Chapter 55: Visitors from Beyond
The next day, Turles saw Goku's spaceship had indeed arrived at Bulma's home. He also met Bulma's father, Dr. Brief.
Anyone who could marry Mrs. Brief was clearly no ordinary person. The moment Dr. Brief saw Turles, he pulled him aside, bombarding him with questions about the universe. Helpless, Turles selected a few topics to discuss.
To escape Dr. Brief's relentless questioning, Turles eventually had to bring Karl and his team to Bulma's house, letting these tech geniuses communicate with each other.
Finally free from Dr. Brief, Turles remembered the Instant Transmission training method in his mind. He sought out Bulma, who was currently studying the hyperspace ship.
Watching Bulma's back, Turles cleared his throat: "Ahem, Bulma, are you free? I need your help with something!"
"Oh, it's you, Turles!"
Hearing his voice, Bulma turned around. Seeing it was Turles, she gently tucked her hair behind her ear, greeting him.
"Of course I can help! Whatever you need, just ask." Hearing Turles needed her assistance, Bulma felt inexplicably happy, immediately agreeing with a smile.
Turles was momentarily dazzled by Bulma's smile, his expression somewhat dazed. But he quickly recovered, somewhat embarrassed: "It's like this—yesterday, Shenron gave me the Instant Transmission training method. It involves extensive spatial knowledge. I heard Capsule Corporation mainly develops spatial capsule technology, so I thought you might understand this field."
Bulma noticed Turles's reaction, feeling secretly pleased. But after hearing his request, she felt both flattered and expectant: "Would that really be okay?"
After all, this was knowledge that could teach someone Instant Transmission. Such knowledge must be incredibly valuable. Just thinking about how her family's Capsule Corporation had become the world's wealthiest through spatial capsule technology alone.
Turles looked at Bulma strangely, unconcerned: "It's fine. I need your help, right? Can't let you work for free!
Besides, with this knowledge, you might research an Instant Transmission spaceship. Then you could visit your sister too."
His final words were spoken jokingly.
"Sister?" Bulma was first confused, then reacted the next second. Excitedly grabbing Turles's hand, she urgently asked: "You've met my sister?"
"Uh—" Only then did Turles realize he'd slipped up. But he saw no need to hide it, so he told Bulma about meeting Tights and Jaco.
After hearing Turles's account, Bulma sighed with relief, gratefully telling him: "Thank you, Turles!"
Turles didn't dwell on it, modestly replying: "Just coincidence. So about helping me—what do you think?"
Bulma was too grateful to refuse Turles's request right now. She immediately agreed.
Moreover, as Turles said, if she truly researched an Instant Transmission spaceship, she could really explore the universe like her sister.
Then not just her sister, but Turles too...
Thinking this, somehow Bulma sneakily glanced at Turles.
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During the following period, Turles worked with Bulma organizing spatial knowledge related to Instant Transmission training while occasionally watching Raditz and Goku spar.
Instant Transmission training proved far from easy. Even with Bulma's help, Turles made no progress whatsoever.
However, Dr. Brief and his team—having Goku's spaceship materials—quickly modified a gravity training chamber.
On the first day, Goku immediately challenged 10x gravity. If not for a Senzu Bean's timely rescue, Goku might have reported early to King Kai's place.
However, through this accident, Goku's battle power dramatically increased—reaching approximately 1,000. From 300+ to over 1,000 through a single near-death recovery—the terrifying nature of Saiyan physiology was evident.
Thus passed two weeks. Turles prepared leaving Earth for Namek.
Not only was Deru impatient to meet the Grand Elder, but the hyperspace ship's usage time wasn't unlimited. Belus had only given him two months—one month had already passed. Time was tight.
However, Turles's plans were destined for disruption. Just as he prepared departing, two visitors from beyond appeared in Earth's sky.
Sensing suddenly appearing auras on Earth, Turles and the others exchanged glances before flying directly toward the landing site.
Soon, they arrived before a large crater. Turles and Raditz stared at the familiar spherical spaceship in the pit, exchanging bewildered looks.
They truly didn't know why Vegeta and Nappa would suddenly appear on Earth. Moreover, judging from auras, Vegeta's battle power had dramatically increased.
But seeing nearby Goku, Turles suddenly had an ominous premonition. Could it be that because he'd taken Raditz, Vegeta had come searching for Earth?
With this confusion, Turles flew before the ship. Through the glass, he indeed saw wide-eyed Vegeta.
HISS!
As decompression sounds rang out, Vegeta and Nappa emerged from the ship. Clearly, both felt somewhat surprised by Turles and Raditz's presence.
Especially Vegeta—after initial surprise, he looked at Raditz, eyes completely undisguised with killing intent.
However, current Raditz completely ignored Vegeta's murderous aura.
Previously, Raditz might have feared him. But now? Raditz could even loudly shout at Vegeta: "Vegeta, you 20,000 battle power weakling!"
Of course, perhaps having too much psychological trauma from Vegeta, Raditz didn't voice those words. He just looked at Vegeta somewhat provocatively.
Seeing Raditz's performance, Vegeta was first surprised, then immediately felt towering fury surge within. If not for nearby Turles, he'd probably already be disciplining this traitor.
But precisely because of Turles's presence, Vegeta recovered rationality from anger. He released his aura sensing.
As expected—Turles still showed no aura whatsoever. However, Raditz's aura was only 500. This somewhat surprised Vegeta.
He immediately thought of his own situation. His face instantly darkened.
Vegeta wasn't stupid. From Raditz's condition, he could tell Raditz—like himself—had also mastered aura concealment techniques.
But to deceive Frieza's forces, he'd always displayed battle power around 20,000. Now that Raditz didn't fear him, only one possibility existed—Raditz's battle power had already exceeded 20,000.
In so short a time, Raditz's battle power had jumped from 1,000+ to over 20,000. Could it be?
Turles didn't know current Vegeta was shocked by Raditz's growth while also guessing about himself. He looked at Vegeta, seriously asking: "Vegeta, why have you come to Earth?"
This wasn't unreasonable nervousness. Vegeta's group were Frieza's key surveillance targets. Once Frieza learned about Earth, this wouldn't be good news for the planet.
Turles's questioning left Vegeta somewhat dissatisfied. He looked at Turles, face dark: "What—do I need explaining my whereabouts to you, Turles?"
Turles felt somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that after last time's beating, Vegeta could still speak to him this way. He looked at Vegeta suspiciously, expanding his ki sensing to maximum.
Soon, as if discovering something, Turles's lips curved slightly. Squinting at Vegeta, he said meaningfully: "Vegeta, seems your power increase has given you considerable confidence!"
"Turles, Vegeta he—"
"Silence, Nappa!"
Nearby Nappa had just started speaking when Vegeta interrupted him.
Vegeta glared at Nappa, then issued a challenge to Turles: "That's right—my battle power has increased. I wonder if yours has improved? How about we fight, Turles?"
"Sure! I'll fight you!"
Just as Turles was about to respond, nearby Raditz couldn't restrain himself. He directly accepted Vegeta's challenge.
"Raditz, what are you? You think your qualified to fight Vegeta?"
Nappa didn't dare provoke Turles or Vegeta. But toward Raditz—this former underling—he had nothing to fear. He directly jumped out, mocking Raditz.
Now possessing strength, Raditz naturally wouldn't be polite toward Nappa—someone who'd previously bullied him.
His figure flashed. He directly appeared before Nappa's eyes. Before Nappa could react, Raditz had already struck Nappa's abdomen with one punch. His figure flashed again—already back at his original position.
Meanwhile, Nappa was already crouched on the ground clutching his stomach, spitting a mouthful of blood.
Raditz's speed was too fast. Even Vegeta only caught an afterimage. His pupils violently contracted.
Raditz looked at Vegeta with a half-smile: "How about that, my Prince?"
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