Chapter 40: The Tail’s Return and Goku’s Next Step
A/N: What is goku's current power level ? if you are good at maths you can calculated.
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After what felt like an eternity in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Goku finally stepped out into the open air. He stretched his arms and yawned, feeling the incredible power coursing through his now fully transformed body. He was no longer a small kid. His muscles had developed, and his height had increased, resembling the younger version of himself that fans would recognize from later Dragon Ball arcs.
But there was one thing about him that stood out—his tail. It had finally grown back.
"Man, it's good to be out of there!" Goku said, cracking his neck. "Two years in that place is rough. But I'm stronger now!" He looked down at his body, flexing a little and admiring his transformation.
The thought of his newly grown tail tugged at his mind. His smile faded slightly as memories flooded back. Three years ago, before his adventures with Bulma had even begun, he had developed his Breathing Technique and Weighted Clothes with the help of his system. He remembered how excited he had been about the progress he was making. But there was one thing he hadn't been able to resolve—the uncontrollable power of the Great Ape (Ozaru) transformation.
Goku winced, recalling the brutal decision he'd made back then. He had cut off his tail to prevent the transformation from happening and losing control during a full moon. "That hurt... a lot," Goku muttered, rubbing the back of his head as if feeling the phantom pain of cutting his tail again.
Flashback to the Tail Cutting
It was the night he had made the decision. Goku had grabbed a sharp rock, clenching his teeth as he positioned it near his tail. "I can't risk hurting anyone," he told himself, steeling his resolve. With one swift motion, he severed it.
"AAAAAAHHH!!" Goku screamed, hopping around the forest on one foot, clutching the spot where his tail used to be. "Ow, ow, ow! Why'd it have to hurt so much?! It's just a tail!" His pain-filled dance had scared off a few wild animals in the forest, leaving him hopping in an awkward circle under the moonlight.
Back in the present, Goku looked at his newly grown tail with both excitement and apprehension. "Well, here it is again... but I can't let it be a problem this time."
End of Flashback
Over the past two years in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Goku had mastered several new techniques and upgraded his old ones. The most important one? His Emotional Manipulation (Peak Level) technique, for which he had spent a whopping 11.11 billion energy crystals. This ability was designed specifically to help him control all the unstable emotions that surged during his Ozaru transformation.
He was confident in his power but not willing to take unnecessary risks. "I think I've got it this time. I mean, with this technique, I should be able to keep my cool, right?" Goku scratched his head, smiling. "But... maybe I should test this on another planet first. Don't want to risk blowing up this place by accident, hehe."
He chuckled, imagining the chaos of transforming into a giant ape right there on Earth. "Yeah... Bulma would kill me if I destroyed her house by accident!"
In the back of his mind, Goku replayed the long list of techniques he had created and upgraded over the years. His Breathing Technique had been particularly useful. He remembered hitting a wall with it—it could no longer evolve without absorbing a whopping 1 billion God Energy Crystals.
But even in its current form, every breath he took now granted him 0.1 ki, and it passively increased his body strength, speed, and stamina. Not bad for a technique that started out so simple.
Then there was his Compact Integration technique. It gave him a 30% chance to predict an opponent's next move. He had successfully incorporated this into his fighting style, though it did lead to some awkward moments.
Flashback to Compact Integration Training
Goku had been practicing Compact Integration with a sparring dummy. At first, he was thrilled with the technique's accuracy, dodging left and right with perfect timing. But then...
"Alright, dummy, throw your next punch!" Goku commanded with confidence.
The dummy swung. Goku sidestepped... but then tripped over his own foot, crashing face-first into the dirt.
"Oof! Ugh, stupid rock! You're not part of the prediction!" Goku groaned, rubbing his face as he stood up, glaring at the ground. The dummy stood lifeless, unaffected by the chaos.
End of Flashback
Shaking the embarrassing memory out of his head, Goku continued his mental inventory. During his training under Korin, he had also created a Sealing Technique that could temporarily seal the energy of himself or weaker enemies. "Yeah, that could come in handy," he mused.
All the other techniques he had learned from the School of Time and Grandpa Gohan had been upgraded to advanced levels as well. His arsenal was impressive, but so was the cost. After upgrading everything, he barely had any energy crystals left, just enough for emergencies.
"I really went all out, huh?" Goku said, scratching the back of his head. "But it's worth it. I'm stronger than ever! If anyone show up, I'll be ready for them."
Flashback to the Sealing Incident
Goku had been practicing his sealing technique, trying to get the hang of it on smaller targets before using it in real combat. He aimed at a nearby rock and... missed. Instead, he accidentally sealed his nose, rendering him unable to breathe through it.
"Mmph! Mmff!" Goku had panicked, running around the training grounds, clutching his nose. "I CAN'T BREATHE!"
It took him an hour to figure out how to undo the seal. When he finally managed it, he collapsed to the ground, gasping for air.
"Whew... that was close."
Back in the present, Goku grinned, ignoring his past mistakes. "I've come a long way since then! Now, I'm ready for anything!" He glanced up at the sky, his mind racing with possibilities. The future was filled with challenges, but Goku felt more prepared than ever.
He grabbed his Power Pole, ready to set off
"This is gonna be fun!"