c2: Adorable Group Members
After a long while, since Broly had just arrived on Planet Vampa and was still carefully observing the situation without speaking, the entire group chat gradually fell into an awkward silence.
Group Admin: "This is getting a bit awkward… why isn't the newcomer saying anything?"
Emperor Engine: "From my experience, the newcomer is probably overwhelmed and can't process what he's seeing yet."
Straw Hat Pirates Captain: "Eh?! But this group is super fun! Being able to talk to people from completely different worlds is amazing!"
Dumpling-Making Expert: "@Straw Hat Pirates Captain, not everyone adapts that fast. When I first joined, I thought I had been caught in an illusion technique like genjutsu, it scared me half to death."
Tatsumi: "@Dumpling-Making Expert, same here. I even thought I was dreaming or hallucinating, hahaha."
Leftover Kid: "Maybe the newcomer is busy or hasn't noticed the messages yet."
Group Admin: "Let's ignore him for now. By the way, Tatsumi, are you preparing to leave your village soon?"
Tatsumi: "Yeah, about a week from now. I still need to make some preparations before heading to the capital."
Group Admin: "Then don't forget what I told you. When you set out, make sure you go together with your two childhood friends and don't let them separate from you first.
And once you reach the capital, be extremely careful. That noble lady who welcomes you so warmly is actually a complete psychopath. She lures outsiders into her mansion, imprisons them in underground torture chambers, and treats them as disposable toys before killing them."
Tatsumi: "Wait… seriously? Are there really people that twisted?"
Group Leader: "Of course. Your world is notorious for its cruelty. People even joke about it as a 'world where companions die constantly.' It's depressing just thinking about it."
Tatsumi: "…"
Straw Hat Pirates Captain: "It's so hot!!! When are we reaching the oasis?!"
Group Leader: "@Straw Hat Pirates Captain, have you already entered the Alabasta Kingdom?"
Straw Hat Pirates Captain: "So hot… I'm dying… I'm so thirsty…"
At this moment, in a distant sea within the Grand Line, Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, was trudging through the scorching desert of Alabasta.
Because he had lost a round of rock-paper-scissors to his crew.likely against Nami's usual cunning, he was now burdened with carrying everyone's luggage by himself. His rubbery body, granted by the Gomu Gomu no Mi, stretched slightly under the weight, yet even his abnormal physique struggled against the relentless desert heat.
His tongue hung out as he staggered forward, his consciousness beginning to blur from dehydration under the blazing sun.
Meanwhile, in a completely different world, a futuristic civilization where advanced technology coexisted with martial arts, yet had been devastated by a catastrophic virus outbreak, a delicate and beautiful sixteen-year-old girl had just stepped out of the shower.
Her name was Su Xiaoyou. Droplets of water slid down her fair skin as she casually picked up a hairdryer, gently drying her long, damp hair.
However, midway through drying, she seemed to recall something. Her expression changed slightly as she glanced at the chat interface floating before her.
Without hesitation, she walked to her room, picked up a large sealed bottle of purified drinking water, and sent it directly into the group chat as a red envelope using the system's spatial transfer function.
[Ding! The Group Admin has sent a special red envelope to the Straw Hat Pirates Captain.]
Group Admin: "@Straw Hat Pirates Captain, I've sent you a large bottle of drinking water. Claim it quickly."
At the same time, inside a crude cave on Planet Vampa, Broly quietly watched everything unfold before his eyes.
From the scattered conversations and the identities revealed, he had already confirmed several critical facts: this group truly connected multiple worlds, including ones completely unrelated to Dragon Ball.
More importantly, the "Group Admin" seemed to possess knowledge of future events in different worlds similar to someone who had read the original plots, just like himself.
Broly narrowed his eyes slightly, his Saiyan instincts mixed with human caution.
He still chose not to speak.
For now, observing silently and gathering information remained his top priority.
Luffy, who was already on the verge of collapsing from dehydration in the Alabasta desert, immediately claimed the red envelope. In the next instant, a large 5-liter bottle of fresh water materialized right in front of him, appearing out of thin air as if summoned by some spatial ability.
With no time to question it, Luffy grabbed the bottle with both hands and gulped it down in huge mouthfuls. Thanks to his rubber body granted by the Gomu Gomu no Mi, his stomach expanded slightly as he drank, allowing him to consume an astonishing amount of water in one go. Within moments, his dried-out body regained vitality, and his consciousness snapped back to clarity.
…
Inside the cave on Planet Vampa, Broly silently analyzed everything he had seen so far.
He quickly came to a conclusion: the group admin likely possessed knowledge of multiple worlds' storylines anime, manga, and possibly even novels just like he did through his memories as Lin Hao.
There was a high probability that she came from a modern civilization similar to Earth, perhaps even the same kind of world he originally lived in.
Moreover, the atmosphere within the group was unexpectedly harmonious. The members interacted casually, even helping each other without hesitation, showing no signs of hostility, scheming, or the kind of survival-of-the-fittest mentality common in the Dragon Ball universe.
This made Broly feel slightly relieved.
After all, he had finally encountered something resembling a "golden finger" after transmigrating. If the group had been filled with manipulative or dangerous individuals, it would have been mentally exhausting to deal with.
By now, Broly had already identified most of the members based on their names and behavior, with the exception of the mysterious group admin.
The Straw Hat Pirates captain was clearly Monkey D. Luffy from the world of pirates sailing the Grand Line.
The dumpling-making expert who mentioned genjutsu and Ichiraku ramen was obviously Uzumaki Naruto from the Hidden Leaf Village.
The Emperor Engine referred to King from the One-Punch Man world, a normal human mistakenly feared as the strongest man on Earth.
The "leftover" child most likely came from the Digimon world, judging from the tone and references.
Tatsumi, meanwhile, was a central character from a brutally tragic world, one where companions often died, matching the events of Akame ga Kill!.
So, adhering to the principle of "never miss out on free benefits," Broly finally decided to speak in the group chat.
"Hello everyone, nice to meet you "
He casually took a selfie using the system interface, his small figure, wild black hair, and Saiyan tail clearly visible in the dim cave and sent it to the group. Immediately afterward, he claimed all six red envelopes.
"You received a red envelope from the Group Admin and obtained a box of instant noodles."
"You received a red envelope from the Straw Hat Pirates captain and obtained a portion of grilled meat cooked by Sanji."
"You received a red envelope from the Dumpling-Making Expert and obtained a bowl of Ichiraku ramen."
"You received a red envelope from Emperor Engine and obtained a game console."
"You received a red envelope from the Leftover Child and obtained a box of eel sushi."
"You received a red envelope from Tatsumi and obtained a finely crafted longsword."
As the notifications ended, all the items materialized inside the cave one after another, as if pulled across dimensions.
Especially the grilled meat prepared by Sanji and the steaming Ichiraku ramen—their rich aromas instantly spread throughout the cave, completely overpowering the earlier smell of roasted Vampa beast meat.
Even though Broly's stomach was already full from overeating earlier, his Saiyan instincts combined with the temptation of properly cooked food made it impossible to resist. Saiyans were known for their enormous appetites, especially when replenishing energy.
He grabbed the meat and took a huge bite, then quickly began eating the ramen. Compared to the rough, barely edible monster meat from before, this felt like heaven.
However, while Broly was happily eating, the group chat suddenly exploded with activity all because of the selfie he had posted.
Group Admin: "Wow! What an adorable little brother! What's your name, little guy?"
Emperor Engine: "So small… but somehow gives off a dangerous vibe. Still, pretty cute."
Straw Hat Pirates Captain: "He has 'Strongest' in his title right after joining! He must be really strong! I want him as my partner!"
Dango-Making Master: "How's the Ichiraku ramen? It should taste great, right?"
Leftover Kid: "If he's six years old, he's about the same age as my younger sister… I suddenly miss home…"
Tatsumi: "From the picture, it looks like the newcomer is inside a cave. Is there any danger around you?"
Broly glanced at the messages while continuing to eat, then casually replied:
"It's fine. The creatures on this planet can't threaten me."
The moment that message was sent, the group chat fell into a brief silence.
Group Admin: "…"
Straw Hat Pirates Captain: "…"
Emperor Engine: "…"
Leftover Kid: "…"
…
After a short pause, the Group Admin sent another message.
Group Admin: "@The Strongest 6-Year-Old, I have something important to tell you… it might sound scary, but don't be afraid."
Broly continued eating calmly and replied: "Don't worry. I've had professional training, I'm not afraid."
Group Admin: "I am an omniscient being. I know the information of every world connected to this group. As long as you tell me your name, I can identify your world and your future. So… what's your name, little friend?"
Seeing this message, Broly frowned slightly.
His instincts told him to be cautious, but after observing the group for a while, he hadn't detected any hostility. On the contrary, everyone seemed straightforward and easy to get along with.
After a brief moment of thought, he decided not to hide it.
"My name is Broly."
Meanwhile, in that futuristic, virus-ravaged world, Su Xiaoyou lay on her bed, her long, fair legs swinging lightly in the air as she stared at the chat interface.
"Broly… Broly…" she murmured softly. "Why does that name sound so familiar? I feel like I've heard it somewhere before…"
Frowning slightly, she picked up her phone and prepared to search for the name, intending to confirm where exactly she had encountered it.
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