Dragon Ball: Everyone's playing the reincarnation game, huh?

"He's the son of my savior?" Granora's lips twitched, feeling her worldview crumble. Forty years of perseverance suddenly became meaningless.

"But now that you're talking to me about my father, I'm completely clueless. I've never met him, and I don't know what kind of person he is." Sun Wukong scratched his head, feeling bewildered but filled with curiosity.

“Your soft heart is inherited from your father. Although Bardock appears cold on the surface, he also has a soft side deep down. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have saved Granora and her son.” Vegeta smiled and looked at Goku with a hint of relief in his eyes.

"You...you all wait!" Granora roared angrily, then suddenly remembered something, her eyes filled with pain and confusion. "If Bardock saved us, then why didn't my mother survive? How did she die?"

“That’s because…” Monet fell into deep thought again, his eyes filled with sadness, as memories flooded back.

……

40 years ago.

The night was deep, and moonlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Bardak sat on a rock outside, looking at the distant sky with a furrowed brow, as if deep in thought.

Monet walked over to him and pointed to Bardock's arm: "Don't rush off, let me see your injury."

As he spoke, Monet stretched out his hand, a green light emanating from his palm, and used a healing spell to treat Bardock's arm, the soft light enveloping the wound.

Badak's brow gradually relaxed.

Musley put the child in the room and let him sleep peacefully. Then she came out alone and stood not far away, quietly watching Bardock and Monette.

"Alright, Bardock, the wound has healed," Monet said with a smile, withdrawing his hand.

"That's amazing. Those Namekians even know healing magic." Bardock exclaimed, stretching his arms and feeling much better.

“Truly skilled Namekians can even restore their stamina instantly.” Monet shook his head slightly, looking humble. “I can only barely heal these minor wounds; I’m far from being able to.”

Just then, the Bardak detector suddenly received several messages, and the screen flashed red. It couldn't help but stand up abruptly, its eyes becoming alert.

“There are people over there! And more than one, and they’re quite strong!” Bardock said in a deep voice, gesturing for Monette to hide.

Chapter 157 The First in the Universe

The two hid behind a tree, quietly watching in that direction, not daring to breathe.

What came into Bardock's view were four strange-looking people. They were dressed in the same clothes, acted mysteriously, and had a hostile look in their eyes.

It's the Theta organization!

"It's Theta's gang!" Bardak gritted his teeth, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white.

"Who are they? They don't seem to have any good intentions." Monette asked, puzzled, watching the four people warily, her body slightly tense.

“They were searching for planets that Frieza could invade, and this is the planet they found,” Bardock explained, his voice low and tinged with resentment.

"What do they take other people's homes for? Playthings that they can trample on at will?" Monet said in a deep voice, his tone full of dissatisfaction and condemnation.

"Hey, is anyone over there? What are they saying?" Musley leaned forward and asked curiously, cautiously peeking out to get a better look.

Monet quickly gestured for her to be quiet, his long antennae trembling nervously, afraid of being discovered.

Bardak was also quietly listening to the conversation between the four members of the Theta organization, holding his breath and twitching his ears slightly, trying to catch every word.

Through the conversation, it was learned that Theta and his group planned to betray Frieza, start their own operation, and monopolize the planet's resources.

In short, it was all a conspiracy, one link after another, which was chilling.

These people are despicable and shameless; they will stop at nothing to gain profit.

However, just then, Granora, who had just woken up, groggily walked out of the room, rubbing her sleepy eyes, and suddenly saw Bardock's tail behind her.

The fluffy tail was particularly eye-catching in the moonlight.

"Saiyan!" Granora exclaimed, her voice not loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet night.

This exclamation startled the four members of the Theta organization. They immediately stopped their conversation and looked warily toward the source of the sound.

Monet acted decisively, waving his hands in the air, and a soft green light enveloped Granora, putting him into a deep sleep.

"That idiot! How could he shout so loudly!" Bardock wished he could slap Granora to death, lowering his voice, his tone full of annoyance.

"There are people over there! Behind the tree!" Sita and the others had already spotted Bardak and his group, and one of them shouted, pointing in the direction where they were hiding.

Led by Elek, the four appeared near Bardak and his group, spreading out in a fan shape to surround them, their eyes filled with scrutiny and hostility.

In the darkness, Bardock could be seen reaching out his hand from a distance, aiming at Musley and Monette who was holding the child, as if he were about to attack them.

Seeing this scene, Elek and the others were stunned, their faces showing confusion.

“They’re Namekians, and two Cyrillians.” Elek glanced at Bardock, chuckled, and a playful smile appeared on his lips. “And who are you? Frieza’s henchmen?”

"These are a few fish I just found that slipped through the net. I was just about to deal with them when you discovered them," Bardock said calmly, trying to hide his nervousness.

"Really? You're from Frieza's Legion? Then hurry up and make your move, don't waste time." Elek smiled, a subtle glint of calculation flashing in his eyes.

Bardock didn't move; he was stalling for time, his mind racing as he considered a way to escape.

"What's wrong? What are you hesitating about? Do you want to let them go?" Elek asked with a smile, his tone laced with sarcasm.

"I suddenly remembered that the Namekian just used a strange power. It would be better to investigate him properly before killing him; it might be useful to Lord Frieza." Bardock intended to stall for time and gloss over the matter, trying to make his tone sound natural.

"boom!"

Elek showed no mercy, suddenly pulled out a gun, and pulled the trigger without hesitation. The bullet whistled through the air and pierced Musley's heart.

Musli coughed up a mouthful of blood, swayed, and collapsed to the ground, her eyes wide open. She was on the verge of death. She took one last look at the child in her arms, her eyes filled with reluctance.

"I see. Then leave that Namekian alive and get rid of that kid quickly, don't let him delay our business," Elek sneered, his tone devoid of any pity.

Bardock was furious and could no longer hold back. With a magnificent turn, he unleashed powerful energy, shooting out a huge amount of energy from his hands, which, like a fire dragon, covered Elek and the others.

"Snapped!"

Jas from the Theta organization immediately stepped forward, spread his arms, and erected a golden protective shield that steadily blocked the energy attack, with ripples spreading across the shield.

After the smoke cleared, Bardak and his men had already retreated and disappeared into the night, leaving behind only a messy ground.

Several people hid in a ravine, surrounded by dense trees, which made it relatively secluded.

A green healing flame emanated from Monet's hand, continuously covering Musley's body in an attempt to save her life.

However, Monet's healing skills were mediocre, and no matter how hard she tried, she could not restore her health. Green flames flickered on her body, but could not stop the loss of her life.

Musley finally breathed her last.

"I'm sorry, my healing spells can't save her! My abilities are too weak!" Monette lowered her head, her voice filled with self-blame and sorrow, her long antennae drooping helplessly.

"Damn it! What did I do?" Bardock was in a panic, slapping his forehead in frustration, his face full of regret.

What's wrong with you? Why did you save them for no reason?

And they've even gotten into a fight with the Theta organization, making things even worse.

"What are your plans next? They definitely won't let us go," Monette asked, holding the unconscious Granora, his eyes filled with worry.

“They won’t let us go like this. We must leave here as soon as possible and find a safe place to hide,” Bardak said in a deep voice, cautiously observing his surroundings, fearing that the Theta organization would catch up.

……

Time has returned to the modern era.

Hearing Monet's account, Granora felt a headache coming on. She clutched her head in anguish and asked in a hoarse voice, "How could this be? Elek was actually the murderer who killed Mom, and I didn't even know!"

Both Vegeta and Goku fell silent.

"Since you already knew, why didn't you stop me from working for the Theta organization! Why did you keep it from me!" Granora stepped forward, grabbed Monette by the collar, and lifted him high in the air. Her eyes turned red with anger, and her voice was full of accusation.

“I hope you can understand, that was the only way for us to survive. Under the nose of the Theta organization, we had no power to resist at all,” Monette replied without struggling, her eyes filled with helplessness and guilt.

"Granora, stop! Let him finish speaking! Things might not be what you think. Monet must have his reasons!" Sun Wukong hurriedly stepped forward and pulled them apart, forcefully dragging Granora away.

“I didn’t know anything, and I was bossed around by them for decades, working like a fool for them. I was so stupid!” Granora knelt on the ground, her hands supporting her weight, her shoulders trembling violently, tears streaming down her face, her voice filled with despair and self-blame.

"And then? Did you win?" Ultra Instinct Vegeta asked, looking at Monet with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Everyone was taken aback, not expecting him to suddenly ask this question.

"Did Bardock win? Did he defeat that guy named Jas?" Vegeta asked again, using his ultimate form.

“We won, that’s why we survived.” Monet nodded, a relieved smile on his face.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Sun Wukong exclaimed.

“As far as I know, Bardock is just a low-level warrior, his combat strength isn’t that high at all,” Vegeta chimed in from the side, whispering, “Looks like that guy named Gas is pretty weak, he can’t even beat a low-level warrior.”

“No, Jas is very strong; his combat power far surpasses that of ordinary Frieza's army soldiers,” Monet said in a deep voice, shaking his head. “However…”

Just then, the sky suddenly turned dark, as if shrouded by a huge black cloth, and the surrounding light quickly dimmed.

"What's going on? Why did the sky turn dark? It was fine just now." Ultra Instinct Vegeta was stunned. He looked up at the sky, his brows furrowed, his heart filled with doubt.

"This... feels very similar to the situation when the dragon appeared, that sense of oppression, and the changes in the sky." Sun Wukong pondered, recalling the scene when he summoned the dragon, his eyes filled with solemnity.

"Could it be... the Dragon Balls? Has someone summoned Shenron?" Monet suddenly had a bad feeling, and his face turned pale.

Granora's expression changed repeatedly, and a strong sense of unease rose within him.

In less than a minute, the sky returned to brightness, and the sunlight shone on the earth again, but there was a strange smell in the air.

The next moment, Goku and the two Vegetas simultaneously sensed a powerful aura, which swept over them like a giant wave, making them feel suffocated.

This aura was extraordinary, incredibly powerful, far surpassing any enemy encountered before.

Vegeta, in particular, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise after sensing this powerful aura, "Is that Kakarot guy here?"

Sun Wukong: "????"

Sun Wukong looked confused, pointed to himself, and looked puzzled.

"He's coming this way! He's very fast!" Sun Wukong said in a deep voice, his expression turning serious, and all the muscles in his body tensing up.

"What's wrong? Has something come over?" Monet asked curiously, looking around blankly.

"This...this feeling is..." Granora's bad premonition grew stronger, and her body couldn't help but tremble.

"Snapped!"

The next moment, on a towering hill, space slightly distorted, and two figures slowly appeared. They stood atop the hill, looking down at everyone.

It was Machi and O'Il from the Theta organization, their faces bearing eerie smiles.

"Hi, everyone's here, what a coincidence." Maggie smiled and waved, greeting everyone with a relaxed tone, but her eyes held a hint of coldness.