"So our Kassi is up first, eh?", Nao said with a look of anticipation. Nao remembered that extremely large overbearing fellow who was Krillin's original opponent. He was nowhere to be seen, as Krillin was going to face Kassi in the first round.
"Looks like it. I've been overseein' Kassi's progress during yer times of absence but she still can't control a good portion of her strength. I hope nothin' goes wrong...", Tights said anxiously.
Hearing Tights with a worried voice caused the others to shudder a bit. Next to Nao and Tights was Bulma, followed by Chichi, then the Ox King, Master Roshi, Yamcha, Oolong and lastly Puar, and Marron.
Bulma, who was sitting next to her big sister, turned her head and looked at her with a worried look.
"Considering Nao is a Saiyan himself, Your daughter should be really strong, right? I hate to say it but our planet would have been screwed by now if Goku or Vegeta weren't around. I don't think Krillin would stand a chance if he's fighting someone of their caliber."
"Papa will win. I know it! He said he's the strongest fighter!", Marron yelled with a look of confidence.
Marron herself for those who weren't so familiar with her, was actually the child born between Krillin and Android 18. She had blond hair that was tied into two small pigtails held by two red ribbons. She was no more than a couple feet tall, a similar height to Goten and Trunks. She wore a simple one piece pink dress.
Krillin married Android 18 shortly after the Cell Games ended. Their love bloomed shortly after Krillin decided to save her life instead of destroying it by the bomb implanted in her body. 18 was originally human but had some genetic modifications done to her thanks to the Red Ribbon Army's machinations, specifically by Dr. Gero.
Her womb itself and the likes was thankfully untouched, so once all the inside threats were removed, she could still have sex and create children like normal humans could. Not long after, Marron was born.
Android 17, who was 18's twin brother, also shared a similar fate. Yet after the Cell Games ended, he left on a journey. He eventually settled down on a no-named island as a wildlife ranger and created a family of his own. 17, however, wouldn't make another appearance until the gathering of fighters for the Tournament of Power.
Little did most know was that these two actually had human names before they were turned into Androids. 17 was originally known as Lapis, while 18 was Lazuli. This formed a rare blue mineral, known as Lapis Lazuli, a fitting name for twins!
Nao saw Marron's look of confidence and he could only sigh in his heart.
'It's a good thing things turned out like this. I mean sure 18 is really beautiful but she's a money-grubber to her core. I hadn't much interest in touching the main cast, even though Miya liked to tease about it in the past...I don't like most of their personalities if I'm speaking honest here...', Nao began his thoughts.
His eyes then wandered back to Tights. She saw this and smiled. Nao grabbed her shoulders, and placed her head against his chest. She snuggled against it, and closed her eyes, letting her feel his warmth.
Bulma grinned seeing this and spoke out to the two
"You really enjoy spoiling my big sis don't you?"
"Heh, you bet! We love each other just as much as we did over thirty years ago, if not even more. Are things going well with you and Vegeta?"
"Ugh, don't tell me about it. His attitude still needs a huge overhaul. But it has been improving ever since Trunks was born. He actually acts like a Father every now and then. But enough about that, has it really been over thirty years already since you brought me to your wedding? Moreover it's expected you hadn't changed much but big sis still looks the same too!"
''It sure has been over thirty years already. Time really does fly when you don't pay attention to it. It's a shame the others didn't come but you can meet them at another time. As for our appearance...we can tell Bulma, right Tights?"
"Fine by me. She's family. She ought to know, especially once our next journey starts. We may not be around for a super long time...", Tights said as she kept her eyes closed.
"A journey? Are you guys planning a trip or something?"
"Something like that. But regarding the earlier point, we simply used a special type of dragon balls. I'm sure you can figure out the rest."
"So it really turned out to be the Dragon Balls...but you weren't here on Earth to my knowledge. Did you head off to New Namek?"
Hearing Bulma ask that, she did not receive any response. Nao only smiled as he began to rub Tights' head. Nao did not want to mention about the Super Dragon Balls at this point in time.
That's right, he had made use of them! Beerus let Nao use them as a gift for letting the gods witness such a splendid duel against Belmod. He had won them in a bet against Champa after all.
As for Nao's wish? He had basically granted immortality to him, his lovers and wives, and any future harem members, thus eliminating their aging altogether. Moreover he granted everyone a switch, a button of sorts, to their age. If they wanted to age, they could, if not, they didn't need to. This also went into affect with their appearances as well.
Nao had thought about doing this for a while, and in such cases when his future souls get reborn into other worlds, he would only need to switch it off, letting him and the girls experience growth again. And to fit his corny naming sense, he called this ability, The Button of the Ages!
As for Rebirth, it hadn't added this to Nao's status screen yet as he had not activated it for the first time. Sure this ability might be redundant to himself since he has his own Divine Energy, which granted him unlimited lifespan as a boon.
This Button was mainly for those who were to accompany him on his future journeys. He was a god but the others weren't. It would slowly get phased out if the others decided to attain divinity but as of now, his girls were still mortal.
Nao also offered this wish to his family members as well but they actually declined. Most of them had fulfilling lives and once their time had come they simply wish to pass on normally. Nao's parents were approaching their age limit as well, but they roughly had about half of their years left. Saiyans who trained both their body and Ki well get the benefit of extended lifespan, as Ki was the breath of life.
His parents at this point could live well up to 200 years, They were well in their 80s now. Queen Elena had been alive for a few centuries while Nim over a millennia. Altogether everyone was living well.
But with aging no longer a point of concern, he could enjoy his future travels. But enough about that. Time seemed to have passed enough as the audience could now see the fighters near the entrance of the of the fighters' room. The announcer himself walked toward the stage as the two assistants walked off with the stage whiteboard which had the tournament bracket on it.
It didn't take him long for the announcer to reach the center of the stage. He spoke loudly into his microphone, riling up the crowd in excitement.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you all for patiently waiting during the intermission! The main division is about to be underway! We will be starting the first match shortly!"
After the announcer said that, the crowd roared loudly. Tights opened her eyes and proceeded to lay down on Nao's lap. She could still clearly see what went on down below. There was enough space between the rows of seats.
Nao chuckled seeing this and spoke out to her.
"Heh, you wanting to be spoiled already? It's still the middle of the day you know."
"I'm just takin' back what you owe me. You were quite rough this mornin'."
"Oh my.", Chi-chi chimed in. She then covered her cheeks with her hands and began to reminisce her past with Goku.
"Tch, lucky bastard. Guess we're in the same boat eh Master Roshi?", Yamcha said, clicking his tongue.
Yet Master Roshi didn't say anything. He only had his eyebrows raised as he looked into the clouds above.
"...Master Roshi?", Yamcha asked with a hint of worry in his eyes.
"I fear our days of peace may soon be over. I'm feeling a disturbance, but I can't exactly place my shell on it."
"Oh, so you can feel it as well, Master Roshi? You've great intuition just as the rumors say. I'm feeling the same. Yet I think there may be more than one cause this time...", Nao said with a serious look as he watched Master Roshi say that.
Hearing those two say that, a worried look also appeared on Bulma's face.
"What's with you two? We've been in a period of peace ever since the Cell Games ended over 7 years ago. Can you not say such foreboding things for once? Let's just enjoy watching the World Tournament!"
"Heh, suit yourself. Looks like the first match is about to begin anyways."
After Nao said that with a grin, the announcer continued to speak.
"I will now commence the first match. Fighter Kassi, Fighter Krillin please make your way onto the stage!"
After the announcer yelled that out into the microphone, the crowd roared once more in cheers. Kassi and Krillin didn't say anything as the two but Krillin could feel drops of sweat pour down his back as he walked beside Kassi.
Only a couple moments passed in silence before Kassi and Krillin squared each other off. The announcer was about to reveal some backstory of the two fighters to rile up the audience even more, yet an imposing voice suddenly echoed all around the ring.
Nao's expression became extremely serious the moment he heard it too.
"Hmm, hmm. Such a marvelous audience today. To think you would trouble yourself with such foolishness. Oh well, at least I have an audience this time to make my grand appearance!"
This voice suddenly echoed around the temple itself, causing shock to appear in some eyes and confusion in others. They eventually began to look where it originated from. Yet before they could anything else, a sound of metal slashing struck deeply in everyone's ears.
The normal earthlings had to cover their ears to prevent their eardrums from being pierced. Goku and the others inside the room also became serious as they looked into the sky. They could see space being forcibly torn open way above them before their very eyes!
Once the torn space gap was big enough, a pale purple skinned pointy eared humanoid figure squeezed their way through it. Yet something seemed strange, as he was semi transparent. But nonetheless Fu had managed show up once more, and this time on Planet Earth!
Tights saw Nao's seriousness and lifted her head off his lap. Nao nodded silently at nights and immediately took flight, arriving in front of Fu. He then yelled out to him, causing shock to appear in Goku and the other's eyes. They could see the two had some sort of past history with one another.
"So you actually have the balls to make a preemptive appearance, Fu!"
Hi guys, Aht here. Here is the next chapter of the week!
Fu makes his appearance once more!
Also is it me or does age in fanfics don't get discussed much after a person travels to their next world or worlds? To me I hope this description covers that gap. I hope you guys think so too!
I will be working on bonus chapter, possibly two if we make the second miletone. Month end work is now over so work schedule will return to normal next week!
Leave your comments below, any power stones appreciated!
"Hahaha! Oh Nao, you should always fear the unknown and expect the unexpected. That always promotes excellent growth. But fret not, I am not here to take to take anything this time. Last time was enough to set phase one into motion and its now nearing phase two!"
"Fuuuuuuu!", Nao yelled out anger.
In no time at all Nao arrived several meters in front of him. The crowd was still disoriented and shocked seeing a sudden crack in space appear up above them. They were still unknown to the concept of workings of Universe 7, many were trying to process what was currently happening.
They had never seen an alien actually invade them before. The first one was Majin Buu! Piccolo was an exception to this, as he had long been living on Planet Earth.
As for Cell, he was a product of said humans so he wasn't an alien. Yet Fu's appearance made him seem like he was human as well if it weren't for the color of his skin and his ears. As for his current appearance, he looked much older now.
His white hair was more wavy, thicker, and was curved backwards, curling at its tips near the end of his neck. He wore a men's black fine leather jacket, which exposed his front muscles underneath the black body suit he was wearing. He was also wearing some yellow pants.
Despite his obvious growth over the years, his current body was actually translucent. It was a projection of sorts. Yet the crack in space created by his sword was still the real deal!
Fu pushed the frame of his yellow tinted glasses into place again with left index finger. The tint did not hide his red menacing eyes, it actually complimented them. Yet Nao was not faltered by this even though he let out momentary roar of anger a moment ago.
At this time while everyone else was still recovering by Fu's sudden appearance, Goku and Vegeta were the first to regain their clarity. The two vanished from sight and reappeared next two Nao.
Both of them entered a defensive stance seeing as Nao was also in one, having his right shoulder dropping backwards.
"So who the hell is this bastard? You two obviously seem acquainted with one another. Tearing space apart isn't easy to do!"
"Yeah, Nao. Who is this?"
"Stand back, you two! This guy isn't someone you can currently handle. I was going to start hunting him myself but who would've thought you would make the first appearance you bastard!"
"Tch, don't tell me what I can't do. I won't let this guy interrupt my match with Kakarrot. I've been looking to this day for far too long!"
Vegeta clicked his tongue, yet Fu only smiled hearing Vegeta reply with an annoyed tone. He spread out his arms diagonally, and opened his palms, similar to a certain frost demon.
"Like I said I'm not here to fight. I'd much rather watch the two of you fight each other, I won't interfere with that. In fact the more energy you two release, the better!"
"Our energy...?", Goku said as he tilted his head in confusion.
"That's right! So fight. Fight. Fight to your hearts content without holding back! Hahahaha!"
Fu proceeded laugh maniacally. Nao's expression remained serious. Before his training ended the Supreme Kai of Time gifted Nao a high tech communicator watch to make sure he was still in contact with her. If situations like these or time distortions occur around him he could directly open a line of communication with the Supreme Kai of Time.
Not only that, he had the same authority as she did. With a press of a button, he could send all of TokiToki City into code red with a simple press of a button. She truly doted on him like no other. Nao looked down at the slick silver watch, and kept his finger over against that said button.
Nao didn't rush directly at him either as Fu's body was currently transparent, knowing that this likely wasn't his main body. Fu smiled briefly seeing Nao's reaction just now, but that soon turned into a frown. His body started to flicker more and more, causing him to click his tongue.
"Tch, space is as feeble as always, guess I've not much time. I really to need to learn how you can keep so many portals active at once, but that's for another time. You are wanting to fight me, yes?"
"Of course I do you bastard. I was going to start my hunt soon but I may to speed that up. It shouldn't take me long to find you."
"Hmm, hmm, as expected of being a disciple of that brat. I wouldn't expect no less from you. It's not like my doors are closed either. You'll need to find them yourself! But first you must pass a test to reach them!"
"You think I'm going to go that low and continue playing your games!?"
"I know you will. Especially with these two as collateral!"
"Eh?"
Nao became confused at Fu's sudden words just now. What did 'these two', refer to? Fu didn't speak anymore and turned around toward the space crack he slashed open with his sword moments ago.
He actually reached his arm inside it as if he were trying to grab a hold of something. He actually did, and two large shadowy figures appeared from it. With a very fast flick of his arm, Fu yelled out.
"Think fast!"
After Fu yelled that out, he tossed two figures directly at Nao. Nao wasn't expecting this to happen at all, but he still reacted quickly, and managed to catch the two. One figure was extremely large while the other was relatively small.
A three star and a two star orange dragon ball could be seen on their bodies. Both were heavily dressed with wounds and appeared unconscious. Nao was shocked to see who these two figures were but before could do anything, he saw Fu toss out one more thing at him.
This time it wasn't another figure, but a small orange Dragon Ball. Nao instinctively caught it but said nothing as he currently had his hands full. This was a four star Dragon Ball!
Trying to assess the situation at hand, he saw Fu's body start to flicker more and more out if existence. It was at this time the space crack he slashed open started to close. Fu yelled out one last time before he vanished into it.
"Well Nao it seems we must cut our time short. I hope you like the gifts I sent you this time. I've placed four other fighters in different times and locations. Fight them and take the remaining Dragon Balls. Only then will a path open to my location to where we can fight to our hearts content. This is ta-ta for now. The real finale has just begun, hahaha!"
Fu laughed maniacally once more His laughing soon faded out as he vanished into the space crack. The space crack itself closed up and the atmosphere returned to normal in no time at all.
Everyone down below was still confused as to what was happening. The announcer had long dropped his microphone onto the ground. As for Nao, he wanted to deal with the two figures in his arms, but he still saw Goku and Vegeta next to him with shocked expressions.
He then yelled out to the two.
"It seems things are back to normal for now. Goku Vegeta, please don't speak of this to anyone. We are high enough off the ground as it is to where they can't see us clearly."
"And why should we listen to you? You're a Saiyan like we are right? You know we aren't to be trusted with words."
"Yes, but that's not all at what I am. Do you dare mock the words of a Supreme Kai!?", Nao yelled at the two with a serious look in his eyes.
"A-A Supreme Kai!?"
"Ah I heard about those! Are ya really a Supreme Kai!?"
"Yes! I won't repeat my words twice. I'll go heal these two. Goku, Vegeta, go return to the tournament grounds and make sure the proceedings still happen. Time must flow on."
"Time?", Goku asked in confusion.
"If there is a chance to meet again I'll explain things then, but I've no time spare. This is goodbye for now. Kai-Kai!"
"W-wait!"
Yet before Goku could reach out to Nao once more, Nao chanted a Kai-Kai spell and vanished from sight. Seeing this Goku could only sigh in defeat and flew toward Vegeta.
"Vegeta, do you have any idea what's going on here? Who was that guy talking to Nao?"
"How the hell should I know? This is my first time seeing him too. But did you forget what Nao said? The tournament must go on, which is exactly what my ears needed to hear. Just wait till I beat the crap out of you once and for all!"
"Hehe I feel the same. But to think Nao was a Supreme Kai.. .Just wait till the guys below hear this."
"Tch, do whatever you want. I'm going on ahead. Everyone still seems confused from this mess."
"H-Hey, Vegeta!"
Yet before Goku could finish speaking, Vegeta started to fly back down towards the fighting stage. Goku sighed. He had one last look at the space where the crack used to be, then turned his head back forward and flew off, following behind Vegeta.
It didn't take long for the two to quell the confusion of the crowd and before long the announcer regained clarity and proceeded to start the first match. Meanwhile, Tights received a message from Nao stating he will be returning to the white Palace to heal the two figures.
Tights asked if he wanted her to be by his side but Nao replied that it wasn't needed. He wanted her to remain by Kassi's side for now just in case something went wrong.
But for now, it was time to heal those two! As to who these two were, they gave Nao a big shock once they woke up!
Hi guys Aht here. Here is the next chapter of the week!
A bonus chapter for the power stones. I will try to write one more before the next chapter.
This chapter is a sneak peak of the ending to come for world one. I've decided the Tournament of Power will be a side event to watch while the actual finale will be the few fights to come. Still estimating to be done before chapter 250!
Before anyone yells out why didn't Nao use his affinities? What's the point of using them on an astral projection? None.
Care to guess who the two figures could be? Hehe.
Hope you guys enjoy the chapter as always. Leave your comments below, any power stones appreciated!