Chapter 45: Popo
In the Dragon Ball world, two divine attendants were exceptionally mysterious.
One was Destroyer God Beerus's attendant—the Angel Whis. He wasn't merely a servant assisting Beerus's work, but the teacher of every Destroyer God.
Angel Whis possessed not only tremendous strength but also special status. In Dragon Ball Super, even when Zeno erased entire universes, Angels could continue existing. Not to mention Angels were the Grand Priest's children—their identity and position spoke volumes.
The other was the person before Turles's eyes— Mr. Popo.
Popo served as attendant and guardian to Earth's Kami Piccolo. He'd maintained the Lookout long-term. His lifespan exceeded even the current Kami Piccolo's—making him one of Dragon Ball's most mysterious characters.
Seeing Deru and Kami Piccolo still conversing, Turles considered briefly before finally approaching Popo.
"Excuse me, may I ask you several questions?"
Turles didn't look down on Popo despite his battle power exceeding Popo's. He recognized Popo's extraordinariness. Because even standing directly before Popo, he couldn't sense any aura whatsoever.
If before reaching Earth, Turles had held some contempt for Earth's martial arts, that trace of contempt had completely vanished upon meeting Popo.
This was his first time encountering someone besides himself whose aura he absolutely couldn't sense. So Turles was extremely polite toward Popo.
"What questions do you have, sir?"
Popo's tone remained perfectly steady—seemingly Turles's inquiry hadn't stirred any emotional fluctuation.
"Uh! It's like this—I'd like to seek your guidance on some martial arts matters. I hope to receive your instruction."
Upon these words, nearby Raditz immediately showed surprise. He looked at Turles, then regarded Popo with curious eyes.
'Could this be an elite warrior hiding all his aura like Turles?'
Raditz thought internally. He knew Turles's extraordinariness. Since learning ki sensing, unless Turles actively released aura, he absolutely couldn't sense any trace—even using scouters displayed zero.
And now Turles was being so polite to this unremarkable person. Raditz couldn't help overthinking.
Popo also felt somewhat surprised by Turles's attitude. Though this person had completely hidden his aura, having lived extremely long, Popo could still vaguely sense what astonishing energy hid beneath this person's exterior. This represented a higher-level ki application.
"Alright. First release your aura."
Popo remained easy to talk with, readily agreeing to Turles's request.
"Uh? All of it?" Hearing this, Turles hesitated somewhat.
"Yes, all of it!" Popo's response remained unperturbed.
"Fine!" Since Popo had requested it, Turles wouldn't be polite anymore.
Turles also wanted to see how much his fully released aura could reach. He only knew his battle power wasn't below 200,000. Specifics remained unclear.
Because since learning perfect aura control, aside from last time's Great Ape transformation losing rationality, he'd never fully released his aura again.
Turles walked to the Lookout plaza center. After examining surroundings, he steadily assumed a horse stance—fists clenched at his waist—beginning aura release.
"AAH!!! AAH!!!"
Turles released ki control. Internal aura immediately began boiling, making Turles unable to help shouting loudly!
Accompanying Turles's roars, his aura slowly released. Surrounding space began warping. Gradually, white energy flames appeared, swirling around his body.
Deru and Kami—who'd been conversing moments ago—had somehow approached Raditz. Watching Turles's actions, Deru couldn't help asking Raditz: "What's wrong with Turles? Why did he suddenly explode his aura?"
Raditz turned, glancing at Deru and nearby Kami, then looked back at Turles, replying: "Turles hoped to receive that gentleman's guidance. That person asked Turles to release his aura to see. So..."
"Popo?" Kami felt puzzled, immediately shifting his gaze toward Popo.
Seeing Kami's look, Popo immediately nodded.
However, everyone soon couldn't care about these matters. Because as Turles's aura continuously rose, it had begun affecting surrounding weather.
RUMBLE!!!
The Lookout began constantly shaking. Turles's violent momentum impacted everything around him. Kami nearly got blown away by the explosive gale from Turles's aura.
"HAH!"
Turles released a final roar. His entire aura completely released. Intense pressure continuously expanded in all directions. Everyone present was shocked speechless by Turles's aura.
"How is this possible? How can he be this strong?"
Kami watched the upright figure standing at the Lookout plaza center, somewhat disbelieving.
Kami could also sense auras. Precisely because of this, he understood how powerful Turles's aura was. He'd never witnessed anyone possessing such tremendous aura—not even the previous Kami.
However, Deru and Raditz recovered quickly. Because they'd already witnessed Turles and Guru's battle, having gained some recognition of Turles's combat power. Though seeing it again still brought surprise.
Simultaneously, due to Turles's aura explosion, everyone on Earth capable of sensing ki was shocked by this aura, looking toward the Lookout's direction.
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Below the Lookout.
A white cat holding a cane looked upward toward the Lookout with grave expression, quietly muttering: "Where did this powerhouse come from? How can there be such tremendous aura? I wonder how Kami provoked this kind of person?"
"Sigh! Hopefully Kami can resolve this!"
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On an Earth island.
A lecherous old man drooling at pretty girls on TV was directly shocked by Turles's aura, falling from his sofa. His face paled as he looked toward Korin Tower's direction.
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At Mount Paozu.
Goku—who'd been paying respects to his grandfather—suddenly emerged from the house. The innocent smile on his face had vanished, expression grave as he looked toward the Lookout's direction.
"Flying Nimbus!"
After watching briefly, Goku shouted toward the sky. Soon, a golden cloud appeared in Goku's vision.
Goku leaped up, jumping onto Flying Nimbus, riding it toward the Lookout's direction.
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A somewhat desolate mountain range.
Wearing a white cape with the character "MA" embroidered on his chest, the Namekian Piccolo hovered midair meditating. Before him, a massive boulder also hovered like him.
CRASH!
Suddenly, Piccolo's eyes snapped open. The boulder immediately fell, emitting a tremendous impact.
Piccolo ignored the fallen boulder. Face dark, he looked toward the Lookout, eyes flashing with both hatred and fear.
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Currently, all Earth's aura-sensing powerhouses were shocked by Turles's ki signature. Piccolo, Master Roshi, Master Shen all looked toward the Lookout's direction. Goku was already en route to the Lookout!
Regarding all this, Turles naturally didn't know. But even knowing, he probably wouldn't care. He currently only looked at Popo with anticipation, hoping to receive useful guidance.