Three years had passed since Goku embarked on his journey of self-improvement, constantly pushing the limits of his abilities. The Super Technic Creation System had become an integral part of his life, allowing him to create, master, and refine various techniques. However, despite his significant progress, he knew that he was only scratching the surface of his potential.
During this time, Goku had refined basic techniques, creating energy barriers for protection, and learning to imbue his attacks with elemental properties. He had even replicated iconic moves from the Dragon Ball universe, such as Vegeta's Galick Gun, Frieza's Death Beam, and Krillin's Destructo Disc. Although these techniques remained at the basic level due to the immense energy required for advancement, they provided him with a versatile set of tools for any battle.
Beyond these, Goku developed two particularly useful techniques during his first year of training: Shadow Steps—a technique that allowed him to move swiftly and quietly, leaving behind afterimages to confuse his opponents—and Healing Palm—a basic healing technique that enabled him to recover from practice fatigue and repair damaged muscles. Although this technique could only heal non-critical injuries, it was a crucial asset in his intense training regimen. Goku knew, however, that he would need to significantly improve this technique to handle more serious injuries in the future.
As Goku walked through the familiar forest near his grandfather's home, he reflected on his journey. The Weighted Training Clothes had become second nature to him, and the Breathing Technique continuously enhanced his power with every breath. His ki had grown steadily, and with it, his potential. What Goku found most satisfying was his newfound ability to monitor his progress in real-time. Using the Super Technic Creation System, he had designed a status panel within his mind—a way to assess his power, skills, and overall progress at any given moment.
Let's see how far I've come, Goku thought, focusing his mind to activate the status panel.
In an instant, a glowing screen materialized in his mind's eye, displaying all the essential information he needed.
Goku's Status Panel
Name: Goku
Race: Saiyan
Ki Level: 35,000
Combat Power: 35,000
Techniques Mastered:
Breathing Technique (Basic Level): Provides a minor increase in physical strength, stamina, speed, and ki by 0.001 per breath. (Upgrade Cost: 1 million ki energy)
Weighted Training Clothes Technique (Basic Level): Customizable weighted clothing, with a maximum weight limit of 5 tons. (Upgrade Cost: 1 million ki energy)
Enhancing Body Ki Technique (Basic Level): Permanently increases physical strength, speed, and stamina by channeling ki through the body. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Energy Barrier Technique (Basic Level): Creates a protective shield that can absorb and deflect energy-based attacks. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Elemental Infusion Technique (Basic Level): Allows the user to attach elemental properties (fire, water, earth, lightning) to physical and energy-based attacks. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Galick Gun (Basic Level): A powerful energy blast similar to Vegeta's signature attack. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Death Beam (Basic Level): A concentrated, piercing energy attack, modeled after Frieza's technique. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Destructo Disc (Basic Level): A razor-sharp energy disc, inspired by Krillin's attack. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Shadow Steps (Basic Level): A technique that allows the user to move swiftly and quietly, leaving afterimages to confuse opponents. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Healing Palm (Basic Level): A basic healing technique that can heal non-critical injuries, recover from practice fatigue, and repair damaged muscles. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Flying Technique (Basic Level): Grants the ability to fly by controlling ki. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Universe Break Technique (Basic Level): Allows survival in space by creating a ki barrier around the user. (Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Special Abilities:
Super Technic Creation System: Ability to create and master techniques. Can also share these techniques with others in the future.
Gohan's Techniques Learned:
Kamehameha: A powerful energy wave that requires focus and control, learned from Gohan's teachings.(Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Ki Control: Mastery of energy manipulation, allowing Goku to enhance his attacks and defenses with ki.(Upgrade Cost: 1 million ki energy)
Afterimage Technique: A technique that leaves behind an afterimage to confuse opponents, enhancing his dodging and evasive maneuvers.
(Upgrade Cost: 100,000 ki energy)
Current Goals:
Continue training to advance techniques beyond the basic level.Address weaknesses in energy recovery and healing factor.Prepare for the arrival of Bulma and the adventures ahead.
Goku studied the panel with satisfaction. His ki level had reached an impressive 35,000—a clear indicator of how far he had come since his early days of training. The array of techniques he had mastered provided him with a versatile and formidable skill set, though he knew that many of these techniques had yet to reach their full potential. To truly push them beyond their current limits would require a significant amount of ki energy, far more than he currently possessed.
But Goku wasn't discouraged. Instead, he saw it as an exciting challenge. The foundation he had built over the past three years was strong, and he knew that with continued effort, he could elevate each of these techniques to levels that would make even the strongest warriors tremble.
Yet, even with his progress, Goku remained grounded. He had identified several areas where he still needed to improve, particularly in energy recovery and his healing factor. The Enhancing Body Ki Technique had done wonders for his physical attributes, but it didn't address these specific weaknesses. Goku knew that in the heat of battle, these could be crucial factors, so finding a way to overcome them was a top priority.
As Goku deactivated the status panel, he couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. In just a few years, he had already achieved so much, but the journey was far from over. With Bulma set to arrive soon, Goku knew that his adventures were about to take a new and thrilling turn. He was eager to meet her and see what new challenges awaited him.
But for now, he would continue to train, refine his techniques, and prepare for whatever lay ahead. He had a strong desire not only to become the best version of himself but also to help those around him—the Z Warriors, his future friends, and allies—reach their maximum potential.