NOVEL NEXT Chapter 5: Bardock Returns
To be honest, Talot only has a vague understanding of this era's storyline through brief descriptions in the original work, without any accurate details.
So to know everything, he must experience this period of history himself.
This is also why Talot was waiting for Bardock to return.
Understanding Bardock's current mission situation and the target of the next mission is crucial for making a judgment.
One thing is certain: at least the God of Destruction and Angel have just left Planet Vegeta. Even if they go straight to Frieza next, the destruction of Planet Vegeta won't happen anytime soon.
Moreover, before the destruction of Planet Vegeta, Frieza specifically recalled all the Saiyans fighting outside, so he could wipe out the planet and the race in one fell swoop.
"Let's not think about this for now. The more I think about it, the more complicated it gets. Instead, I should focus on how to smoothly leave Planet Vegeta."
The storyline of this world is far more complex than Talot originally understood.
He has been trying to determine the accurate timeline to grasp every advantage; after all, being a transmigrator is his biggest advantage.
"It's really annoying. If only I had some cheat ability, I wouldn't need to use my brain. As a transmigrator, it is really embarrassing."
Although having a Saiyan bloodline is the biggest cheat, there's no time to develop it.
Without this constraint, if he were on Earth, there would be multiple ways to become stronger. By effectively using the protagonist's opportunities provided in the original work, he was confident he could quickly become powerful.
"I can't control Bardock, but it's best to take Aunt Gine with me when I leave Planet Vegeta," he muttered to himself.
One shouldn't forget kindness!
Talot had always planned to do this.
Otherwise, if it were just him, he had one or two chances to leave Planet Vegeta by himself half a year ago.
In the original work, Gine died because Bardock wasn't decisive enough.
Actually, even if Gine, whose power level is low, had left Planet Vegeta with Kakarot, no one would have suspected them.
Moreover, there are similar examples in the original work. Paragus even blatantly coerced a companion to steal a spaceship so that he could go find his exiled son Broly.
Of course, there were many other factors involved, but it must be said that once you're on another planet, as long as you cut off contact, no one would know if you're dead or alive, and no one would really come looking for you.
Furthermore, you shouldn't have any absolute value.
Over the years, Talot has been training and studying the driving methods and various functional structures of those spaceships.
The purpose is to understand enough to cut off tracking when he leaves Planet Vegeta.
...
Time passed little by little.
After contemplating several methods, Talot continued his usual Ki training.
It must be said that this training brought him a huge improvement.
His power level definitely surpassed the 1000 mark, almost making him lose control of his Ki and nearly exposing himself.
It's unclear whether it's because of the approaching crisis or the increased pressure from sensing the presence of the God of Destruction and Angel.
In any case, it was the combination of various factors that triggered his potential.
At night, Talot habitually went to Gine's place for dinner and chatted with her for a long time.
That night was one of the rare sleepless nights for Talot.
For a long time, although the impending crisis of the planet's destruction has been a cause for concern, it has not yet happened. So even if he thought about it, he won't worry to the point of insomnia.
Besides, he had always had a habit of exercising and training himself daily, so he would fall asleep as soon as he hit the bed.
...
Around noon the next day.
Because of the sleepless night, Talot only fell asleep at dawn.
He woke up around this time.
Feeling a bit drowsy, he got up and washed his face, only then he fully woke up.
"Indeed, a person cannot bear too heavy a burden on their mind. Otherwise, even with great strength and mental strength, they will eventually be affected."
He did some simple activities in the house to relax his body.
He then released his Ki Sense, getting accustomed to the progress made from yesterday's breakthrough.
Suddenly, a powerful aura was captured by Talot, making him pause for a moment.
"Bardock's Ki? He's back?"
The surprised words slipped from his mouth.
Although he had already learned about the specific time from Gine, it was still unexpected to suddenly sense Bardock's Ki upon waking up.
"Sure enough, I'm still not perceptive enough; I was too slow to notice. Such a powerful aura appeared nearby, and I only noticed it now." With a sigh, Talot realized that he was still too weak.
For a moment, he felt like he had been living too comfortably.
...
At Bardock's house.
Bardock, who had just returned, was eating the food Gine had cooked and talking to her, learning about the family's recent situation.
Afterward, led by Gine, he went into the room and saw his youngest son, Kakarot.
"Kakarot... this little guy is already six months old and still hasn't woken up?"
Muttering to himself, Bardock fiddled with his scouter.
'Beep beep beep beep... beep beep beep beep...'
[Power Level: 2]
"It seems it really is just 2, and it hasn't changed since he was born." Bardock's words carried a hint of disappointment.
His eldest son, Raditz, is an upper-class warrior, barely crossing the threshold but still having at least a 200 power level.
Yet his youngest son only has 2 power level, even lower than the lowest-level support-type Saiyans.
Though, as a low-class warrior himself, he knew that a Saiyan's power level at birth didn't necessarily determine their future potential.
However, Kakarot really didn't show him any promise.
"Bardock, even though Kakarot's power level is very low, he's still our son. You must not harm him," Gine said worriedly, fearing Bardock might take drastic measures.
As a mother, no matter how low her son's power level was, it didn't matter to her.
In fact, Kakarot's weakness only heightened her protective instincts.
"What are you thinking? I'm not someone cold-hearted enough to kill my own child, Gine," Bardock said, looking at his wife.
At the same time, he inwardly sighed.
With the experiences from this recent mission, his worries had only grown.
In fact, Kakarot being weak wasn't necessarily a bad thing.
At least, he wouldn't attract anyone's attention. Even if he were noticed, he would be ignored because his power level is only 2
In recent years, the pressure on Bardock had been increasing, with many voices within the race alone.
As a result, King Vegeta placed his son Raditz by the prince's side. Though it seemed like an honor, in reality, it was a way to use his son as a hostage.