Rayden: "Tell me what have you been up to in the last few centuries?" Piccolo: "That is a long story, but if you have time I will tell you over tea." Rayden: "I will probably have the time!" They went to Piccolo's room in the palace and he told Rayden everything from the events in Son-Goku's youth, to the union with God, to the last fight against Buu, which they could only win with great difficulty. Rayden: "Interesting, so you are now god and devil in one person! Piccolo:" Not exactly! Dende has taken over my office as god and Dabra that of the devil! I am only a fighter and for the good! So, enough about me! How are you doing? "Rayden:" Not so good! Unfortunately we lost the last nine tournaments! If we lose again, the earth is lost! "Piccolo: Still that Shang Tsung? I thought you had defeated him!" Rayden: "Yes we did, but he came back because Kung Lao spared him.He brought Goro! A monster half human, half dragon with 4 arms and incredible power. So far nobody had a chance against him! Piccolo: "Then you've come to the right place. Son-Goku has already defeated many" invincible "opponents." Rayden: "Nice to hear, but they're not human, right? Even if they look like that!" Piccolo: " No, they are Saiya-jins. The physically strongest race in the universe. They are far superior to humans but still mortal.! "Rayden:" Hopefully they are stronger than Goro! There is just too much to this tournament. I have the best Fighters for 500 years, including one of Kung Lao's descendants, but better safe than sorry. "Piccolo:" You can rely on both of them! "Rayden:" That's good! But now I have to go back to my fighters. They'll definitely be waiting already on me! I've already been here 6 hours! "Piccolo:" What, so late, I still have so much to do! I didn't even notice how the time went by."Rayden:" See you in two days, or won't you come with us? "Piccolo:" Unfortunately not possible. Still have too much to do. My fighters will be there on time! "Rayden:" It's a shame you're not coming. OK, see you soon! "Piccolo:" See you soon! "


In the evening while eating:


Goku: "Tell me, Piccolo. What kind of tournament is that that we have registered for?" Piccolo: "The holy tournament," Mortal Kombat "." Goku: "Tell us more about it! "Piccolo tells them everything he knows about Rayden about it. Everyone at the table (Son-Goku, Vegeta, Dende and Popo) listens intently. When Piccolo has finished, Son-Goku asks: “Is this tournament really that important?” Vegeta: “Is this Goro really that strong.” Dende: “Is this Rayden really a god?” Popo: “Can Shang Tsung really steal souls? "Piccolo:" Hey, not all at once, the answer to all these questions is yes! "First silence, then everyone is talking wildly again! Piccolo (yells): "Stop it, you're driving me crazy, one by one!"Nobody dares to say anything anymore. Piccolo:" That's better, so again, if this tournament is lost, the gates to the Outworld will open and the Emperor Shao Kahn can march in with his army. Not even you can save the earth then! "Son-Goku:" Then we'll try to win. "Piccolo:" But don't overdo it. Under no circumstances should you turn into super say-jins, because otherwise the Emperor would notice who you are! "Son-Goku:" It's okay! We'll be careful. "Dende:" We should go to sleep now. It's already late! "Piccolo:" Yes you are right, tomorrow will be a long day! Good night "Everyone (except Vegeta):" Good night! "Then you went to sleep.


The next morning


Piccolo (to Goku): "Get up you lazy, Vegeta has long been in the training room! We have no time to lose!" Goku (sleepy): Yes, I'm coming! Don't rush like that! "Son-Goku quickly dresses and walks to Vegeta and Piccolo in the training room.Piccolo: "There you are at last!" Vegeta: "About time!" Son-Goku: "Yes, yes, all right!" Piccolo: "Let's start with the training. The opponents you have in the tournament are all equipped with extraordinary powers or techniques. So be prepared for something! "Vegeta:" Well then it will at least be amusing. "Piccolo:" Don't take that lightly. This tournament is not just about fighting power on, but at least as much on the technology! If you only rely on your strength, then you will lose! "Vegeta:" Oh what Piccolo. Don't talk, nobody can defeat us! "Goku:" Yes, but we should be careful anyway. You never know what to expect. "Piccolo:" Good, I'll show you a few techniques and you try to fend them off. "Piccolo uses the" emberball "technique. Son-Goku tries to catch them like a normal ball of energy and burns his fingers in the process. Son-Goku: "Shit is hot.That was mean. Water! Water! "Son-Goku runs to the fountain and holds his hands in. Piccolo:" Don't shame, your opponents in the tournament will be even meaner. Goku: Ahh, that's good! "Vegeta (contemptuously):" You weakling! Come on Piccolo try this technique out with me! “Piccolo: I even have a better one in stock! Hah 1,000,000 degrees! Take that!” A huge roller of fire races towards Vegeta. In turn, it creates a huge wave of energy that suffocates the fire before it reaches it. Piccolo: "Very good that's right!" Vegeta: "You see, Kakkaroth, that's how you do it!" Son-Goku: "Yes, I was careless. Sorry. Next time, I'll do it better." Piccolo: " In the tournament you cannot allow such mistakes! The opponents know no mercy. So, again. "This time Son-Goku manages to fend off the technique without getting burned. Piccolo: "Well, why not like that! Let's move on to the next technique. I learned that from Rayden. Hah 1,000.000 volts. Take that! "Vegeta just manages to avoid it, Goku gets a violent electric shock. Goku:" Uff, why always me? "Piccolo:" You couldn't fend off such techniques! You either have to dodge fast enough or pull up an energy shield. "Son-Goku:" Understood, but do you always have to be so brutal Piccolo? "Piccolo:" Yes, you have to because otherwise you won't learn.