Dragon Ball: Refusal to Return to Planet Vegeta at the Start

Chapter 121 Son Gohan's Request

Chapter 121 Son Gohan's Request

"Okay, Grandpa!"

Upon hearing Gohan's words, Goku obediently responded, then went off to the side to reflect on his actions and practice.

"Wukong's foundation is quite good!"

At this moment, only Rod and Gohan remained. Rod looked at Goku, who was reflecting on his shortcomings not far away, and said to Gohan.

"Wukong is indeed exceptionally talented and a promising martial arts student!"

At this moment, Son Gohan was also looking at Goku, his words filled with emotion, and his expression was full of love and relief.

"You probably already guessed why I came to see you, right?"

Without taking his eyes off Goku, Gohan turned to Rod and asked a question.

"I didn't understand before, but I understand now that I've met you."

Upon hearing Gohan's words, Rod nodded in response.

However, after carefully observing Gohan's physical condition, he discovered that Gohan's body was nearing its end, meaning that he was about to die of old age.

Perhaps it has something to tell me, or perhaps it wants to entrust Little Wukong to me?

Rhodes had some guesses about this.

"Actually, if you want, there are quite a few ways to prolong your life!"

Seeing that Gohan's gaze remained fixed on Goku, clearly showing his reluctance to part with the little guy, Rod couldn't help but suggest the following:

"No need. I'm dying of old age. Since that's the case, let nature take its course!"

Upon hearing Rod's words, Gohan directly refused, showing no interest whatsoever in the so-called extension of lifespan.

How magnanimous!

Upon hearing Gohan's words, Rod fell silent for a moment, saying nothing more.

After all, if the people involved don't care, there's even less reason for an outsider like myself to worry.

"Goku is quite old now, and his strength has long surpassed mine, so I have nothing to worry about. The fledgling bird will eventually fly into the sky!"

As he spoke, Son Gohan's gaze shifted from Goku to Rod, who was standing nearby: "Could you please look after Goku properly after I die?"

Although he said he wasn't worried, Son Gohan was actually still somewhat concerned; otherwise, he wouldn't have made a special trip to West City to visit Rod.

"Appropriate care?"

Upon hearing Gohan's words, Rod did not refuse, but he was somewhat puzzled by the so-called appropriate consideration in Gohan's words.

"Yes, you don't need to interfere normally. Just let Wukong grow on his own. But if he transforms into a giant ape or encounters a life-threatening situation, I hope you can intervene."

That's good!

Faced with Rod's doubts, Gohan smiled and explained that in his opinion, Goku would naturally live a good life by Rod's side, but a comfortable life would also make people lose their martial arts spirit.

Rather than that, it would be better to let Wukong grow freely, so that he can temper his character and not waste his martial arts talent.

Therefore, unless Goku transforms into a giant ape and causes destruction, or faces mortal danger, I hope Rhodes won't interfere too much in Goku's life.

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing Gohan's words, Rod fell into deep thought and did not respond immediately.

Although Goku looks young now, he's already around ten years old. His temperament is pretty much set, so he's unlikely to go astray. Moreover, Goku's fighting power is now much higher than in the original timeline, almost a thousand.

Such power far surpasses that of martial artists on Earth.

In this situation, letting them grow up on their own will only temper their character, but will not help improve their strength.

In some ways, it is even a waste of his talent.

"I think Goku's mindset is already quite good. With his current power, he'll basically not encounter any danger on Earth. So, simply letting him grow up on his own would be a waste of his martial arts talent!"

While pondering, Rod couldn't help but share his thoughts with Gohan.

"Therefore, I can guarantee that I will not interfere with his life as much as possible, but he must come to me for ten days of spiritual training every month before he comes of age."

Rhodes had his reasons for making this suggestion.

If he simply goes to the martial arts gym to train, he won't be exposed to too much urban influence. In this way, Goku, who still lives in the mountains, can still maintain a childlike heart.

At the same time, training at the martial arts dojo can help him develop his martial arts talent as early as possible.

The world has changed drastically because of his appearance. The original villains can hardly do anything anymore, so there's no need for Wukong to go through countless hardships to defeat them.

Therefore, Rod did not insist on increasing Goku's power.

Even so, the ten days of training time per month before adulthood cannot be reduced, after all, such a good seedling cannot be wasted.

As for the remaining time and what happens after he becomes an adult, that's up to Goku himself; I won't interfere much.

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Upon hearing Rod's suggestion, Gohan frowned.

In his mind, a true martial artist should be like his master, Master Roshi, living away from the hustle and bustle of the world and secluded in a beautiful place.

This is also why he lives far away from the town and lives alone in seclusion on Baozi Mountain.

Therefore, his idea was that if Goku wanted to become a true martial artist, then following his own method would be the right thing to do.

However, upon hearing Rhodes's suggestion, he hesitated.

It wasn't that he was denying his own consistent ideas, but rather that Rod, after all, belonged to the same race as Goku, and compared to himself, he understood better how to make Goku's martial arts talent stronger without wasting it.

"Since that's the case, then we'll listen to you. I just hope Wukong can stay true to his original aspirations!"

After some thought, Gohan finally agreed to Rod's suggestion, after all, he still had full confidence in Goku.

"No problem, Goku will grow up to be great!"

In response to Gohan's words, Rod earnestly assured him, "Thank you. I'll be entrusting Goku to you from now on."

Having received Rod's promise, Gohan casually called over Goku, who was practicing alone nearby.

"Wukong, Grandpa has to leave for a while. Would you like to go and train with Rod for a period of time?"

Son Gohan didn't want Goku to witness his death, so he told a white lie.

"Oh, how long will Grandpa be gone?"

Upon hearing that he was going to train with Rod, Goku was excited, but he didn't want to be separated from his grandfather, and his little face was filled with conflict.

"It might take a little longer. While Grandpa's not around, Wukong, be good!"

Son Gohan reached out and stroked Goku's head, his face full of affection.

"Oh, I understand, Grandpa!"

Faced with Gohan's instructions, Goku nodded somewhat bewildered.

Is it really okay to not even see them one last time?

Seeing that the two had reached an agreement, Rod couldn't help but look at Son Gohan and ask him telepathically.

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