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>You are Izumi Mahogany, the Tuffle-Human hybrid daughter of two of Earth's Champions, Acer and Chi-Chi, alongside your cousins Gohan and Peppa, twin children of Maple and Goku

>"Canon" has taken a radical shift from the series' norm, you’re just one part of it, and things could go even further off the rails from here

>Mechanics and character details in the pastebins here:
Peppa: https://pastebin.com/RmvGgnUb
Gohan: https://pastebin.com/TuEP1B7g
Izumi: https://pastebin.com/axb938Ri

>Let's all try to have some fun, ok?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj5PGIqnaFs

Last time, on Dragon Ball Tuffle Quest Kai! The Neo Machine Mutant Baby has launched an assault on the Earth, swiftly gaining more and more control over it, claiming Yamcha, Launch, and even Lapis under his control! Gohan helped Chuu Lee rescue all he could, but ended up having to sacrifice himself in an attempt to stop Baby, or at least deny him a powerful host. Meanwhile, Peppa faced off with the Machine Mutants off in space, stopping an attack on the Galactic Patrol, and even teleporting the entirety of M2 to a dead galaxy as she tried to stop Basilea from gaining the last Dragon Balls. Eventually Peppa was able to remove the Black Star Dragon Balls entirely, wishing them and the Negative Energy away, and taking Basilea prisoner before regrouping with Maple. With Gohan meeting the Supreme Kai, Maple’s group still on Pital, and Chuu Lee trying to evacuate as many people as she can, what will become of Earth? Good luck, Izzy! Good luck, Peppa! Good luck, Gohan!
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>>3814491
The last half an hour or so felt like a blur. You just defeated that Lord Yao guy who’d been all mechanized and everything, brought home by Lime so you could tell your mom and dad everything that happened, only to suddenly realize the Earth was being invaded by even more of these things. And then... and then you just got that message from Gohan. His Ki vanished.

You lean against the wall, shaking your head. The tone is somber. You’ve had... a bit of time to grieve, but it still hit pretty hard. You look over to Monty, the boy finally recovering from the shock. His family was taken over already. And now you’re all barricaded up in the castle, as the infected hordes try to move in.

Chuu Lee finally teleports in, her head low. Dad smiles at her. “Ah, okay, there you are, we were starting to-” When he notices she’s only got a large sabertooth tiger on her back, he starts to worry. “...Where’s Goku?”

“H-he’s trying... trying to buy us all some time. I-I couldn’t get it through his thick head to come with, Acer, I... I’m sorry...” she mumbles out. Her head turns up a bit, eyes red and sore, tired and dreary. “K-Krillin’s going to meet up with us soon.”

Mom looks to her “...Who all is left?”

Her arms shake, her head lowering again. “All of you, Krillin’s family, Tien, Keli, Shao and her son, the few folks I managed to save from West City, and... and Gohan’s friends, before... before he...” She has to stop and take a deep breath. She looks up again. “They’ll all be leaving with us. Goku and Vegeta... th-they’re buying us some time, I think Yurin’s group too. W-we’ve got... we’ve got to go, before... before Lapis gets up.”

Chi-chi pulls the redheaded lady in for a hug. “Hey, hey, it’s okay. Take a moment if you need to.”

“Where ARE we going?” Monty asks her.

Chuu Lee takes a deep breath. “I’ve got a few places we can go, but we need to make a decision soon. Namek, Yardrat, or... or the place Maple’s ended up at.” You can tell she’s hesitant about that last one.

(cont.)
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>>3814492
Your parents look to one another, talking for a bit as your grandpa and Icarus move in closer. Lime actually is the first to speak up. “Wouldn’t they expect us to head to any of those places? Like, you guys have all been to those places before, yeah? Wouldn’t those be the first places they’d look?”

“I... I know it’s not ideal, but we don’t have many more options.” she replies.

“...I have an idea.” Monty speaks up, catching everyone’s attention. “None of them would think to look for us on my planet.”

Chuu Lee does a double-take. “Your what now?”

“I-it was a gift from my parents. We do have a number of people there, but it wouldn’t be immediately noticeable. We could hide out there for some time.” he explains.

>A. That’s a great idea, Monty! Mom, dad, you could help him sense it out, right?
>B. Better we go for Namek, I think, the Namekians would be willing to lend us a hand
>C. Yardrat would be the best choice, especially if they have Lapis
>D. I dunno, Maple probably has a plan for all this, we should get to her first
>E. ...Maybe we could try to find Tapion instead?
>F. Something else?
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>>3814496
>F. I have an idea...
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>>3814501
>F. Blast off!
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>>3814496
>A. That’s a great idea, Monty! Mom, dad, you could help him sense it out, right?
Willing to give it a shot.

Good luck today Kato.
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>>3814496
>A.
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>>3814503
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>>3814496
>A.
>E. Or at least we should get in contact if we can.
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>>3814496
You snap your fingers. “That’s a great idea, Monty! Mom, dad, you could help him sense out where we need to go, right?”

They glance at one another, then at Chuu Lee. “...He and Lime have some good points. What do you say?”

Her shoulders slouch and she sighs loudly. “Let’s get it done quick, then. I’ll let Krillin know.”

Monty steps forward, Chi-chi and Acer placing their hands on his head. Lime crosses her arms, pondering something to herself. You tilt your head at her as you notice. “Something up?”

“I... I guess it’s just really all hitting at once. Some power-hungry maniac really did manage to take over the world.” She rubs the side of her head. “I’m just trying to think of how this can like... all go back to normal once it’s all over.”

“Heh, we’ve been through worse before, remember? Back when Dr. Raichi brought the dead to Earth and everything?” you reply to her. Heh, and even you managed to help out a bit with the Bansho Fan. Your eye moves to Tapion’s sword at your side. You have come quite a long way since then.

...

Hope Tapion’s okay...

Mom and dad seem to find the planet Monty owns, Chuu Lee briefly teleporting away to gather up everyone. She and Krillin arrive a soon after, and the group does seem a bit bigger than you were expecting. And... wait, is that? “SACHIE!” you call out, running to the other blonde, who herself nearly leaps at you in joy. The two of you share a quick hug. “Boy am I glad you’re okay!”

“Heh, gonna take more than a few weird zombie people to slow us down.” she tells you, though her voice sounds sad. She looks to Zarid, who’s not in quite as bright a mood. “...S-sorry about your cousin.”

“...Y-yeah.”

“Everyone here ready?” Krillin asks. There’s a quick call of agreement. You’re as ready as you guess you’ll be. Managed to get a few things from home that were vital.

“Okay. I think... I think we’ve got a lock.” Monty calls out, then asking your parents, “Do you both sense them?”

(cont.)
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>>3814754
“We do. Krillin, Chuu Lee, let’s go!” dad tells them. Everyone holds on, and soon enough you all leave the castle behind. You end up on the grounds of a rather fancy-looking and absolutely gigantic manor on an alien world, with an exceptionally surprised butler standing before everyone. Upon seeing Monty, though, he quickly regains his composure.

“Good to see you again, Young Master Monty. We were not expecting you for some time.” the butler comments with a bow.

Monty just nods. “Sorry to barge in on you like this, Archer. Not safe at home anymore. For... anyone, really. I’ll fill you in soon, but do we have enough rooms to accommodate everyone?”

He starts counting the people there. “Mmm yes, I believe so. With a few to spare, though supplies may be limited. I shall send for more soon, Sir.”

Monty moves forward as the group fans out. You see Chuu Lee head to a little boy with a cane, patting his head. She... honestly looks like her legs are about to give out, running on empty. Lazuli approaches her, a comforting smile on her face, though even she seems like she’s trying to put up a strong face. Zarid and Sachie find a place to sit, the two of them looking up at the sky, a pair of large moons overhead, though neither of them full moons... thankfully, as you spot Baozi and his mom move with Tien. Cocoa talks with her family for a moment, before looking to you, then looking down. You don’t have to read her mind to tell she’s probably trying to blame herself for what happened.

There’s a solemn air hanging over everyone. Icarus moves next to you, sitting by you, trying to cheer you up. Kinda works. Kinda.

>A. Ask Chuu Lee if she needs anything, she’s probably been going through the most out of everyone
>B. Sit by Sachie and Zarid for a bit, maybe you can help them get their minds off this
>C. Chat with Cocoa, couldn’t hurt to get her to talk with you for a bit
>D. Stick with mom and dad, ask them what the plan is now
>E. Follow after Monty, you’re curious about this place
>F. Something else?
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>>3814759
>C. Hey Cocoa! Have you seen my dragon?
>F. Icarus and Groucho pokebattle.
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>>3814759
>C.
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>>3814759
>C.
>F. Maybe see if anyone can contact Maple's group. This might take some coordination.
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>>3814812
Shadow Clone?
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>>3814780
Support, but only in that we're teaching Groucho and Icarus to defend themselves if they are ever attacked.

>Icarus becomes the new Godzilla

Let's see if animals can use ki!
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>>3814780
>>3814827
Can we not? And, y' know, read the room just a bit?
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>>3814829
People are sad, and animals cheer people up!
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>>3814829
Eh, maybe you got a point but maybe instead Icarus and Groucho can go and play instead?
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>>3814827
https://youtu.be/O6tlY-WkGmk ?
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>>3814759
>C. Chat with Cocoa, couldn’t hurt to get her to talk with you for a bit
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>>3814759
>F. Whistle something for Icarus to dance to in the background: https://youtu.be/rzvXBFwcyek
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>>3814759
Not sure you’d be be able to really cheer up Chuu Lee or something, but you might be able to talk with Cocoa just a little. She’s taking this pretty hard. Might even talk about Poke- ...actually, no, probably not a good idea. You approach slowly. Cocoa looks up again. You rub the back of your neck. “...Hey. Wanna talk for a bit?”

Cocoa nods, telling her parents she’ll stay close. The both of you head out, you asking Icarus to play with Groucho a little. You both move through the path leading to the manor. Huh, now that you’re noticing, the path beneath you doesn’t feel like stone, more like some kind of... dunno, ceramic thing? Cocoa looks up at the sky. “...It was my bright idea that got us all here. Kinda. I... I should feel at least a little bit better about that. But... I don’t.”

“You can’t blame yourself for that. Come on.”

“I just...” She glances back at her parents, them talking with some other adults. “I did ask him to help save my dad, and I... maybe that made it take too long to rescue them.” She motions her hand at Sachie and Zarid. “If they were rescued sooner, maybe... maybe Gohan wouldn’t have been taken over.”

“It was his decision to make. He prioritized saving his friends.” You look to Sachie with a soft smile on your face. “And... look, we saved even more people, didn’t we?”

“I get that, I get he helped prevent more from getting taken over. I just... it doesn’t feel fair. Now he’s gone and... God I can’t even imagine how Peppa must feel right now...”

Mmh. So that’s probably what’s getting at her the most.

>A. Actually... were you able to contact her at all since this started?
>B. It’s temporary. We’ll win this and he’ll be back before you know it
>C. She’s tough, even if it gets to her now, she’ll come back even stronger, she’s Champ for a reason, right?
>D. Something else?
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>>3814946
>D. ...I feel sorry for whatever planet she's on?
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>>3814946
>B.
>C.
>D. "Hey if we got time...wanna show me that ninja ki hiding trick sometime?"
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>>3814946
Supporting
>>3814960
>>3814969
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>>3814946
D. Cocoa, I'll be honest with you, we've all speculated that Gohan's been having suicidal or martyr-ey thoughts for a while now, if he didn't do it for this it was going to be something else. I mean, ever since he broke Maple's favorite sword...
kidding
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>>3814946
“Well, I kinda feel sorry for whatever she’s fighting against right now, people, machines, planets, whatever.” you try to joke with Cocoa. She flinches. “...Look. She’s tough. Way tougher than she looks. Even if this gets to her now, she’ll come back from this stronger than ever. She’s Champ for a reason, right?”

Cocoa nods. “Yeah... yeah. She will.”

“And... I know you’re still going through all that happened in your head, trying to see what you’d do differently. I’ll be honest, I am too. But... just keep in mind that this all will be a temporary thing. We’ll win this and he’ll be back before you know it.”

She smiles at you softly. “Thanks, Izzy.”

“Say, if you’ve got some time, mind showing me that Ki hiding trick? I can get mine pretty low, but you and Peppa are something else.”

She shrugs. “I mean, it’s not really that hard. Just have to keep yourself focused and calm.” Cocoa rubs the back of her neck. “Maybe it’s a bit easier for me to pick up because I don’t really have much to begin with.”

“Nah, you were just extra observant.” Lime pipes in. “Also, uh, Izzy? Thanks again for earlier. I’d probably be robot pig chow or... one of them if it wasn’t for you and that new thing you pulled off.” Lime taps her chin. “...Can, um, you do it at will or something?”

“I mean, that was the first time I was able to even think about it.”

Cocoa tilts her head. “...Little lost now.”

Sachie and Zarid approach too. “New what now?” the blonde ninja girl asks.

“Oh. Izzy became a Magical Girl or something.” Lime replies for you. Cocoa’s eyes narrow, expecting that to be a dumb joke. Sachie on the other hand perks up a bit. “...I’m serious! New outfit and everything!”

Cocoa raises an eyebrow. “And lemme guess, you’ve got some kind of magical incantation that sets it off.”

“OOH! OOH DO YOU?!” Sachie asks excitedly. “Can you show us?”

...Come to think of it, a phrase might help you try and activate it. Kinda like calling out “Kaio-ken” when you use that technique.

>A. All right, just try and show it off
>B. Better try and come up with a phrase for it...
>C. Can it wait? I think we all could use some time to just, relax and settle, then hear what the adults have planned
>D. Something else?
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>>3815061
>B.
"YUUSHA!"
Then
>A.
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>>3815061
>B.
"Henshin, Yuusha!"
>A.
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>>3815081
Yuusha, means hero, valor...

>BRAVE
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>>3815084
But we're magical? And green.
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>>3815087
Mahou Midori Yuusha, Henshin!

Magic Green Hero, Transform!
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>>3815087
I mean Midori means green, and Do-Re-Mi's an incantation, and if you rearrange Midori into Dorimi it sounds like Dreamy and we're going into a Trance.
>>3815061
>B. Do-Ri-Mi?
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Kato, you got a good phrase or incantation in mind? Really would like to pick your brain, since your an /m/ fan.
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...Kato. Be honest. You replayed SRW W recently didn't you. I know what you're up to with those Leon units. Sneaky.
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>>3815061
>>3815093
>>3815096
What if we played Do-Re-Mi on the Ocarina to enter Trance like Tapion's powers?
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>>3815180
No.
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Guyyys. Come on.

>>3815101
I would rather leave it to you guys, but if there's really an impass by this, I can give something and we can have a vote on it. Or we can decide on it later.

>>3815142
Stop reading my notes.
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>>3815239
Hahaha!

...Wait, so is Basilea... https://youtu.be/9RzQSGOd3xo ?
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>>3815239
I'd honestly rather go with what you suggest.

As long as we say Henshin, I'm cool.
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>>3815253
Stop reading my notes!

All right, guys, 10 minutes, then we're moving on and deciding on this later.
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>>3815268
Hah!

And fine, I'll back >>3815077
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>>3815239
Just having a little argument in the Discord real quick over what to call the Pretty Dress mode, which is arguably the most important thing ever.

Should be over soon!
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>>3815276
What happens in the Discord, stays in the Discord Mister!

....

By the way we have a Discord!

https://discord.gg/z8CcgTN

To that one anon who doesn't like Discords because they ruin Quests....starting to see your point!

But I digress.
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>>3815268
>>3815273
Actually real quick, is there a way to have the DoReMi notes before we say it?
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>>3815300
Like, the musical notes? Could. All right, last chance. Y'all good with this then?
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>>3815300
I'll support that!a
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>>3815305
Pull that trigger.
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>>3815305
please
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>>3815300
>>3815306
>>3815314
>>3815323
All right, then it's settled.
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>>3815061
Hmmm... you know. Yeah. Yeah, you can give it a try. Calming yourself, you take a step back. Okay, recall how you felt facing Lord Yao. Build up your Ki and focus it. Mmh... really do need something to focus it with, though. “You know... I was thinking on some kind of activation phrase. You know, something to help pace it in my mind.”

Zarid seems curious. “Like calling its name out or something for an attack? Guess that helps with the Kaio-ken...”

“Exactly!” you exclaim.

Sachie scoots closer, stars in her eyes. That picks up the mood a bit. “Let’s hear it! Come on, come on, gotta be something cooooool!”

Cocoa and Lime pick up just a little of her enthusiastic energy, smiles returning to their faces. “Yeah. Let’s hear it. Don’t be green at the gills over this.”

...Green. Green. Greeeeeen. Hmm. There’s an idea. Green and magic. Though... hrmn. You glance at Tapion’s sword again. The Sword of Braves. Okay. You’ve got it. You’ve got JUST the thing! Mwehehehehehe~! Taking a few steps back and letting your aura surge up, then hold your hand out. Here goes! ~~

“...Did you guys hear that?” Cocoa asks quietly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xa-hCJdx0I

“HENSHIN! YUUSHA!” you call out. Your aura takes on an emerald tint, magical power flowing through your body, your eyes closing. Metallic clangs echo around you as your clothes are replaced and gain armor, your hair even pulled back into a ponytail. You open your eyes and strike a pose.

Lime smirks and nods. “There we go. You did it, Izzy.”

Sachie lets out an excited little noise as she bolts around you, looking over every little detail. You giggle softly, Cocoa and Zarid are stunned. Your parents approach. “...So this is what you were talking about, Izzy?” dad asks.

You nod. “It’s what I used to defeat Lord Yao for good, and it also got that-” ...And then it all hits you as you remember. “That... thing out of my arm.”

“Wait, what thing?” Cocoa asks.

You look down at your right arm. It’s still perfectly fine. And- oogh. Head’s feeling light.

>A. Try to maintain the form
>B. Power down
>C. Can anyone tell me what Baby’s little nanomachine infection thing was like? I need to make sure I’m not wrong about this...
>D. Something else?
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>>3815416
Huh, didn't copy over the musical notes. Strange.
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>>3815416
>A.
>D. In this form, attempt ki hiding...

Keep yourself focused and calm...
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>>3815416
>A.
>C.
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>>3815416
>A & C.
I somehow completely forgot about that. Boy do I feel dumb.
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Okay! Roll me 1d20, best of three! DC is 15!
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Rolled 2 (1d20)

>>3815444
I KNEW IT
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Rolled 9 (1d20)

>>3815444
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Rolled 16 (1d20)

>>3815444
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>>3815447
>>3815455
>>3815457
Passed! Nice job! Writing...
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>>3815416
https://youtu.be/wUIl9VFMwuQ

You take a deep breath, trying to rhythm your flowing power. It takes a moment, but you get the hang of it. Seems it’s still hard to control, but you’ll get better with it, with practice. Okay, got it calm. Calm. You look to your parents, then around at everyone. “Someone, anyone, what did Baby’s nanomachine infection thing look like? I need to make sure I’m not wrong about this...”

Cocoa looks away, rubbing her arm. “...I remember there being some kind of silvery thing related to it all, from what Peppa said prior and from that missile she stopped. And that seemed to be something like what happened to Mr. Yamcha and Mrs. Launch and... Izzy, what happened down there?”

You and Lime look at one another, then back. “Lord Yao managed to bite my arm here.” you hold up your right arm. “There was this strange, metallic pain coursing through it for a little bit. When I transformed into this form, that sensation was gone. Purged from my system entirely. Even the wound he made healed up, a bit.”

“Wait, was it like what happened to Udon?” Sachie asks.

“Something like that, yeah!” you exclaim.

“And you are ABSOLUTELY sure that it’s gone?” Cocoa questions.

Your parents nod. “I looked her over, sensed out any- and everything I could that might be wrong with her. She’s fine.”

You clench your right fist tight. “This power. This form. It was able to purge the Nanomachines from my system, somehow.”

“...Maybe Baby’s Nanomachines are especially affected by Magic?” your dad speculates.

“Whatever it is, it...” You let out a quiet, but hopeful laugh. “It’s a chance. We’ve got a chance against him.”

“How long can you hold that form, though?” Zarid questions. “I don’t know if anyone else could learn something like that, and if it fails on you, you’ll be a sitting duck.”

“Zaaaarrrriiiiiidddd...” Sachie pouts at him. “Way to be a bummer!”

“I’m just trying to think this through logically. It’s better than what we started out with, but we can’t rush into this.”

“It... does take a bit of effort to control.” you admit. You notice most everyone else, while taking note of you, is moving inside the manor.

>A. I’m going to try and practice with it for a bit, anyone want to come with?
>B. Better to power down and not miss anything, you can practice later
>C. Could we check with Maple on this? She might have some answers
>D. Something else?
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>>3815606
>A.
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>>3815606
>A.
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>>3815606
>A.
I want to suggest brainstorming how to magically enchant others to purify them of nanites, but that's probably getting ahead of ourselves.
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You take to the air slightly. “I’m gonna try and train with this for a bit, anyone wanna come with?”

Mom immediately rises up into the air as well. “I’ll go to help you with this, then.”

Sachie jumps up excitedly. “Ooh! Ooh! Izzy! Can I come too?!”

“Sure. Anyone else?” Most everyone shake their heads no.

“I’m... gonna get settled for a bit.” Cocoa sighs out. “Mind’s no longer focusing on what just all went down, but it’s all just... been exhausting.”

“Monty’s still dealing with a lot himself.” dad adds in. “Plus, I can only imagine what Chuu Lee’s going through. That, and I should make sure I’m around for when sis finally contacts us again.”

Mom helps Sachie up and the three of you fly off for a bit, finding a bit more secluded a place to land. An open field, by some rocky hills, with only some alien wildlife around. The planet actually is pretty sparsely populated, from what you can sense, though also fairly pretty. Curious.

Mom stands a few meters away, taking her stance, Sachie finding a place to sit and watch for the time being, though almost bouncing with enthusiasm. “Okay Izzy, what do you want to practice with first?”

>A. Let’s test how long this’ll last, come on, mom!
>B. Better focus on how this has changed your magic first, before anything else
>C. Check how strong it’s made you, first off
>D. Multi-Form! See how this reacts to you making clones of yourself
>E. Something else?
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>>3815724
>A. Let’s test how long this’ll last, come on, mom!
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>>3815724
>A & B.
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>>3815724
>B. Magic is what this is about and it may be our best bet going forward. Best know what we've got before something follows us here.
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>>3815724
>A. Let’s test how long this’ll last, come on, mom!
>B. Better focus on how this has changed your magic first, before anything else
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Okay! Roll me 3d20, best of three! DC is 14 for the first two, 15 for the last one!
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Rolled 15, 20, 18 = 53 (3d20)

>>3815761
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Rolled 14, 2, 7 = 23 (3d20)

>>3815761
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Rolled 16, 8, 2 = 26 (3d20)

>>3815761
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>>3815764
>>3815770
>>3815771
Ooh, very nice! Passed! Writing...
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>>3815724
https://youtu.be/_9dWyqgCQO0

You let your emerald aura surge up around you, power swirling. It’s not quite the flame-like aura you’re used to with the Kaio-ken, or even the Raio-Ten’s sparking one. It’s more... focused, like a calm but quick-moving stream. If you aren’t careful, you’ll get pushed through it too quickly. So, you need to see where your limits are, both in terms of time, and abilities. “Against Lord Yao, even my normal Ki blasts seemed to take on some Magical effects. I need to see what this is capable of, and what I need to do to control it as best I can. So, are you ready, mom?”

“Okay. Ready!”

Okay, good starting Magics... aha! Got it! You bring your left hand back, forming a sphere of Ki that’s enhanced with Wind, made to draw energy in, then toss it like a curve ball towards your mom. But right as you do, you follow it up immediately with another sphere of Ki from your right hand and thrust it forth, enhanced with Fire Magic. And it works even better than you expected it to! The flames and winds are drawn towards one another, creating a spinning fireball, flames BLUE, to your surprise. Atmospheric effect, maybe? Either way they seem to be even hotter than normal, to your mother’s surprise. She delivers a spinning kick enhanced with her own Wind Magic to knock it into the air, brushing off some of the residual flames on her pant leg.

That was a good warm-up. Let’s try a REAL Spell now. You pull your right arm back and build up an electric charge around your fist, Chi-chi dashing towards you. But you’re able to see her movements much more clearly than normal. You dodge and swerve away from her attacks, gracefully even. Not only has your movement speed gotten better, so has your reaction times. And you keep charging the attack, mom noticing and bringing out her Spirit Bits, forming a barrier around her body. Upon a natural arch bridge, you land and fire down at her... but you notice that even though you’ve launched the attack, there’s still a remaining charge around your arm. Oooh, interesting! Firing again then! The first shot hits your mother’s barrier and, while it’s a solid hit, it doesn’t break through. The second shot though she wasn’t expecting, and the barrier shatters from it.

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https://youtu.be/7RijiyCuG6s

You look at your hands excitedly. You can barely believe what you’re capable of with this. You take to the air again, now trying the ol’ Wide Shot! And you know what? Mix it with a bit of Light Magic for good measure! Mmm what to call it? Oh! Got it! “PHOTON... STREAM!”

A thin but extremely powerful blast of energy shoots out, just narrowly missing your mother, clipping the size of the cliff you’re on... and blasting it into dust, going on until it takes a thin but significantly noticeable chunk of the forest below. Eheh, whoops! Maaaaaybe a bit too much power there. Chi-chi places her hands on her hips. “Izzy, take it down a notch. This IS someone else’s property.... hard as that is to really believe.” your mother adds as a mumble. She sighs out. “Just... damage to a minimum, okay?”

“Okay, okay, haha, sorry!” You’re honestly a little giddy with this, but she has a point. Ah well, haven’t done too much damage. Wait... damage. Of course! You land taking a defensive stance. “Okay, come at me, mom!”

She gets suspicious, bringing out the Spirit Bits again to try and keep the distance, firing them at you. Eh, no need to show off too much, and it serves well enough. You time things perfectly to bring out the Barrier technique you learned from Tapion, and right as the Spirit Bits fire at you, they’re reflected right back at your mother, Light Magic helping make sure they reflect just right. She clearly wasn’t expecting that, and is forced to guard from her own attack.

Your legs get a little shaky, head feeling light again. Starting to see those limits at this. Feeling pretty drained, especially after those last two tricks. Guess this form IS still a bit of an energy hog still. You exhale deeply. “Think... think that’s gonna be it for a while, mom, might need to rest for a bit.”

Chi-chi rubs the side of her head. “I’ll say. Izumi, you might need to learn to better conserve its energy.” She taps her chin curiously. “Does... kinda feel different from the Raio-Ten, too. Even the Kaio-Ten.”

“Ooh, ooh, can I give it a quick try against you?” Sachie asks, bouncing on her heels.

Mmmm you know, you might have enough for just a bit more. You take your stance again. “If you’re sure you can handle it. Come on, let’s-!”

“Wait.” mom instructs, looking in the direction of the manor. A hopeful smile appears on her face. “...We should head back first. Something important’s just happened. Gohan’s contacted everyone... through the Supreme Kai.”

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~4:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?
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>>3815992
>Even the Kaio-Ten.”
But what is the Kaio-Ten?
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>>3815992
Cheeky, Kato. And looks like Tuffle Luck really worked out for Izzy. Sachie's still pretty fun too. Had a great time, thanks for running!
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>>3815992
Good start to the thread Kato. I take it that 20 let us discover quickfire?
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>>3816006
The kaio-what?

>>3815992
I had fun! I'm excited to see how Earth's counter-attacks shape up.
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>>3815992
Man, Fusion now is gonna be awesome.
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>>3816006
You know what it is.

>>3816009
>>3816086
>>3817067
Glad to hear!

Yes, that 20 helped give insight into what this new form's capable of. Again, it's a boost to Izzy's magic overall.

>>3817132
Just be aware, it will be hard to mix this form with other abilities.

>>3815992
https://youtu.be/1iaZZOewF44

In one of the manor’s conference rooms...

So. There’s some more good news. Gohan’s... well, relatively okay, and he gets to train with the Supreme Kai for what’s going on next. And even better, Peppa’s removed the Black Star Dragon Balls from the universe, and even the built up Negative Energy in the Dragon Balls. So now Baby has no way to get ANY wishes out. Maple and Pantea seem to have been infected with some nanomachines, but they’re fine now by all accounts. And... even looks like Gohan’s plan worked better against Baby than even he’d realized, given that it seems to have done some actual, though temporary, damage to his control over people.

Not... sure you’re all that happy with Basilea being taken prisoner. But at least you’re all more prepared now, though this “Cell Sentai” being responsible for what happened with Piccolo and Trip is troubling. They’re a big unknown, and Basilea’s only barely even attempting to be helpful. From the sound of things, there are six of them in total, each with their own skills, but all made from varying mixtures of genetic material from... basically everyone.

“Great. Baby’s got a whole army of elite enforcers on Earth. And Goku and Vegeta are still down there, probably fighting them.” Krillin sighs out.

“Was it really wise to leave them there?” Lazuli asks. “Especially with Lapis having been taken over, I... I don’t know.”

“Vegeta reminded me of something. A wish he’d made a long time ago. Baby couldn’t gain full control of him even if he wanted to...” Chuu Lee starts, but crosses her arms and looks down. “...I hope he’s right. Neither of them would listen when I said we needed to go.”

“So... we’ve got a few things we need to do.” Your dad stands and places his hands on the conference table. “Free everyone from Baby’s control, stop this Cell Sentai, and stop Baby himself. But the number of people who can do any of that is limited.”

“We also need to free Piccolo and Trip.” Chi-chi adds in. “Problem is, we don’t really know how. Especially with the Dragon Balls inoperable.”

>A. Are there any ways we COULD free everyone under his control first?
>B. Baby’s nanomachines won’t work on me, if I can practice with my new ability just a bit more, I’ll be able to lead the assault on him
>C. The Cell Sentai, can we get any more info on them? Anything at all?
>D. Something else?
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>>3817711
>A.

Same stuff we used against the Destron Gas.

>B.
Too bad we don't know any beings made out of pure magic or anything...

>C.
"Didn't they fight on Planet Outa? Maybe we can find clues from that battle?"

>D. "What about Namek's Dragon Balls? Or do you think Baby has infected Namek?"
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>>3817727
oh disregard D. I forgot they were used recently.
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>>3817711
>A. Are there any ways we COULD free everyone under his control first?
I'd rather not push B unless it's a trump card, machines can overcome any boundary and he can mutate pretty quick.
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>>3817711
>A. Are there any ways we COULD free everyone under his control first?
>D. Perhaps there's some way to grant my immunity to him to others? Some enchantment...
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>>3817711
Supporting >>3817734
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“Are there any ways we COULD free everyone under his control first? Like, the form I was able to achieve was capable of purging the nanomachines, would there be some way of like, transferring that to others? Maybe... making some kind of amrors?”

Mom shakes her head. “From what we could tell, you were able to purge the nanomachines through your own magic. Maybe with a lot more practice you’d be able to share that with others, but I don’t think you’re able to grant boons to other people on your own.”

“But she raises a good point. Freeing those under Baby’s control first might be possible. And it might be best to do so by the same method we could use to remove the Black Water Mist from the Earth.” Tien states. “The Sacred Water, spread through the Earth’s winds.”

“Problem: that’s on the Lookout.” Krillin reminds him. “So Baby might have THAT too.”

Tien thinks, then closes his eyes. “...I’m going to get in contact with Yurin, then. See if her group can get that.”

“Oh! Maple says the Supreme Kai could also teleport in undetected.” Acer adds. “So maybe he could be a part of that rescue effort? Help her group sneak in, then have them get the Sacred Water?”

“Sounds like a good plan.” Tien affirms.

Krillin leans back. “But we’ll need something to draw them away... where are Goku and Vegeta right now?”

The triclops looks towards him. “I’ll check in with them soon. Give me a bit, there’s something... off about the Earth.”

Oh you don’t like the sound of that. Nobody does, really, but you’re the first to question it. “Off... how?”

“There’s a sort of... it’s hard to truly describe, but best analogy would be some kind of ‘fog’ around it that makes it hard to observe.” he explains.

Cocoa pushes the doors open next to you. Seems she’d been listening in on the conversation from outside, and just realized something. “Capsule Corp! Gohan was there before he came for me and mom! Baby infected Yamcha and Launch, and he apparently got to everyone there too! If Baby has Bulma’s brains under his control, he could be doing something to try and isolate the Earth!”

There are some surprised looks as she barges in, but you quickly give a nod. “So that’s another objective.”

“...Goku and Vegeta are with Yurin’s group. They were able to get them away from the Cell Sentai. Heh. Some good news at least.”

Shao sighs in relief. “He’s going to give me grey hairs at this rate, but at least he’s safe.”

You notice Keli smirk a little at Cocoa, then look to Tien. “So, is Yurin able to help out?”

“I believe so. I’ll try not to contact again for a while, this is taking some strain to maintain, and it might alert Baby.”

>A. If it’s all the same with everyone, I think I’ll be on Team Lookout
>B. Need a distraction to keep Baby and the Cell Sentai away from there...
>C. Could we sneak someone into Capsule Corp. too?
>D. Something else?
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Rolled 1 (1d3)

>>3817958
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C
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>>3817958
Is Planet Kuhn still an option Kato? Dog Psychic Kami + Baba + Tienshinhan could probably break through that fog.

>A.
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>>3817974
Option, but try not to over-complicate things. Do you want Baby to try to target other planets?
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>>3817976
Nuope, but it's good to have options.
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>>3817958
>A.
>D.
How long do we have?
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>>3817958
>>3818000
Supporting.
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https://youtu.be/40YhlQeTzAY

“Well, if it’s all the same to everyone, I’ll be on Team Lookout. I’m the only one who can purge his Nanomachines on my own, and should push come to shove, we need to free the Earth first and foremost. That’ll give us more people to deal with Baby and his minions, without him using them as human shields. We have to make absolute sure that this is done, and I want to be part of that team.”

Your parents seem surprised by the request, but pleasantly so, mom especially. “Okay, I’ll make sure that’s carried across.” your dad affirms. Great!

“Even so, there’s a lot else that we need to do. I’m certain they wouldn’t let us just waltz in there, especially since Yurin’s group was just there.” Tien warns. “We’ll need some way of guaranteeing they’ll kept away from it. At the very least keep most of those Cells away from it.”

“How long do we have, then?” you question. “We can’t wait around and plan forever.”

Tien and Acer look at one another, then to Chuu Lee, the three of them talking quietly for a moment. The redheaded lady takes a deep breath, then lays it out. “We should set aside no more than 12 hours. Enough time to get everyone some rest, recover, plan, and get in some training. Trip and Piccolo will be able to hold out for that long. It’ll also give us some time to plan for rescuing them. Gohan’s likewise going to be training with the Supreme Kai, so it’ll give him some time for that.”

“12 hours is a lot.” Lazuli comments. “Lapis could be up and about soon, and Baby will be using him to track us down.”

“But not even he knows where we are. So long as we don’t draw too much attention to ourselves, we’ll be fine. Likewise, Maple’s group has some even stronger heavy-hitters than ours. And finally, Goku and Vegeta are more immediate threats to Baby, so he’ll be after them first. We’ve got time. We need to use it wisely.” Chuu Lee looks around. “Is everyone clear on this, then?”

>A. I am
>B. Better we cut it shorter, I think...
>C. I have a question, actually... (what?)
>D. Something else?
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>>3818241
>A. I am
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>>3818241
>A.
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>>3818241
>A.
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>>3818241
>A.
>D. Try to practice our new form a little more.
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>>3818311
I wanna train with Icarus, we can combine powers to make super magical breath attacks!
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>>3818241
Kato who's the best possible fusion partner for Izzy anyway?
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>>3818397
Icarus!
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>>3818397
At this point? Maple would help bring out the most out of her Magic, though fusing with Peppa would result in a pretty strong fusion in its own right. Videl, Pantea, Chuu Lee, Acer, and Chi-chi are also all decent ideas.

>>3818241
“I am.” you affirm confidently. “Some rest would do all of us good anyway, and I still need to practice more.” You turn your back and smile. “I’ll be up for that in a bit, if anyone wants to help.”

As if called, Sachie’s head pokes out of the doorway, almost startling you, a wide, goofy grin on her face. “I’m game. Soon as you’re ready, Izzy.”

“Give yourself time to rest. You keep using up your Ki and you’ll only end up hurting yourself.” your mom warns.

You wave your arm. “I know, I know! I’m not dumb, mom!”

“Izzy.”

“I’ll rest up, promise. Then give this another go when I’m ready.” You walk off, Sachie following, Cocoa heading with you too, noticing her phone getting some messages.

“...Huh. They finally went through? Strange.” Cocoa comments.

Chuu Lee heads off as well. You look to her curiously. “I’m going to be making sure Tommy’s okay with all this. If anyone needs me, they’ll know where to find me.”

Oh yeah that kid. You sense for him, and notice him near Baozi. Seems he’s okay. Hmm... Cocoa’s parents are with some other of the civilian adults, including Chuu Lee’s mom, talking with Monty’s butler and who you assume to be some other servants. As you and Sachie walk with Cocoa, you notice Zarid and Lime approach too, and some distance away, Monty himself. He glances at Chuu Lee awkwardly for a moment, before your dad meets up with him and the two start to chat. Cocoa herself barely noticed him, eyes glued to her phone.

“So, where to next?” Sachie asks you.

>A. Food. Food sounds good. I haven’t had anything significant since breakfast
>B. You know, I think us kids should find a place to sit back and relax for a little, let the adults converse among themselves for a while
>C. Girl talk! Ladies, let’s go!
>D. Gonna check on Icarus and Groucho and see how they’re doing
>E. I kinda want to check out this planet some more, actually
>F. I think I’ll stick with mom for a bit, maybe get some more pointers on Magic
>G. Something else?
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>>3818435
>A.
>B.
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>>3818435
Backing >>3818441

But also, maybe have someone able to contact Peppa's group to see how Giru's doing.
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>A. Food. Food sounds good. I haven’t had anything significant since breakfast
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>>3818435
>A.
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>>3818435
Dragonball >A. >F.
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>>3818508
Heheheh
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>>3818435
>>3818454
>F. Send a message for Giru! https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/705756
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>>3818435
>>3818527
Woops, G actually.
G for Giru!
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“Food.” you declare. “Foooood. God I need some food. I’m hungry, who else is hungry? I haven’t had anything since breakfast!” You walk backward for a bit, barely noticing Sachie take out a Capsule. “Heeeey! Monty! Where’s the kitchen?”

“K-kitchen?” he mumbles out, partially by how sudden your question was. “Uh... should be towards the east wing, but if it’s food you need I can have some people prepare some.”

https://youtu.be/8CgDalnUy9U

Your dad laughed. “You know, that wouldn’t be too bad, actually. I think-” Before he could continue, two women march forward, followed by several other women and men in baker’s uniforms. The two leading the charge were Cocoa’s mom and Chuu Lee’s mom, to your surprise. Cocoa hides her face in her hand.

“Mooooom.”

Your own mother bolts ahead of all of them, even flying over them. “We’ll get some food in a bit! You all sit tight!”

Your dad laughs. “All right, all right.”

“Oh, mom, while you’re cooking, can you keep in contact with me? I’ve still got some things I wanna check out on with Magic.” you ask her. Your stomach growls. “...Maybe pass me some fruit first? Ugh, something, please.”

You’re handed a fresh cup of ramen from Sachie. Okay, that works. Mom even tosses you some large, citrus-looking fruit, though blue in color. Huh, smells kinda like some sort of... citrus-y energy drink? Ah whatever, FOOD. You quickly start to gulp down the ramen, then look around. “...Hmmm. Yew fink-” Oops get that down first. “Ahem! Anyone think we should probably gather the rest of us youths around for a bit, maybe leave the adults to handle themselves?”

“Probably a good idea.” Zarid tells you. He notices Cocoa STILL texting. “...How do you even have reception here?”

“It’s connected to my goggles. I’ve been trying to send Peppa texts since I got a chance, but none went through back on Earth.”

“Ooh, ask her how Giru’s doing!” you request as you lead everyone away, gulping down ramen between sentences. Store bought or nothing it’s FOOD. “Monty, come on, join us!”

He gulps. “Ah- w-well-”

Your dad nods. “Go on ahead. I’ll still be around.”

Monty smiles at him and bows. “Thank you, Master Acer.”

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>>3818782
https://youtu.be/g8e64kz0zWE

All of you end up finding a place to relax for a bit, you finally finishing up the ramen, and trying to get Cocoa to send Giru some stuff (unsuccessfully). Seems that Giru WAS able to deliver a certain something to the other Machine Mutants... aaaand probably Baby, too. Mwehehehehehe~! Got something else you can use against him. Maybe. Possibly.

Lime actually strikes up a conversation with Monty for a bit, asking about the manor and the planet and how exactly his parents got it for him. Seems like it was intended as more of a vacation home. No sapient life arose on it as far as anyone was aware, but it was apparently a fairly decent world nonetheless, able to be purchased for quite a large sum. That his parents could even afford something like that speaks to how much their last name isn’t for show.

Zarid and Sachie talk about what they’ll have to do if things start to get dire, and hope that Baby’s control hasn’t spread to THEIR Earth as well. Ugh. Now that’s a scary thought. Baby having Arale under his control. Meanwhile, mom keeps talking with you as she helps the chefs cook. She thinks that having this boost to Magic might make certain stronger spells easier to cast. Hmm... might have to see how Hell and Heaven functions under it when you have the chance.Your mind also wanders to some of the Magic that Korin was capable of. That... connection he has to the Land of Ice. Hmm. Maybe you can work on that.

Cocoa is still busy texting back and forth with Peppa, though it’s not as frantic as it was previously. She pulls out her bag, looking through it for a bit. You see... two tickets in her hands, the girl letting out a soft sigh.

>A. Ask Monty if he needs anything, he’s still probably going through a lot
>B. Sachie, Zarid, do you think Baby would even be aware of your world?
>C. Had a hot date planned, Cocoa?
>D. Something else?
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>>3818787
>A. Ask Monty if he needs anything, he’s still probably going through a lot
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>>3818787
>C.
Then
>A.
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>>3818817
Seconded, but tell her we'll have normal back before she knows it.
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>>3818787
>>3818808
>C. If you want I can get you some tickets to... okay, don't tell my parents this, but I am actually music sensation iƵumi, you've heard my songs, right? Trashy party ballads, meanwhile Mom thinks I'm practicing every instrument for an orchestra.
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>>3818845
Oh yeah, this is offering her tickets to a concert of ours.
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>>3818787
>>3818817
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“Had a hot date planned?” you ask Cocoa with a cheeky smirk, peeling the blue citrus fruit. Huh, skin’s like a tangerine’s. Got a sweeter aroma than you were expecting too. Oooh, and it is yummy! ...Almost messily juicy though. Clothes Beam up a cloth napkin.

She puts the tickets away. “Just... doubt they’re gonna be worth anything anymore, was in a couple days. Guess I’ll have to find something else. Eheh...”

Missing a concert or something huh? Ah, but if only she knew you were actually secretly pop sensation- okay no, no, that’s a dumb joke even by your standards. (Did you just insult yourself? They’re not THAT bad... usually... Giru likes them...) Ahem. Ehem. Anyway. “We’ll have everything back to normal before you know it. Just you wait.”

Cocoa smiles softly. “Yeah.”

“And hey, you helped make sure we’ve got a chance at this. You were even more aware than I was of the kind of danger they posed. If it weren’t for you, we probably wouldn’t be sitting here having this conversation.” you add, giving her a sweet smile.

“You’re giving me just a bit too much credit, Izzy.” You open your mouth to deny that, but she interrupts. “Might have been my idea to leave Earth, but Monty’s quick thinking got us somewhere that Baby wouldn’t even think to look. Plenty of people here deserve their own bits of credit, like him.”

Ah. She does have a point. You look over at him and notice him blush and turn his head. “...Thanks, Monty. It really was a smart move, even if it happened under less than ideal circumstances. Is there anything you need? I know you’re still going through a bit, so please, let us know if there’s something you need help with.”

Monty leans forward, placing his hands together and looking down. “...I’m just at a loss on what else I can actually do to help. I want to do... I dunno, something. But there’s very little I can really manage.” He looks down. “I just... don’t want to feel like I’m not helping.”

“Hmm...” Zarid rubs his chin. He seems to get a flash of inspiration. “Actually... maybe there IS something you can do. What vehicles are stored in this manor’s garage?”

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?

Also, just a head’s up, soon there’ll be a switch to one of the others. Not next thread, but maybe the Monday one. Keep in mind who y’all will want for some pretty vital training.
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>>3818985
Good times continue. Please proceed to remaining awesome.
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>>3818985
https://youtu.be/u5uSlUKBEDc
Goodnight!
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>>3818985
>What vehicles are stored in this manor’s garage?”
Now that's a curious question. Consider me intrigued.

Liking the character interaction a lot, Kato. Thanks for running! And I'd be fine with us giving Gohan a try come Monday.
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Did any Galactic Patrolmen get Machine Mutated?
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If we share our ki and magic with Icarus, can we have him do EMP blasts across entire cities?
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>>3818985
Montys gotta own some battle jackets...
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>>3819015
>>3819023
Glad y'all had fun!

>>3819573
Icarus isn't capable of producing EMP pulses.

>>3820084
Weeeeell...

Also sorry about that, wife and I had to do some stuff for a bit. We're back now!

>>3818985
All of you are brought to a massive garage by Monty and Zarid, with a whole fleet of vehicles inside it. Aircraft, both land-based and air-based cars, jet bikes, motorcycles, buggies, quads, some... weird rabbit car thing, you even spot... wait a second. “Are those... mechs?”

“Mostly construction equipment, a few diving suits, the one over there though is Archer’s old thing.” Monty points out a larger mech, seems to be a Battle Jacket of some sort. “Try not to touch it, please.”

“How many of these are Caspule’d ones?” Zarid asks.

“Er... all of them?” Monty replies. “Well, probably all of them. 90% of them?”

“Baby’s going to try and detect people’s Ki, right?” Zarid walks to one of the transport aircraft and pats the side of it. “We can use these to sneak up on him and his minions, at least temporarily.”

“Smart thinking, Zarid!” Sachie praises.

“...How many of you even know how to fly or drive one of them?” Cocoa questions, raising an eyebrow. “Actually, how many of the adults know how? I know my parents could if needed, but who else?”

“Well, my dad has a licence to use one.” you comment. “Uhh... maybe one of Tien’s students?”

“I know how to drive all of them.” Monty adds in, catching a lot of surprised glances his way. “...What? Come on, don’t tell me you guys thought my family would have these around and not use them.”

>A. I mean, it IS a lot... er, haha, of course not!
>B. Better get the adults in on this plan then...
>C. C-could you teach one of us to drive one?
>D. Something else?
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>>3821199
>D. Teach Monty Shadow clone so he can drive all of them.
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>Icarus isn't capable of producing EMP pulses.
I know, but we are. If we get him to do a Mouth Energy Wave while we focus on making a Driver/Barrier/Filter in front if his mouth, it should flavor the ki blast.

Alternatively, two different breath attacks:
>BIG HAA - Fire/Water elemental attack that spreads out for an AoE effect.
>BIG HOO- Wind/Ice elemental attack that focuses a cone of energy at a target.
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>>3821199
>>3821207
Three Card Monty, Acer has a card attack too.
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>>3821199
>B.

Wonder how Peppa will take Ash finally winning a League. Does she even watch it?
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>>3821199
>B. Better get the adults in on this plan then...
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>>3821263
I think that's 10 years from now, for now there's only best wishes that he'll win one.
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>>3821199
>B.

But also >>3821207
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Weeeeell. There’s a plan. You contact your parents to let them know about all this first. “We better get the adults in on this plan, then... oh! Wait! Monty, has dad been able to teach you Multi-Form?”

He shakes his head. “I’ve learned about Ki control and managing it enough to do some stuff, but I can’t manage anything like that.”

“Eh, takes a bit to get the hang of, but lucky for you, you’ve got some who are experts at it.” Sachie comments, proudly pointing her thumb at herself.

“Oh yeah, I guess Tien and his students know it too.” Lime recalls, not looking in Sachie’s direction. The other blonde girl frowns.

“So we could help you learn that technique so you could drive a whole bunch of them at once!” you tell Monty.

“...Izzy. Maybe, like, don’t add to the pressure he’s already dealing with.” Cocoa grumbles at you quietly. “He’s gonna get himself hurt if he forces himself to try and accomplish something like that in less than half a day.”

“Okay, okay, sorry... still an option though, and it’d be helpful for him.”

Try as she might, the comment wasn’t out of earshot of Monty, who crosses his arms and looks at her. “I’ll give it a try. You guys say that you have some who can help me learn it, right? I might not be able to bring out the whole fleet of these, but I’m not sitting on my butt doing nothing.”

>A. Actually, thinking about it... Yurin’s ninja could probably drive a few of them, right, Cocoa?
>B. Better get the okay from dad first
>C. Come on then, let’s give it a shot right now!
>D. Something else?
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>>3821216
Icarus is 100 years too young to even begin learning things like that, even if Izzy somehow gave him extra Ki.

>>3821263
Good question. Does she?

Okay but for real, sign of the coming apocalypse there.
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>>3821391
>B. Better get the okay from dad first
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>>3821409
Okay, but what if I fused him with Time Wizard?
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>>3821391
>D. This trick is actually pretty easy to learn, just intense to actually do. Why, you could learn it in a single evening even if you had no talent for it!
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>>3821391
>B. Better get the okay from dad first
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>>3821391
>B.
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>>3821391
>B. Better get the okay from dad first
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>>3821391
>B.
>D. Find out if roketto paunches are enchantable.
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>>3821529
Supporting
Broken Phantom here we come!
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>>3821391
>D. We're a fast learner and have the technique, how much can we learn from Monty in the next few hours?
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“I’d... better get an okay from dad first. He IS the one training you, after all.” you tell Monty.

“I shall make my case before him myself.” he responds.

“Well, if you get the okay, I’d be willing to help!” Sachie tells him cheerfully.

You’re all called to... well, guess it counts as “dinner” even if the planet you’re on looks like it’s barely past noon. You think to ask Monty what the days on the planet are like, and through sheer coincidence, the world’s got nearly 25 hour days. So... yeah. Basically noon. Eh, whatever.

With food set, you dig in quickly, scarfing things down almost as much as your cousins do. While mom warns you to try and slow down just a bit, your dad speculates that it might be a bit of a side effect of having used so much energy; you were only barely avoiding running on empty before you got that instant ramen. Definitely going to need to practice on it some more later.

...

Wonder if you could like, launch some magical fist out using it. Not merely a normal Ki attack, but something more solid. Maybe using the Clothes Beam. Like some kind of...

“Izumi, are you listening?” mom asks.

“Yeah! Sorry!” You’re listening what were they talking about you were definitely listening you just want to make sure THEY were listening.

Tien smiles at you. “Taking it from the top then. We’ll be splitting into teams. Izumi, as requested, you’ll be with the Lookout group and will be meeting with the Supreme Kai there. Acer will be leading this team, taking one of the vehicles for the Lookout approach, alongside one of Yurin’s ninja, and 19 has apparently decided she will assist as well, as she lacks a detectable Ki signature.”

Ooh, smart! And great to hear, you’ve been missing her a bit. “Got it, sir!”

“Close by, I’ll be leading the team to distract the Cells with Goku and Vegeta, making sure they’re away from the Lookout. We’ll need some heavy hitters for that, so Raditz will be joining as well. We will also need a few of the vehicles, the fastest ones you have, Monty, around ten of them. Acer and I talked over some things, and we feel that if you truly want to give this a try, we can help you learn the Multi-Form technique, provided you’ll promise to keep the main copy away from danger. This is only if you are able to learn it, though, understand?”

“I do, sir, thank you.” he nods enthusiastically.

“I shall accompany you, sir, it has been a while since I’ve given the ol’ girl a spin.” his butler adds.

“What about Peppa and Gohan? And what of Baby himself?” you ask.

“Provided the Supreme Kai’s training goes as well as he’s hoping, we’ll have him and Peppa with Maple and Chuu Lee, along with a few others. But I want you to focus on the Lookout, Izumi. Any questions?”

>A. Nope, I’m good!
>B. What of Piccolo and Trip, we have a way to free them yet?
>C. Could I ask for some additional help? Like... (who?)
>D. Something else?
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>>3821600
>B. What of Piccolo and Trip, we have a way to free them yet?
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>>3821600
>B. What of Piccolo and Trip, we have a way to free them yet?
>C. Dark Nimbus, show me to the underside of the Lookout
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>>3821600
>B & C.
Sachie could help out too. Two ninjas means better stealth. She can use the Nimbus.
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>>3821600
>B.

How are our senzu reserves?
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>>3821674
Supporting this too. I don't think there are many left.
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“What of Piccolo and Trip? Do we have a way to free them yet?” you ask him.

Tien nods and smiles. “It will be tricky, but the Supreme Kai might be able to repair the door to the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. That will have to come after the Sacred Water, though, freeing everyone from Baby’s control takes priority.”

Aha! So you’ll have to watch over him too, just to make sure. “...Hmm. Maybe we could get a couple Nimbuses to help, too. There’s Suno’s and there’s the one that belongs to Maple’s family... oh, wait, didn’t Korin have a special one too? Or am I misremembering that?”

“Korin’s been taken over too, recall. As has Yajirobe.”

...

Oh crap right.

“The Senzu beans!” you blurt out, standing up. “How many do we have left? Baby’s probably stolen all of the ones on Korin’s Tower, or worse. Somebody was able to secure some of them, right?”

Acer crosses his arms. “We have two.”

Oh. Oh good. “Two beans.”

“Two, and only two.” dad confirms.

You sit back down. Dang it. Sachie nudges your shoulder. “Hey. Izzy, I can ride one of those Nimbus things, remember?”

You look to her. “Are you sure? It’s not going to be an easy mission.”

“Hey, if Baby keeps control over your world, he might spread over to mine. I’m not sitting back and letting that happen, especially when I’ve got a chance at helping too. Neither of us will, right Zarid?”

He laughs. “I’d look like a selfish jerk if I said no. Yeah, we’ll help however you need, for your Earth and for ours.”

You and Sachie tap your fists together. “Then it’s settled. Welcome to the team.”

The plan’s all coming together. Just you wait, Baby, your days are numbered!

https://youtu.be/xtevIlwMPEk

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?

And okay, y’all have a choice to make by tomorrow. Stick with Izumi, switch to Gohan, or switch to Peppa? There will be some really important training up ahead, so choose wisely.
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>>3821728
Fun was had.

I'm casting my vote to Gohan. He seems to be on the most important training trip, and making plans with the Supreme Kai is currently paramount.
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>>3821728
Voting for Gohan, excited to see what's going on on his end.
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>>3821728
Oof. Kinda regretting taking as many as we did for Peppa. But hey, two should be enough. Had a great time Kato! Thanks for running!

And I'll back Gohan too.
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>>3821728
Gohan!

Boy needs some redemption!
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>>3821728
Catching up but having fun. Let's give Gohan a try.
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>>3822858
Spoiler: Gohan dies.
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>>3821751
>>3821768
>>3822003
>>3822028
>>3822858
Glad y'all had fun! And okay, looks like we'll be back with Gohan today.

And my sincerest apologies for getting here so late, I had to help some of the new hires at work now that some of the summer ones are back in school. With that said, we are back!

>>3821728
https://youtu.be/hNxpDaULjEs

You look around at the Supreme Kai’s world. It’s a very beautiful place, seemingly untouched by anything resembling civilization. There’s a large moon in the sky, half-full, and several smaller ones further off. Curious that you aren’t transforming... maybe should ask about that later. You walk forward with the Supreme Kai and Kibito. “So, everyone got the message?”

“They did indeed. Tapion wished to tell you he appreciates the warning as well.”

You glance around again. “...How is he, by the way? Were he and Minotia able to return to their world?”

Shin simply smiles and nods. Kibito however starts to take to the air. “We should not delay.”

“So, what IS this thing you wish for me to use?” you question, flying up as well.

The Kai’s eyes light up. “The Z Sword is a powerful weapon that has been on this world for over 75 million years now. In all this time, none have been able to remove the blade from its plateau. A being with truly tremendous potential should, however, be able to free it and harness its immense power.”

“Okay, that’s all well and good, but how is it going to help us against Baby? Is it like Tapion’s sword, able to channel the energy of those around it? Merely getting stronger might not work.” you tell him. It IS a legitimate concern.

Kibito glares back at you. “If you doubt you can free the sword, you are welcome to say so.”

“Hey!” you grumble at him. “It’s not that, I’m just trying to figure out how this can be used to, you know, stop the threat to the universe.”

The Supreme Kai smiles back at you. “While using the sword will make you stronger, I have another thing I believe will help you immensely. Both you and your mother have shown substantial skill in the Magical arts. Baby does not seem to be completely prepared for such abilities. While strengthening your body and drawing out your potential, I will be teaching you some more advanced Magics to better prepare you for the fight ahead.”

>A. Thank you, Supreme Kai, it is an honor
>B. Will that be enough? I repeat my comparison with Tapion’s sword
>C. Is there anything you’d like me to help with in return
>D. Something else?
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>>3823099
>C. Is there anything you’d like me to help with in return
>D. I can help fish but it's... embarrassing around others.
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>>3823099
>A.
>C.
"Hey do you know anything about equivalent exchange?"
>D. Address Kibito's disdain. We don't need it distracting us from what's important. If he has issues, he should feel free to bring them forth.
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>>3823099
>D. Is this place part of Otherworld?
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>>3823099
>A. Thank you, Supreme Kai, it is an honor
>C. Is there anything you’d like me to help with in return
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>>3823099
>D. *Scratch our head sheepishly* Besides making my attacks Sparking, I don't really use magic all that much, despite my Mom's efforts. My cousin would totally go for that though.
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>>3823117
False.
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>>3823099
>>3823107
Supporting!
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>>3823119
Check out our movelist, we only flavor ki attacks with it. We're not all that mystic.
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>>3823099
>D. Supreme Kai, I have a question: Why not train Peppa instead? Not only is she still alive, but she's stronger than me. And my cousin's more gifted than I am with magic, something Kibito could tell you about.
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>>3823132
No.
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>>3823132
>gifted
Skilled is a better word for it.
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>>3823099
>A & C.

>>3823117
>>3823132
Dude. Stop.
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>>3823099
>>3823132
(Note: This is a very self-deprecating way of asking Shin why he chose Gohan in particular compared to the other options.)
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>>3823099
I'd like to ask Shin why he chose us, but without needing to add anything about Peppa or Izzy.

Is it cause we were the closest or...?
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>>3823099
>A.
>C.
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>>3823099
I'd like to add a specific LACK of support for being a whiny angst bag to our almighty God after he invites us into his home.
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>>3823195
It's not angst, it's humility and knowing our strengths.
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>>3823201
>be a dragonball character
>accept your limits

Pick one.
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Eh, nevermind. Sorry.
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“Thank you, Supreme Kai. It is an honor.” you tell him humbly. “If you don’t mind my asking, is there anything you need help with in return? I’m sure my mom’s brought up her idea on Equivalent Exchange to you before.”

“Indeed she has. And... thank you.” He nods. “If you are willing, we would appreciate some help in the matter regarding Majin Buu.”

“...Are you sure about this?” Kibito asks in surprise. “Especially considering why Majin Buu is in this state to begin with...”

You narrow your eyes at the big red guy. “Hey, look, I get it. I didn’t handle the situation back there all that well. But I’ve learned from my mistakes. I know you’re not all that pleased with me being here, but I’m trying to do what I can to save the universe here.”

Kibito looks away. The Supreme Kai sighs out. “Need I remind you that I was the one who asked him to come here, Kibito.”

“No, Sir.”

The three of you reach a tall and thin plateau, almost a spire of rock shooting up from a lake. There, you see a blade jabbed right into the middle of it. There it is. The Z Sword. It’s a surprisingly large blade, and you can sense something... different about it. A mystical aura to it, subtle but definitely noticeable. Both Kais land on either side of it. They look to you. The Supreme Kai nods.

You place your hands on the hilt, getting a good grip on it. Definitely stuck in there pretty well.

>A. Use your full power to draw it out!
>B. Try and see just what is keeping it there, maybe there’s a trick to it...
>C. Supreme Kai... just one question. Why me, specifically?
>D. Something else?
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>>3823274
>C. But respectfully!
>A!
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>>3823274
>D. Explosive Wave to clear away the rock pillar, maintain a tight grip on it.
>C. Supreme Kai... just one question. Why me, specifically?
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>>3823274
>D. Ki sense the sword.
>C. But respectfully
>A.
SSJ 3, go!
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>>3823274
These

>>3823278
>>3823285
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>>3823274
>B.
>D. Analyze it a bit and ask what the story here is.
But in the end
>A.
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>>3823288
This too, sure
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Okay, roll me 2d20, best of three! DC is 10 for the first, 15 for the second!
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>>3823274
I wanna know your stance on something: In the Kid Buu anime flashback when he's killing all the Supreme Kais, Kid Buu shows no fascination with candy or making people into chocolate, not until he absorbs fatso. Did Daikaioshin ever teach Shin the Transfiguration Beam, or is that ability something Kid Buu inherently had?
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Rolled 9, 2 = 11 (2d20)

>>3823311
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Rolled 2, 1 = 3 (2d20)

>>3823311
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>>3823311
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>>3823317
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>>3823315
>>3823317
>>3823321
...Legit surprised. Okay then. Writing...
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Welp!
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>>3823313
It's something Buu had.
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>>3823331
Buuuuuuuuuuuuu!
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>>3823325
Ok so... We just go at it, but then there's a trick to it? Or we can just break it and fail that way.
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>>3823336
We destroy the plataeu but the sword just sinks into the ground below.
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>>3823339
I don't even care, as long as we can try again.

Making me wish we had more complicated rules. Or at least a proficiency bonus.
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>>3823339
The lake below?
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>>3823345
The ground at the bottom of the lake.
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>>3823343
I'm assuming in this context that.proficiency and all that is taken into account when Kato sets the DC.
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>>3823343
"Now THIS is Radish pulling!"
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>>3823348
There's a sword, there's a sword, there's a sword at the ground at the bottom of the lake~

>>3823278
>>3823285
I wonder if we'll have to roll for self-respectfully after... this?
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“Supreme Kai, just one question before we try this: why me, specifically? You asked me to come here, and I am grateful for that, but there has to be something else to it, I doubt it was just for convenience or anything like that.”

He smiles. “I do owe you and your mother. But I also believe you have tremendous potential within you. Potential to do good, to help others. I wish to help you cultivate that.”

You give him an understanding nod. “Okay, here goes. You guys might want to step back.” Both Kibito and the Supreme Kai move away. Gonna give it your all. But first... you’re still curious. You try to sense the kind of energy within the sword, there’s SOMETHING there but you’re not entirely sure what it is. You try to send a small bit of energy through the blade... but it only seems to become less approachable. Guess you’re going to have to do this the hard way. You start to tug on the sword, powering up. Your hair stands up as your aura surges a bright golden color. You pull harder, transforming further, sparks flying, but the sword doesn’t want to move. Agh, come on, come oooon! Giving it your all! Your hair grows longer, your eyebrows disappear, and you tug harder. “HRRRAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!”

With one final pull, you free the blade from the ground, lifting it overhead and-! -TAK-

...

And a pebble bonks you on the forehead. Then another. And one more, a bigger rock, hits the back of your head. Your eyes open. You didn’t free the sword. You freed the PLATEAU. Hoo jeeze wow okay this is not stable! You try your best to hold it up but oh crap oh crap what the heck!

“Th-this doesn’t count!” Kibito yells at you, hiding behind the smaller Kai (and not very well). “The Z Sword is still stuck in there!”

“Gohan, be careful, and try to keep yourself calm!” the Supreme Kai calls to you. “You may be exerting so much power that you’re not truly gripping the sword itself. Keep yourself calm, regulate your energy flow.”

>A. Do as he instructs, pull it away but keep your energy calm
>B. What even is keeping the sword in here, is it some kind of magic? It felt like that to me
>C. Swing the spire encasing the sword at something, break it off!
>D. Something else?
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>>3823447
>A.
>D. Ask the sword permission to put some of our life-force through it. If its sentient like Masamune it might be insulted.
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>>3823447
>A. Do as he instructs, pull it away but keep your energy calm
>D. Now cut with it! https://youtu.be/-76GjVPfuUs
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>>3823447
>>3823450
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>>3823447
>A.
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Okay, another roll of 2d10, best of three! DC is 9 for the first, 13 for the second!
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Rolled 15, 14 = 29 (2d20)

>>3823462
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>>3823447
>A. Do as he instructs, pull it away but keep your energy calm
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Rolled 4, 19 = 23 (2d20)

>>3823462
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Rolled 15, 15 = 30 (2d20)

>>3823462
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Rolled 19, 16 = 35 (2d20)

>>3823462
> another roll of 2d10,
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>>3823465
>>3823466
Passed! Good job!

>>3823467
Ah. Whoops. Sorry. Been a tiring day.
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>>3823468
's all good Kato.
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>>3823447
https://iwl.me/
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>>3823468
Cute!
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>>3823447
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vUtM9iySqg

Supreme Kai’s right. You have been going at this all wrong. You’re using your strength, sure, but you need to focus it... hm. Maybe. Maybe this is why it’s been so hard for you to really bring out your best with Super Saiyan 3. Your aura stills as you focus yourself, closing your eyes again. You speak softly to the sword itself. “I can tell there’s something in there. I’m going to share a bit of my life force, channel it through this blade. Can you hear me? I want to help. You’ve been trapped in there for so long.”

...

A faint, very, very faint, almost a whisper of a voice, can be heard...

‘Set... me... free...’

That’s just what you needed to hear! You pour your energy into the blade and hold it high above you, balanced perfectly now. You turn your body away from the two Kais, and with a mighty swing downward, the plateau the blade was stuck in is flung off into a mountain. Now free, you can truly feel the weight of the blade. It’s HEAVY. But you can wield it, for now. You hold the blade above your head again, in one hand.

Kibito stares in disbelief. “Th-the... THE Z SWORD... IT’S... IT’S...!”

“It’s free.” Supreme Kai finishes for him, a proud smile on his face.

You nod at him, then look at the sword shine in the light. There’s power in it. True power. And you’ll do all you can to bring it out!

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?
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>>3823526
>Cut to Elder Kai trying to get through to Gohan over and over, only for the not to not understand any of it

Was good Kato, thanks for running!
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>>3823537
https://youtu.be/SdsJDLSI_Mo

>>3823526
Thanks for the session, get some rest!
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>>3823526
Thanks for making that screw up more amusing than embarrassing. Curious how the rest of this is going to break.
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>>3823526
Good times, good work, let's all get some sleep.
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>>3823526
Wait, Z-Sword. Did you mean free from the plateau or....
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>>3824050
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>>3823537
Hah. And glad to hear, thanks for playing!

>>3823546
>>3823575
Glad y'all had fun! And did, thank you.

>>3823554
A crit would have given a quite different result, too.

>>3824050
Good question.

Anyway, we are back!

>>3823526
So, you HAVE managed to free the sword. But as you power down, you realize just how heavy it is. It’s not UNmanageable, but it’s nothing like the katana you’re used to, or even your uncle’s sword. You try to give it a swing, and almost lose your grip on it.

“It does seem like it will take some getting used to.” the Supreme Kai comments.

“Perhaps you will need to stay transformed to manage that weight.” Kibito suggests. You can’t really tell if that’s meant as a jab at you or a legitimate suggestion.

“It’s not that I... rgh... can’t hold it, it’s just absurdly heavy, and the balance is off. There’s much more mass... ngh... in the blade than there should be for something like... like this.” Okay, remember your stances, Gohan. Like mom and uncle Acer taught you.

Kibito does seem impressed, but a little grumpy. “Well, sorry that the sacred Z Sword does not live up to your expectations.”

>A. Offer it to him, let him see for himself
>B. Better try it with Super Saiyan, at the very least
>C. Channel your Ki through it again, try and see if you can commune with the blade to give it better control
>D. Something else?
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>>3824816
Train it in base mode, better get used too it in case we get knocked out of SSJ forms.

Experiment with Kaio-Ken and Raio-Ken too.

>C.
Meditate with the sword.

>D. Once we get used to it try dual wielding it with our Katana.


....Sword.
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>>3824816
Politely offer A. to Kibito if he's so sure if himself, then C.
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>>3824816
>A. So what magic skills did you wish to teach me, and what needs doing with Majin Buu?
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>>3824816
>C. Channel your Ki through it again, try and see if you can commune with the blade to give it better control
>D. Mention that there seems to be a sword spirit thing, and see if you can get a bit more of a story behind it.
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>>3824872
This too
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>>3824816
>>3824872
Supporting.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mp4GlJOfog

“It’s not that. It’s just there are a lot of things about this sword that seem... I dunno, ‘off’ isn’t quite the right word, maybe ‘mysterious.’” You head to Kibito and hold the blade out for him. “See for yourself.”

Kibito tries to take hold of the sword, only for it to fall to the ground, slipping right through his fingers. He tries to bring it back up... aaaand fails, pretty badly. The Supreme Kai does his best to hold back a laugh. “What have you noticed that would make you think that, Gohan?”

“Well, when I finally did manage to get it free, I felt... a sort of whisper come from it. Like there’s a presence inside the blade itself.” You head to the Sword once more and lift it, though with difficulty. You try to channel your Ki through it again to make it more stable. Can’t... quite hear anything yet, but maybe you’ll be able to if you give it some more power. “Uncle Acer’s Masamune has something similar, two spirits who allowed themselves to be bonded to the sword. Do you think the Z Sword might also have something like that, Supreme Kai?”

He rubs his chin curiously. “It is certainly possible. The Supreme Kais before me did tend to have some idea on there being a sort of presence that kept the sword in place. The Grand Supreme Kai too suspected it had something to do with the one who placed the Z Sword in the plateau you freed it from.”

“Grand Supreme Kai?” you repeat.

“Yes. The one that Majin Buu... absorbed into his being.” He looks down sadly. “The one we are still trying to find a way to free from Buu.”

You practice swinging with the sword some more, trying to get better with it as you manage your flow of Ki through it. “So, do you have an idea on how that might be accomplished?”

“We are trying to find a method that would work to draw out the memories and personality of the Grand Supreme Kai, without letting the monster he pacified awaken once more.”

“Pacified how?” You slash the blade downward, just barely stopping it before it touches the ground.

“His inherent goodness soothed some of Buu’s destructive tendencies. While the monster is still dangerous, it is not AS dangerous as it once was.” he explains, observing your movements. “You already seem to be getting the hang of this.”

“I... must admit, you are showing greater skill with it than I expected.” Kibito compliments, genuinely.

“Still going to need more practice...” you admit. Another slash. Better, but not good enough. “So, what Magics are you hoping to teach me? I’m ready to get started on those, too.”

(cont.)
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>>3825048
Supreme Kai holds his left hand up, a sphere of metal appearing slightly above his palm. He then twists his hand slightly, the sphere spinning... like a fluid. Huh. Is it mercury? Gallium? “From what I have heard, Baby seems to be a mechanical being, able to take an amorphous form at will, and leave parts of himself behind in his victims to control them, like he did with... Yamcha, was it?”

You nod. “Yeah...”

He brings up his other hand and a sphere of light appears in it. “So, the Magic you will need to learn is how to exorcise a being like him from the bodies of others. While it can be done through more... brute force methods, there are skills that will allow it to be done without damaging the bodies of those he has infected. Further, learning this will help you exorcise him yourself, if he tries to take control once more.” He brings both spheres, the metallic orb and ball of light, together, the metal now glowing... but seemingly “trapped” in some sort of cage of light. “From there, Baby can be dealt with more easily, lacking any borrowed strength. You did nearly destroy him on your own, recall.”

>A. All right, let’s get started on this!
>B. Better focus on the sword first, try to manage that primarily
>C. Could you tell me more about the Z Sword?
>D. Something else?

Also, roll me 3d20, best of three! DC is 14 for the first two, 15 for the last.
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Rolled 11, 6, 13 = 30 (3d20)

>>3825053
>A.
Time to become an exorcist.
>C.
>D. Tell Shin about Melchior
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>>3825053
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Rolled 7, 10, 3 = 20 (3d20)

>>3825053
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>>3825053
>>3825065
Hurmph. I was voting for A I guess.
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>>3825056
>>3825057
>>3825065
Well, passed one of them.
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>>3825069
>>3825070
Let me also add that we should be grumbling about how this is more Izzy's strong point.
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>>3825079
Good natured grumbling.

Cuz we miss them.
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>>3825053
>A & C.

>>3825079
I can see the value on learning how to purge things like Baby at least.
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>>3825086
https://youtu.be/qihjsqjIuQM
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>>3825053
“All right, let’s focus on that, then!” you tell him with a bit more excitement in your voice. “Heh, it’s funny, Magic is more my mom’s or even my cousin Izumi’s strong suit.”

Kibito’s eyes narrow as he... well, doesn’t look at you directly, but more stares off into the distance. “We had noticed.”

Shin again tries to hold back a chuckle. “While Maple was able to demonstrate some of the skills she’d mastered, you too have the potential to match her, Gohan.”

You bow your head. “Thank you sir. I’m ready to begin.”

And so you continue training with the Z Sword, slowly getting better at it in your base state, but not as much as you’d like. You do start to get used to training in the afterlife, though, and you start to realize some of the benefits of it. Your body doesn’t tire nearly as easily, your strength and stamina recover substantially quicker, and you’re even able to maintain Super Saiyan 3 for much longer. Sadly, though your skill with the Z Sword is slowly improving, and you’ve been able to share your Ki through it more readily, you still haven’t been able to hear the spirit inside the sword again. Oh well. Gonna keep trying.

You do also start to understand more of the Magic the Supreme Kai is trying to teach you. There seem to be two major components to it, one related to Water Magic and healing, the other Light and casting out darker influences. The Curse Breaker that mom was taught a long, long time ago is also related to it, in a way. Might be easier to take it one step at a time, but you do still have Trip and Piccolo counting on you...

>A. Focus on the Water Magic part first, and how it relates to drawing out and manipulating things in a liquid state
>B. Focus on the Light Magic part first, casting out darker influences, you do have a bit of a head start on it
>C. Do both, but in moderation
>D. Focus harder on trying to contact the presence inside the Z Sword
>E. Something else?
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>>3825234
>C.
>E. Request if we can have the person who taught Maple the Curse Breaker, Baba on call (or brought) for notes.
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>>3825234
Hmm. Hard part first.
>A.
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>>3825234
>E. Why would they be counting on you? You're dead, silly!
>A. Focus on the Water Magic part first, and how it relates to drawing out and manipulating things in a liquid state
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>>3825234
>A.
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Okay, roll me 2d20, best of three! DC is 12 for the first, 14 for the second!
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Rolled 15, 5 = 20 (2d20)

>>3825252
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Rolled 1, 9 = 10 (2d20)

>>3825252
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Rolled 2, 13 = 15 (2d20)

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>>3825252
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>>3825256
>>3825257
Well! You passed one! Writing...
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>>3825264
Is there a rush to learn things here, or is last panel of pic related a dubism?
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>>3825312
Then again, what the hell does that even mean? So many uncertain implications made from a throwaway justification. Does he mean aging?
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>>3825315
We've literally just now established that we recover energy and stamina quickly here in the afterlife, SSJ3's great strain of course is a lot easier to maintain there. Just awkward wording getting that across.
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>>3825324
Yeah, but "this world of time" implies that Other World doesn't have time even though it clearly does.

I wonder if Kais know the trick for a HTC or if that was just Earthling Mysticism?
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Pictured: Elder Kai does brong up the Dimension of Time, but Shin raises an excellent point as to why that's not available.
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>>3825331
Nah, it implies that each world is different in that regard, not that time only exists in one of them.

In any case, between the translators skill, Gokus brains and Toriyama writing abilities you really shouldn't get too worked up over a single line like that.
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>>3825339
>Nah, it implies that each world is different in that regard, not that time only exists in one of them.
So if someone used their day of revival on Namek, their time on the planet would last one Namekian day?
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>>3825351
Maybe. Perhaps the length of it is arbitrary and pulling it off requires effort to scale with however much you're intending to grant. 24 hours would just be a convenient, reachable amount of time to work with.
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>>3825360
>"Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong my homies, what's an hour by the way lol?"
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>>3825336
You're reading a vastly outdated translation of the manga.

>>3825234
As you slowly get more used to the Z Sword, you work on training with this Water Magic the Supreme Kai wants you to learn. You even manage to work the two together, with him readying spheres of water for you. He thrusts them towards you and has you stop them, then slash at them with the sword. While you start to get a good rhythm going, you do end up getting splashed a few times.

And every time, it just hits home just how dangerous Baby can be if he tries to get control of your body again. And how lucky you were that you didn’t get hit by Dabura’s spit, as Kibito points out. You eventually move on to stronger materials, the Supreme Kai trying certain ferrofluids and to give you a better match for what to expect. Harder to manage than just Water, but doable.

A couple hours have passed since you started all this, and you still have only heard the faintest of whispers come from the blade. They seem... worried? Upset? Can’t tell what they’re saying, but you try to take care to better manage your Ki flow through it. Don’t want to risk overloading it or anything! Might break the sword!

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?
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>>3825365
But what a beautiful Doragon Baru it is! chew
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>>3825365
Lots of fun, despite the poor luck.

Liam enjoys messing with Gohan it seems.
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>>3825369
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>>3825365
Good session, we're successful at just enough today. Hopefully we can wrap up the training without huge problems.

I assume it's understanding the sword we're just failing at?
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>>3825371
>Aries horoscope
THAT AIN'T NO GOAT, THAT'S A RAM! BURN THE FALSE IDOL!!!!!!
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Are we going to take Mom's and Yamcha's advice "Unwieldy is Unwieldy" and stop with the sword that's too dang heavy? Whipping it around, I mean, unlocking it is fine.
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>>3825369
>>3825373
Glad y'all had fun!

And yes, while Gohan can tell there's something in the sword, he can't quite best who it is or what he's asking.

>>3826143
It is helping to get him stronger and focus his energy better.

And okay, we are back!

>>3825365
With this training starting to bare fruit, Supreme Kai next has you practice expelling dark energies. You're brought over to a large pond area, standing upon some oversized lillypads, ones surprisingly large enough to support your weight. The training starts off smaller, with only illusory images trying to cloud your mind, though he warns that stronger, more dangerous ones will be apparent soon.

You're also told about the plan to stop Baby that everyo,e has been developing, with the Supreme Kai willing to help the team going to the Lookout. He also notes that your cousin seems to have found a new trick with magic, and she'll be on the Lookout team too. A timeframe is also given. About 12 hours.

>A. Ask if you can take a short break to catch up with everyone
>B. Better double down on training!
>C.Couldn't hurt to ask about Tapion and Minotia
>D. Something else?
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>>3826596
>B.

WE'RE ON A TIMETABLE, KIDS
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>>3826596
>B. Better double down on training!
Bench-pressing Katchin would make us stronger.
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>>3826609
Wait, was Katchin dense or strong?
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>>3826596
>B. Better double down on training!
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>>3826596
>B.
>D. "Wouldn't I be better at expelling dark energy if I knew some Shadow Magic too? Doesn't that have gravity based properties?"
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>>3826596
Huh, image didn't post. Oh well.

So! Roll me 3d20, best of three! DC is 12 for the first two, 13 for the last one!
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Rolled 18, 19, 12 = 49 (3d20)

>>3826637
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Rolled 10, 2, 18 = 30 (3d20)

>>3826637
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Rolled 10, 14, 6 = 30 (3d20)

>>3826637
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>>3826642
>>3826645
>>3826648
Got all of them! Nice job! Writing...
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12 hours. It leaves enough time to rescue Trip and Piccolo, and hopefully stop Baby once and for all. Which means you don't have a minute to lose. The news seems to light a fire in your eyes, as you start to more readily adapt to the Z Sword and Supreme Kai's training.

"Focus, Gohan. These dark energies don't merely try to influence you, recall what Baby tried to do. What Babidi tried to do. See how they attempt to take control. Then, still your mind and use your Magic to purge it from your system."

"Okay. Okay." You've got this. Shadowy spheres appear near you, flung at the lillypad below you. Moving out of the way, you slash at the pad with the sword in your right hand and then bring your left forward, and let out a quick burst of Light in one smooth motion. The shadowy form is expelled lillypad. You've done it.

Smiling at the Z Sword proudly, you notice a faint whisper come from it. One... Just like the one you heard before.

"Set... me... free..."

>A. Supreme Kai, the sword is trying to communicate again
>B. But... you are free?
>C. Channel your ki through it more, see if that gets a reaction
>D.
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>>3826747
>D. SUPREME KAI, THE SWORD WANTS TO BE FREE OF AN EVIL PRESENCE! DO YOU THINK THIS TRICK WILL WORK ON IT?
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>>3826747
Whoops, that D is supposed to be "something else?"
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>PTSD Flashbacks to Rainbow get spat on

>A.
>D. Ask for a donation of God ki from the Supreme Kai to see what happens.
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>>3826747
>C, but
>A mention it while we work at it.
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>>3826747
>D. Are Zanpakuto real?
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>>3826747
>C and A
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>>3826805
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>>3826813
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>>3826813
>>3826816
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Rolled 5, 18, 1 = 24 (3d20)

>>3826807
>>3826813
>>3826816
...Well you passed both!
Writing...
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>>3826823
We're going to lose a lot of time now aren't we.
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When Gohan snapped the sword, was it a crit, fumble or both?
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>>3826848
We have two Swords now!
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>>3826747
https://youtu.be/4wVhc6gGJjA

"Supreme Kai!" you call out. "The sword is trying to communicate again!"

He's surprised, but intrigued. "What do you hear?"

"Just a sec, let me focus a bit on it..." You let your Ki flow through the sword once more, channeling it and trying to establish a connection. It... sooorta works.

"Have... sealed... ...rd Beer-..."

"It... wants beer?"

Kibito looks at you like he's about to give a scolding, but he decides against it. "Why would a sword want to drink?"

"Perhaps that is related to its hidden power." Supreme Kai speculates. "Let us see if it works."

And so begins a comedy of errors in your attempts to understand the Z Sword. The beer doesn't work, so next you try putting even more energy in, which seems to make it upset. Next you hear something about a ritual, to which the Supreme Kai lets out a gulp, explaining there isn't enough time for such a thing. Then you hear mention of great power... and you try utilizing Super Saiyan 3 with it once more, only for it to not really do much of anything, but you do notice it's easier to transform into now. And this continues on for a couple hours.

Lastly, you hear about some kind of "strongest material." Supreme Kai knows what that is. He forms a metallic block overhead. "This is Katchin, the strongest material in the universe. Perhaps it wishes you to cut it?" He sets the block on the ground.

"Is that even possible?" Kibito questions.

"Worth a try." You bring the Z Sword overhead, then slash it down!

...Aaaaaand it flies out of your hands with a loud clanging sound, embedding itself in a large tree. You frantically pull it back out and check for damage. "You okay in there?"

"SWING... HARDER!"

Okay, one more go! You leap at the block and bring the blade down with all your might!

...

The sword snaps in half.

>A. Panic, panic panic panic! Not again NOT AGAIN!
>B. I can fix it! I can fix it! Gather up the pieces!
>C. Lower head, apologize to Supreme Kai, and to fly off somewhere to tell incoherently at your luck
>D. ...Swing again, sword?
>E. Something else?
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...the Hell? Happened again. Here's the pic.
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>E. Welp.
>D. ...Swing again, sword?
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>>3826931
>A.
>B.
>E. Calm down and ki sense...
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>>3826931
>B. I can fix it! I can fix it! Gather up the pieces!
>E. Use telekinesis and your energy flow to Tetsuo the blade back to a tracing of what it was, your mind is mightier.
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>>3826976
need to learn telekinesis.

be mighty useful right now
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>>3826931
>E. "Okay, Z Sword, what now?"
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>>3826931
>A. Panic, panic panic panic! Not again NOT AGAIN!
>D. ...Swing again, sword?
>E. Just stop, calm down and figure this out. Is that what it wanted?
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>>3826931
C. Seppuku. https://youtu.be/ZPbNQivrIss
not srs
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>>3826999
He's right you know. The '61 Bordeaux is the best choice...
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Ahahahaha ha ha haaaa crap crap crap no that didn't just happen. You look down at the blade. Broken. You sink to your knees. Not again. NOT AGAIN. Damn it all how did you do this AGAIN?!

...

No. No, calm down. Pick up the pieces. Take a deep breath. You notice the sword seems lighter now. Lighter than it should be, even after being snapped in half. Kibito and Supreme Kai are panicking, but you're focused. Holding both pieces up, you try to sense if there is still something inside. "...This is what you asked for, right? Do I swing again?"

"No no, that was quite enough, my boy." a new voice replies.

https://youtu.be/7-G375Hi7A8

You sense the presence that was in the blade, but now it's behind you. As you turn back, you see a very peculiar sight. A Kai, looking like the Supreme Kai, though substantially older. He smiles warmly at you. Supreme Kai gasps. "You... you... who are you?"

"Ain't it obvious young'n? Come on now, you should be able to tell one of your own from a stranger. I'm just like you... though, 15 generations removed."

"F-FIFTEEN GENERATIONS?!"

The old man let's out a laugh. "Of course, of course, and I must say, good work. You were able to find someone who could not only free the sword, but me as well." The old Kai moves forward. "Mmm. Gohan, was it?"

"Y-yes sir."

"I am in your debt. Oof, got a crick in my back like nothing else though." He stretches a bit.

"U-um, Elder, we were in the middle of training Gohan before you appeared. We were trying to prepare him to face a terrible foe that threatens the whole universe, one that has already taken control of his home."

The old Kai notices the halo above your head. "And how exactly were you going to do that? The boy is dead."

"I have a day pass on the Earth waiting for me. Supreme Kai was helping me prepare to exorcise the being that calls itself 'Baby' and trap it in order to destroy it for good."

That gets a raised eyebrow from him. "Oho? Weeeell well well. You are just in luck. Normally my offer would be to draw out your latent potential, but if it's instruction on exorcisms, I can do plenty to teach you." He also takes a moment to look at your tail, then up at the moons in the sky. He looks like he's about to say something, but chooses not to.

>A. That's perfect! Anything you need in return?
>B. ...Something wrong with my tail, sir?
>C. How did you get sealed in the Z Sword anyway?
>D. Hey, could the sword be repaired somehow? Was helpful in my training
>E. Something else?
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>>3827047
>E. Throw the sword in the wastebin, キャベツ 4 (un)lyfe.
>A. That's perfect! Anything you need in return?
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>>3827047
>A. That's perfect! Anything you need in return?
>C. How did you get sealed in the Z Sword anyway?
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E. Elder, I can help with the neck pain! Just relax a bit, *Burning Crusher*
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>Elder Kai's face wen
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>>3827047
>A.
>C.
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You set the broken pieces of the Z Sword on the block of Katchin and smile excitedly at the Elder Kai. "That's perfect! Tell me, sir, is there anything you might wish for in return?"

There is a... more devious and mischevous look on his face than you were anticipating. Supreme Kai and Kibito look worried. So you're all surprised when he seems to relent and waves his hand. "Tell you what, kid, this one is on the house. You did help free me after all." The two other Kais sigh in relief. Their relief vanishes when he adds, "But if you want more than this, some other time, you're going to have to promise me a kiss from a hot babe, minimum!"

Supreme Kai and Kibito fall over. "Venerable Elder, now is not the time for such jokes!"

He looks back at them, almost disappointed. "Who's joking?"

"E-Elder!" the Supreme Kai blurts out, his face reddening.

Well, you do know plenty of attractive ladies. But not sure how many would be willing to give the old geezer the time of day if he asked for a kiss. "A-anyway, thank you, sir. I must admit, I am curious, though. How did you end up trapped in that sword in the first place?"

"Mmh. Let's just say some..
workplace disagreements can lead to some very heated exchanges. The cosmos has a very delicate balance on which old worlds should be done away with to make room for new creations, and which should be preserved. The being who did it was quite powerful, though nowhere near as evil as this Baby creature sounds to be." He looks to the Surpreme Kai for a moment, then back to you. "That said, he is not an individual you should ever face. In fact, I'm not even sure I should even tell you his name unless you promise to never seek him out. Will you promise me that, Gohan?"

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?
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>>3827154
"No, I'm going straight to his house to party."

Fun indeed!
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>>3827154
Good session, this bit has been more fun than canons version.
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>>3827154
"So what was that about Beer? Or do you prefer Whisky?" Great, another drunk to deal with.
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>>3827154
I would ask why he suggested we drink Beer to get him out first.
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>“The one we are still trying to find a way to free from Buu.”
Just the one?
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>>3827669
Oh wait, that guy might actually be super dead!
https://youtu.be/lxRb7h7xqHA?t=185

Though, Buu did get blasted to bits constantly in Buu Saga...
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Hah. And glad, thanks for playing!

>>3827326
Glad you're enjoying it!

>>3827404
>>3827646
Certainly could.

Anyway, we are back!

>>3827154
The Supreme Kai gives his elder (ancestor? Not sure how lineages work with Gods) a concerned look. "I... believe I know who you are talking about. On that, I must agree. He still has not awakened in recent times."

"Awakened?" you repeat. Curious.

"Both Saiyans and Tuffles have had encounters with such a being before, long before even the time of Freeza. I also must ask that you never draw his ire, Gohan." he replies. Kibito seems a little lost himself.

Elder Kai nods. "Mm yes. So, do we have your word, Gohan?"

>A. Absolutely, sir
>B. Better not chance it, I must decline
>C. ...Could Baby know of this person?
>D. Something else?
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>>3828175
>A. Absolutely, sir
>D. If this being were to appear, what would I be advised to do? Or, not do?
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>>3828175
>>3828206
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>>3828175
>>3828206
Supporting! Also,
>Toad!
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>>3828175
>D. Why does there need to be someone like that? What's wrong with letting Creation sort itself out?
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>>3828352
We don't know the context yet, hold your horses.
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>>3828359
>Let's just say some..
workplace disagreements can lead to some very heated exchanges. The cosmos has a very delicate balance on which old worlds should be done away with to make room for new creations, and which should be preserved.
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>>3828175
"Absolutely, Sir!" you affirm. "In fact, is there anything we should or shouldn't do to avoid this person's ire?"

https://youtu.be/UQ8migZ1Ras

Elder Kai smiles warmly at you. "You've got a good head on those shoulders, kid. Okay. First off, the being who sealed me within the Z Sword is none other than this universe's God of Destruction, the one and only Great Destroyer, Lord Beerus."

Huh. So that's why he was talking about Beer. "God of what now?"

"Much like we Kais are gods who govern creation, bringing new planets and beings to the universe, so too must there be room made for creation to take place. A delicate balance, equivalent but with a forward goal in mind." Supreme Kai explains.

"...Equivalent Exchange." you mumble under your breath.

"Thing is, Beerus has a bit of a temper. He's prone to some... outbursts from time to time. I had a disagreement with him, one that turned into a big argument, and he was so mad at me over losing he wanted to blow up this whole planet!" The old Kai stomps his foot on the ground a couple times. "But he knew such a thing was too much for even him to get away with, so he opted for sealing me in that sword instead."

"What was the argument even about?" you ask curiously.

Elder Kai opens his mouth to speak, but then looks away. "You know, it's the funniest thing. I can't even remember." The two other Kais fall over. "Not important now anyway. What you must do, Gohan, is keep his temper from ever exploding out. Show him kindness, respect, and appeasement, and... hm. Shin," the older Kai addresses the younger, "He still got a sweet tooth?"

Supreme Kai nods. "He is quite happy with delicious foods, yes."

"Good! So, that all clear, my boy?"

"Yes Sir." you answer with a nod.

"Good, good. Now, you ready to begin? I'll show you some real exorcism."

>A. I am, let's do it
>B. Say, we have a few other fighters who might benefit from this, like Tapion and Minotia, or even my mom. Would you be okay with helping them too?
>C. Can you tell me more about this Beerus person first?
>D. Something else?
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>>3828359
We have a Tuffle Brain, why not use it to read between the lines? Even Monkey Brain can tell when planets are destroyed for free real estate.
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>D. Lose respect for these people for appeasing a bully as well as the fucked up system they're cogs in.
>But don't let it show on your face!
>A. I am, let's do it to it!
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>>3828400
>A. I am, let's do it
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>>3828431
The Law of Equivalent Exchange has never once taken Mortal Lives into account because nothing resembling New Life comes out on the other end. These people who think they can replace what they see as flaws with superior versions are just bullies forcing their ways on others with lethality if they disobey.
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>>3828400
Posting for a regular on discord that can't post to 4chan for some reason.

>A & B.
>D. Ask how long this might take, individually and with others.
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>>3828506
We can also use our tuffle brain to know that judging the gods based on limited information is straight insane.
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>>3828400
>A.

No time for complications.
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>>3828525
Ah, that's too bad. Is that a vote of support for it, or just posting for them?
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>>3828541
That's for them. I already posted, but my IP changed.
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>>3828528
But not inSaiyan!
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>>3828550
Oh it changed before I posted. Well whatever. I almost added B but it seemed like a poor use of time outside of maybe our mom. I'd telepath our lesson to her if we could connect from here.
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>>3828550
>>3828568
Fair enough!

Okay, roll me 2d20, best of three! DC is 13 for both!
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Rolled 16, 18 = 34 (2d20)

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>>3828528
If the Gods are Immortal than they could not possibly relate to Ningens and are not fit to judge them. If the Gods are Mortal then they are no better than Ningens and are not fit to judge them. Perhaps the Supreme Kai and the God of Destruction convene to work out a compromise to bridge these viewpoints. Problem is, the last example we know of that happening ended with the Supreme Kai in a sword.
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>>3828594
>>3828602
Passed both! Writing...
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>>3828400
While you would like to see if anyone else might be able to manage any of this, you don't have much time to lose. "I'm ready, Sir."

"Excellent! Let's begin!"

https://youtu.be/8_l3zNLDCdw

Elder Kai builds upon what the Supreme Kai taught you, and then some. He shows you how to more finely utilize Light Magic for the process, timing it with the flow of Ki around one's body. This allows you to better sense where exactly the dark presence is hiding inside someone. And, with Water Magic helping you manage it with the Light Magic, you'll be able to draw Baby out of his main host. You've got it.

[Gohan has learned: Exorcism]

You let out a such of relief. Finally for it down. Elder Kai claps. "Stupendous my boy! You have a genuine talent for this. Why I'd have done anything for an apprentice with your level of skill and patience."

"It was thanks to you that we got here so quickly, Sir." you tell him humbly.

Kibito approaches you. "...I feel I owe you an apology. I have judged you too quickly. Few as young as you are able to show the kind of growth you are capable of, both in skill and in spirit." He bows his head. "I am sorry, Gohan. You are a true prodigy, and a good person."

"Seems we have about... 5 hours left, Earth time." Supreme Kai states.

>A. I should practice more, make sure I've got it
>B. Thank you, Kibito, that means a lot
>C. Could check in with a few people, see how everyone's doing
>D. ...Do you think this would work on Majin Buu? Help free the Grand Supreme Kai?
>E. Something else?
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>>3828670
>A.
>B.
>E. About that unlocking potential... obviously I can't do anything about your fee right now, but I do have a lot of friends. Take a rain check?
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>>3828670
>E. "I don't think I have judged you all long enough. This God of Destruction worries me, and it appears that you all appease him so he does not run amok. And worse, if you tell him what planets to destroy to make room for new shit, well, the Planet Trade Organization did that plenty.
>"Thank you for the techniques you have given me, but I do not trust you just yet.
>"Now, as an Earthling I will take care of the Earth so our problems don't reach you. Good day."
>Let's go to King Kai's.
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>>3828670
>>3828684
Supporting, and I think Peppa should do the ritual if anyone, she complains about needing to use a transformation to go all out whenever she's asked about it.
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>B
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You now your head to Kibito. "Thank you, Sir, it means a lot to me." Next you turn to Shin. "I should definitely practice some more with it, just to make sure I've got it down as best I can."

"Very well, Gohan. I'll see if I can ready some things to practice this on." the Supreme Kai replies, heading off for a bit.

As he does, you approach the Elder Kai casually. "So, about having one's potential unlocked through your abilities. We probably don't have time for it now, but it wouldn't hurt to keep that in mind. Aside from just me, know a lot of friends who would be interested in such a thing. Could I get a rain check on that, for me or for them?"

"Hmmmm..." the old man raises an eyebrow. "What kind of friends? And do you truly expect to keep training while deceased? It's some good gumption, but you do only have the one day, my boy."

>A. Could tell him which girl you think is cutest (who?)
>B. Should suggest someone who would benefit from an increase in power the most (who?)
>C. Ask him his type
>D. Oh, don't worry about that, we still have the Dragon Balls
>E. Something else?
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>>3828795
..I feel uncomfortable pimping my friends out...

>D.
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>>3828795
>C.
Whether we go through with the pimping or not, it won't hurt to play into his good graces and know what cards to play later.
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>C. What kinda navels you go for? Slim, Chiseled Abs, Bit of Chubbiness?
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>>3828809
Hmm, I forgot about the outie/innie divide amongst the cultured of this topic. Best ask about that too.
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>>3828815
Oh yeah, piercings! Some girls do get their bellybuttons pierced. Hey Kato, what would a Potara piercing do on the bellybutton?
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>>3828795
These

>>3828801
>>3828804
Lets not pump out anyone, but get an idea on who he likes. Then mention Dragon Balls.
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Angela might do it.
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>>3828826
Pimp, not pump. Whatever.
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>>3828830
So it's okay to let Elder Kai pump our friends?
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>>3828795
>B. Giving that boon to our sister might be best.
>C.
>D. (but a little less dismissive)
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>>3828795
>>3828849
Supporting.
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>>3828795
Hey y'all, instead of Dragon Balls for D, can we say Necronomicon?
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>>3828795
Not ACTUALLY going to try and set him up with someone, you'd never live it down, even while dead. But doesn't hurt to stay in his good graces, and you quickly notify Kibito of what you're doing so he doesn't start to worry. "Depends on the kind of girl you're interested in. Do you have a type, Sir?"

"Ehehehehehehe~ Well, now you're speaking my language!" he exclaims. "Now, just so you know, I don't go for Halos, kiddo. These girls are all alive, yeah?"

Odd... start, but you nod. "Of course."

"Ahem! Then let me say, I like 'em a bit young, but too young. Need a niiiice big chest. Shapely helps too. Oh! And I don't mind the more clutzy ones, but no airheads." he replies like he's ordering from a drive-thru.

...Come to think of it you know a couple who could match that. But. Yeah. Not gonna chance it. "So someone more my age is out of the picture?"

"Oh sure, any girls your age won't have nearly a developed enough chest for my tastes." he replies, waving his hand dismissively.

Well, that's Peppa, Izzy, Lime, and Cocoa out of the picture. Probably for the best, sis especially would strangle you with your own tail if you pulled something like that. ...Actually. "You know, I have a twin sister who might be up for such a power-up. Would she have to bring someone too?"

"If she's as young as you, I ain't interested in her, so yes she would." he replies matter-of-factly. "Hmm. My previous question still stands, though. I ain't going to disparage you for wanting to keep up your training in this next world, but you only got a day back there."

You smile kindly. "Oh, it's probably not what you're thinking. We plan to win this, and set right what Baby's done to the universe. I'll probably have to stick around for a while, but eventually the Dragon Balls will be available again."

He takes a step away and exclaims in the most shocked tone he can, "THE DRAGON BALLS?!"

"...Uh. Yeah. Is there a problem?"

He stamps his door down and declares, "They aren't some cheap toys to play around with! What are those Namekians doing?!"

...Hoo boy this is gonna be awkward.

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~5:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?

And yes, that's right, we will be going into a bit of overtime with this. Also, a quick aside, stick with Gohan, or switch to Peppa?
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>>3828882
Switch to Peppa, we need to correct Basilea on her nomenclature.
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This is a porcupine.
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>>3828882
Aha, gunna have to try to justify dragon ball abuse now. This would be easier if the fate of the black star balls were known, maybe. We should probably switch to Peppa while Gohan goes through all that.
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>He stamps his door down
Is he going to invite us in?

>Did y'all have fun?
I haven't had much fun in the dialogue sessions because dialogue write-ins need support now and it makes me feel shunned when no one responds to my ideas. Again, that rule I suggested that you're punishing me with was intended for combat moves so we wouldn't roll so much for every option that got thrown at the wall. Even if he doesn't say what I write-in, can some of what I suggest still work its way into Gohan's thoughts if it's not flat-out denied? I am a part of him too, and I want to have the option to pursue those lines of thought at later dates, ecchi or edgy.
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I'm less than twenty threads away from catuching up with you guys. Gotta say I'm bummed we don't get to stick with Maple.

So something's been on my mind. Why not use the Gravity Chamber at 500x setting, reinforce the chamber with tech and magic to make it more resilient (made with the ki absorption tech so it doesn't blow up and make it tougher against extreme workouts), use Clothes Beam to make a full body restraint suit (springs and elastic bands?), have a healer spotter to heal us (literally any sayian or Tuffle) so we can continue with training.
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>>3828902
God Bless America.


>>3828882
Fun was had. I'm okay with a switch to Peppa, definitely, especially as we close in on time to fight back.
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>>3828906
Because weight training has diminishing returns after a certain point, Ki Control is the new meta.
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>>3828911
I have an odd idea. Would it be possible for a person to split their soul in half?
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>>3828913
>this kills the person
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I think you could do some neat things with Spirit Ki!
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>>3828882
Make to keep Z-Sword remains for Melchior.

If he's tufflized, either exorcise him or wait until after we take care of Baby if we don't wanna spoil our surprise.
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>>3828973
The sword metal apparently lost it's super weight after elder kai was free from it, and possibly everything else special about it. I suppose we can still ask about it though.
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Sword, we use katanas with Gohan, not swords twice as tall as him. Just let anything involving the Z Sword go and you'll be happier.
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Or maybe we use wakizashi or ō-wakizashi... or is it a chisa katana?

Anyways, our fighting style's too weeby to go western now.
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Alternative Universal Greetings!
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https://www.viz.com/shonenjump/dragon-ball-super-chapter-52/chapter/19052?action=read
STORYTIME! for 8 pages
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>>3828911
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>>3828917
See?
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Piccolo and Tien are pretty good at Ki Control.

Hey, why not ask as Gohan whether the Supreme Kais know a way to travel to the Dimension of Time?
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>>3828882
Caught up, had fun. Giving Peppa some time sounds good, round off the trio's screentime.

>>3828902
The only thing that would change is the rest of us saying we don't support those rants you make openly rather than not support them. If that's what you want, fine, but result will be the same.
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>>3829693
Yes, that is what I want, I would rather defend write-ins from naysayers with reasons why the write-ins are good than proclaim why they're good like a jackass unprovoked to a bunch of people who don't care.
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>>3829698
You're still not going to get what you want. You've used up too much good will already.
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>>3829703
Ha, I never have good will.

Anyways, a cycle of destruction and creation that only serves to funnel souls that conform to a bunch of fruit people's standards into Heaven is needless.

People are already born pure as they are, gods trying to pervert that way of living though dogma with destruction as the stick are no better than an abusive parent who feels as if their child owes them for existing.

It's even a competition to them, "My universe is the fittest" or "My universe is the prettiest" or "My universe is JUSTICE" meaning that there is no true way of living among all the Multiverse and it's up to a bunch of gods trying to prove their specific virtues are the best ones.

The Celestial Bureacracy is dumb and their Heavens are dumb and throwing bad apples off a cliff is dumb. It just ends with a lot of people Hakai'd and those left who embody the GoD's and Supreme Kai's mutual fetishes.

Destroying people for free real estate is never Equivalent Exchange, especially when the Hakai destroys someone's soul so they don't reincarnate.

Does that make sense? I'm aware it was phrased rudely earlier, but I think I just didn't explain it well enough. Well, it is a bit too meta, we haven't even met a God of Destruction yet.
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>>3828989
We can just have it reforged into a katana. I'm sure a weapon made by Beerus would still have some sort of powerful property.
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>>3829785
>backscratching
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>>3828913
Or maybe...
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>>3828888
>>3828898
>>3828909
>>3829693
Glad most of you are having fun. And okay, looks like we're switching over to Peppa tonight.

>>3828906
Hope it's been enjoyable. And while there are some things Maple can do and still has done, I felt it was time to give the next generation their time in the spotlight.

Could work with the Gravity Training, have some things in mind for it too. Izumi learning Multi-Form might give her some advantages in training too.

>>3828913
Certain beings have been able to do that in the past, though not everyone can do it without issue.

>>3828973
Certainly could. But do note that it has lost most of its weight.

>>3829349
Well, looks like I guessed right on that.

>>3828902
I try to be fair with everyone. I'm sorry if others don't support your ideas.

And again, we will be starting at 5:30 today.
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Hi Kato! What do you think of "SPIRIT CONTROL" being able to pull out a lot of what we've already seen?

See you at 5:30!
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It's just another word for Ki control. >>3829393

Anyway, we are back!

>>3828882
So. Gohan's okay. Kinda. Sorta. Everyone else not taken over by Baby has been able to evacuate... save for dad, Vegeta, and Yurin and her ninja. Mom... wasn't too happy about dad choosing to stay behind, but he was able to promise to her that he would stay safe.

Pantea seemed to be doing a bit better, hearing what Gohan was up to, though she's been a bit quieter than she usually is. Something about Basilea calling her out like that didn't sit well with her. Still, she seems to have gotten an idea about something, and asked 19 for help. She even brought Giru and 16 with her.

Uncle Raditz isn't trying to show it, but he's pretty upset himself. Though he seems to be focusing it well, determined to learn as much as he can about those Cell Sentai guys. Basilea hasnt been the most cooperative person, but she has been giving him some hints on their capabilities. Plus he's keeping watch just in case either of the twins that were with her show up to rescue her.

Which leaves you and Videl. You were bombarded with a number of texts from Cocoa almost as soon as she and everyone else arrived on Monty's planet. There seems to be an issue with the Earth. Something interfering with signals, even telepathic ones. Wonder how Baby is even doing that. Still... it's such a relief to know she's okay. So there you and Videl sit, in the cafeteria, your friend trying to keep her mind off what happened to ger family and friends back on Earth. Though something else does seem to be bothering her too...

>A. Check on mom, kinda want a status report on Earth, if possible
>B. Videl, you sure you're okay? You keep poking those eggs with your fork, I think you've beaten them
>C. Check on Cocoa again, give her another text
>D. Think we should check on Pantea? See if she needs any help?
>E. Uncle Raditz probably has something from Basilea by now, let's see how he's doing
>F. Something else?
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>>3830061
>B.
>F. "....You gonna eat those?"
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>It's just another word for Ki control.

>>3830061
Supporting >>3830064
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>>3830072
Again, >>3829393

Spells it out for you pretty clear there.
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>>3830061
>B. Videl, you sure you're okay? You keep poking those eggs with your fork, I think you've beaten them
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>>3830061
Supporting >>3830064
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>>3830080
Awww, no Genki involved? Bah, oh well!

I hope they get into something like this with it.
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>>3830064
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Real quick, which is the better outfit?
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Or THIS one?
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You look at your friend as she lets out a quiet sigh. "Videl, you sure you're okay?" She nods. "Because you keep poking at those eggs with your fork, I think you've beaten them." She just prods at the eggs more, letting out another quiet sigh. "...You, uh, gonna eat those or-?"

Videl looks up, pouts, and takes a bite, finally. You giggle quietly. "I'm just... I guess thinking about how close a call this all was. I'm glad we were able to stop Basilea's plan and prevent it from ever happening, but I keep going over in my head on if we could have saved everyone instead. But... I'm sorry, that makes it sound like I'm second-guessing you." She lowers her head. "Thinking of all the people who Baby does have control of. All our classmates, my mom and dad... what he might be forcing them to do at this very moment. Erasa, Pen, Sharpener, they're all under his power even though they have nothing to do with any of this. And we weren't able to protect them."

Ah...

>A. I'm still not sure I made the best wish I could have, but at least Baby can't make his wish, and we've done something to help in the long run
>B. I... was tempted to use them to bring my brother back, or even just get rid of Baby entirely. I'm sorry
>C. We'll save the day again, free everyone under his control, and set everything right, count on it
>D. Something else?
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>>3830227
>A.
>B.
>C.
>D. "Sometimes we can't protect people. Didn't Master Tien say that's how he reached the final stage of the 8 paths, realizing that and accepting it or something?"
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>>3830227
>D. "..."
>Throw a jab at her.
If she catches it, "You can protect yourself at least!"
If not, "Focus on protecting yourself first."
>C. We'll save the day again, free everyone under his control, and set everything right, count on it
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>>3830227
>C.
>D. If I'd known then what I know now, I would have probably wished everyone free of Baby's control and taken the chance with the balls being gathered again. I did what I thought was best then, but I think I should apologize anyway.
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>>3830227
>>3830260
I'd like to a more frank C here, saying that we'll win but it will likely be the toughest thing we've ever done. We will have to steel ourselves off from helping anyone in distress because that could easily be a trap to get their goo inside us, and we'll have to assume that any friendly faces we see are out to get us, which ties into the write-in. Our number one priority is beating Baby up because we've seen that affect his thralls, and above number one is keeping ourselves un-Mutated.
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>>3830227
Supporting >>3830265
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>>3830286
This is good too.
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>>3830227
You... do have some regrets about the wish. Some. "I'll be honest. If I knew what I did now, I might have used the Dragon Balls to wish Baby away, have everyone freed. I did what I thought was best then, but I do feel sorry I didn't stop him when I had the chance." You take a deep breath. "But I'm not going to let those thoughts keep me down."

Videl looks up and tilts her head. "Hm?"

Crossing your arms, you declare, "We ARE going to stop him. We'll save the day again and free everyone under his control. Count on it." Closing your eyes for a moment, you add, "Though it might be one of the toughest fights yet. We've seen what Baby can do. What kinds of tricks he'll pull. He might use people we know to set a trap for us, just like he did here with that poor deer. So we need to be ready. Ready to face him. Ready to win." Eyes open, you ask her, "You ready to win?"

She smiles and nods. "Yeah. Thanks Peppa."

The two of you start finishing your meals, overhearing that the treatment mom helped the Doctors here develop has been working. And it only brought you down to... ah. Right. You only have the two Senzu now. The Ginyus are certainly happy Jeice is back to normal.

>A. I'm gonna check on mom
>B. Videl, think Pantea might need some help with her project?
>C. See what Cocoa is up to
>D. Should check in with uncle Raditz
>E. Maybe we can see how the Ginyus are doing
>F. Somethimg else?
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>>3830394
>D. Should check in with uncle Raditz
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>>3830394
>F. Give a Senzu to Videl, you trust her to use it wisely.
>D. Should check in with uncle Raditz
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>>3830394
>D.
>A.
Want to ask mom if those senzus they studied did any good, or maybe talk to a doctor?
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>>3830394
This >>3830455
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>>3830394
"Kinda wanna check up on mom. And also see how uncle Raditz is doing." you tell Videl. Could probably ask her to hold on to one of the Senzu you have left, but should wait until it's closer to departing time. You and Videl bring your trays to one of the return stations and head off to check on Maple. You find your mother outside, checking over the ship. She waves to you both as you approach.

"I believe I've found out how Baby was trying to influence you." mom states.

Well, this is news. "What did you find?"

"A few remnant nanomachines on the ship." she states. That sends a chill down your spine. Videl is equally shocked.

"H-how?! How did it get there?" your friend questions.

"Remember that drone we tried to bring with us? It held some of Baby's nanomachines. A few got onto the ship and tried to hide as best they could, while the main mass was brought back to the Machine Mutants." Mom looks off into the woods. "From there, they probably attempted to take control of the environment. Not much success, but... you know what happened."

At first that sours your mood quite a bit, but then you realize something. "...Giru pumped that drone full of memes." Mom tilts her head in confusion. "Izzy shared with Giru all sorts of dumb little internet jokes. And Giru uploaded all of them to it. And... to Baby." A small smile appears on your face as you look up into the sky. Thanks Cous. A jerk like that is going to get some rude awakenings.

"A-anyway." Mom clears her throat. "We've checked everything we could. Nothing is left of him here, thanks to Giru. Pantea did seem to get a flash of inspiration a little while ago, though."

"We'll check on her on a bit, gonna see what Uncle Raditz is up to first." you tell mom.

"Need any help with anything before we do, Mrs. Maple?" Videl asks.

"Nah, you two go on ahead, I'm just overseeing some repairs."

You both give a nod and head off. Raditz is in a larger room that seems to have some reinforced walls. Probably won't hold her if she tried anything, but guess it's enough to get the point across. Basilea sits on a bed with her arms and legs crossed, giving the two of you a silent glare when you enter.

"Well, someone is in a chipper mood." Videl remarks in a dry, sarcastic tone.

She looks away. Raditz stands by a desk in the middle of the room, a datapad on it. "We've gotten some intel, but not as much as we would have liked. She's a stubborn one."

>A. Anything about Towa?
>B. We have info on Baby?
>C. The Cell Sentai, what did she tell us about them?
>D. ...Can I try talking with her?
>E. Something else?
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>>3830622
>C & D.
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>>3830651
Seconded.
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>>3830622
>C.
>D.
>E. Mmhmm, stubborn as a goat, with a set of horns and tail and face to match!
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>>3830622
>>3830651
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"The Cell Sentai, what did she tell us about them?" you question your uncle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpkeAQG6kQw

"Well, there are six in total. Dr. Gero originally planned to give them all like... number designations, but they each ended up with their own 'names' of sorts. First, there is Hemos, one with a massive tail-like structure on his head. From the sound of things, he uses it in combat the most, using it to drain people of their energy and... egh, internals. Next is Neuros, a more humanoid-looking one, with pale skin, pointed ears, and spiky blue hair. He sounds like the team's tactician and brains, while also having the most skill in Magic. Next is Mytos, the physically strongest of the group, their heavy hitter, tallest and overall bulkiest. He is most likely to jump in and take on the strongest fighter he sees. After him, Melanos, the overall leader, with large wings, a humanoid face, and a sort of crown on his head. He's the most well-rounded of the group and can get the rest to follow his orders, though sounds like he also has a demeanor matching Kakarot's, to a point. After him, Osteos, apparently the second in command to the group, with large spikes on his head and a..." Raditz looks to Basilea. "'Popped collar', was it?"

She nods. Both you and Videl look at one another, confused. "...Why would you make a bug man with a 'popped collar'?" you ask her.

"Gero based that one off your mother and Tuffle uncle. Personality-wise, that is. He's taller than both of them combined. Fastest one too." Basilea states.

Raditz rolls his eyes. "Of course he did. Anyway, lastly there is Adipos. Best defenses of the group, strong, wide, and able to take absurd amounts of punishment. He has even faster regeneration than the rest and acts as a shield when one is in serious danger. Sounds like he also has healing abilities too."

Hooh. Gero certainly thought of a lot. "So what isn't she telling us?"

"Anything else that might be useful. Weaknesses, strategies, more specific abilities, anything that might actually help us stop them." Raditz throws his hands up in the air. "She hasn't even said how long they've been active!"

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"Figure it out yourself, Saiyan. Or have one of the three with IQs above the double digits figure it out for you."

Videl gives her a glare. "Really? Really? What are you, eight?"

Basilea sticks her tongue out at Videl childishly. You shake your head and approach her. Basilea scoots away, tuffed tail swaying like a cornered cat's. "...Can I talk with you for a bit?"

"You've said more to me than I ever want to hear. But you're not going to leave me alone, are you?"

Letting out a sigh, you continue, "I know you think of us as enemies. Heck, I'm still very aware of how strong and dangerous you can be. But you're not trying anything against us right now, so you have to be aware of the kind of situation you're in right now. Can we just talk? For a little bit? Then I'll leave you alone. Promise."

Her fingers dig into the fabric of the bed like she's about to pick it up and start beating you with it... but her grip softens. Basilea snorts at you. "Five minutes. That's all I'll give."

Heh. It's a start...

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23... Paused.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for tonight! We’ll continue tomorrow starting ~4:30 pm PST! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?
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>>3830859
Having a good time. Hope this next bit goes well.

Also, I'm mildly stressing about which of those rolls were Monty trying to multiform.
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>>3830952
*Spirit Control

Honestly, I hope Basilea doesn't get redeemed in the sense that she'll be less theatrical in her fights just like Piccolo Jr went from a crazy bastard to a broody strategist. I don't care if she's a good person come next tournament, I just want a good fighter.
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>>3831138
>Ki control*

ftfy
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>>3831356
>Chi Control*
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>>3830859
Definitely having fun, in spite of computer troubles trying to prevent me from doing so. Thanks for running for so long, Kato, it's been a real treat.
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I think there's a way we could get Shin up to Zamasu-tier strength:
https://youtu.be/Gh9Dv5D5aCM
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I wonder if Yardrats can shrink?
https://youtu.be/Z8VM4JwTBWo
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>>3830859
Five minutes... that's just enough time for a game of Smash!
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>>3830952
Glad you're having fun! That'll depend on your choices, so think through them carefully.

And Monty may have succeeded at something, but we'll see how well when we get back to it. Do be aware, he's not the only one I'm rolling for.

>>3831138
We'll see how things turn out for her.

>>3831571
Sorry to hear that, but glad you're enjoying it.

And okay, one last bit for tonight! We are back!

>>3830859
Five minutes. That's all she's going to allow. Well Peppa, you've got some options. Can try and help calm her down, maybe ease her into telling Raditz something useful. Could maybe ask about herself, she did have a very telling reaction to those furs she wears. Or you could get to the point and ask her things about Baby or the Cell Sentai.

Better think this through carefully...

>A. Just try to talk, ease her a bit
>B. Basilea, what was it like growing up for you?
>C. Can you tell me something about the Cells?
>D. No time to waste, need to know more about Baby
>E. Sonething else?

Choose carefully, multiple options eat up more of your time.
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>>3832478
>A. Just try to talk, ease her a bit
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>>3832478
>B.

She knows we're on a time limit here, and choosing to try to understand her anyway may go a long way to getting her to open up and be less of a prick.
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>>3832478
>B.
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>>3832478
>E. Basilea, I'm not really looking to be your friend. You're mean. I just want you to do what you do, but better. Learn to fight some and then we'll have a rematch whenever and wherever, but only after you become someone's student. Someone who isn't a lab rat or test tube monster of Towa's.
>It's just, I really hated Vegeta growing up, and it sort of drove me to surpass him and defeat him before the whole world. If you could put in that amount of effort towards surpassing me... *drool*
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>>3832478
>B
Maybe ease into A depending where it goes.
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>>3832478
>>3832518
I suppose this falls under A. My post also.
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>>3832478
Well. Here goes. "Basilea, can you tell me what it was like growing up for you?"

"And why the hell are you asking that?" she growls.

"Because I've been able to piece some things together already. And I... can infer a lot. But there are some things that still... well, I guess 'ring a few bells' is the best way to put it." You sigh. "You do kinda remind me of a certain prince."

"Tch. If you're so smart, then tell me, what ever have you figured out?"

She might be trying to waste time, so better make this quick, "Towa is the one who truly raised you. You were taken away from your mother and father, or something happened to them that left you with her. Your mindset is a result of Towa trying to mold you into a tool she can use. Your hatred of me stems from that, you think I'm beneath you and your status as royalty should make it impossible for me to strike you down. Us beating you challenged this worldview and Towa made you feel it was your fault for failing over and over." Crossing your arms, you add, "You undertook this whole thing to prove to Towa you could take care of this on your own. How close am I?"

Basilea pouts childishly. "It wasn't her alone. My grandfather wanted a worthy successor. I am not held back by any weaknesses born of my mother's side, I will take my birthright some day." She looks away. "Happy now?"

"Still want more. What happened to your parents? What happened before you fought me? Please, just a bit more."

She grits her teeth, tail swaying again. "My father had to surrender his throne to my grandfather. He is still being corrected for his mistakes. My mother was weak, too weak to raise me when I was finally ready."

"...Ready?" Videl repeats.

"What, you thought humans and demons were truly 'compatible?' Please." she snorts. "I never had to suffer the period of weakness your kind do when you're born. Saiyans might have had a good idea, for a time."

Raditz raises an eyebrow. "Is that so?"

>A. So you were raised alone?
>B. Wait, you were never a baby?
>C. Towa taught you compassion was a weakness, didn't she?
>D. You have history with the Dragon Balls. That's also why you were tasked with that mission
>E. What about those twins? You seem to get along with them
>F. Something else?
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>>3832761
>B, D, E.
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>>3832761
>Princess Misa holds a struggling Baby Basilea close, the baby shouting "Oh Mamma Mia, Mamma Mia! Mamma Mia let me go!"

>Misa shakes her head, "Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me..." her face inches towards her daughter's belly, "For me..." Basilea shakes her head furiously as Misa grins, "For MEEEEE!!!"

>And then Misa flubbers her flailing infant daughter while Beelzebub rocks out a headbanging guitar solo.
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>>3832782
SO YOU THINK CAN STONE ME AND SPIT IN MY EYE?
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>>3832792
SO YOU THINK CAN LOVE ME AND LEAVE ME TO DIE?
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>>3832761
>A.
>B.
>F. "You said, I was a lesbian disaster waiting to happen. That I'm going to suffer for who I am. What did you mean by that?"
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>>3832761
>E.
Yeah, what IS up with them?
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>>3832799
OHHHH, BABY

>>3832761
>D. You have history with the Dragon Balls. That's also why you were tasked with that mission
Appeals to Pathos and pointing out traces of comradery seem like they would turtle her up.
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>>3832761
I'll back these:
>>3832780
>>3832807
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>>3832761
>>3832807
I'll switch to backing this write-in, but I'd like to trim down the other questions. We're still on a strict limit, here.
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>>3832761
If we're doing E,
>F. See you can have friends after all. Y'know Basilea, there was one person who taught me the importance of working with your friends and not going it alone, and generally not being a butt. That person's name? Albert Einstein! Nah, it was you.
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>>3832761
>D & E.
Also downvoting the A and B as it doesn't serve much purpose right now.
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>>3832761
>>3832807
Supporting the write-in?
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>>3832761
"So let me get this straight, you're an only child, and grew up alone, raised by Towa and Dabura, and were never a baby?" you ask.

Basilea seems to sulk. "I had no time fotr such a long development period. I... also have a... cousin I grew up alongside. Towa's son. That's all you're getting out of that."

"What do you mean 'cousin'?" Videl asks.

She pointedly ignores your friend. "Three minutes. Make it quick."

Ahhh think think think! Wait! Got it! "You have history with the Dragon Balls then. That's why you were tasked with finding them, leaving those breadcrumbs for us too."

"Two birds, one stone. You get infected looking for them, I collect them when you're nice and under his control. You somehow avoided infection, so the backup plan was engaged."

She's leaving out a vital detail. "So that wish you were planning wasn't part of his plan, then?"

Basilea gets quiet. You sit on the other side of the bed. "...I hate them. I spent so much of my life trying to get them for Baby, fighting against all of you. And then all of it went to waste thanks to Baby bumbling it at the last moment. I see another chance to undo his mistake, I take it. Make it so all the rest will be done away with, and help this timeline's Towa with her goals."

"You didn't do it alone though. You had those twins working with you." you comment. "Haru Haru and Shun Shun."

She hugs her legs to her chest. "My attendants. They are tasked with making sure our missions are complete, along with keeping me free from Baby's influence. He cannot control Majins like them."

Videl and Raditz are surprised by that statement. You, however, note, "They seemed more like friends to me."

"Think what you wish. They have their own job to do now. If you are expecting them to come and rescue me, you're mistaken."

"...Or maybe you are. They went out of their way to protect you before, didn't they?" Videl asks her.

Basilea ignores her again. "Anything else?"

"Um, one thing..." you rub the back of your neck sheepishly. "I get that future me did something she regretted, but, 'lesbian disaster waiting to happen?' I'm not my future self, and she isn't me. Do you still think that?"

She finally looks at Videl and gives a vile smirk. "You really believe you can handle heartbreak all that well? That you won't be judged for who you are? That you wont make things more difficult for your main squeeze, whoever she is?"

...

>A. I'll be fine
>B. You were, weren't you? For... being half-human, I mean
>C. I... can't guarantee I'll be able to take it well, but I can say I'll do my best for the one I care about
>D. Something else?
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>>3833112
>C.
>D. "I've been judged for who I am, all my life. That's something we have in common Basilea."
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>>3833112
>B. You were, weren't you? For... being half-human, I mean
>D. Humans aren't weak you know. Videl can totally beat you as you are now.
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>>3833124
We really haven't, unless every school we've been to thought a monkey tail was weird. I mean, Orange Star is pretty human given the setting. Aside from that, who's judging us, Vegeta? We don't care about him.

Voting against that write-in.
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>>3833124
https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U?t=212
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>>3833128
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>>3833112
>B. You were, weren't you? For... being half-human, I mean
>D. That's life, I suppose.
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>>3833175
No it isn't, Towa and her kind are assholes. And hypocritical, for the amount of hybrids her labs pump out seeking out the perfect life-form.
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>>3833112
>>3833125
>Ddendum. Well, been nice chatting with you Basilea, tell the rest to Raditz if you wish. We gotta go suit up, and you know how picky we can be about outfits. I think a Galactic Patrol bodysuit would look nice on Videl, has purple and white and black, what do you think?
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>>3833200
Not staying the whole 5 minutes is a power move, it will make her feel as if whatever knowledge she's holding onto is worthless, and will offer it up to prove she was holding onto useful info.
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>>3833112
>B.
>D.
"Baby is our foe too. You don't have to help us against Towa or anything, but if you want to share something to help take him down a peg, you're more than welcome to."
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>>3833178
The relationship shit is just life, you ninny
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>>3833112
>>3833227
Supporting with,
>What did he want the Dragon Balls for? We could totally use that as a bluff against him by saying we have something he doesn't.
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>>3833293
Make it clearer, nincompooop
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>>3833112
>>3833124
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>>3833124
>>3833343
I don't agree with the "were both the same" angle, we weren't judged the same way. If we're going to relate a similarity we should at least make a point of how it's different.
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>>3833358
I would leave the write-in out altogether, we can't relate to Basilea on the slightest thing.
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>>3833363
No, thank you.
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>>3833432
>you can veto a veto, right?
Seriously, what are you doing? You already supported what you wanted to support, just sit quietly until the next post happens.
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>>3833112
"You were judged for who you were, weren't you?" you ask her rather bluntly. Her guard seems to drop a little, her red eyes locked on you like a deer in headlights. "For... being half-human, I mean. Or at least, for being the kind of half-human you are. You're not some experiment grown in a lab to produce a new ultimate warrior or something. You're..."

"Stop." she asks, looking down. "Don't... don't say anything else. Please."

Looks like you're right on the money there. "Being judged all your life for who you are isn't easy, especially when it comes from family. I can get that. I... I guess I'm a little lucky in that regard. But I know some who weren't."

"You will know."

Sigh. "Maybe things will be different for me in the future. Maybe they'll be different for you. Just have to keep pressing forward." She curls up silently. "Five minutes are up?

"Yes."

"...May I say one more thing?" you ask.

"Make it quick."

Here goes. "Baby is our foe too. You don't have to help us against Towa or anything, but if you want to share something to help take him down a peg, you're more than welcome to. Like what he wanted with the Dragon Balls."

"...Two things." she replies. "Restoring planet Plant, and gaining immortality. He wants to reign as a Tuffle Emperor for eternity. He came too close to dying against you, and now Gohan nearly did him in. He's aware of his mortality. Deep down, terrified of it, being so close to 'perfection' and yet still very mortal."

You smile at her. "Thank you."

Both you and Videl give Raditz a nod as you finally leave Basilea alone. Videl places her gand on your shoulder. "You're a good kid, Peppa."

>A. Anything you wanted to do?
>B. Better check up on Pantea next
>C. Gonna talk with Cocoa for a bit
>D. Something else?
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>>3833448
>Anything you wanted to do?
Who?
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>>3833456
Asking Videl that
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>>3833448
>Anything you wanted to do?
Who wanted to do?
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>>3833459
Ah, sorry, said it didn't go through at first but it did. Thanks!
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>>3833440
Stuff it, kettle.

>>3833448
>B briefly so we're on the same page, then
>C.
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>>3833448
>B. Better check up on Pantea next
>C. Gonna talk with Cocoa for a bit
Both could take a while, let's try to just exchange summaries of the situations with Cocoa.
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>>3833448
These
>>3833470
>>3833477
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>>3833448
>A. Anything you wanted to do?
>D. A change in outfit... it's calling to you like a primordial need...

I'm going to sleep, had fun this week Kato! Looking forward to saving Christmas next thread.

>>3833470
>blame someone else for your own shortcomings
New name for you, you're welcome!
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>>3833448
"Thanks. Means a lot. I'm gonna talk with Cocoa a bit, but we should also check up on Pantea, see if she needs any help." Videl nods at you as you ready your goggles. "Hey Cocoa, it's me again. Checking in, got some more details for everyone."

"Peppa, hey, good timing. We're getting close to calling it an... evening, I guess? Ugh, jet lag has nothing on space lag." The two of you laugh at that joke, then fill each other in on what's been going down. Apparently, Monty managed to learn the basics of Multi-Form from Tien and Sachie, though he can only manage two copies currently. Also, apparently Tapion and Minotia have arrived on a Galactic Patrol planet; seems they're trying to help out too. Heh, good for them. Situation on Earth hasn't changed much, though Baby is apparently having Lapis try and locate not only dad and Vegeta, but everyone else too. Hasnt found anything yet, but it's worrying. You make sure to pass along some of the stuff Basilea told you too. Once that's out of the way, though...

"Hey, Cocoa?" you start in a more hesitant tone than you intended.

"Yes?"

You're quiet for a moment as you think back on... things. "...Are you worried?"

You hear her lay down on a bed. "About you guys winning this? Heh. Nope. You're going to save the day like always. I've got my faith in you."

You smile and blush. "How about... after?"

She seems to sit up again, then reach for something. She's quiet for a moment. "I... heh, it's funny. I was a while ago, but now? It's past me. And, well, I do still have to give you that present of yours. It'll be waiting for you once the world is safe again."

"Thanks, Cocoa. Rest well."

"You too."

Videl looks at you with a sneaky smirk. She doesn't say anything, but the look alone is enough to force you to fake a pout. Bah. Whatever. Finally you get to the area Pantea has apparently turned into a little workshop. Videl knocks on the door.

(cont.)
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>>3833678
"Use the button on your right!" Pantea calls out to you both.

Videl presses the button, and you realize that "workshop" doesn't even begin to describe it. Pantea turned the whole room into a big ol' laboratory. The girl herself is hunched over a bench, flanked by 19 and Giru, the two of them helping her with a larger object on the table.

"Giru, Giru, hello again! Projects nearly complete!"

"What projects, exactly?" you ask.

"Upgrades." 19 replies. You notice her outfit seems a bit different, and her demeanor seems more... confident. "If I am to help save the Earth, I need to be properly equipped for such a task. She has used a number of her notes and even her mother's notes on enhancing my body and systems. Giru has likewise contributed to some important new upgrades. My body is now completely prepared to shut down a nanomachine infection, thanks to some of Giru's own."

"Giru, Giru, happy to help!"

"19 was a bit easier as she had something to work off of. This I kinda had to go off the blueprints we had on him, but Giru helped me get the parts I needed."

You move closer to the table. Wait. Wait a second. Is... is that? The figure sits up, his massive frame blocking out some of the lights, new, silver-white armor over a blue jumpsuit. No way. "I shall assist in stopping Baby." Number 16 declares.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOLQ17RB2V0

>GOHAN AND SHIN SOCIAL LINK 1: COMPLETE!

>PEPPA AND BASILEA SOCIAL LINK 2: COMPLETE!

>DRAGON BALL TUFFLE QUEST KAI #23 END.
>Twitter account is @KatoQm, will have status updates there
>Got some questions for the QM? Suggestions? Throw them at ask.fm/QMKato and I'll try to answer them as best I can

All right folks, that's all for this thread! Thank you all for sticking around for so long, especially for this, our longest thread yet! I’ll be around for a bit for some questions if y’all have any. Did y’all have fun?
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>>3833688
16 rides! Yyyeessssss!

Definitely having fun, and can't wait for the big battle to get going. Just gotta teach some of these anons about time limits vs. choosing every single option and we're golden.

Thanks for running!
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>>3833688
Haha nice wrap up. Damn impressive work on Panteas part, two android bodies in one day? Puts Gero to shame.
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>>3833688
Pantea really is like her mother it seems...
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>>3833688
It was great, Kato. Lot going on, but all the little plotlines are coming together nicely. Liked how all the protagonists are getting their own things to do, and it feels pretty decently balanced. Still amazed you can get all those supporting characters doing their own things and balance that out too, like Pantea giving 19 and 16 upgrades, or hell, all the stuff Monty has been up to lately.

Thanks so much for running!
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>>3833969
>occasionally she'll lift one of her legs up to scratch behind her ears and howl at the blue corn moon
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>I do still have to give you that present of yours.
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>Liked how all the protagonists are getting their own things to do, and it feels pretty decently balanced.
Screentime eludes Izumi still. she still good tho
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>>3833778
>>3834007
Very glad to hear y'all have been having fun! Thank you all for playing!

>Just gotta teach some of these anons about time limits vs. choosing every single option and we're golden.
I don't mind too much, it just takes a bit longer to get through.

>>3833778
>>3833969
Pantea has had prior knowledge with them both, and data on both Giru's nanomachines and the recovered samples from the places y'all have been allowed her to speed things up considerably.

>>3834007
I'm very glad to hear. Having Monty learn Multi-Form was quite an idea.

And okay, a few things. I won't be able to run this Friday, so next thread will probably be next week. Going forward though, I would like everyone to consider a few things. First, what do you see as each of the trio's biggest strengths? What do you consider to be their biggest weaknesses? Both in terms of personality and in combat. Next, what paths do y'all see them going down currently? Are they on the paths you would like them to be, and if not, what paths do you want them to head down? Lastly, what interactions would you like to see later on with any of the established characters? Doesn't have to be from the main trio.

I would like some feedback on these questions, but don't feel rushed in answering them. Take your time to consider each one.
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>>3838087
>First, what do you see as each of the trio's biggest strengths?
Peppa's biggest strength is thinking on the fly, not really sticking to any plan to surprise her opponents.

Gohan's biggest strength is his willingness to throw it all on the line for those he cares about, even when it's a bit overboard.

Izumi's biggest strength is her height! Or her magic. And making fools out of her enemies until the day she dies, which are probably correlated with each other.

>What do you consider to be their biggest weaknesses?
Peppa is kind of a glory hog even when she works with others. She definitely considers herself the ace-in-the-hole even when the game is "Old Maid."

Gohan's weakness is satisfying his vanity by ensuring that people he cares about have a good opinion of him and doesn't really hold onto anything he sets out to do if it conflicts with his mom's, er, others' views. If no one's around to convince him otherwise, he can get into some shit tho.

Izumi's weakness is that sometimes she can't talk words good and also Economics, which is worrying for a future monarch.

>Combat
Peppa punches, kicks, digs, and blows the opponent away. All-rounder, even has eye-protection.

Gohan got it in his head to use a sword when he knows that makes characters in cartoons much less useful to avoid violent happenings, and his sparky sparky boom punch is cool. ...that's pretty much his fighting style, I hope it gets expanded on with the Supreme Kai training.

Izumi can't pump out as much as her cousins, but it's not always the size of the spring that matters. Her elements seem gimmicky in Dragon Ball unless she uses the environment to her advantage, but that assumes someone like Frieza would get stuck in a glacier and not just blast out of it with eye lasers. Then again,

>Paths?
For Peppa, I think she's fine so long as she continues to improvise, I would like it if we got to fight as a Great Ape with her more often, and I think she would like the Mystic Transformation.

Gohan kinda has nothing, Chuu Lee didn't teach him anything, Double Geist Magnum would be better he shot it from two fingers on one hand and spun it into a spiral like in Wanted, he should use a Specter Lancer to draw his sword faster and stronger, and Gohan's never really had a capable instructor to learn from. I hope he can train SS3 in Otherworld a but more after Baby cameos in Teletubbies.

Izumi's doing a great job, I wish she could do more with Icarus but I get it. Hope we can do that Dia de los Muertos scavenger hunt soon!

>Other Characters
Eh, outside of going on adventures the ESDF is fairly bland. Maybe Piccolo and Krillin. And we can't forget Yamcha.

I think Goku getting taken over by Baby would be cool. Also, if he trained somebody... actually he's been absent this whole arc it seems. I know we don't want all Goku, all the time, but some Goku Time is good too.
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>>3838087
I don't have particularly particular ideas on the kids growth, outside of the new divine angle for Gohan, and of course Izzy's magic. Peppa can just be the Goku, build wise. I'd like to see Super Saiyan God pop up somehow, maybe Peppa and Gohan can follow different paths to Blue. The limits and nature of Izzy's magic will be fun to hammer out as we go.
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>>3838087
Hope we can save Trip and have a nice Fall. Gohan should seriously ask if the Kais can help his God out.
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>>3838087
>>3838418
Oh yeah, Hunger is a natural cause, right?
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>>3838087
>Having Monty learn Multi-Form was quite an idea.

I was actually worried that we were just gonna get scolded for that...but glad it worked out!
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>>3838087
Okay Kato, I've given it some thought, and here are my takes on all this:

>Peppa:
Biggest strengths are her outgoing friendliness, sense of justice and desire to help people, coupled with her relentless, never give up attitude in combat. Peppa does have a very heroic outlook, but also knows there are limits to what she can and should do, and smartly defers to those who are wiser than her on what she needs to do. Calling the Galactic Patrol when she saw something amiss on the Avatar planet was a good example.

That said, her heroic tendencies do have a bit of a downside. She can sometimes butt in when not really needed, and while she's getting better at it there's still a tendency there that's noticeable. See: her jumping in after a bunch of bank robbers earlier in the Quest, or even just her involvement with the Ninjas. Also, she is very protective of those close to her, and can be quick to anger when they are threatened. Her reaction to Gohan dying is but a recent example of this, but honestly it's probably a big contributing factor to her earlier animosity towards Vegeta. She even lashed out at Maple when Cocoa got kidnapped. I would also say she can overreact sometimes, just look at how she handled that School Play incident.

In combat, she is actually quite creative and shows a lot of influence from both Goku and Maple, in a good way, without being a copy of either. She's serious and focused and very good at maintaining control of the flow of combat, and her use of drills to add a new dimension to her fighting style is both creative and fun. However, I don't think she has ever had to really deal with a major loss against an opponent, and I'm not entirely sure she would take it all that well. Peppa is used to having things go her way, and she may have to eventually taste some humble pie.

Which leads to my last point for her, the path she's going down. I'm happy with it. I like the stuff she does, the friends she's made, and especially her interactions with Cocoa. I do kinda feel she might end up being the one to try and take on Beerus first, though, as it kinda fits with the type of person she is, and that is probably going to be quite the wake-up call for her.

>Gohan
I think his biggest strengths are his strong dedication to friends and family, and his more... I guess "neutral demeanor" is one of the better ways to say it. In spite of his brief outburst, he does tend to present himself as very approachable. His negotiation skills have gotten a good start, and hell, he got a brief training session in with Vegeta after all. In combat he's a good deal less serious than Peppa, more loose and adaptable, and he has a degree of unpredictability that can come in handy sometimes.
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>>3839685
That said, I still see he has some underlying issues. I still see a tendency by him to compare himself with Peppa, but that's getting better. Also, he can still go overboard sometimes, trying for immediate and risky maneuvers that can and do bite him in the ass. But he's getting better at that too.

I think he's on an okay path, but he could probably use a bit more focus. I also think he should spend more time with Pantea once this is all over, they really haven't gotten much time to interact in quite a while. I'd love a part of a session on them just talking about videogames togethet. Or Yurin, he does seem to still have a decent connection with her, though personally I'd hope the connection doesn't grow to be more... romantic in nature, but that's just me.

>Izumi
Honestly, still the standout of the three for me, I would say her biggest strengths are her more unique skillset both in and out of combat. While like Peppa she shows a strong desire to help those in need, she's much more open to trying new ways to go about it like Gohan. She is also substantially versatile in combat, able to try lots of things her cousins can't, while never really losing her cool under pressure.

All that said, she does have a minor but noticeable to not take things all that seriously. This can be good in some situations, but she tends to be in more percarious situations than she really seems to realize. And her biggest weakness, honestly, is probably a growing sense of overconfidence. While certainly aware of her own abilities, I'd say she needs to be mindful of how precarious it is to punch above one's weight class. She doesn't have the defensive capabilities of her cousins, or even her parents just yet.

Going forward, I like the magic focus she has going for her. I think she's going down a fine path, and just hope she gets to spend more time around her friends. Sachie especially, she's fun.

Aside from that, I guess I would like to see a bit more Goku, he's been pretty absent for most of this.
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>>3839685
>>3839689
Hmmm... I agree! Good post, anon!
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Of the main trio, who would you say has the Best Head on their shoulders?
https://strawpoll.com/c6e5pwf8
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If I'm being honest, I don't really see much attraction from Gohan towards Pantea in a sexual way. Like, life partners for sure, but it doesn't seem like he views her as anything more/less than someone to confide in and comfort him in return.
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Well, Tapion did expand on Gohan's skills with that Z-Targeting trick during their training, but he's off doing his own thing right now.
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>"I had a disagreement with him, one that turned into a big argument, and he was so mad at me over losing he wanted to blow up this whole planet!" The old Kai stomps his foot on the ground a couple times. "But he knew such a thing was too much for even him to get away with, so he opted for sealing me in that sword instead."
>"What was the argument even about?" you ask curiously.
>Elder Kai opens his mouth to speak, but then looks away. "You know, it's the funniest thing. I can't even remember."

"Beerus, I need more room to make shit, can you wipe out the ******s real quick? They have a Goldilocks Zone that's ripe for spawning hot babes!"
"What? No!"
"BEERUS, YOU ARE A DESTROYER, SO CHOP CHOP ON THE DESTRUCTION ALREADY!"
"...'Chop Chop.' I know just the thing for the task."
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Gohan should take all the money and fuck all the bitches.
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Okay, thank you for the feedback everyone. We should be running next week, if everything goes well. And ny apologies for those write-ups taking so long, there seem to be a few issues with them. Hopefully I can get them ironed out soon.
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>>3839685
Peppa does get a bit impatient with enemies, like MUGEN and how she revealed too much too him by wanting to show how smart she was, or just wanting to get to the point. Could be arrogance in not thinking threats worth her time?
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>>3845539
I'd sooner call it simple overconfidence, or being a bit naive about things always working out.
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>>3845563
Hubris?
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>>3845723
A nice blend of all three, perhaps
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>>3846044
Smug!
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>>3840805
Expanding on this a bit, Gohan hasn't expressed interest in that way towards anyone in his dealings, which is a bit unusual for a 14 year old boy. Maybe he takes after his dad in that regard?
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>>3846367
Also, I wonder if either Peppa or Gohan has inherited the severe competitive streak Maple has that drives her to never give up even when it's only a tourney match? Like, she spent a lot of her fights in Z on the ground and bleeding out, and still would shoot lasers at people. Could be a strong will or sore loserly, either way she will use up everything she has to win.
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Who do you see as the Trio's tag tourney partners?
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>>3821422
https://dilfosaur.tumblr.com/post/187966294818
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https://pastebin.com/S2StiX4m
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You ever think about the Butterfly Effect, how even the smallest thing someone does can have a big impact on the world?

Anyway, here's "Take Off Your Clothes" from Twisted:
https://youtu.be/AkVY16nQfpA



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