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And at this time, on the planet of King Kai.

"Fantastic!! Have all the problems finally been solved?"

"Goten, that boy, is truly incredibly powerful."

"I can't help but want to challenge him." Upon witnessing the resolution of all the problems, Goku exclaimed with great excitement.

Indeed, as expected of his own son, possessing immense strength while maintaining a kind heart.

He didn't vanquish Majin Buu completely. Instead, he eliminated the evil part of Majin Buu's body, leaving behind the benevolent Majin Buu.

"Goten, I wonder what kind of training he underwent to reach such extraordinary levels of power." Gohan still appeared quite surprised.

Each of these Saiyans is considered a prodigious warrior. However, when compared to Goten, there seems to be a significant gap!

"I'm quite fond of young Goten. Despite his immense strength, he remains unaffected by it."

"He continues to possess a kind heart, much like both of you." Piccolo glanced at Goku and Gohan, expressing relief.

By sparing the benevolent Majin Buu, it's clear that Goten's heart remains kind. Resisting the sway of immense power isn't an easy feat, especially at such a young age.

It's worth noting that Goku's wife deserves the most gratitude for this.

"Without her guidance, it would have been impossible to raise such an exceptional son!" At this moment, even King Kai chimed in.

Only Vegeta remained silent, his face contorted with anger.

Observing Trunks standing beside him, he almost wished to lash out in frustration.

Being of mixed Saiyan heritage and roughly the same age, Trunks was actually a year older than Goten.

However, the disparity in their strengths was evident.

While Trunks remained rather naive, Goten had matured beyond his years.

"Hehe!"

"Suddenly, I'm really eager to return to Earth and see everything!" Goku's naive smile lit up the moment as he spoke to everyone.

Previously, he believed there was no need for repeated resurrections.

He believed in following the natural course of development and leaving the past behind. Yet Goten's appearance and incredible strength had ignited a restlessness within him.

"Hmph! Don't think I don't understand your intentions, Kakarot."

"You just want to fight against Goten?"

"With all due respect, with your current strength, you couldn't even defeat that kid in his normal state." Vegeta's cold gaze pierced Goku before he continued with unfiltered honesty.

And his assessment was accurate. That was indeed Goku's underlying motivation.

Returning to Earth was primarily to challenge Goten's power. And he knew that even transforming into a Super Saiyan 3 might not guarantee victory against Goten's base form.

"Hehehe~~" Caught off guard, Goku could only awkwardly smile in response.

"Goku, do you truly wish to visit Earth?"

"Do you genuinely want to face off against Goten?" At this point, King Kai interjected.

He understood Goku well. If the opportunity to battle Goten was unavailable, Goku would never find contentment.

As it happened, he had a solution to fulfill Goku's desire.

"Absolutely, Lord Kai."

"I do want to take on Goten for a spar."

"You know, I can't help but get incredibly thrilled when I encounter such an immensely powerful individual." Goku nodded affirmatively, his excitement palpable.

"Then I have a proposition." King Kai continued.

"Hmm? What is it, King Kai? Please, do tell." Goku's impatience was evident as he urged for an answer.

Vegeta and Piccolo also stared intently at King Kai, curious about his idea.

They pondered what kind of solution he could offer.

One that would allow them to see the spar with Goku and Goten without requiring resurrection.

"You all sacrificed yourselves to save Earth. You're the heroes who safeguarded the planet."

"According to the rules, I can grant you a special day to return to Earth and enjoy it."

"But after one day, you'll need to return here." Facing their intense gazes, King Kai's tone turned serious.

Naturally, this reason he cited was a fabrication.

Given Goku's status as his apprentice, he felt a responsibility to help Goku realize this wish.

"This... this is fantastic!! Thank you, King Kai!" Goku's gratitude overflowed with excitement.

Though unsure about the legitimacy of King Kai's explanation, the prospect of returning to Earth to challenge Goten thrilled him.

Even a single day would suffice.

"Hey Kakarot, since we only have a day on Earth, let's choose a date half a month from now!" Vegeta suddenly interjected with a solemn expression.

"Huh?! Why wait for half a month, Vegeta?"

"I can't wait any longer!" Goku regarded Vegeta with skepticism and inquiry, questioning the reason for the delay.

Is half a month the perfect time?

"Listen!!"

"Because your current strength is far too inadequate. Even in the past, you couldn't match Goten's normal state."

"Half a month provides just enough time to train and significantly improve your power."

"I'm doing this for your own benefit." Vegeta's voice carried a chilly edge as he addressed Goku.

This revelation left everyone present astonished.

Vegeta, usually indifferent, was actually considering Goku's well-being for once.

But Piccolo harbored doubts regarding Vegeta's true motives.

Clearly, Vegeta had his own agenda.

Regarding Goku's interests, it seemed more like an excuse. Half a month later conveniently aligned with Bulma's birthday.

After eight years apart, he couldn't deny missing Bulma to some extent.

Though he'd never vocalize it, these feelings remained hidden within.

And Trunks, now eight years old, hadn't seen Bulma for as long as he could recall.

This timing would allow Trunks to reunite with Bulma on her birthday.

"Very well!"

"Vegeta's right. With my current strength, I wouldn't even match Goten's normal state."

"This half month will be valuable for focused training and enhancing my abilities." Goku didn't bother verifying Vegeta's claims, yet they made sense.

His present strength simply wouldn't suffice to take on Goten.

So in the coming weeks, he would train diligently, hoping to bridge the gap before the match.

A showdown with Goten at his full power awaited.

At least, that's how it seems to him.

Afterward, they returned to King Kai's planet and began training intensively.

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Back on Earth...

After using God's version of Instant Transmission, Goten quickly arrived at the door of the house.

However, he hesitated before entering, as he overheard a heated conversation between Videl and Chichi.

"Wow!! You have fifty rooms in your house?"

"Seriously, Videl, your family is incredibly wealthy!"

"I suddenly have a vision that you and my Goten are a perfect match!"

"You're so lovely and beautiful, just like my strong and handsome boy."

"Both of you are like a match made in heaven, a golden couple."

"Believe me, there's no one else in the world worthy of you except my Goten!" Chichi's voice was unusually loud, and Goten and Krillin at the door could clearly hear them.

"See, Goten, I think the same way."

"I also believe you two are a perfect match!"

"Even though Videl's strength isn't great, she's still beautiful, right?"

"And her family background is quite impressive, except for her unreliable father." Krillin chimed in after hearing Chichi's voice.

From the moment he met them, he felt that Gohan and Videl were a great match.

They seemed perfectly suited for each other.

Surprisingly, Chichi shared the same sentiment.

It was rare for them to be in agreement.

"Moreover, as the saying goes, 'The younger wife holds a golden brick.'"

"Videl is older than you by seven or eight years, so you're holding quite a 'golden brick.'" Krillin laughed as he teased.

Three golden bricks would be quite a load for most people!

"Three golden bricks! Are you trying to exhaust me?" Goten joked.

Their banter was light-hearted, but the final decision still rested with them.

At that moment, another voice emerged from the room.

"Aunt Chichi, I'm much older than Goten!"

"And Goten doesn't seem to like me that much, so I doubt he'd accept me." Videl's shy voice reached their ears.

It was clear that she had feelings for Goten.

Otherwise, she wouldn't say such things.

"Don't worry, Goten is my son."

"I know him best as a mother!"

"Goten is just young and a bit shy about matters like these."

"Since you're older than him, you might have to take the initiative."

"Let me tell you, if you miss this opportunity, you might not get another one." Chichi hurriedly offered her advice.

Goten, outside the door, felt like he was caught in an awkward situation.

He wasn't even ten years old yet!

To be scheming like this already... were they still human?

"Ha ha!"

"You're killing me..."

Seeing Goten's expression, Krillin teased without reservation.

However, after a few moments of laughter, the amusement faded.

The realization hit Krillin that Goten might have a girlfriend soon, while he, in his thirties, hadn't even held a girl's hand.

Not even once.

The thought brought a wave of sadness.

Some people just seemed to have all the luck.

"Ha ha!"

"Mr. Krillin, why the sudden change in mood?"

"Don't get so down, men get better as they age." Looking at Krillin's melancholic face, Goten playfully turned the tables.

As their laughter filled the air, the door suddenly swung open.

Videl and Chichi stepped out.

"Huh? Goten, Krillin..."

"When did you get back?"

"And who's this pink, chubby fellow?" Seeing the three at the doorway, Chichi promptly inquired.

Videl, on the other hand, turned beet red instantly.

She must have realized that Goten overheard their conversation!

Embarrassment washed over her.

"It's been a while."

"Mom, this is Buu, my friend." Goten introduced.

"Buu?, aren't you a cute thing"

"Oh, by the way, did you go fight again just now? Are you hurt?" Chichi quickly inspected Goten's body, expressing concern.

The recent upheaval on Earth must have led to new adversaries.

"No, it's all resolved!" Goten shook his head.

He then glanced at Videl.

At this point, Videl's face grew even redder!

"Aunt Chichi, I suddenly remembered I have something to do."

"I'll visit again when I'm free." With that, Videl hastily excused herself, retreating like a defeated soldier.

"Come in quickly!"

"I've prepared a feast, and Videl hasn't eaten yet, so it's a treat for you..."

In this manner, time slipped away, day by day.

Ten days flew by in the blink of an eye.

During these ten days, Goten's training never wavered. There was no compromise in the intensity of his daily workouts.

Majin Buu began studying with Chichi's guidance and even pitched in with household chores.

Surprisingly, Buu's intelligence improved remarkably quickly. Now, communication flowed seamlessly between them.

As for Krillin, he trained alongside Goten. Despite being an android, he wasn't constructed upon human foundations.

So Krillin could also enhance his strength through rigorous training.

At lunchtime, when they returned home for a meal, Videl returned.

This time, she brought a slew of gifts.

Mostly delectable snacks and a plethora of elegant clothing for Chichi.

She was well aware that something might be brewing between her and Goten, and winning Chichi's approval was a significant step.

"Wow!"

"These dresses and skirts are gorgeous, Videl!"

"They must have cost a fortune!" Chichi cradled the clothes lovingly, her joy evident.

The pursuit of beauty was universal, and women naturally delighted in fashionable attire and jewelry.

Since following Goku, Chichi hadn't really acquired many new clothes.

After all, feeding two Saiyans was a formidable task!

There wasn't much budget left for her own needs.

Over the past few years, Goten had been immersed in training, largely ignoring this matter.

"Aunt Chichi, as long as you like them, these clothes weren't too pricey!" Videl assured her with a warm smile.

At this moment, she seemed far removed from the proud and haughty young woman she once was.

"These clothes are indeed exquisite, and I adore them."

"Yet, I'm getting on in years, and I wonder if these outfits might be a bit too extravagant for me?" Chichi held the clothes before the mirror, contemplating their suitability.

Evidently, she was genuinely taken with the clothing.

"Aunt Chichi, you're not old at all, and these clothes are perfect for you."

"Plus, I brought you a bunch of cosmetics." Videl added, raising an eyebrow as she subtly looked at Goten.

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Next Time on Dragon Ball Z : Chapter 56: Birthday!!!! Purple Cat Awakens.

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