Tien and Chiaotzu weren’t the type to enjoy being tied down by regular work.
After some discussion, Alvin decided to appoint them as honorary advisors instead.
They wouldn’t have any fixed duties, only helping the dojo whenever they were needed.
Yamcha and Krillin officially became the dojo’s senior instructors.
They would be responsible only for students whose Power Level had exceeded 50, while Alvin’s younger brother and sister would train directly under Krillin.
As instructors, both of them were free to use the dojo’s training facilities and resources.
The only expense they needed to cover was the cost of medicinal supplies, which would simply be deducted from their salaries.
Considering their generous pay, it wasn’t much of a burden.
They were also allowed to take on personal disciples.
Any training expenses for those students would likewise be deducted from their wages.
No one had any objections to the arrangement.
After exchanging a few final words, everyone departed, planning to return once the dojo officially opened.
…
After seeing everyone off, Alvin and Lazuli packed their belongings, preparing to leave for Korin Tower the following day.
That afternoon, Alvin’s father stopped by their new home.
“So…”
“You’re leaving tomorrow to train with the Guardian, aren’t you?”
He set a box on the table.
“These are gifts the townspeople prepared for the Guardian.”
“Take them with you.”
Alvin opened the box.
Inside were ten Capsules, neatly arranged in two rows.
The corners of his mouth twitched.
“Dad…”
“Isn’t this a little excessive?”
“These are the largest capsule models available.”
“Each one can store something the size of an entire basketball court.”
“If I take all of these to the Lookout…”
“I’m pretty sure the Lookout itself won’t have enough room.”
Honestly, he wanted to bring only one or two.
His father immediately glared at him.
“You brat, what do you know?”
“This is everyone’s heartfelt gratitude.”
“Those rich businessmen and politicians practically begged me to include their gifts too.”
“I turned every one of them down.”
“They haven’t earned the right to curry favor with the Guardian.”
Unable to argue with his father, Alvin reluctantly slipped the entire box of capsules into his jacket pocket.
Just before leaving, his father suddenly remembered something important.
“Oh, right!”
“Don’t forget to ask the Guardian about building his statue!”
“…I know.”
Alvin answered weakly.
During the months spent rebuilding Radish Town, Alvin had occasionally demonstrated his power in public.
The superhuman feats he displayed had completely shocked everyone.
Otherwise, those wealthy businessmen and politicians would never have behaved themselves so obediently.
Now…
None of them dared show him the slightest disrespect.
All they wanted was to establish some connection with him.
…
The night passed quietly.
The following morning, Alvin bid farewell to the townspeople gathered to see him off before setting out toward Korin Tower.
As they flew through the sky, Lazuli smiled and suggested,
“Let’s not rush.”
“We can travel at our own pace.”
“There are several famous scenic spots along the way.”
“It’d be nice to stop and enjoy the scenery.”
Alvin and Lazuli enjoyed a leisurely journey together, traveling from place to place until they finally arrived at the base of Korin Tower five days later.
“Isn’t Lapis coming?” Alvin asked curiously.
“He kept saying he wanted to come with us.”
Lazuli smiled.
“He changed his mind.”
“He’s off on a date with Bulma.”
Alvin blinked.
Although he’d expected the timeline to change because of his presence, he hadn’t imagined things would diverge this quickly.
Lapis loved driving every kind of vehicle imaginable.
Both of them were obsessed with inventing high-tech gadgets.
Thinking about it…
The two of them really were a perfect match.
“Bulma’s still underage…”
“I hope he wins her over the right way.”
Alvin couldn’t help sighing.
…
After storing their aircraft in a Capsule, the couple stood before the colossal pillar that stretched endlessly into the heavens.
Seeing Korin Tower in person was nothing like watching it in the anime.
This wasn’t just a drawing.
It was an unimaginably enormous structure that truly existed—a tower so tall it pierced the clouds, standing perfectly motionless even amidst the fiercest storms.
Simply looking up at it filled people with awe.
Its overwhelming size silently warned every challenger of the impossible climb ahead.
“Come on.”
“I’ll carry you.”
Alvin smiled at Lazuli.
She rolled her eyes.
Ignoring her husband’s attempt to show off, she bent her knees and launched herself upward.
Alvin laughed helplessly before following after her.
The two climbed together.
As they ascended higher and higher, Alvin gradually sensed the space around them changing.
“Looks like the upper section of the tower exists in a separate dimensional space.”
“No wonder airplanes can never reach the top.”
“The Lookout is built above Korin Tower inside that same dimensional layer…
otherwise Earth’s satellites would’ve discovered it long ago.”
The original story had mentioned that flying straight upward alongside the tower would never lead anyone to the summit.
Only those who physically climbed the tower could reach it.
Lazuli’s Power Level wasn’t high enough to notice those spatial distortions.
To her, the only impression was…
The tower was unbelievably tall.
…
From morning until late afternoon, they climbed without stopping.
At long last, they reached Korin Tower and met the Cat Sage once again.
“Ha!”
“Yajirobe, I knew I’d find you here.”
Alvin watched Yajirobe casually stuffing Senzu Beans into his mouth one after another.
His heart ached.
Those are miraculous life-saving beans!
“You finally made it.”
Korin said calmly.
“Goku arrived three months before you.”
Meanwhile, the cat-loving Lazuli’s eyes sparkled the moment she saw Korin.
She subconsciously reached out, wanting to pet him.
Korin immediately glared at her.
“Drop that disrespectful thought.”
“I’m a sage.”
“Not some ordinary housecat.”
Before Korin could continue scolding her, Alvin hurriedly stepped forward.
“Master Korin.”
“I brought lots of delicious food for you and Yajirobe.”
He handed over a box filled with Capsules.
“I was hoping you could spare me some Senzu Beans.”
Taking the box, Korin rubbed his whiskers contentedly.
“I’ve lived for centuries.”
“I’ve tasted delicacies from all over the world.”
“But since it’s a gift from you…”
“I’ll gladly accept it.”
He casually pointed toward several large jars nearby.
“The Senzu Beans are in those containers.”
“Help yourself.”
Walking over, Alvin discovered that one of the jars was already half empty.
There was no mystery where those beans had gone.
Yajirobe’s stomach had claimed them.
Alvin pulled out a storage box.
First, he placed a single Senzu Bean inside and compressed the box into a Capsule to test whether the process affected the bean.
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He poured the contents of five entire jars into the container.
Just as he reached for the sixth…
He reluctantly stopped.
“Enough.”
“Don’t be greedy.”
Suppressing the pain in his heart, Alvin left the remaining half-jar behind.
He compressed the storage box into a capsule and tucked it away.
Lazuli stared curiously at the tiny green beans.
“So these are the miracle beans Goku told me about?”
“The ones that completely heal injuries and keep you full for ten days?”
She had personally witnessed their effects.
After defeating King Piccolo, Alvin had been on the verge of death.
Yet a single Senzu Bean had restored him to perfect health within moments.
To her…
They were nothing short of some miraculous medicine.
“They’re incredibly rare,” Korin explained.
“They’re difficult to cultivate.”
“If you ever need more…”
“I’ll save some for you after the next harvest.”
Seeing how much Alvin treasured the beans, Korin wore the satisfied expression of someone whose prized possessions had finally been appreciated.
Alvin immediately smiled.
“Thank you, Master Korin.”
“Next time I’ll bring you some especially delicious fish.”
That single sentence hit Korin right where it counted.
His entire face visibly brightened.
…
“Come.”
“I’ll show you the way to the Lookout.”
Korin led them to the very top of the tower.
There, embedded in a stone socket, stood a long Power Pole stretching straight into the heavens.
“This Power Pole connects Korin Tower to the Lookout.”
“If you wish to go there…”
“Travel by using this.”
He demonstrated.
“First shorten the pole.”
“Hold on tightly.”
“Then extend it.”
“It’ll carry you straight to the Lookout.”
“But if you let go halfway…”
“You’ll fall.”
As he spoke, Korin turned toward Lazuli.
“Miss Lazuli isn’t strong enough yet.”
“She can’t make the journey by herself.”
“If you want to carry her, that’s perfectly possible.”
“Your ki is already strong enough to protect both of you.”
Alvin looked toward Lazuli.
He already knew what her answer would be.
With her personality…
She would never agree.
“You go ahead.”
“I’ll stay here and train under Master Korin.”
She gazed at him affectionately.
“One day…”
“I’ll stand beside you through my own strength.”
“I don’t want to become someone who only holds you back.”
Alvin smiled gently.
“I’ll be waiting for you at the Lookout.”
There was no need for long farewells.
After a quiet embrace and a final look into each other’s eyes…
Alvin grasped the Power Pole.
The staff shot skyward at incredible speed.
Moments later…
Floating high above the clouds, he finally caught sight of the Lookout—a magnificent sanctuary shaped like a vast white bowl suspended in the heavens.