The elders from the villages on Namek had departed, leaving only Nail, the Grand Elder's personal guardian, behind to watch over the area.
Once the others had gone, the aged Grand Elder spoke:
"Young Saiyan, your strength has grown far beyond what I ever imagined."
"Could it be… in these past five years, you've become a Super Saiyan?"
Super Saiyan? What's that?Broly blinked, confused.
But Lynx simply nodded:
"Not yet… but I'm close."
"As I thought," said the Grand Elder, sighing with a faint smile."It was wise of me to make that deal with you back then.If not for you, Namek might have faced utter destruction today."
"No need to thank me. I always keep my word," Linx said calmly."The reason I'm here today is actually to say goodbye.Grand Elder, I've decided to take Broly back with me."
"After we leave, you can summon the Dragon and wish for a communication device that allows you to contact me at any time."
"That way, if danger comes again, I can be here immediately."
"Understood, young Saiyan.You are a man of your word. The Namekians will remember your friendship and kindness,"the Grand Elder said with a smile.
Lynx gave a light laugh and patted Broly on the shoulder.
"Broly, say goodbye.You might not return here for a long time."
Broly looked heartbroken, reluctant to part.
"Goodbye, Grand Elder… goodbye, Uncle Nail…"
"Goodbye, Broly.Don't forget your inner training,"Nail said, with rare warmth in his voice.
Then, he handed Lynx a flute.
"This is the Tranquility Flute you once had Shenron create.In the past year, Broly has learned to control his emotions,so I never once needed to use it."
"Now that he's leaving, there's no point in us keeping it. Take it."
Lynx accepted the flute. It was a useful artifact.Though Broly was loyal to him, the Legendary Saiyan's berserk bloodline could erupt unpredictably.With this item, he'd be better prepared for the worst-case scenario.
Having finished everything, Linx placed a hand on Broly's shoulder, touched two fingers to his forehead, and said:
"Alright then. Farewell, everyone."
Whoosh!
The two Saiyans vanished instantly.
"Nail, gather the elders and prepare to summon the Dragon,"the Grand Elder sighed.
"Grand Elder… do you…" Nail started.
"I have a premonition," the old Namekian said gravely."Although we survived this threat…another crisis will descend on Namek soon enough."
"Lynx is right—we need a way to summon him instantly."
Hearing this, Nail lowered his head.He wanted to argue—to say he could protect Namek.
But after what happened today, he couldn't refute the Grand Elder's words.
Though Nail was Namek's strongest warrior, in this vast universe, there were far too many beings stronger than him.
Planet Vegeta
Five years ago, using the power of the Dragon Balls, Lynx relocated Planet Vegeta to a distant region at the edge of the universe.
Though it meant being far from galactic civilization, it also brought the Saiyans a peace they had never known.
Before fusing with the Legendary Saiyan bloodline, Lynx had handed control of the planet back to King Vegeta, and gave him a detailed five-year plan for the Saiyan race:
In that time, the Saiyans were to rebuild and recover, no longer waging endless conquests.They would prepare for Lynx's return.And during that period, no Saiyan was allowed to leave the planet—to ensure the location of the new Planet Vegeta stayed secret.
So naturally, Lynx expected to return to a peaceful world.
But what he saw shocked him.
The Planet Vegeta before his eyes was… a wasteland.
Dark clouds blanketed the sky.The land was dry and cracked.Trees had withered, and animal skeletons littered the ground.The planet looked like it was on the verge of death.
"B-Big Brother Lynx…Is Planet Vegeta… supposed to look like this?"
Broly asked in disbelief.
He had been too young when he left the planet to remember it clearly,and now assumed this was simply how it looked.
But Lynx knew better.
Planet Vegeta was never like this.
His brow furrowed.How did this happen?
At that moment, he suddenly sensed a tremendous energy—coming from the Saiyan capital far off in the distance.
It was… stronger than even Lynx himself!
What?!Could it be that Frieza had found the planet?
No…This energy didn't feel like Frieza's.
It was massive, but… strange.
Suddenly, Broly pointed in another direction:
"Big Brother Lynx, over there—there are a lot of weak energy signatures!"
Lynx looked and sensed it too.
Indeed, many small ki signatures were gathered in one area.
Compared to the overwhelming energy from the capital,these ones were weaker—but numerous.
"Saiyans?Broly, let's go take a look!"
"Right, Big Brother Lynx!"
The two shot through the air.
As they flew, they saw nothing but devastation.
Damn it… what the hell happened here?
Lynx clenched his fists, fury boiling inside him.
Soon, they arrived at the location of the ki signatures.
But all they saw was a barren mountain range.
"Huh?Big Brother Lynx, did we make a mistake?"Broly asked, confused.
"No. Follow me!"
Lynx smirked and suddenly dove toward a nearby mountain.
BOOM!
With a thunderous crash, Linx smashed into the mountain.
Beneath the surface… was a hidden hollow space.
Inside, many young Saiyan children were huddled together in fear, protected by several adult female Saiyans.
"Hmm?"
Lynx hadn't expected this.
Most of the Saiyans present were children.
At that moment, a boy with spiky, flame-like hair suddenly flew up, yelling:
"You all get out of here!I'll deal with him!"
"Vegeta!"
The other children gasped.
Lynx raised an eyebrow—Was this young Prince Vegeta?
He didn't move.
Because before Vegeta's fist could land, Broly had already stepped in front of Lynx.
"How rude!"
Broly easily caught Vegeta's fist,his sheer power forcing the prince to grit his teeth.
Vegeta was stunned—he was being overpowered by someone his own age?!
"D-Damn it!I'm the prince of all Saiyans—Vegeta!!"