Saiyan Legacy: A New Dawn

Chapter 7: The Mischief of Oolong

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Three days had passed since the encounter with Master Roshi, and you, Goku, and Bulma found yourselves trekking through a quiet forest, following the path that led to your next destination. The adventure had been filled with surprises so far, but you couldn't shake the feeling that more bizarre things were just around the corner.

As you walked alongside Goku, who was happily riding his Flying Nimbus just above the ground, you noticed the shifting change in the atmosphere around you. The forest seemed darker, quieter. Even Goku, normally bursting with energy, looked around with curiosity.

"We've been walking for hours," Bulma groaned from behind, her face set in a frown as she wiped sweat from her brow. "We better find another Dragon Ball soon."

Goku tilted his head. "Do you think we're close?"

Bulma pulled out her Dragon Radar and stared at the screen. "According to this, the next Dragon Ball is in a village just ahead. If we're lucky, it'll be an easy grab."

Something told you that luck wouldn't be on your side this time.

After a short walk, the trees thinned out, and you emerged in front of a small, humble village. It looked peaceful enough at first glance, but something was clearly off. There was an air of tension that hung over the village like a thick fog. Villagers peered out from their homes cautiously, their eyes filled with fear and suspicion.

"What's going on here?" you asked, scanning the area. It didn't seem like the kind of place that would be welcoming to travelers, but you couldn't see any obvious danger.

Bulma walked up to one of the villagers, an older man who looked like he hadn't slept in days. "Excuse me, sir," she began, putting on her politest voice, "we're just passing through, but we heard that there's something strange happening around here."

The man looked at you and Goku, and his eyes widened in alarm. "Oolong! He's back!"

You raised an eyebrow. "Who?"

Before you could get any more answers, a crowd of villagers started gathering around you, murmuring in fear.

"You have to run!" one woman cried. "Oolong will come for you next!"

Bulma looked puzzled, but you could feel the weight of their fear. Whoever this Oolong was, the entire village seemed to be terrified of him.

An elderly woman hobbled forward, leaning on a cane. "You outsiders don't know what you're getting into," she said, her voice shaky but firm. "Oolong, the shape-shifting demon, has been terrorizing this village for weeks. He's been kidnapping our daughters—one by one."

Goku's eyes widened. "A demon?"

You exchanged a glance with Bulma, who had a determined look on her face. "Hold on," Bulma said, addressing the crowd. "We're looking for something called a Dragon Ball. Do any of you know about it?"

The elderly woman, who introduced herself as Grandma Paozu, stepped forward again, her eyes narrowing slightly. "A Dragon Ball, you say? I have one in my possession, but I won't part with it easily. If you can stop Oolong and return our girls, I'll give it to you as a reward."

Bulma's face lit up. "Deal! We'll get your girls back and stop Oolong."

You couldn't help but feel skeptical. "And how exactly do you plan to stop a shape-shifting demon?"

Bulma smirked, turning to you and Goku. "We're going to trick him. Goku, you're going to be bait."

Goku blinked, confused. "Bait?"