[Yotsuba: Huh? Lott-kun is talking in the group! Did you already successfully reach Earth and meet Goku-san and the others?]
Yotsuba, one of the Nakano Quintuplets, was the first to pop up.
The attention of others who had been discussing various topics was quickly drawn over.
After all, during this period, 'Saiyans' were the biggest traffic draw in the entire universe.
Within Bai Yuekui's squad, Suixing rubbed her chin curiously:
"Looking at Lott's words, it seems he sent Son Goku to some planet. King Kai's Planet... which planet is that?"
The inhabitants of the Planet Ling Cage were among the most active chatters in the group.
After all, the harsh conditions and environment of their planet ranked high even among numerous post-apocalyptic planets.
Never mind the Uppers on the Lighthouse… even Bai Yuekui and the others on the ground were trying to find ways to leave this planet and live on another.
Therefore, they were quite familiar with most of the planets mentioned in the group.
But... King Kai's Planet?
They haven't heard of it before.
And at this moment, on the North King Kai's Planet, which was smaller than a residential district-
Goku was kneeling on the ground, unable to get up immediately due to the planet's tenfold gravity.
At that moment, a monkey made strange 'Gugu' sounds and scurried in front of Goku, staring at him with wide eyes.
"Gugu?"
Son Goku looked at it, blinked, then imitated it with two 'Gugu' calls of his own.
[Lott: @Goku, You should train at King Kai's place for now.]
Receiving Lott's mention again, Goku looked at the monkey before him once more. A few seconds later, he had a sudden realization:
"Oh! S-So you are King Kai-sama! P-Please teach me martial arts!"
Inside the house not far away, North King Kai's eyebrows twitched wildly as he watched Goku bow with clasped hands to the monkey.
'Where did this idiot come from!?'
[North King Kai: @Lott, Hey hey! This is against the rules! Only those selected after death are qualified to come to King Kai's Planet for training!]
North King Kai's statement immediately caught the attention of the entire group.
'North King Kai?'
'Sounded like a mighty impressive title. Was he stronger than God?'
'And what did 'selected after death' mean?'
'After people die, don't they just cease to know anything?'
'How could they still train?'
[Lott: @North King Kai, Don't be so stingy, King Kai. Sooner or later, guys stronger than Frieza will keep appearing. If Son Goku doesn't get stronger soon, who will protect the universe?]
Seeing this reply, the fat on North King Kai's face quivered as he responded:
[Isn't there you?]
[Lott: I'm not doing it. Let the tall ones hold up the sky if it falls, but I absolutely won't be one of them.]
Anyway, Goku liked saving the world, so let him do it.
He definitely wasn't going to.
The conversation between Lott and North King Kai made everyone in the group even more curious.
Finally, Bai Yuekui couldn't hold back and mustered the courage to interject:
[Bai Yuekui: @Lott @North King Kai, Um... sorry to bother you two big shots, but could you briefly explain to us small fries what you meant just now? Can people still train after they die?]
Xia Dou, Da Shan, and others in Bai Yuekui's squad looked at their leader in disbelief.
In their memory, they had never seen their boss speak to someone in such a humble tone.
But then they remembered how Lott was yesterday... Yeah, not strange, not strange.
Seeing Bai Yuekui's message, Lott raised an eyebrow slightly.
'Shouldn't you be guest-starring in a national destiny show? What are you doing here?'
[Lott: @North King Kai, I don't like long explanations. You explain.]
North King Kai's eyebrow twitched. He muttered, "This kid... has no respect for me at all..."
Walking out of the house, he said to Goku, "First, catch Bubbles."
After saying that to Goku, he began explaining to the entire group:
[After most people or living beings die, they become souls without any memories of their past life and go to King Yenma's palace, where King Yenma arranges their reincarnation.]
[But there are two types of people who can retain their memories from their lifetime and their bodies, continuing to live in the afterlife.]
Everyone in the group was astonished upon hearing this.
'Holy crap.'
'Didn't that mean getting a second life!?'
[Mark: @North King Kai, King Kai-sama! Which two types of people qualify for this!?]
Not long ago, during a resource search mission, he had lost several comrades.
It also reminded him of his sister Hong Kou, who had passed away over a decade ago.
'Maybe Hong Kou wasn't dead either?'
'Maybe she was living well in another world.'
Ace from the Planet Pirate, Kakashi from the Planet Ninja, and the others felt the same.
Glancing at Goku, who had started chasing his pet monkey, the idle North King Kai sat down and explained:
[The first type are virtuous people who made outstanding contributions to their world during their lifetime. They can retain their memories and bodies, enjoying bliss in Heaven for a long time before eventually entering the reincarnation cycle.]
[The second type are criminals who committed evil deeds and great sins during their lifetime. They also retain their memories and bodies, but are cast into Hell to suffer endless torment. How long they are tortured depends on the severity of their sins in life.]
King Kai's explanation shattered the view of life and death of countless people in the group.
Hot-blooded simpletons like Naruto from the Planet Ninja and Ash from the Planet Pokémon had stars in their eyes.
"If it were me, I'd probably go to Heaven after death, right?"
"Idiot, how many good deeds have you done? Normal reincarnation would be fine for you, and you're thinking about Heaven?"
Misty said disdainfully.
King Kai clearly said only great people who made outstanding contributions to their world qualify to retain their memories and go to Heaven.
What great achievements has Ash accomplished?
However, Brock nearby held a different opinion:
"No, I think Ash qualifies for Heaven."
He hadn't paid much attention before, but thinking back carefully, Ash had really done a lot of good deeds.
He had prevented rampaging Legendary Pokémon several times.
If Ash didn't qualify for Heaven, Brock couldn't think of anyone else on their planet who would.
[Danzo: @North King Kai, King Kai-sama, I have dedicated his life in the shadows to Konoha, making indelible contributions to the development of the Planet Ninja. Given my merits, do I qualify for Heaven?]
In the Root's base on the Planet Ninja-
Danzo, who often spoke of 'self-sacrifice', couldn't help but ask.
After Sarutobi Hiruzen was killed by Orochimaru, Danzo grew increasingly fearful of death.
But if he could go to Heaven after death, he felt there would be nothing to fear even if he died.
[North King Kai: ...]
North King Kai was rendered speechless by Danzo's question.
He usually spent most of his time doing nothing.
Before the Universe Chat Room appeared, his free time was mostly spent counting blades of grass or having pissing contests with his pet monkey.
The appearance of the Universe Chat Room provided him with some entertainment.
Although he rarely posted, he often lurked.
Thus, he was quite familiar with most of the notable group members.
And this Shimura Danzo guy... North King Kai felt that if he died, he should be sentenced to at least three hundred years in Hell.
However, North King Kai never expected that not only did Danzo not think he would go to Hell-
He actually thought he could go to Heaven.
'No, seriously, do you have any self-awareness at all?'