunks' energy at all.
"Impossible… he's surpassed normal energy. This is… God Ki."
Before he could think further, Trunks vanished.
This time—even the leader couldn't track him.
Appearing right behind him, Trunks delivered one solid punch to the stomach, sending him skidding back, gasping.
For a moment, Trunks considered finishing him off… but sighed, releasing the red aura and returning to normal.
At that instant, the familiar System window appeared before his eyes.
He smirked.
[Ding!]
[Defeated Yardrat Leader]
[Acquired Yardrat Techniques and Skills]
[Instant Transmission → Upgraded to Superior Instant Transmission]
[New Talent Acquired: Ki Manipulation]
Superior Instant Transmission: Move to any place you've been, just by thought. Or teleport to any person as long as you sense their Ki.
Ki Manipulation Talent: Hide Ki, control its shape and strength, split it, fuse it, and even clone it. Absolute manipulation of energy as if it were water.
Trunks smiled lightly.
Excellent… these techniques will open my path to Super Saiyan Blue.
Goten ran to him, laughing.
"You won! Did you see his face?!"
The leader, though defeated, sat calmly.
"You are… different. But I see honesty in your intentions. You may stay here and learn our techniques… if you promise to use them wisely."
Trunks nodded, though in his heart he thought:
I don't really need training anymore… the System has given me everything.
But… let's stay for Goten. He deserves to grow stronger too.
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I've tried to change my style a little... please let me know what you think.
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-daniel_rahn
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