"Stop right there!"
"Pull over now!"
On a desolate mountain road, several police cars chased after a blonde girl with all their might.
She wasn't innocent — she was none other than the infamous thief Launch. Hijacking planes, robbing trains, robbing banks… all were her handiwork. In short, she'd done plenty of bad things.
"If you don't stop, we're going to open fire!" the police threatened through a loudspeaker.
Launch gritted her teeth. She'd already pushed the motorcycle's throttle to the max, but she still couldn't shake them off.
Just as she rounded a sharp turn, the wind blew her hair into her nose. Launch turned pale with alarm, "Oh no!"
She quickly hit the brakes. At that moment, she finally let out a sneeze.
"Achoo!"
In an instant, blonde Launch turned blue-haired. The greedy, violent woman suddenly transformed into a gentle, refined lady.
The police seized the opportunity and surrounded her.
"Launch, you're under arrest! Surrender peacefully and don't try anything funny, or we'll shoot you dead!"
Blue-haired Launch looked momentarily confused, backing away in panic.
"Who, who are you? What do you want?"
One officer shouted angrily, "What do you mean 'who are you?' Don't play dumb — we're the police!"
Launch said innocently, "What did I do?"
Another officer said, "Still putting on an act? You robbed a bank, the money's still with you, and you're trying to deny it? Enough talk. Just accept arrest."
Launch looked down in surprise. Sure enough, there was a large bag of money on her motorcycle.
She sensed trouble and burst into tears, "Wahhh, help me! Someone please save me!"
At that moment, Goku descended from the sky. Without wasting words, he made quick work of those officers. Since they were on the side of justice, he didn't hit them too hard — he just knocked them all unconscious.
Then he walked toward Launch and asked, "Are you alright?"
Launch said delightedly, "Thank you for saving me! How can I repay you?"
Goku said, "I'm going to be training for a while. Come with me and cook for us!"
Launch asked in surprise, "I just need to cook?"
Goku nodded, "Yes, that's right. You'll need to stay for at least a few months."
Launch's expression brightened, "That's great! I can hide from them for a while. Please take me with you!"
Soon, Krillin brought the plane down, and the three flew toward Kame House.
As Krillin piloted the plane, he snuck a glance at Launch, then looked at Goku and said quietly, "You've got skills, being able to bring back such a beautiful girl."
Goku sighed, "Actually, it's not my skill. Some things are destined. If she were a normal person, I wouldn't want to bring her to Kame House…"
Krillin was stunned, "What do you mean?"
Goku smiled mysteriously, "You'll understand soon enough!"
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Kame House.
When Master Roshi saw Launch, he nearly had a nosebleed from excitement.
"You're incredible, bringing back such a beautiful girl!"
Goku asked, "So does that mean we've successfully become your disciples?"
Roshi swallowed hard, "Good, excellent. From now on, you two are my disciples!"
〔 Mission completed! Rewarding the host immediately! 〕
In an instant, Goku noticed something strange in his pocket. He pulled it out — two pieces of candy, completely ordinary-looking.
'So these are the "Good Brother" Candies?' Goku thought they seemed rather crudely made.
Meanwhile, Roshi was entertaining Launch.
"Welcome to my humble abode!"
Launch greeted him politely, "Hello, my name is Launch. Your two grandsons saved me!"
Roshi scratched his head, "Oh dear, you've got it wrong — they're not my grandsons."
Launch blinked, "Oh, then they're…"
"They're both my younger brothers!"
Launch nearly fainted, "Hehe, you really know how to joke…"
"Hahaha, I was just kidding earlier."
"Hehe, I know."
"…"
As the two chatted, another task flashed through Goku's mind.
〔 In your previous life, Launch was rejected by Tien Shinhan. Heartbroken, she left Kame House, was arrested, and imprisoned. Even though everyone had the ability to free her, she never asked for help. After her release, she reformed but didn't return. Instead, she lived out the rest of her days alone. One wrong encounter as a young woman ruined her entire life.
Your life has been restarted. You've decided to help her — to give her a complete home. Since you've chosen to make her your woman, you can't let others take advantage of her. 〕
〔 Mission: Trigger Launch's transformation as soon as possible so Master Roshi and Krillin know what she's capable of! 〕
〔 Reward: All Talents Improved | Temperament +10 | Comprehension +10 | Stamina +10 | Charm +10 〕
Goku's eyes narrowed.
So after Launch disappeared, she went to prison. Later, everyone forgot about her. No one bothered to check on her. She must have been heartbroken.
How pitiful! Even without the task, he had to save her!
Goku glanced at the system again. This was the first time it was increasing talents.
Temperament and comprehension were essential for becoming a master, while stamina determined how long one could fight. The system knew he wasn't developing fast enough and was starting to give him special treatment.
As for the charm increase — he didn't lack it to begin with, but more of these beneficial attributes couldn't hurt.
Goku quickly formed a plan. He looked around and spotted several dandelions. He plucked them and blew them toward Launch and Roshi.
Just as she was about to learn martial arts from him, the dandelions arrived. She couldn't hold it in — her nose started itching.
Launch shouted in alarm, "Get away from me, quick!"
Seeing this, Goku immediately obeyed and ran far away.
Krillin and Roshi didn't understand what was happening. The two still had lecherous expressions on their faces, wanting to ask why.
"Achoo!"
The sneeze erupted.
In an instant, Launch's hair turned blonde. The gentleness in her eyes vanished completely, replaced by ferocity and greed.
She bared her teeth and scanned her surroundings, "Where is this? Doesn't look like a prison!"
She looked at Roshi and Krillin — both had lecherous expressions. Launch pulled out a gun and sprayed them with bullets.
"Who are you people?"
As she spoke, she pulled the trigger. Bullets poured toward them.
Krillin quickly hid behind Roshi, who didn't understand what was happening before he was forced to eat a round of bullets.
Both ended up lying on the ground in utter disarray.
At that moment, another dandelion flew past Launch's nose.
"Achoo!"
Instantly, Launch turned blue-haired. Looking at the smoking gun barrel, her face showed guilt.
She scratched her head, "I'm sorry. Every time I sneeze, my personality seems to change… Why are you both in such a state? Did I do something bad again?"
Krillin quickly shook his head, "No, you didn't!"
Launch asked, "Should I just leave then?"
Goku walked over, "Launch, I think you'd better not train with us. Go cook instead…"
Launch nodded, "Oh, right. I almost forgot — I promised to cook for you. I'll go now!"
With that, she ran to the kitchen.
〔 Mission completed! Rewarding the host immediately! 〕
In an instant, Goku felt refreshed. He was full of energy and strength, and his focus was especially sharp.
Krillin looked at him and suddenly thought he looked kind of handsome — at least more handsome than himself.
"Goku, I suddenly understand why girls like you so much…"
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The island was too small for training. The Turtle School method required space — tilling fields, delivering milk, tasks with specific objectives. They needed to move to a larger island.
After lunch, Roshi packed up the house, and they took a plane to search for a larger, more suitable island.
Fearing that Launch might sneeze and spray them with a machine gun, Roshi and Krillin kept their distance from her. She ended up squeezed in the back seat with Goku.
Soon, they arrived at a huge island — the very island where the Ox-King and Son Gohan had trained with Master Roshi years ago.
With preparations complete, training was finally about to begin.
Goku took out the Good Brother Candy the system had given him and ate one. Krillin, standing nearby, immediately came over.
"Hey, eating something good? You could at least share."
Goku glanced at him, then took out another candy.
Seeing it was just candy, Krillin said dismissively, "I thought it was something special, but it's just candy…"
"Suit yourself then!" Goku was about to put it away.
"I'll eat it, I'll eat it! I didn't say I wouldn't!" Krillin snatched the candy, tore off the wrapper, and shoved it in his mouth, "Tastes ordinary…"
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The next day, training could finally begin.
Roshi started his earnest teachings bright and early.
"Martial arts aren't about winning fights or impressing girls. They should make people healthy so they can live happily. But when someone threatens you or others through improper means, we martial artists must stand up! Understand?"
"Understood!" Both nodded.
"Then today's training begins — start by jogging one lap with me…"
And so, Goku and Krillin began their training.
As evening fell, the sunset painted the sky red.
Roshi said, "It's getting dark, and there's a delicious dinner waiting inside. Rigorous training starts tomorrow, but first, I need to test you one more time."
He picked up a stone, wrote the character for "turtle" (亀) on it, then threw it hard into the forest.
Krillin asked in confusion, "What's this about?"
Roshi smiled, "That stone has the turtle character on it. You two go find it and bring it back. You have thirty minutes. Whoever finds it gets dinner! If neither of you finds it, neither of you eats!"
Hearing this, Goku and Krillin immediately bolted toward the forest.
A moment later, Goku found the stone. Though his stomach was hungry, he hesitated about whether to turn it in.
He knew Launch's cooking today might contain pufferfish, and he definitely didn't want diarrhea all night.
Just then, Krillin spotted him.
Walking over, he exclaimed, "Geez, Goku, are you even human? You found such a small stone in this whole forest!"
Goku smiled, "Just lucky!"
A cunning glint flashed in Krillin's eyes, "But is it really that stone? Let me see it."
Such a childish trick — how could it fool Goku?
He could already see the greed in Krillin's eyes and the scheming he couldn't hide.
He showed the stone, "Yeah, see? There's writing on it!"
Krillin took the stone, pretending to examine it carefully. In reality, his legs were already gathering strength.
The next instant, he burst forward, running straight back to Kame House.
Goku pretended to chase him urgently, cursing as he ran, "Damn it, you bastard, stop right there!"
Krillin laughed as he ran, "Ha ha ha ha, I'm doing this for your own good. Learn to be more careful in the future — the world is cruel!"
Goku chased for a few steps, then slowed down as he neared Kame House.
Krillin arrived first.
Roshi took the stone and smiled, "Krillin wins. Come inside and eat!"
Krillin laughed, "Ha ha ha, thank you, Master!"
And so Goku had to go hungry while the others sat down to eat.
Krillin raised his glass in a toast, "Come, come, Master, another cup!"
Roshi downed a cup of wine and ate a piece of meat, then gave Launch a thumbs up.
"Wahaha, this is delicious! Launch's cooking is amazing!"
Launch smiled, "I'm glad you like it."
Krillin ate a piece of fish, exclaiming in delight, "It's fresh, spicy, and melts in your mouth — Launch's cooking is really delicious!"
He turned his head and chewed demonstratively toward Goku.
"Too bad, too bad! Such a delicious dinner, and you can't have any, Goku!"
Hearing this, Launch looked startled. She glanced at Goku and asked, "Goku, why aren't you eating?"
Krillin answered first, "Because he failed today's test, so Master said he's not allowed to eat dinner tonight!"
Launch nodded thoughtfully, "Oh, that strict, huh!"
Roshi and Krillin continued eating.
Suddenly, Roshi asked, "Launch, what kind of fish is this? Why is it so delicious? I've never had it before…"
Launch smiled, "Hehe, I bought it at the market on this island. The shopkeeper said it's called pufferfish!"
Roshi and Krillin both gasped in shock, their faces suddenly turning pale.
"What!"
"Pufferfish!"
And so, master and student spent the whole night running to the bathroom.
Launch was watching her figure and didn't eat meat at night, so she was fortunately unaffected.
But Goku hadn't eaten dinner. His stomach growled in the middle of the night, and he couldn't sleep either.
Suddenly, Launch walked in carrying a plate of grilled meat and a plate of rice.
"Too hungry to sleep, right? Get up and eat something. I made you some food."
Goku was about to thank her when Launch put her finger to her lips.
"Shh, eat quietly. Don't let Master Roshi find out!"
"Mm, thank you, Launch."
Launch smiled, "No need to thank me. There aren't enough blankets, so the two of us have to squeeze into one room — but your stomach keeps rumbling, and it's keeping me awake too!"
Goku felt warmth spread through him and said softly, "Launch, you're so good to me. If you're still not married when I grow up, I'll earn money to support you…"
Launch's face grew warm. She smiled and patted his head, "Okay, I'll wait for you to grow up!"
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The next morning, Goku asked, "Can we train now?"
Roshi and Krillin were both exhausted.
Roshi said helplessly, "Rest for a day. We'll train tomorrow!"
Just then, Launch set out a table full of breakfast.
"Everyone come eat…"
Seeing her and the food she'd prepared, Roshi and Krillin both turned green.
"No, no, we can't eat…"
Krillin gasped, "Oh no, it's starting to hurt again. I need the bathroom…"
But Roshi beat him to it and entered the bathroom first. Krillin clutched his stomach, holding it in outside the door.
"Master, hurry up…"
Meanwhile, Goku and Launch had already gone to the dining room and were enjoying breakfast.
After Goku finished eating, he left the dining room. Krillin was still guarding the bathroom door.
He teased, "Krillin, today's breakfast is really good. Sure you don't want to try some? I guarantee it's not poisonous anymore — and it's delicious…"
"No thanks!" Krillin turned his head away proudly.
Right now he deeply regretted stealing that stone from him yesterday.
Gurgle Gurgle…
"Master, hurry up…"
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