Vegeta: "@Gabe, you have a bright future. I'm very optimistic about you."
Vegeta: "That's right. Even if Kakarot manages to snatch the mission, unless he draws something that drastically boosts his power, he still won't be my match!"
Krillin: "@Vegeta, Vegeta… I think you should be a little more careful with your words."
Krillin: "You said earlier that the chances of Goku grabbing the mission were slim—but look what happened. He actually got it in the end."
Piccolo: "Exactly. You never know. Goku might end up with something you'd never want him to have. So Vegeta, maybe keep it down a notch."
Android 17: "In short, Vegeta, your words are cursed. Everything you say seems to bring the opposite result."
Android 18: "@17, what do you mean by that?"
Android 17: "I mean, whenever Vegeta says something won't happen, it usually does. It's like his mouth is jinxed."
Android 17: "So if he keeps saying something is unlikely, then it's almost guaranteed to happen."
Android 18: "Oh, that's what you meant. But 17, since when did you start noticing things like that?"
Android 17: "Come on, who didn't pick up on stuff like that as a kid? @18, did you really think I spent all my free time doing homework and behaving?"
Android 18: "Ha! So all those years you pretended to be a good boy were just an act!"
Krillin: "@18, to be fair, 17 has a point. It's pretty normal for boys to be curious and observant."
Android 18: "@Krillin, wait... were you like that when you were younger?"
Krillin: "Of course not! I didn't have the time for that. I was either training or rushing off to my next session."
Krillin: "You have no idea how hard I worked just to prepare for the battles against King Piccolo and the Saiyan invasion. It was nonstop."
Vegeta: "Hmph. And despite all that effort, your strength was still laughable."
Krillin: "Give me a break! I was still human back then. Of course I couldn't compare to you Saiyans."
Jack: "Alright, alright, let's stop the chatter and focus on the task. @Goku, get moving. The Four Beasts are already approaching the client!"
Goku: "Got it, Lord Jack!"
He turned toward Vegeta and gave a light grin.
Goku: "Sorry, Vegeta. I'll have to deal with this mission first. Just hang tight—I'll come find you afterward!"
With those words, Goku opened a shimmering portal and stepped into the Gourmet World—a place known for both its culinary wonders and lethal creatures.
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In the Gourmet Captive World…
Coco and the others stood near Alu, whose face had gone pale.
They were stunned when Alu suddenly spoke aloud to seemingly no one.
"Alu, are you okay? Who were you talking to just now?"
Coco stepped forward, concern in his eyes.
"You didn't hear it? Just now… a voice rang in my ears. It asked if I needed help."
"Wait, are you saying you heard voices? Maybe the poison's starting to mess with your mind."
"Could be," Alu muttered. "Or maybe it's just a hallucination... a sign that the end is near."
He looked forward at the approaching Four Beasts—massive, grotesque monsters that devoured anything in their path. Alu mentally prepared himself for death.
Just then, a portal opened behind him with a shimmering flash of energy.
Out walked Son Goku, bathed immediately in a downpour of green rain.
He glanced around, but surprisingly, didn't feel any ill effects.
"My name's Son Goku. I've come to help," he said warmly.
He walked straight to Alu and helped him up from the ground.
"So… that voice wasn't just in my head?"
Alu blinked in disbelief as he looked at the newcomer.
Could someone really have come to their aid?
Coco and the others eyed Goku cautiously, confused by the sudden arrival.
"Was he the voice you were talking about?" Coco asked.
Alu nodded slowly. "Yeah… I think so."
Goku: "Don't worry, just rest for now. I'll handle the Four Beasts."
He gently set Alu down near a broken stone and stepped forward toward the towering monsters.
"Be careful!" Alu warned. "The Four Beasts aren't just strong—they can redirect your attacks and adapt on the fly!"
"And this green rain? You're poisoned already. Even if you feel fine now, the toxin builds up quickly. It happened to us too!"
He looked up at Goku with a hint of desperation. "We don't even know who you are. How do we know you can win?"
"I understand," Goku replied with a calm smile. "But I really don't feel poisoned."
He took a deep breath, scanned his body, and confirmed that there were no symptoms—no dizziness, no weakness, nothing at all.
Was the poison ineffective against him? Or maybe his Saiyan biology made him immune?
No matter. Worst case, he could always eat a Senzu Bean.
With that, Goku stepped up to face the monstrous Four Beasts.
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The creatures, now focused on the new challenger, roared in fury and charged.
To them, humans were nothing more than food.
One of the beasts lunged forward, swinging a colossal fist toward Goku.
But instead of dodging, Goku caught the arm, spun his body, and—
Boom!
With a clean shoulder throw, he hurled the massive creature across the battlefield.
"Did… did he just… throw it?" Alu gasped, stunned.
The others looked equally shocked.
Just by looking at the Four Beasts, anyone could tell they weighed several tons each.
Even if all four of them had joined forces, they'd never managed to throw one—not even close.
A simple shoulder throw? That was insane!
Even the legendary Yilong might have struggled with that.
The Four Beasts hit the ground with a thud, kicking up dust and debris.
The creature staggered back to its feet, disoriented.
It looked around, seemingly confused about what had just happened.
Was it thrown? By a human?
Was it... dreaming?
The Four Beasts bellowed again in anger.
No matter what that human was, it had embarrassed them.
Now they'd return the favor.
Its multiple arms stretched out with eerie precision, fists clenching tightly.
Then, like a wave, the fists came flying at Goku in rapid succession.
It was like a hailstorm of punches—dozens of arms moving at blinding speed, each one capable of crushing stone.
The pressure in the air grew thick. The sheer force of the attack sent shockwaves across the terrain.
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Meanwhile, back in the chat group...
Vegeta: "Hmph. That guy really got lucky. But let's see how long he lasts."
Krillin: "@Vegeta, you're doing it again! Jinxing him!"
Piccolo: "He's got guts, I'll give him that. Those Four Beasts aren't a joke."
Jack: "@Everyone, don't worry too much. Goku might surprise you all. Again."
Android 18: "He already did. That throw was insane."
Android 17: "Honestly, I think Goku's just warming up."
Gabe: "@Jack, what's the mission anyway? Who's the employer?"
Jack: "Can't reveal that just yet. But rest assured—it's high priority."
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Back on the battlefield, Goku stood still as the fists approached.
He closed his eyes for a brief second, sensing the rhythm of the incoming strikes.
Then he moved.
Boom!
Crack!
Bang!
With fluid precision, Goku dodged some punches, blocked others, and countered a few.
His hands moved like lightning, striking with pinpoint accuracy.
He wasn't just defending—he was learning.
Analyzing.
Every move, every attack pattern.
He was adapting in real-time.
And soon, the tide began to turn.
With a burst of energy, Goku powered up slightly—just enough to push the beasts back.
Golden light flickered around him, and the wind howled from the raw energy he released.
The Four Beasts, once confident, now hesitated.
They felt something.
Something terrifying.
A force that wasn't just powerful—it was refined. Controlled. Legendary.
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Alu: "Is… is he human?"
Coco: "I don't think so. Or if he is, he's no ordinary one."
Alu: "Maybe we really do have a chance now."
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Goku stood tall, smiling.
"Alright then," he said with a grin. "Let's play."
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