Getting along well can make everyone's relationships harmonious, but if it goes too far, it's not good. Hearing Rhode's words, Bulma finally let go, still not quite satisfied. She was starting to enjoy the feeling of beating someone up. However, even though Bulma was beating Son Goku, she was careful with her strength, minimizing it as much as possible. Therefore, aside from a bruised and swollen face, the little guy only had minor injuries and was fine.
Swish! While Rhode was calling Bulma, he also raised his hand and used the Recovery Technique on Son Goku, restoring him to perfect condition.
"Master, I've brought the two of them!" Just then, Bruce, who had received a telepathic message from Rhode earlier when Son Goku and Bulma were fighting, brought the two youngsters, Lapis and Lazuli, over.
"Greetings, Master, Sister Aira!" Upon arriving, the two saw several people of similar age, and their expressions were a bit unusual, but they still dutifully came before Rhode to bow. However, their address of Aira made Rhode a bit speechless, but this thought was only fleeting and he didn't pay too much attention to it.
"Alright, these are Goku and Chi-Chi. They will also train here from now on. Goku, Chi-Chi, these are Lapis and Lazuli, my disciples. You will train together from now on." As Rhode spoke, he introduced everyone, allowing them to get to know each other. As for Bulma, she had already met the two over the past year or so, so there was no need to say more.
As he spoke, his gaze swept over everyone, perceiving their current strength. Rhode then used the object materialization ability he had learned from North Kai in Gohan's parallel world, and with a wave of his hand, he changed everyone into their corresponding weighted clothing. This way, everyone would be on the same starting line and could train together in the early stages.
However, as soon as he changed their clothes, someone immediately complained, dissatisfied. "Rhode, this outfit is too ugly, change it to a better-looking one!" Needless to say, the person who spoke was Bulma. The martial arts uniform that Rhode materialized was indeed not particularly good-looking. Seeing that it was Bulma who spoke, and remembering that she was inconsistent with her martial arts training, not taking it very seriously, and also had school, wearing this outfit was indeed not very suitable. Therefore, reluctantly, Rhode had no choice but to change her outfit to one she was satisfied with, according to her request.
"Alright, everyone, train hard from now on!" After changing into the weighted clothing, Rhode began to arrange the training plan. The current stage involves training in the Martial Arts Hall, tempering the body, perceiving and practicing the use of Ki, and engaging in meditation and other forms of training. Once everyone has mastered the training methods and can skillfully use Ki, he will then teach some basic techniques, such as the Sky Dance Technique, which can fully unleash their power. Of course, this stage will also include some practical combat drills to improve everyone's combat abilities. After that, they will further increase everyone's power limit by utilizing the facilities similar to Planet Yardrat's training grounds and the Gravity Chamber that exist here. After passing these stages, whether they can go further on the path of martial arts will mainly depend on themselves.
After making arrangements, Rhode sent out a clone to supervise everyone's training, while he himself went to find Dr. Gero to inquire about the spirit tree fruit.
From Dr. Gero, he learned that the fruit Bulma ate was an imitation of the spirit tree fruit. The fruit itself had no hidden dangers, but its power-boosting effect was limited, and with continuous consumption, it would eventually reach its limit, after which further consumption would be useless. The imitation was created based on the original spirit tree fruit. In the previous stage, the quantity was not very large. However, he was currently researching corresponding energy conversion, attempting to transform other energies into the energy that constitutes the spirit tree fruit. Once successful, it would be possible to mass-produce spirit tree fruit artificially, and even create corresponding potions to improve the physical fitness of all Earthlings, ushering in an era of universal martial arts.
Hearing Dr. Gero's grand idea, Rhode smiled in agreement, then copied a set of research data and the latest cell modification technology before returning to his residence.
Currently, his power had reached its limit for the current stage, so he planned to try out the several research directions he had thought of earlier. At the same time, he could also use this to find an opportunity for a breakthrough.
First, the comprehension and research of spatial-temporal power. Currently, the time for spatial-temporal stasis is only a little over one second, and other time-related methods have not yet been comprehended.
And for spatial-temporal power, in addition to time, space also needs to be attempted to master. Although powers like time and space may become ineffective in the face of super strong power, one cannot deny how useful, and even powerful, this power is.
Besides spatial-temporal power, there is the further improvement of the modification technique. The current stage of the modification technique is in its initial phase, with relatively fast recovery ability, abundant stamina, and a lifespan that can reach several thousand years. However, Rhode needed to go a step further. Not to reach the ultimate stage of immortality, regeneration from a drop of blood, and infinite stamina in one go, but at least to reach the level of basic immortality, super-fast recovery, and a mid-level modification technique where one cannot die as long as they have Ki and some body parts.
Now, having obtained the latest cell modification technology, which incorporates Androids technology, from Dr. Gero, along with previously collected relevant data and suggestions from Porunga. In addition, there is also the transformation technique that allows one to experience the characteristics of other races. With the superposition of numerous factors, even if it doesn't reach the mid-level modification technique, it is highly possible to go a step further.
Besides spatial-temporal power and the modification technique, what Rhode cared about most were two hypothetical techniques. One was a technique he thought of while learning the Spirit Bomb from North Kai, a technique to absorb and devour Ki, power, and so on. Because this hypothetical technique was completely opposite to the Forced Separation Technique, Rhode tentatively named it the Forced Fusion Technique.
In Rhode's conception, the Forced Fusion Technique draws inspiration from the Spirit Bomb and the Mental Tree's collection and devouring of Ki and energy, and from the Fusion Technique's principle of increasing power through the combination of different individuals. In addition, there was one most crucial reference object, and that was Majin Buu. Of course, besides the above-mentioned factors of inspiration, the Forced Separation Technique was also one of them.
Because in his anticipation, an ideal Forced Fusion Technique could instantly fuse with other life forms, achieving the power-boosting effect of the dance Fusion Technique, or even the Potara Earring's boosting effect, but with himself as the dominant party, and capable of breaking through the time and quantity limits of fusion. This way, when facing an unbeatable enemy, he could temporarily raise his own power to an unimaginable level.
Besides fusing to increase power, he could also absorb special life forms or substances to acquire and master their unique abilities. Of course, for the sake of his own purity, he referenced the Forced Separation Technique. After the crisis is over, or after obtaining the abilities or information he needs, he can then separate the fused companions, life forms, or objects completely unharmed.
However, this technique or ability is too abnormal, and currently it is only in the conceptual stage. Rhode doesn't have much confidence in when it can be created.