Cherreads

Chapter 22 - Chapter 22: Wishes and Unleashed Potential

"FUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK YOU, FRIEZA!!! YOU SON OF A BITCH!!! I'LL KILL YOU!, I'LL WIPE OUT YOUR ENTIRE RACE! HA!!!"

Overwhelmed by pure, unfiltered rage, Goku's golden aura erupted, his hair flashing wildly before—

WHOOSH!

With a roar that shook the planet, his hair shot upward, turning a brilliant golden hue. His energy surged like a tidal wave, shaking the entire crumbling planet. The ground cracked open, and the very air trembled under his overwhelming power.

For a moment, Namek itself teetered on the brink of destruction.

Only by forcefully suppressing his energy did Goku prevent the planet from completely disintegrating.

Frieza's eyes went wide in terror.

"Wh-What… what is this?! This can't be real!"

Before he could react, Goku vanished.

"What?! Where—?"

BAM!

Frieza's entire body convulsed as Goku appeared right in front of him, gripping his right arm in an iron vice.

No matter how hard Frieza struggled, he couldn't break free.

"D-Damn it! Let me go! You monkey!"

Desperate, he threw punch after punch, kicked and flailed, but—

Nothing.

His attacks didn't even make Goku flinch.

Goku glanced down at him, unimpressed.

"You call that an attack? That felt like a damn massage."

With a single, devastating punch, Goku drove Frieza into the ground—hard.

BOOM!!!

Without hesitation, he descended upon him like a vengeful god, stomping him into the dirt.

"BASTARD!!!"

STOMP.

"IT'S YOUR DAMN FAULT!!!"

STOMP.

"MY WORLD RING BROKE BECAUSE OF YOU!!!"

STOMP.

"MY WOMEN DIED BECAUSE OF YOU!!!"

STOMP. STOMP. STOMP!!!

Frieza's body twisted unnaturally, his limbs broken, his face covered in blood. He was utterly unrecognizable, reduced to a mangled wreck.

"W-Who… are you…? What… are you…?" Frieza gasped, barely clinging to life.

Goku lifted his gaze, his emerald eyes burning with righteous fury.

"Who am I?"

His voice was cold. Unforgiving. Absolute.

"I am the one thing you feared the most…"

"I AM THE SUPER SAIYAN—SON GOKU!!!"

With a final mighty kick, he sent Frieza hurtling into the sky.

Then, with a single, concentrated energy blast, he obliterated him completely.

Not even ash remained.

With Frieza gone, Goku immediately shot toward the Grand Elder's village at full speed.

By now, Namek was on the verge of total collapse—lava gushed from the planet's wounds, the sky was shrouded in storms, and the air crackled with raw energy.

The Grand Elder's house was barely standing. The remaining Namekians had gathered in a safe clearing, their faces filled with worry.

In the center of the group, the seven Dragon Balls lay untouched.

As Goku landed, the Grand Elder—breathing weakly—spoke:

"Children… our savior has arrived. Go. Show him your gratitude."

One by one, the surviving Namekians fell to their knees, offering their heartfelt thanks.

Goku scratched his head, a bit embarrassed.

"Uh… yeah, that's great and all, but we don't have time for this! Summon the Dragon! We need to restore the planet before it's too late!"

The Grand Elder nodded and turned to Nail, his most trusted warrior.

"Nail, summon Porunga immediately."

"Yes, Grand Elder!"

Nail stepped forward, raising his arms over the Dragon Balls and chanting in the Namekian tongue.

The sky darkened instantly.

With a mighty flash, the massive Dragon Porunga materialized, its towering form illuminating the entire sky.

"SPEAK. STATE YOUR WISHES. I SHALL GRANT THREE."

Nail glanced at Goku, who immediately answered:

"First wish—restore Namek to its original state!"

Nail repeated the wish, and Porunga's eyes glowed.

Instantly—

The crumbling earth repaired itself.

The raging storms ceased.

The lava cooled and hardened.

Within moments, Namek was restored to its peaceful, pristine form.

"FIRST WISH HAS BEEN GRANTED. SPEAK THE NEXT."

Goku opened his palm, revealing the shattered pieces of his World Ring.

"My second wish—restore my World Ring… and bring back my women!"

Nail relayed the request.

Porunga nodded.

"IT SHALL BE DONE."

A bright light flashed from the Dragon's eyes, and Goku felt it instantly—

Their life energy returned!

The ring in his hand reformed completely. The moment he touched it, he could feel Bulma, Saeko, Rei, and the others inside.

Goku's eyes sparkled with joy.

"Thank you! Damn, you don't know how much that means!"

As an added bonus, the ring could now merge with his body, ensuring it would never break again.

He experimented briefly—with a thought, the ring sank into his skin, then reappeared at will.

"Hell yeah! Now we're talking!"

"STATE YOURFINAL WISH."

Goku's expression turned serious.

"I want to be immortal—eternally young, unaging, and incapable of dying!"

Nail hesitated, looking toward the Grand Elder.

The elder studied Goku for a long moment before nodding.

"Grant his wish. He has a good heart. Let this be our final gift to him."

Nail relayed the request.

Porunga's eyes shone once more—

And in that instant, Goku felt an unprecedented surge of vitality.

His body was renewed, every cell overflowing with life and boundless energy.

Even the exhaustion from battle vanished completely.

Goku flexed his hands, a slow grin spreading across his face.

"This… this is the feeling of immortality and eternal youth? This is amazing!"

Goku was both excited and thrilled.

"I HAVE FULFILLED ALL OF YOUR WISHES. NOW, FAREWELL!"

Porunga disappeared, and the seven Dragon Balls scattered in different directions.

Goku looked at the Grand Elder with eager anticipation and asked, "Grand Elder, I heard that you can unlock hidden potential. Can you help me unleash mine?"

"Of course, no problem! Come over here and stand beside me."

Without hesitation, Goku rushed over and stood next to the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder extended his right hand and placed it on Goku's head… Within moments, an incredibly powerful surge of energy erupted from within Goku's body, causing the entire ground to tremble.

"Such… such terrifying potential… Who exactly is this guy? If his full potential is unleashed… how many in this world could stand against him?"

The Grand Elder was completely stunned by Goku's overwhelming power. Even his hand, which was placed on Goku's head, started trembling.

"Haaah!!"

With a loud roar, Goku involuntarily transformed into a Super Saiyan. The immense energy wave from his transformation instantly sent the surrounding Namekians flying.

His power continued to surge—ascending past the second stage of Super Saiyan… then the third… until finally stabilizing at the peak of Super Saiyan 1.

The Grand Elder wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "This is as far as I can unlock your potential. From here on, you'll have to break through on your own."

Feeling the immense power coursing through him, Goku was exhilarated. He was confident that, if he wanted to, he could destroy Planet Namek with a single punch!

"So this is what true power feels like! This is incredible!"

Watching Goku, the Grand Elder couldn't help but feel a bit uneasy.

"This person… his potential is simply too terrifying… If he fully matures, there might be no one in the universe who can rival him. I just hope he never turns to evil… otherwise, the entire universe would be doomed…"

Afterward, the Namekians warmly invited Goku to their village, where they held a celebration to express their gratitude.

During the celebration, Goku summoned the girls from his World Ring, which naturally led to a flurry of questions from them. After explaining the situation, their responses were mixed, filled with curiosity and amazement.

Goku only stayed on Planet Namek for a single day. The next morning, he departed, setting off on his journey to Planet Yardrat. He had long desired to learn Instant Transmission, and now was his chance!

After traveling for about five days, Goku and his group finally arrived on Planet Yardrat. Compared to the other alien planets Goku had seen, Yardrat was far more beautiful, though it still fell short of Earth's splendor. The planet's gravity was about four to five times that of Earth, meaning only Goku could move freely. The girls had to remain inside the World Ring for safety.

As he walked, Goku curiously observed his surroundings. He found himself in a vast forest filled with unfamiliar trees and flowers.

"Huh? That fruit on the tree looks kind of like an apple… but it's huge! And it's so red, it almost looks like it's on fire."

Goku spotted a tree nearly twice the height of a person, bearing large, fiery-red fruits. Intrigued, he walked over, plucked one, sniffed it, and was about to take a bite when—

"Aaaahh~~ Help!!"

Suddenly, a desperate cry for help echoed from deep within the forest, followed by a beastly roar.

Goku turned his head and saw several large trees crashing down in the distance. Emerging from the destruction was a massive, winged, one-horned beast.

"Hmm? The energy from this creature… it's at least 20,000 in battle power. Looks like this planet is more dangerous than I thought."

Mildly surprised, Goku disappeared in a flash, instantly reappearing in front of the beast. At that moment, the creature was swinging its massive claw down toward a delicate young girl.

"Oh? You're trying to crush a flower with brute force?"

With a smirk, Goku vanished again and reappeared mid-air, delivering a swift kick that sent the beast flying. The creature crashed through several trees before slamming into a small mountain, causing an avalanche of rubble to bury it completely.

Goku turned to the girl and asked, "Hey, are you okay?"

She was petite, standing only about 1.5 meters (4'11") tall, with a delicate yet stunning appearance—a true loli beauty.

"I didn't expect the people of Planet Yardrat to look so much like humans… And this girl is surprisingly cute."

Goku stroked his chin, observing her with curiosity.

The girl's wide eyes were filled with astonishment. "T-That was incredible…"

Snapping out of her daze, she quickly bowed in gratitude. "Th-Thank you for saving me! My name is Angel. May I ask my savior's name?"

Blushing slightly, she looked up at Goku.

"Oh, me? I'm Goku, from Earth. To put it in your terms, I'm an alien."

"What?! You're an alien?! Where is Earth? I had no idea aliens looked so similar to us!"

Angel stared at Goku in amazement.

"Earth is quite far from here. It takes at least twenty days to travel this distance. Honestly, I'm also surprised. In the vast universe, humanoid species like yours are quite rare."

"Really? That makes me even more curious about other planets! I'd love to explore the universe someday!" Angel said eagerly, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

Goku chuckled. "If we get the chance, I wouldn't mind taking you along."

"Really? You're not joking?" Angel's eyes lit up as she looked at Goku with anticipation.

"Of course not. I'm traveling through space myself, so bringing you along wouldn't be a problem. But what are you doing in such a dangerous place all alone?"

Angel's excitement faded slightly. "My father got injured while hunting, so I came here to find a special herb called 'Emerald Star Grass' to treat him. But there are too many monsters here… I don't think I can find it on my own."

Her expression grew dejected.

"Emerald Star Grass? What does it look like? I'll help you find it."

"Huh? Really?!" Angel glanced at the pile of rubble where the beast had been buried and smiled happily. "With your strength, I'm sure we'll be able to find it!"

---

Hi everyone!

If you're enjoying my translations and want to read ahead, I've got good news—advanced chapters are available on my Patreon! Your support helps me keep translating and bring even more content to you faster. Every pledge means a lot and goes directly into helping me do what I love.

Check it out here: patreon.com/user?u=79514336

Thanks for reading

More Chapters