Krillin and Marron began searching for the Dragon Balls all over the world.
Although the Dragon Radar could display their locations, some Dragon Balls had fallen into extremely remote places.
For example, the deep sea, near volcanic craters, and even polar glaciers.
Marron filmed the entire process, recording Krillin's difficult journey as he searched for the Dragon Balls in extreme environments.
After roughly two hours of rushing around, Krillin finally gathered all seven Dragon Balls.
He wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled.
"Finally got them all! Marron, let's go to the Lookout and summon Shenron!"
Marron nodded excitedly.
"Okay! I've already filmed a lot of material too. Once we go back and let professionals edit it properly, everyone will definitely see how hard you worked!"
Soon, the two returned to the Lookout.
Krillin placed the Dragon Balls on the floor of the Lookout and shouted loudly,
"Come forth, Shenron! Grant my wish!"
In an instant, dark clouds covered the sky. Lightning flashed and thunder roared as the golden Shenron coiled out from the Dragon Balls.
Since the model had not been changed, his appearance was still the same as the original Shenron.
Shenron's majestic voice resounded through heaven and earth.
"You who have gathered the seven Dragon Balls, state your wish!
"I can grant you any two wishes!"
Krillin asked, "Shenron, can you revive everyone killed by Cell?"
Shenron's eyes flashed red as he replied,
"This wish is simple."
Krillin was overjoyed.
"That's great! Then that's the wish!"
Shenron nodded, and his divine power began to take effect.
In an instant, countless vanished lives reappeared across the world. The people absorbed by Cell also returned to their original state.
In the cities, people joyfully embraced their revived loved ones. Cheers rang into the sky.
Krillin breathed a sigh of relief, then turned to Goku.
"Goku, you make the second wish!"
Goku had never been polite with Krillin, so he directly stepped forward and said seriously,
"Shenron, please remove the bombs inside Android 17 and Android 18!"
Shenron spoke again.
"This wish is also simple."
As he spoke, Shenron's eyes flashed red.
Only a moment later, he replied,
"It is done. The bombs have been removed.
"If there is nothing else, then farewell."
Goku nodded.
"Goodbye, Shenron!"
Shenron instantly turned into golden light and entered the Dragon Balls. The Dragon Balls turned back into stone and flew off across the world. The sky became bright again.
Goku looked at Android 18 and said,
"Now you can relax. From now on, you'll never have to worry about being detonated again."
Android 18 smiled faintly and leaned into Goku's arms.
"Goku, you really are the most reliable."
Bulma stood nearby with her hands on her hips and smiled.
"Alright, now everything is finally settled. Shall we go?"
Goku and Android 18 nodded at the same time.
"Yeah, let's go!"
After Bulma, Goku, and Android 18 said goodbye to everyone, they left the Lookout together using Instant Transmission.
...
Mr. Satan's home.
A slightly old apartment.
After returning home from school, Videl worriedly placed several payment slips on the coffee table and said quietly,
"Dad, the school needs next semester's tuition.
"And there's also the new uniform fee and the martial arts lesson tutoring fee. These are the payment slips…"
Seeing Mr. Satan staring blankly, Videl voiced what she was thinking.
"Dad, the martial arts classes are too expensive. I want to give them up.
"For us, extra lessons are too much of a luxury…
"After Mom passed away, you've had to take care of me and earn money alone. It's too hard on you…"
Before Videl could finish, Mr. Satan immediately interrupted her.
"Stop!"
He casually put down the payment slips and gave a dry laugh.
"Heh, heh, heh. My daughter has grown so sensible!
"But martial arts classes are something you absolutely must take. This is an investment in the future. It can't be delayed.
"Your dad has won several martial arts tournament championships. What does this little bit of money count for?"
Videl frowned.
"Dad, I ran into the landlord outside. He said this month's rent hasn't been paid yet…"
Mr. Satan's expression immediately froze like stone.
Inwardly, he cursed,
"Damn landlord! Actually chasing my daughter for rent. How shameless…"
Sweat appeared on his forehead, but he forced a smile and looked at Videl.
"T-That's because I invested the money into an 'important business'!
"For example… uh… preparations for a new martial arts dojo!"
When he said this, Mr. Satan started feeling another headache about money.
In order to earn money, he, with his half-baked martial arts skills, had actually decided to open a dojo.
But now the dojo was still being renovated, and he could not even afford to buy the flooring materials anymore.
Mr. Satan looked into his daughter's eyes.
It felt as if she had seen through his thoughts.
Even he himself no longer believed what he was saying.
After all, his daughter was no longer a kindergarten child. She was not so easy to fool anymore.
Videl sighed.
"Dad, maybe I should just quit the martial arts classes. Anyway, regular school subjects are more important…"
Mr. Satan immediately stood up.
"No. Absolutely not!
"Although Dad is a little financially tight right now, I will never let money delay your future."
Mr. Satan knew his own talent very well.
However, he had accidentally discovered that Videl's martial arts talent was above his own. That was why he insisted on letting her learn martial arts.
What he himself could not achieve, he would properly cultivate the next generation to accomplish.
This was also the wish of most parents.
Besides, he had no experience opening a dojo.
Things like martial arts training procedures and fee structures also needed Videl to learn from other dojos so that he could copy them later.
Videl felt that her father truly had no money left, so she sighed helplessly.
"B-But Dad, we can't keep living on instant noodles forever…"
Mr. Satan was embarrassed for only a few seconds before inspiration suddenly struck him.
"Right! There's an underground fighting tournament next week. The champion's prize money is five million!
"With my strength, winning will be easy!"
Videl frowned.
"Dad, you can't go participate in illegal fighting again. Your injuries from the last underground tournament still haven't fully healed!
"I don't want to lose my dad in the future. After losing Mom, I absolutely can't lose you too!"
Mr. Satan's expression stiffened.
Then he gave a dry laugh.
"Heh, you underestimate your dad too much.
"How could Dad get injured so easily? I won't die either.
"Last time, I was just holding back against him. This time is different!
"I've already developed the 'Satan Invincible Ultimate Technique'!
"And now, Dad can split nine tiles with one knife-hand strike. I'll definitely win!"
As he spoke, Mr. Satan randomly threw a few punches and kicks.
Videl held her forehead.
"Forget it, forget it. I'll go find a part-time job instead.
"I heard from my classmates that a newly opened convenience store pays pretty well by the hour. I'll go take a look and come back later…"
After speaking, Videl walked straight out the door.
"Hey, Videl…"
Mr. Satan wanted to stop her, but she had already left.
Through the not-so-clean window, Mr. Satan looked at Videl's departing figure and suddenly felt a sour ache in his heart.
"Sigh… I really am useless!
"What kind of child starts working part-time while still in elementary school?
"I'm sorry, Videl!"
Mr. Satan sat down on the sofa in disappointment.
Sunlight shone through the window into the room, landing on one corner of the coffee table.
There lay Krillin's business card.
Mr. Satan picked up Krillin's card, then threw it back onto the coffee table.
He could not help muttering,
"Mr. Krillin is the world hero. How could he possibly cooperate with a poor, down-and-out guy like me?
"But that woman actually used Mr. Krillin's business card to fool people. Just who exactly is she?"
At that moment, the doorbell suddenly rang.
Ding-dong.
Ding-dong.
"Did Videl forget her key?"
Mr. Satan quickly got up and went to open the door.
"Coming, coming…"
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