Saiyan stowaways on the Ark

Originium can affect the biological traits of organisms, thus making cultivators more human-like.

The soil, which the perfumer personally processed, doesn't quite match the affinity of Tomat, the sower.

To verify this, the doctor even called in the perfumer—of course, when the perfumer heard that Thomas had secretly taken away the soil samples for cultivation, his first reaction was actually to look slightly angry.

However, after she saw the adorable and well-behaved trainer with a skeptical look, he ceased to exist.

Just as the doctor had predicted, the cultivator threw himself into the perfumer's arms, and happily rubbed against her after only knocking her a short distance away.

The mystery of the cultivator's mutation was solved, and the perfumer, after waking up, was satisfied and calmed down.

Although the principles and specifics were not fully understood, the perfumer seemed to really like this "lush green" little girl.

The growers themselves tend to follow the perfumer's instructions.

After some negotiation, Tomat said that if the sculptor could be "cared for" during this period—that is, to help with instruction to assist in training—then after the training would be handed over to the perfumer for "nurturing".

The latter readily accepted, and the doctor quickly shifted the focus of the conversation to his own training.

Because Tomat couldn't explain much about the Saibamen's technology, nor did he say that the Saibamen were actually an alien race that had been enslaved and modified by the Saiyans.

The doctor could tell that Thomas was not a technician and also sensed that he was holding back.

Rather than hoping for these disposable weapons that are even cheaper than mercenaries—and with their highly controversial appearance—the Doctor, as expected, chose another seemingly hopeless plan.

This "operator training program" was never an official Rhodes Island program.

This was merely a private activity organized by the agents after approval was obtained.

It has nothing to do with too many responsibilities and obligations, nor with too many vague ideals and slogans.

Regardless of Rhodes Island's position, the suffering of the land is irrelevant.

This is merely a self-test for a group of people who yearn for power.

And the PhD just happens to be one of them.

"Now I understand why they were questioning Gavial."

The Doctor recalled that Tomat had emphasized that his physical abilities were not up to par with those of normal Terrans, so it was impossible for him to undergo the same level of training as Winter and the others.

In the doctor's understanding, this explanation meant "a lower intensity training program has been arranged for you".

But as it turns out, my idea was wrong and naive.

This has nothing to do with intelligence or lack thereof, but rather with the abnormality of habitual thinking in common sense.

Because you're not strong enough, we arrange the easy tasks first—that's the common mindset.

"This is Akahula, isn't it...? You've only been flying for less than ten minutes..."

Because you're not strong enough, so double it up—that's Thomas's actual idea.

This is the eastern rainforest region of Sargon.

Contrary to the desert and scorched earth that most people subconsciously associate with it, it is a humid area full of green vegetation.

Meanwhile, Akahura is the hometown of Gavial, the Rhodes Island medic.

[Main Text] Terra's World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament. Training Arc: Chapter Seventeen: The Doctor's Rainforest Survival Journey

The Sargon-Aqahura region is mainly inhabited by the Adakris, and its society consists of independent tribes led by various chiefs. Although it belongs to the Sargon region, it has virtually no connection with the city-states established by the kings, chiefs, or even the Great Khan.

The area is rich in natural resources, but its harsh environment makes it unsuitable for development. Even though there are many unexploited Originium veins, few organizations will intervene. As a result, both the natural and social environments of this place remain far removed from civilization.

This is especially true in terms of cultural atmosphere.

The residents here are mostly very simple and honest. You can get things done as long as you have the strength to back it up; you don't need to put in too much effort.

In short, it is a region with a fierce and martial spirit.

—At the same time, it's also the worst place a PhD could be.

In a place where even the most cleverness is seen as "petty cunning" by the harsh nature and the locals, survival through sheer physical strength and extraordinary perseverance is the top priority.

"Many people say that you are a smart person, and you should know a lot about wilderness survival."

Tomat originally wanted to choose a harsher place.

For example, the southern part of Sargon is known as the Foehn-ridden hot land that no one has ever crossed.

Or perhaps the unmelting snowfields of the Sami region in the north, where the spirits of the deceased are said to wander.

However, after taking into account the doctor's survival ability, he still chose Akahura on Gavial's advice.

At least here, as long as I don't become food, I can find food anywhere.

"Knowledge... I think I should have it, but when it comes to 'application,' I don't seem to have much experience to share right now... By the way, are you going to train me here?"

Thomas wrapped his arms around the doctor's shoulders, suspending him in mid-air, maintaining a flying posture, and arrived deep in the Akahura rainforest.

Looking down at the dense forest where sunlight could barely penetrate, the doctor was naturally filled with both trepidation and anticipation.

While asking the question, I was a little nervous, but I was also looking forward to seeing what kind of trial Tomat would present to enhance my strength.

"No, I'm just leaving you here to fend for yourself for a while."

When Thomas said those words, the Doctor was already falling.

Directly below is a waterfall and pool in the forest.

With a "plop" and a splash of water, the doctor didn't even have a chance to ask any questions before he was completely submerged in the icy pool.

The doctor struggled to climb ashore from the edge of the pool. By then, his heavy protective suit was soaked with water and had become even heavier.

But when he looked up to look for Tomat, the man who should have been in the air had vanished.

Only a survival knife made by Rhodes Island craftsmen fell from the sky and stuck in a crack in the rock at the Doctor's feet.

"..."

Standing by the pool, the professor looked at the rainforest from which all sorts of strange noises were coming, and at this moment he didn't even have the mood to complain.

A knife at the start.

And that was it.

The doctor was well aware that he would stake all his resources the moment he stepped into the dense forest.

Even if you survive as a winner, you might not necessarily gain anything.

But once you lose, you're offering your life as a bargaining chip to nature.

"The doctor's aura is quite 'unique,' so checking on him regularly shouldn't pose too much of a danger."

Thomas "heartlessly" abandoned the Doctor and flew back the way he came, while simultaneously memorizing the Doctor's aura through his senses.

If anything happens, he can rush there immediately—he just hopes the Doctor won't get into trouble while he's asleep.

"...Um?"

As Tomat reached the edge of the rainforest, he suddenly stopped flying and turned to look into the depths of the dense forest.

For a fleeting moment, Tomat seemed to sense a powerful aura.

But that aura quickly vanished without a trace.

Based solely on the lingering impressions from previous perceptions, this aura was not malevolent.

He returned to the place where he had sensed the presence.

However, nothing suspicious was found.

Below was just a pile of moss-covered, old debris, which is very common in the Akahura rainforest.

Or rather, the same wreckage is scattered all over Terra.

Sometimes it's architectural ruins, sometimes it's mechanical parts.

Some of them have a strong science fiction feel and are out of place with everything around them, while others are completely different from the current state of things in Terra.

However, apart from a few historians, almost no one pays too much attention to where these things came from.

Locals even use metal parts salvaged from these ancient ruins as currency.

After carefully sensing the aura, Tomat confirmed that there was no trace of aura left in the vicinity.

Some of them were just faint scents from infected wild animals.

Am I overthinking things?

Perhaps I was just a little worried that the doctor might encounter unexpected threats, which caused a deviation in my perception.

Tomat ultimately chose to dismiss it as a delusion stemming from his own overthinking.

The dense forest was left behind, leaving the doctor alone to face the initial test.

The person who set the question also went to Rhodes Island.

Others have already started training, so should he; he should strive to surpass the benchmark he needs to reach.

Although I might have to nag a bit.

During a sensitive period for Rhodes Island, the Doctor was sent to a dangerous area for training, or was asked to survive on his own.

Those who initially thought the Doctor and Thomas were just playing around and didn't take "cultivating superhuman strength" seriously will likely question the madness of this behavior even more after hearing the specifics.

Saiyans actually have very short sleep durations. If they haven't slept for several days, they only need to rest for 20 to 30 minutes to restore their energy. It's also feasible for them to maintain a state of non-sleep for longer periods and overdraw their energy.

After rereading the Dragon Ball manga, I realized how brilliant Akira Toriyama was in handling the training-related storylines.

For activities with highly repetitive content that require long-term character involvement, the comics usually only describe the general content and provide a few panels to indicate that "training is in progress." Then, the comic content will not continue to focus on the training. It will either skip over it, even if the time span is long (such as the training of the group in the year before the Saiyan Invasion arc), or switch to other plots, thus reducing the boring and repetitive experience.

However, the animated version (excluding the adaptation) adds a lot of original content to the training part. While some of the original scenes are quite good (such as Gohan trying to sneak home while being trained by Piccolo and encountering abandoned robots in the wilderness), most of them are still rather boring filler scenes.

Therefore, while emphasizing the contributions of the characters, we will try to skip the more tedious filler content and focus more on the achievements of the characters.

[Main Text] Terra's World's Number One Martial Arts Tournament. Training Chapter: Chapter 18 So, just go all out!

"My back... I've never been this tired even when I was partnering with Texas..."

"My hands... are more swollen than when I practiced 'kneading dough' ten thousand times with my teacher..."

"Training with Aunt Linguang was easier than this..."