11. The training begins or: encounter with the devil

The next morning, Son Goku and Teresa made their way to the palace immediately after breakfast. Son Goku took Son Gohan with him and Terry also took her son with him. At the age of three he had already started to hover and fly around a little, but for such a long flight the young woman preferred to take Josh in her arms, because he could not cover such a long distance without help.

"Do you also think that we can't make these opponents?" asked Teresa after all the friends had gathered and were now sitting with God and Popo in one of the large, bright rooms of the palace. "To be honest, I have a very bad feeling about this. I am very worried about the future of the earth," said the old Namek carefully. "We're going to train hard. You can take me back into training, then these two aliens will no longer be a problem for us."Suggested Son Goku. But to his surprise the god just shook his head." That is not possible, Son Goku. I would like to teach you something else, but I can't anymore. There is nothing else I could teach you, you are now so strong that I can no longer teach you. "He explained." But I know the fate of the earth is in your hands and you need good training. That's why I can make you a one-time offer, Son Goku. "He added, looking meaningfully at the young man in front of him.

"What?" asked the addressee curiously. "Well, you will leave the earthly world and go to the afterlife to train there, because only there you can really learn something." Said the Namek. "To the hereafter ?? Is not true!" Kuririn interjected, confused. "How does that work?" also wanted to know Terry, who had been rather skeptical about the matter until now. "Normally this doesn't work at all. But since this is an emergency, an exception is made.Son Goku can go into the afterlife and keep his body with it without actually dying. He will simply not be in this world for a year, but he will not be dead. Because he has already saved the world before, this honor can be bestowed upon him. Unfortunately, I can't make the offer to the rest of you. Son Goku is our only chance. "Proclaimed God.

There was a short silence, then Son Goku broke the silence. "If it's the only option we have, I'll do it." he said with a nod. A slight smile crept onto the old Namek's face. “I hoped so,” he said, nodding satisfied. "But we should hurry. Every minute we have is precious. It would be best if I take you there right away," he added.

Son Goku turned to Teresa. "I'm sorry, you have to keep training on your own, but I'm convinced you can do it," he said. The young woman smiled and nodded. "I'll be fine," she promised. "Well."Now the black-haired man turned to his son." Listen, Son Gohan. I won't be with you for a while now. But I'll be back soon. Take care of your mother! And tell her I love her See you soon! "" No, papa. You mustn't go! "Shouted the little one in despair, and tears formed in his eyes. Son Goku crouched down in front of his youngest and looked at him." Hey, it's okay. I'll be back soon, Gohan. And then we'll go fishing again, okay? "That seemed to comfort the little ones. Son Goku smiled and got up." Good luck with your training, friends. I'll see you again in a year. "He said and looked around again. Then he made his way with God to the door that would bring him to the afterlife.

The friends, Son Goku and God, watched in silence as they disappeared into the palace. Together they left the large room in which they had been sitting and stepped outside.

Teresa blinked in the sun and inhaled the clear air when suddenly a shadow fell over her and someone landed right in front of her.Startled, she stared at the creature that stood close in front of her and looked around with hostility. He looked kind of like God, just a lot younger. The girl looked puzzled at the Namek, but before she could ask who he was, Kuririn had already taken the floor. "Piccolo! What do you want here?" he hissed, staring at the tall alien. "So so, two overpowering opponents will attack the earth ?!" stated the devil without going into detail about Kuririn.
From the roof of the palace he had heard the whole conversation.

"You should start training as soon as you can, if you want to prevent that. And what about your friend Son Goku? He just pisses off to train alone and leaves his son here? Well, then I'll probably take care of the little one. "The Namek explained and took a step towards Son Gohan, who had been hiding fearfully behind Kuririn's back. "WHAT ?? If you do something to the boy, you will do it to us!" called the Aulin monk provocatively."Exactly, just keep your fingers off Son Gohan!" confirmed Yamcha. "What? Ah, you idiots. Do you think I want to kill him or what?" He gave a short laugh. "What would I get out of killing the kid? Think a little bit. After all, he's Goku's son and I am convinced that there is great strength in him. We need him for the fight against the two strange warriors, if you guys are together remembered ?! And since his father, who was supposed to train him, pisses himself off, I'll take it over. "explained Piccolo.

"We should let his mother know, she will definitely not agree. At least you should ask her." Interjected Terry, who knew Chichi's hot temper only too well. How would she react? First Son Goku disappeared for a year and left her and the child alone and now this green guy just wanted to take her son with him. “No time.” The Namek explained briefly and by then he had already grabbed and lifted Son Gohan.Weeping and screaming, the little one wriggled in Piccolo's tight grip. "Stop! I won't let that happen! I can train him too, I won't just let him go with a stranger like that!" Terry shouted indignantly as the boys were too perplexed to say anything.

Piccolo's appraising look slid down at the girl. "Forget it, little one. You can't give combat lessons, can you fight at all? And even if you do, leave it to me. And mind your own business." With that, the matter was settled for the devil and he turned to them To leave the platform. But Teresa did not want to give in so quickly. She attacked Piccolo in a flash, but he seemed to have seen her attack ahead, turned quickly and blocked her kick. In one hand he held Son Gohan, with the other he grabbed the girl's arm, twisted it painfully and then pushed her on the floor in front of him. "Never mess with Piccolo the devil."He hissed before he disappeared.

The young woman looked hateful at the place where he had just been standing. "Oh Shit" muttered Kuririn and looked in the direction in which Piccolo had disappeared with Son Gohan. Terry, too, stared petrified into the air. Only the voice of Tenshinhan brought them back to reality. "Teresa, are you okay?" he asked worriedly and helped the young woman to her feet. "It's okay, he just dislocated my shoulder" answered the addressee. Yamcha grimaced as she straightened her shoulder with an uncomfortable crunch. "Alright." Terry assured her when she noticed Tenshinhan's still worried expression. "So guys, what's next?" she then asked the group. "Well, I would suggest training, training and more training." Yamcha said. The others nodded affirmatively. "I'm going back to the Lord of the Turtles on the island. That's where I can train best."Announced Kuririn." I am going to the mountains with the pool. I think if I stay with Bulma I won't really get into training. "Said Yamcha." I will go to the desert with Chao Zu and fight there. Right? "Tenshinhan explained and threw a quick look at Chao-Zu, who nodded in confirmation.

"But what about you?" Tenshinhan then wanted to know from Teresa. "Would you like to come with me? I could train you now that Son Goku is no longer there." He suggested. The young woman smiled and shook her head. "No, thanks. I'll go back to Bulma first. Somebody has to take care of Josh after all." She said with a sidelong glance at her son who was just about to tear the palace apart in his playful enthusiasm. "And then I'll go looking for that piccolo that Gohan took with him," she added. "As you mean. We'll see you again in a year." Tenshinhan said and the others nodded."Yes, we'll meet again in a year. Until then, train hard!" said Kuririn too.

With that, the friends set off again, each in a different direction.