Riding on the Flying Nimbus, Goku soared straight toward West City.
The original Goku had planned to leave the Heavenly Realm tomorrow, but this Goku chose to leave on the very same day.
At Bulma's house in West City, she was busy packing her luggage. Her mother, sipping coffee nearby, asked,
"Bulma, the World Martial Arts Tournament is starting in three days. Are you heading to the venue now?"
"Yes, Mom. Otherwise, we won't make it in time," Bulma replied as she placed her luggage into a Capsule.
Above the house, Goku stopped on the Flying Nimbus.
"We're here."
He leapt down and landed in the yard.
Bulma's father, watering flowers, saw the young man descend from the sky and asked curiously,
"Who are you?"
"I'm here to see Bulma," Goku replied directly.
Just then, Bulma came out of the living room after finishing her packing.
"Bulma! Long time no see!" Goku greeted with a big smile.
"Huh?" Bulma looked at him in confusion. "Who's this stranger?"
But when she looked a second time, her eyes widened in shock.
"You are… you're Goku?!"
"Haha!" Goku laughed. "That's right, it's me."
"But—are you really that Goku? Three years ago, you were still this small!" Bulma said, gesturing with her hand to show his old height.
"Of course I've grown taller!" Goku grinned.
"Wow! That's incredible, Goku. You've become so much more handsome after growing up!" Bulma ran over, circling him with sparkling eyes.
Remembering his purpose, Goku said,
"Bulma, please give me the Dragon Radar. I need it urgently right now. Tomorrow, we can head to the World Martial Arts Tournament together."
"The Dragon Radar? Got it."
Bulma took out a Capsule, opened it, dug through her pack, and finally handed him the radar.
Goku examined it carefully.
"So this is the Dragon Radar… truly amazing."
"Flying Nimbus!"
The golden cloud swooped down. Goku hopped onto it and waved.
"Bulma, I'll be back after I finish some business. Wait for me."
"Be careful, Goku! And don't forget to pick me up, or I'll miss the tournament!" Bulma called after him.
Riding the Nimbus, Goku expanded the radar's range. Seven glowing dots lit up on the screen.
Over the next few hours, he tracked down the Dragon Balls. By dawn, he had gathered all seven.
On a desolate plain, he placed them together and shouted,
"Come forth, Shenron!"
The Dragon Balls glowed, light shooting into the sky as dark clouds gathered. A colossal azure dragon appeared before him.
"State your wish," Shenron boomed. "As long as it is within my power, I shall grant it."
"Shenron, grant me a data panel that can show my true combat power—and the real combat power of others."
This was a wish Goku had long planned. While he could sense ki, enemies who concealed their energy were harder to read. With this, no one could hide their true strength.
Shenron's eyes glowed.
"Your wish is granted. Farewell."
The Dragon Balls shot off as beams of light, scattering across the Earth once again.
Goku smirked. "The Dragon Balls really are incredible."
Immediately, his vision changed—data only he could see appeared.
Combat Power: 430
Under Weighted Clothing: 340
"430…" Goku muttered. "That's even higher than the 416 I had in the original story when fighting Raditz."
This was more than enough to handle King Piccolo.
Having stayed awake all night, Goku sat cross-legged and rested.
Meanwhile, back in West City, Bulma was pacing anxiously.
It was already 5 p.m., and Goku had promised to pick her up. If they didn't leave soon, they would never make it to the tournament in time.
Just then, a familiar voice called from outside.
"Bulma, let's go!"
She rushed out, overjoyed.
"Goku, finally! Let's hurry—we're going to be late!"
"We'll make it. The Flying Nimbus is fast enough."
He helped Bulma onto the cloud, and it shot forward through the sky.
"Ahhh! Too fast!" Bulma screamed, clinging tightly to Goku.
"Alright, alright!" Goku laughed, slowing the Nimbus to a gentler speed.
Once calmer, Bulma sighed in relief.
"This is better. At least it's not so scary anymore. But Goku… you've really changed. After growing up, you've gotten naughtier! You don't have that same clueless innocence anymore."