Chapter 49: Senzu Beans
Turles's invitation to Goku also stemmed from recognizing his talent. Others might not know Goku's future achievements, but how could Turles not understand?
Super Saiyan, Full Power Super Saiyan, Super Saiyan 3, Super Saiyan God—all these forms appeared because of Goku.
That transformation on Namek had ignited countless young hearts. What child hadn't imitated Goku's Super Saiyan transformation movements?
So Turles couldn't help extending an invitation to Goku. But somehow, Turles sensed Goku feared him slightly.
Turles didn't know that his single kick sending Raditz flying had already labeled him "fierce" in Goku's mind. Had he known, Turles would definitely feel wronged.
Just as Turles wanted to say more, the previously kicked-away Raditz flew up from below the Lookout—carrying a white cat-like creature.
Seeing this, Turles had to postpone Goku's invitation, quickly approaching Raditz.
"Let me go, you rude fellow, meow!" The cat creature continuously struggled in Raditz's grip, occasionally whacking him with its cane.
Raditz seemed to want dodging. But somehow, every dodge directly collided with the cat creature's cane.
Raditz hadn't noticed anything wrong, thinking these were accidents. After getting struck several times, somewhat angered, he prepared disciplining this cat.
However, arriving Turles noticed some clues. Moreover, Turles recognized this cat's identity.
Precisely Dragon Ball world's cat sage—Master Korin!
Korin lived below the Lookout. Though appearing as a cat, his strength ranked Earth's current first tier. Moreover, Korin mastered Senzu Bean cultivation techniques—what Turles truly coveted.
Senzu Beans were also one of Turles's Earth visit purposes. These beans with minor early-game effects had always been treated by Korin as hunger-satiating food. Just eating one meant no food needed for ten days.
After Yajirobe carried the critically injured Goku up Korin Tower, the severely wounded Goku instantly recovered after eating one Senzu Bean. This should have been Senzu Beans' first demonstration of powerful healing effects.
Unfortunately, Yajirobe's gluttony caused Senzu Bean quantities to plummet. Later, Earth's Z-Warriors calculated usage by individual beans.
Currently, Turles knew Korin probably didn't possess many Senzu Beans. But even obtaining just one represented an excellent life-saving trump card for Turles.
If encountering enemies he couldn't handle, possessing Senzu Beans—plus Saiyans' trait of massive strength increases after recovering from critical injuries—would at least provide survival chances.
Moreover, Turles had an idea requiring experimentation. So he immediately stopped the about-to-strike Raditz. Ignoring Raditz's strange expression, he apologetically smiled at Korin: "Sorry—he's habitually crude. We've offended you, elder. Please forgive us!"
Korin looked at this face identical to Goku's with some surprise. But quickly recovering his sage demeanor, he waved dismissively: "No problem, no problem. You should properly discipline your subordinate though."
Turles slightly glanced at Korin's trembling legs without exposing him. Instead, he smiled: "Right, right! I'll definitely discipline him strictly!"
Seeing Turles so agreeable, Korin asked puzzled: "By the way, I still don't know who you are. Why do you look exactly like that Goku boy? You... couldn't be his brother, right?"
Turles's mouth twitched. Helplessly: "I'm called Turles—the same race as Goku, I'm not his brother. There—that one is."
Speaking, Turles jutted his chin toward Raditz.
"They really don't look like brothers!" Korin muttered.
"Right—did you need something from me?"
Korin didn't know Turles was the aura-releasing person who'd nearly scared him to death earlier. His nervous mood relaxed, asking somewhat casually.
Turles wasn't polite, directly stating: "I heard you cultivate a miraculous bean variety. May I see them?"
"Hm?" Korin's squinting eyes suddenly widened. Confused: "How do you know? Did Goku tell you?"
Turles didn't explain, just smiling at Korin.
However, Korin only asked casually, not particularly caring. Moreover, Senzu Beans were something he'd created while bored anyway. Otherwise he wouldn't have let Yajirobe completely devour them all.
"Here—this is it!" Korin scratched his rear, suddenly producing a Senzu Bean and directly tossing it to Turles.
Looking at the Senzu Bean in hand, Turles felt somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected obtaining Dragon Ball's life-saving divine artifact Senzu Beans so easily.
Honestly, Turles somewhat admired Earth martial artists' mental states. Whether Popo, the current Master Korin, or even a certain lecherous old man—these people's spiritual realms were truly excellent.
Though Dragon Balls existed on Earth, these martial arts masters had never considered using Dragon Balls to enhance their own strength. Even treasures like Senzu Beans weren't excessively pursued. Such mentality was worth Turles learning.
"Not attached to objects—grass, wood, bamboo, stone can all become swords!"
Turles suddenly recalled this phrase for description. Though the words differed, the principles aligned.
However, watching Korin produce this Senzu Bean from behind his rear, Turles always felt somewhat uncomfortable.
His peripheral vision suddenly caught nearby Raditz. Turles conceived an idea.
"Raditz, come here!" Turles called to Raditz.
Hearing Turles call him, Raditz didn't dare delay. He immediately rushed over, asking: "Boss, what orders?"
Turles examined Raditz up and down, even squeezing his arm muscles with his hand. Moments later, he nodded with satisfaction.
Raditz felt creeped out by Turles's actions, trembling: "Boss, you..."
Before Raditz finished, Turles suddenly struck lightning-fast. A beam directly pierced Raditz's chest, grazing his heart while opening a hole in his torso.
"Boss, you..." Raditz somewhat disbelieved, his body slowly collapsing.
Turles's sudden attack shocked everyone. Whether Kami or Korin—both looked at him with some horror. Even Deru showed disbelief, immediately assuming full vigilance while staring at Turles.
Goku leaped up even more dramatically, directly charging toward Turles!
Turles ignored Goku, just tightly focusing on Raditz. His mental power even probed into Raditz's body, carefully observing his vital signs.
When Goku charged over, Turles waved his hand, directly swatting Goku back. Then he immediately stuffed the Senzu Bean into Raditz's mouth before continuing to observe his physical condition.