Chapter 67 - 64: The End Of The Training Period, Going Back Home (Final) (1/2)

”Also that monocle of yours seemed to have made your eyesight even worse. You must be as blind as a bat! The kid may be a warrior but look, do you see a halo anywhere on his body?”

”A halo?”

West Kai finally took this time to inspect the 'warrior' his rival was currently training, of which he actually wasn't. Nao and Miya came here on their own accord, Though in the long run King Kai could probably make Nao and Miya his warriors just to confront West Kai, as the two did technically live under his region.

West Kai got pissed seeing Paikuhan becoming friendly with the figure next to him but after having a good look, he indeed found no halo on his body. Only a look of shock appeared on his face.

”I-Impossible! How could the living reach here!?”

”Heh, I was surprised myself when the kid came here too. He was also planning on returning home after this. Let me go and see if he is interested in the Other World Tournament.”

”Wait, what's this kid nonsense you're talking about?”

Before West Kai could retort back any further than this, he saw King Kai place his hands behind his head, and started to whistle nonchalantly. However at this time, King Kai started to walk toward Nao, and his vision suddenly turned white as a big patch of white smoke covered Nao, similar to when one opens a Hoi-Poi capsule. He, along with the West Kai shielded their eyes a bit with their hands so the smoke wouldn't enter.

Paikuhan also became disturbed at the sight of this smoke and the shoulder his arm was resting on suddenly started to shrink down. He almost stumbled forward as a result but managed to catch his footing. He then tilted his head in confusion. It didn't take for the smoke to vanish. What appeared was Nao, only at his regular 4'7 height. Paikuhan now appeared like a giant before Nao. However Nao became occupied with another notification from Rebirth. Nao didn't like to curse much but seeing this happen, actually made him curse.

[*Ding! Rebirth had finished restructuring host's body. Host's temporary muscle mass increase caused an expansion in host's spine, further increasing host's height. This has been fixed, and host should now feel more internal energy than before. Once again, host is free to explore their newfound power!”

”Damn it. That was just temporary? A little notice been nice. I thought the transformation already finished. Well it seems I've still kept my new appearance...”

Seeing a white haired kid with a golden tail only confused Paikuhan even more. 'Where did that other guy go?', Paikuhan wondered. Nao then looked back up, only to see Paikuhan staring down at him.

”...”

”Uhh, What's with the stare, Pikkon? You were just talking to me a moment ago weren't you?”

After Nao spoke to Pikkon for a brief moment, his confusion was finally cleared and he smiled at him again.

”So that really was you...? No matter, you are still a great warrior regardless of your height. Is this your true appearance?”

”Hmm, you can say that. We're still children, and we're still growing. If I had to guess, that would be where my height would end up after my growth period is over.”

”Now that you mention it, you do look quite young. You must have a lot of potential for you to reach this state! Would you be interested in joining the tournament this time around? You'd defintely make a great sparring partner!”

”Tournament?”

As Nao tilted his head in confusion, he heard a voice clearing their throat, and he saw King Kai approach him.

”Looks like you're back to normal, kid. I do say your new look is quite nice. But back to the topic at hand. We actually do have a sponsored tournament held by the Grand Kai himself here in the Other World every five to ten years. It just so happens we have one starting next month. I could ask an exception to allow you in.”

”A Tournament in the Other World? Besides some sparring here and there I actually haven't partaken in a tournament before. I'd definitely be interested in joining, but are you sure I would be permitted to enter?”

”Ya'll don't need to worry about that, I'll give ya permission to enter myself! Heh, heh.”

All of a sudden the four Kais, Paikuhan, Nao and Miya saw space distort in front of them up in the sky above, before hearing the honk of a very old car, and an aged voice. The four Kai immediately recognized this voice and suddenly knelt down on their knees, Out of nowhere a blue 1958 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible popped out of a space portal, and a figure could be seen riding it with the hood popped off.

This figure appeared to be an aged h.i.p.ster, and wore blue jeans and a blue denim jacket with a white t-shirt underneath. He was also wearing red gloves and boots. A classic two speaker boombox could be seen off to the side of the seat beside him which was currently off, but it would often play classic rock music. He had a large white mustache and a long white beard that extended downward about a foot. He also had large white bushy hair that extended all the way down to his knees.

This figure was none other than the Grand Kai himself! Parking his car in the air, Grand Kai hopped off of it and slowly floated down onto the ground. He then approached Nao and gave him a smile.

”That was a mighty interesting technique you used to get here son. Those quakes you caused earlier were also pretty powerful. I was just diggin' some tunes at my palace but even there they felt faint. I just had to come see for myself just what sort of individual could release that much power.”

Nao became dazed seeing the Grand Kai arrive in person. The Grand Kai was the highest ranking Kai of the regular Kai, directly beneath that of the Supreme Kai. The Grand Kai's main duties was overseeing the other Kai as they watched over the regions they were assigned to. If any disputes happened, the Grand Kai could be a mediator as well. Nao also knelt down in front of him, causing the Grand Kai to stroke his beard, and then he grinned.

”You can rise, young one. How does it feel turning into a race that had long died out?”

Once he heard the Grand Kai speak this, Nao's eyes turned wide and became shocked.

”How do you know that I turned into an Ancient Saiyan?”