Under the cover of optical camouflage, the Hope descended silently through Planet Namek's atmosphere like an invisible ghost.
Outside the viewing window, the deep darkness of space faded into a strange green sky.
Unlike Earth's blue skies, Namek's atmosphere had a sickly yellow-green tone.
Three suns hung in different positions across the sky, casting constant light without shadows, yet the planet still felt eerily silent.
"We're here."
Krillin stood at the main console and narrowed his eyes slightly.
Even without the System's help, his enhanced senses could already detect the smell of blood in the air.
It was not just a scent.
It felt like a lingering field formed from the despair of countless dying lives.
[Ding! Environmental change detected. Current location: Planet Namek]
[Loading map data]
[Warning: Large number of high-energy reactions detected]
[Hostile force detected: Frieza Force]
[System AR vision activated]
Krillin's vision changed instantly.
Across the empty plains and distant rocky mountains, clusters of red light appeared everywhere.
Each red point represented a lifeform with combat power above one thousand.
Far to the north, several dark purple energy clusters shone like miniature suns, releasing overwhelming pressure.
"Such... evil energy," Goku said quietly as his usual smile disappeared.
"They're everywhere."
"It's worse than that," Piccolo said with a trembling voice.
He gripped his cape tightly.
"They're slaughtering my people."
Because of his Namekian hearing, Piccolo could clearly hear distant screams, desperate prayers, and terrified cries from children across the planet.
Those sounds struck his mind like blades.
"Those bastards!"
Piccolo's aura exploded as he prepared to rush out immediately.
A hand stopped him.
"Calm down, Piccolo."
Krillin's voice remained steady.
"How can I stay calm? Those are my people!" Piccolo shouted.
"If you rush out now, you won't save anyone. You'll only expose our position and attract Frieza's army."
Krillin looked directly at him.
"You can feel Frieza's energy too. Charging in right now is suicide. If you die, who will help revive them later?"
Piccolo froze.
His aura slowly faded, but the killing intent in his eyes became even sharper.
"Land the ship, Bulma."
"Find a hidden canyon."
The Hope landed quietly inside a forest of tall stone pillars.
The hatch opened.
Humid Namekian air flowed inside.
The vegetation was sparse.
Only tall Ajisa trees with circular leaf clusters grew between the rocks.
"Split up," Krillin said immediately.
"Goku, take Gohan and Trunks and start collecting Dragon Balls. Use the Dragon Ball Radar and move quickly."
"If you encounter Frieza's soldiers, let the kids practice. If the enemy is too strong, retreat immediately."
"Trunks, take care of Gohan. Don't let him panic."
"Don't worry, Dad!" Trunks replied confidently.
"I'll protect my little brother."
"I'm not a crybaby!" Gohan protested.
"Piccolo, find surviving Namekian villagers and move them somewhere safe."
"As a warrior-type Namekian, you should be able to help conceal their energy."
Piccolo looked at Krillin seriously and nodded.
"I understand. I owe you one."
He disappeared instantly as a streak of white light across the horizon.
"What about us?" Bulma asked nervously while holding her tablet.
"Are we staying here to guard the ship?"
"Guarding?" Krillin smiled slightly.
"No. We're fishing."
Bulma blinked in confusion.
Krillin didn't explain.
Instead, he checked the System panel.
[Name: Krillin]
[Base combat power: 25,500 (currently suppressed)]
[Saitama Template fusion: 4%]
"There are plenty of experience points walking around on this planet."
Soon after the others left, two Frieza Force scouts wearing brown battle armor and Scouters flew past in a reconnaissance craft.
"My Scouter just reacted," said one crocodile-headed alien.
"Probably a malfunction. There's nothing on this planet except green farmers," his three-eyed companion replied.
"Bad luck getting assigned here."
Suddenly, the Scouter beeped again.
"Wait... is that a spaceship?"
Although the Hope was cloaked, its residual heat signature was detected at close range.
"Looks like an expensive model! We're rich!"
The three-eyed alien raised his wrist cannon.
"Destroy it and report to Lord Frieza!"
Just as they prepared to fire—
A chill ran through their bodies.
They turned their heads slowly.
Standing below them on a rock was a bald Earthling.
He wore an orange martial arts uniform with his hands in his pockets.
He didn't release any energy.
He simply looked at them.
That gaze felt empty and cold.
Like death itself.
Without warning—
Both Scouters exploded.
Their hearts stopped instantly.
Their hovercraft lost control and crashed into nearby rock walls, exploding into flames.
Krillin lowered his gaze calmly.
[Ding! Frieza Force scouts eliminated ×2]
[Minor experience gained]
[Regional S-rank quest triggered: Savior of Planet Namek]
[Objective: Eliminate Frieza Force elites (Dodoria, Zarbon, Ginyu Force)]
[Reward: Major increase in Saitama Template fusion, random S-rank skill draw ×1]
"So it begins."
Krillin smiled slightly.
Thousands of kilometers away—
Inside Frieza's massive command ship—
Frieza swirled a glass of crimson liquid while watching the screen.
"Oh?"
The transmission from two scouts had suddenly disappeared.
"Two life signals just vanished," Frieza said calmly.
"They probably encountered some Namekian resistance," Dodoria replied dismissively.
"Those green villagers occasionally fight back."
"No," Frieza said while pointing at the final frozen image on the screen.
A faint orange figure could be seen.
"The Scouter recorded no combat power reading there."
"So just an ordinary person?" Zarbon asked.
"Ohohohoho..."
Frieza laughed softly.
"No combat power, yet two of my soldiers died instantly. Don't you find that interesting, Mr. Dodoria?"
"I'll check it myself!" Dodoria volunteered immediately.
"I'll crush whatever it is and bring its head back to you!"
"Go," Frieza said calmly.
"And search for nearby villages while you're there. We still need more Dragon Balls."
"As you command!"
Dodoria launched out of the ship as a streak of pink light toward the horizon.
Inside the stone pillar forest—
Krillin looked up.
In System AR vision, a red signal with combat power around 22,000 was approaching rapidly.
"The big fish took the bait."
Krillin stretched his neck slightly and spoke toward Bulma.
"Wife, guarding the house is boring. I'm going out for a walk. I'll be back before dinner."
"Where are you going now?"
Before Bulma could finish speaking, Krillin had already disappeared.
...
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