novelraw Chapter 76 A Feeling of Emptiness
Chapter 76 A Feeling of Emptiness
Chapter 76 A Feeling of Emptiness
Hearing Ella's shout, Rod looked up and saw Goku, whose clothes were being held by her and whose little face looked extremely aggrieved. Rod couldn't help but laugh and said, "The little guy's name is Kakarot, and his Earth name is Son Goku."
It seems that Wukong couldn't escape the fate of hitting his head after falling!
Rhode thought to himself, noticing that although Goku was still mischievous, he had become much more well-behaved compared to when they last met.
"Kakarot, eh?"
Upon learning Wukong's name, Ella repeated it softly, her expression shifting slightly, lost in thought.
However, Rod had already obtained the Four Stars from Gohan, and it was time to head to the next stop.
The two didn't linger at Mount Paozu, but Ella was clearly quite concerned about Goku, continuing to discuss him even after they left: "Rhodes, Kakarot seems too weak!"
Having undergone rigorous training, Isla's sensory abilities have become exceptionally sharp, allowing her to easily perceive Goku's current strength.
By Saiyan standards, this is beyond weak; they'd probably be worse than logistics workers when they grow up.
"Goku isn't strong now, but who knows what the future holds? He might become even stronger than you!"
Hearing Ella's complaint, Rod smiled and said with a slightly serious tone.
"Stronger than me? That little guy? Are you sure?"
As soon as Rhodes finished speaking, Ella looked completely unconvinced.
However, she couldn't help but think that although Kakarot was mischievous, he was clearly different from the gentle nature of Saiyans. Then, considering the three conditions for transforming into a Super Saiyan, she couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression.
Thinking of this, Ella couldn't help but ask Rhodes, "Did Kakarot also successfully transform into a Super Saiyan in the future?"
Although Ella was asking a question, there was a hint of certainty in her tone.
"good!"
Rhodes nodded in response to Ella's words.
In fact, in a sense, Goku was the first person to transform into a Super Saiyan.
"Hmph! Even if that little guy transforms into a Super Saiyan, he still can't surpass me!"
Having received confirmation from Rhodes, Ella gave a haughty snort.
However, despite his tough stance, he secretly thought to himself: It seems that in the future, I not only have to catch up with Rhodes, but also always maintain my lead over the younger generation!
As Ella pondered these thoughts, the two arrived at Turtle Island.
"What are you doing here?"
Master Roshi was quite surprised to see Rod and Ella arrive together.
You should know that since the two of them graduated from his apprenticeship, apart from Rhodes visiting him a few times with local specialties, Ella had never come before. Today was the first time.
"Master Roshi, we've come to borrow the Dragon Balls!"
Rod didn't beat around the bush and stated his purpose directly.
Master Roshi didn't seem to care much about Rhodes' request. He handed him the Dragon Ball hanging around his neck and chuckled, teasingly saying, "Hehehe, I see. I thought you guys were on a trip!"
"what?"
Upon hearing Master Roshi's words, Rod was taken aback.
However, considering that I've been searching for the Dragon Balls with Ella, it doesn't seem like a problem to call this journey a trip.
"Seems about the same, haha!"
Rod accepted Master Roshi's Dragon Ball and responded in a good mood.
While Rhode readily echoed Master Roshi's teasing, Ella snorted coldly and glared at the old man.
However, compared to their first meeting, Master Roshi, who now knows Isla quite well, is not afraid at all.
Master Roshi approached Rhodes, seemingly displeased, but his eyes gleamed as he whispered, "Kid, remember to bring me some local specialties next time!"
"Understood, understood!"
Hearing Master Roshi's words and understanding his meaning, Rod nodded in agreement, both amused and exasperated.
Seriously, can you handle going through all that?
Rhodes glanced at the aged Master Roshi and couldn't help but silently complain.
"Master Roshi, I will come to see you again!"
After reaching a private agreement, Rod and Ella left Turtle Island with the Dragon Balls and headed straight for their next destination, the Flaming Mountain, where the Ox-King lived.
Upon seeing Rod's visit, the Bull Demon King was as hospitable as ever.
Here, Rod met Chi-Chi, who, like Goku, was still a little kid.
Qiqi was very shy at the moment, hiding behind the Bull Demon King, secretly observing the two of them, her big eyes filled with curiosity.
"This is my daughter, Qiqi! Come on, let's have a big meal today!"
The Bull Demon King picked up Qiqi, proudly introducing his daughter, and warmly invited the two of them into the castle.
Before long, a grand feast was served, and Rod and the Bull Demon King ate and drank heartily together.
However, to Rod's surprise, Ella and Kiki were playing together, and the two got along very well.
"I never knew you had this side to you?"
After leaving the Flaming Mountain to continue collecting Dragon Balls, Rod couldn't help but look at Ella and Chi-Chi, remembering their harmonious interactions as little kids.
In response to Rhodes's words, Ella rolled her eyes at him, her face radiating confidence: "It's nothing, I get along very well with Bulma too!"
He gets along very well with Bulma?
Rhodes was very suspicious of the thought of Bulma's seemingly different demeanor when she met Ella.
However, despite his suspicions, he had never seen Ella taking little Bulma shopping, so perhaps what she said was true?
Shaking his head inwardly, Rhodes didn't dwell on the matter.
Guided by the Dragon Radar, the two went to several more places and found the Dragon Balls. Finally, they returned to Capsule Corporation and took control of the second planet.
With the Dragon Balls collected, they began to summon Shenron to make a wish.
"Come forth, Shenron! Grant my wish!"
As the incantation ended, the light of day vanished, and then the tall and majestic figure of the divine dragon descended.
"Please try to subtly transform Dr. Groh into a good person as quickly as possible."
Faced with the dragon, Rhodes directly wished to transform Dr. Groh, which should subtly influence his talents.
"This wish is very simple!"
Upon hearing Rhodes's wish, the dragon said it was very simple.
Then its red eyes lit up, and immediately the dragon's majestic voice rang out again: "Your wish has been granted. Well then, farewell!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the dragon transformed into golden light and enveloped the dragon pearl on the ground. As the sky returned to normal, the golden light carried the dragon pearl and shot out in all directions.
Seeing this, Rod acted quickly and grabbed the borrowed Dragon Balls.
"Alright, everything's taken care of. Now all we need to do is summon Dr. Gro!"
Having reformed Dr. Groe and with no further worries, Rhodes immediately began the next phase of his operation.
The recruitment process goes without saying.
Although Dr. Gro was a genius, he was still just an ordinary person. Faced with the conditions that Rhodes offered, which he could not refuse, he naturally obediently packed his things with his assistant and submitted.
As for the Red Ribbon Army, Rhodes is too lazy to bother with such a small boss that can be dealt with in the blink of an eye. If nothing unexpected happens, Wukong will probably have to take care of it.
Having settled this matter, Rhode resumed his training, learning, and comprehending the power of spacetime.
Six months later, Ella, who was training in the gravity chamber, suddenly focused her gaze and looked sharply in the direction where Rhode had originally been. She felt an immense sense of emptiness and a hint of worry in her expression.
But Rhodes has disappeared from this world!