Dragon Ball: Being able to revive means you're courting death? How naive!

Chapter 89 Motherly Love and Hope

Klin's face was etched with deep lines of pain, a testament to the fear of battle and the deep sorrow for his fallen comrades. His swollen eyes were filled with the weariness of time, as if they had weathered a thousand years of storms.

“Yes!” Shang Yun replied.

Chi-Chi hugged the newly awakened Gohan tightly, tears welling in her eyes, her body trembling slightly with each sob. Gohan's face was pale, filled with terror, his little hands clutching his mother's clothes tightly, whispering, "Mommy..."

"Gohan, don't be afraid, it's all over now, we won." Chi-Chi held back her tears, her voice gentle but trembling uncontrollably. She hugged Gohan even tighter, as if she wanted to use her embrace to create a safe haven for him, shielding him from all fear. Her arms were like a sturdy shield, tightly protecting the child in her arms.

Krillin stepped forward, gently patted Gohan's head, and forced a smile of satisfaction: "Gohan, you were really brave in this battle! You were better than many adults. You truly deserve to be Goku's son."

Gohan blinked his big, watery eyes and asked in a tearful voice, "Where's Daddy? How is Daddy?"

“Dad is lying in the back. He’s injured, but he’s okay, Gohan, don’t worry.” Chi-Chi pointed to Goku behind her, a fleeting look of worry in her eyes quickly masked by a strong expression, as if a thin veil had been used to cover the turmoil in her heart.

Shang Yun looked at Chi-Chi with eyes full of sympathy and understanding, and said softly, "Chi-Chi, Gohan has really had a tough journey. His small body has endured so much. But he has also shown extraordinary courage. You should be proud of him."

Chi-Chi lifted her tear-streaked face, looking at Shang Yun, her voice choked with emotion: "Shang Yun, I know. But every time I think of him facing those terrible enemies on the battlefield, my heart feels like it's being stabbed. He's just a child. He should be in school, studying and playing, not teetering on the edge of life and death." As she spoke, tears streamed down her face again, dripping onto Gohan's hair. Chi-Chi's hands trembled slightly, her fingers unconsciously tightening around Gohan's clothes, as if to confirm that Gohan was still by her side, still the familiar child she knew, the child who needed her protection—a mother's deep longing and worry for her child.

Shang Yun lowered his head slightly and said heavily, "Chi-Chi, this battle is something none of us wanted to see, but Gohan's bravery may also prove that he has an extraordinary destiny. We will do everything we can to protect him and prevent him from being hurt again." Krillin's brows furrowed, his eyes revealing determination and self-reproach. His fists clenched unconsciously, as if he was regretting that he had not been able to protect Gohan better. His clenched fists seemed to tell of his inner unwillingness and determination.

Chi-Chi gently stroked Gohan's cheek, her eyes filled with love and reluctance: "I just hope he can grow up safely and live like a normal child. This experience was too cruel for him, and I'm really afraid he will be left with psychological trauma."

Shang Yun patted Chi-Chi on the shoulder and comforted her, "Gohan is very strong. With us here, he will get better slowly. From now on, we will protect him even more carefully and prevent such a tragedy from happening again."

Then everyone fell silent again. After a long while, Klin broke the suffocating silence: "Actually, everyone doesn't need to despair too much. They may still have a glimmer of hope. Although the hope is very slim, it is still something to look forward to."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Krillin in surprise. Bulma asked impatiently, "Krillin, what do you mean by that? What's going on?"

Krillin didn't answer immediately, but turned to Shang Yun: "Shang Yun, do you remember what Vegeta said when he saw Piccolo?"

Shang Yun frowned slightly, and after a moment, he slowly said, "I remember he said Piccolo was a Namekian, and Namekians have amazing magic. After recognizing Piccolo, he thought that the Dragon Balls were made by Piccolo. Later, he stopped asking us for the Dragon Balls and instead wanted to kill us all. He also said that as long as we find Namek, we can find even more powerful Dragon Balls."

Krillin continued, "That's right. Vegeta said the Namekians can create even stronger Dragon Balls. If we can find that planet and ask them for help, maybe we can revive Yamcha and the others."

Bulma's eyes lit up instantly, though tears still lingered in them: "Great! Yamcha is saved!" As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her lapse in composure, a blush spreading across her face. She quickly lowered her head and turned to fiddle with the airplane, trying to conceal her excitement and joy with this small action, while silently praying in her heart that this glimmer of hope would come true.

"Great! Uncle Piccolo can be revived too!" Gohan excitedly sat up and shouted.

"Gohan, what are you saying?!" Chi-Chi quickly stopped Gohan, because in her heart Piccolo was still that evil demon king.

At this moment, Shang Yun continued, "Gohan is right. As long as Piccolo is revived, Earth's Kami can also be revived, and Earth's Dragon Balls can function again. After all, Piccolo and Earth's Kami were originally one. Kami separated them to eliminate the evil part, which resulted in King Piccolo. They are closely connected and inseparable. If we can revive Piccolo using the Namekian Dragon Balls and restore Earth's Dragon Ball system to normal, we will have more protection and more power to fight our enemies."

Hearing this, Master Roshi nodded slightly, a glimmer of hope appearing in his eyes: "In that case, this method is feasible. Although there will be many difficulties and obstacles, there is still hope. We cannot easily abandon our companions. They are heroes who sacrificed themselves to protect the Earth, and we have a responsibility to bring them back."

Sun Wukong clenched his fists, struggled to his feet, his eyes resolute as he looked at Shang Yun and said, "Shang Yun, no matter how difficult the road ahead, I will not give up! Those fallen comrades are my brothers-in-arms, we must bring them back to life!"

Shang Yun looked at Sun Wukong, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and nodded slightly: "Wukong, I understand your determination. I also don't want to see everyone die like this, but there will probably be killings along the way. I just hope to minimize unnecessary casualties and find a peaceful solution."

Sun Wukong looked at Shang Yun with a firm gaze: "Shang Yun, I understand your thoughts. We will try our best to avoid unnecessary fighting, but if anyone dares to stop us from resurrecting our companions, then we must fight back! For our friends, for justice, we cannot be afraid!"

As everyone chatted amongst themselves, the initially oppressive and heavy atmosphere gradually dissipated with hope and determination. Although the road ahead was full of unknowns and dangers, at this moment, they all shared the same goal—to find Namek and resurrect their fallen comrades.