c51: Whis's Secret Observation
"It works in theory, but this Super Dragon Ball is gigantic about 37,196.2204 kilometers in diameter, according to the data Beerus once mentioned. I've never designed a universal capsule capable of storing something that enormous. Whether it can work or not, we'll only know if we try," Bulma said seriously, tapping away at her tablet.
She deployed a high-spec reconnaissance drone fitted with spatial sensors and gravitational stabilizers to investigate the vicinity of the Super Dragon Ball. After careful scanning, Bulma concluded that converting the Dragon Ball into capsule form was at least theoretically feasible using multi-layered compression technology and the gravity folding arrays she had reverse-engineered from Jaco's patrol ship.
"Let's try it first. If it doesn't work, it doesn't matter we can go back to Earth and ask Shenron for something like a space-warping storage bracelet," Li Xu said, recalling how Shenron had once granted wishes to alter the fabric of reality, such as reviving countless people at once.
"Yeah." Bulma nodded and got to work, engrossed in calculations more complex than when she modified the Time Machine in Universe 7's alternate timeline.
Unbeknownst to the couple, their meddling with a divine artifact didn't go unnoticed.
Far away, in the Angel's dimension within Universe 7, Whis was trimming a bonsai tree made of floating starlight moss. His scepter rested against the pedestal beside him, glowing gently.
The serene sound of humming stopped. Whis straightened and blinked. "Oh? Someone's touching the Super Dragon Balls?"
With a flick of his wrist, he tapped his scepter to the floor. A glowing projection bloomed into the air, displaying real-time footage of Li Xu and Bulma as they examined the planet-sized Dragon Ball.
"Interesting... What a peculiar idea trying to capsule such a celestial object," Whis chuckled, brushing a petal off his shoulder.
He watched with growing amusement. "Still, it won't help him much. There are seven Super Dragon Balls in total, and Champa has already collected a few in Universe 6. Without crossing into the other universe, his effort will be in vain."
Cross-universe travel was a privilege limited to gods, angels, or those with the assistance of beings like Zeno or Vados. Li Xu, with his current power even at 7 million combat strength and budding comprehension of the Law of Force and Law of Space was far from capable of such a feat unaided.
Back aboard the ship, Bulma looked up. "Honey, what's wrong?" she asked, noticing Li Xu frown slightly.
"It's nothing," he replied after a pause, although inwardly he was unsettled. A brief moment ago, he had felt a presence unmistakably divine observing him. It reminded him of the time he once sensed Supreme Kai during his first Instant Transmission trial.
"Maybe I'm overthinking it." Li Xu shook his head and focused back on helping Bulma with her project.
Back in the celestial realm, Whis arched an eyebrow.
"Oh? He sensed me? Fascinating…" Whis whispered with a smile. "For a mortal to even notice my gaze… He's growing more intriguing by the day."
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Days passed in space. Then finally
"Honey! I did it!" Bulma shouted, running into the training chamber where Li Xu was adjusting the gravity to 400x.
She held up a glowing universal capsule proudly. "Look!"
Li Xu was momentarily stunned. A feat like this rivaled her reverse-engineering of alien tech and even surpassed her creation of the God Split Device from the side timeline. "Bulma, you're the greatest genius in the multiverse!" he laughed, lifting her off the ground and spinning her.
"Put me down!" she giggled.
"Ha ha!"
"Let's go find the next Super Dragon Ball," Bulma said, beaming.
"No rush," Li Xu smirked, carrying her back into their cabin.
"What are you doing?" Bulma cried out in surprise.
"What do you think?" he said playfully.
Soft laughter and murmurs filled the room, followed by gasping sounds that echoed through the gravity-dampened walls for several hours.
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"Husband, the next Super Dragon Ball is located in the Western Galaxy. Based on the current warp drive's capacity, it will take approximately four months to reach it," Bulma reported, analyzing the interstellar trajectory with Capsule Corporation's advanced star map system.
"That's fine we're not in a rush," Li Xu nodded calmly. "But Bulma, I think you should explore spatial wormhole mechanics further. If you succeed, our travel speed will increase exponentially, possibly rivaling Whis's staff-based instantaneous travel."
"I've experimented with it already," Bulma replied, adjusting her scouter and swiping through wormhole schematics. "But stabilizing a wormhole requires an immense amount of energy, far beyond what standard ki reactors or artificial suns can produce. Even with Dr. Brief's last upgrade, it's still difficult to maintain spatial integrity."
"The universe is vast and full of exotic energy sources," Li Xu said optimistically. "Who knows? Maybe we'll find a celestial-grade energy core like the ones from the Galactic Patrol's restricted sectors or some Namekian crystal reactors."
Though Li Xu had unparalleled strength, he knew his understanding of science paled compared to Bulma's. He let her lead the technical front.
"Hm. That's a good point," Bulma acknowledged, considering the potential for energy harvesting from nebula cores or dying stars.
"By the way, can you check the coordinates for Planet Metamor? If it's on our way, we should make a detour." Li Xu recalled something important.
Bulma's fingers danced across the navigation console, scanning the digital starmap. "Yes! Planet Metamor is slightly off-course from the Western Galaxy path, but still reachable without significant delay."
"Perfect, let's go." Li Xu's eyes lit up.
The Metamorans were famous across galaxies for their legendary Fusion Dance, a technique once used by Goku and Vegeta to create Gogeta. Although the synchronized movements were quite… theatrical, the power it granted was undeniable.
Li Xu had an idea: he wanted to test whether using the Multi-Form Technique like Tien Shinhan's Four Witches Technique could allow multiple clones to fuse into a single, overpowering body. It was an outrageous idea, untested and potentially risky, but if it worked, it would give him a devastating trump card.
Still, the idea of doing the synchronized dance solo made Li Xu's face twitch in embarrassment. He hoped Metamor held other techniques as well perhaps mental synchronization methods or kinetic chi harmonization that could enhance his energy control.
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Inside the Gravity Training Room, the control panel glowed ominously: Gravity: 500x Earth's. The air shimmered red from pressure, and ki waves crackled faintly in the background.
"998... 999... 1000!"
Balancing on his index finger, Li Xu was upside down, performing fingertip push-ups a grueling training made more brutal by the immense gravity. Sweat poured from his forehead like a waterfall, soaking his training gi and pooling beneath him.
After the final push-up, he flipped into the air and landed lightly on his feet.
Boom!
The ship suddenly lurched, sirens blaring. Li Xu immediately vanished from the room using Instant Transmission, reappearing beside Bulma in the cockpit.
"What happened?" he asked.
"I picked up hostile signals space raiders. I thought I could take care of them, but they're a bit stronger than the usual riffraff. Our ship's defense cannons can't pierce their shielding." Bulma had grown bolder since they began traveling, often handling pirates herself with blasters and stun grenades, but this time was different.
"How many?"
Bulma tapped the console. A dozen enemy spacecraft blinked onto the screen, forming a loose encirclement. Their hull designs were familiar sharp, angular, and dark purple.
"Those look like Frieza Force ships, albeit older models from the Saiyan arc period maybe salvaged." Li Xu narrowed his eyes.
Boom! Another impact rattled the hull. The shield Bulma installed, modeled after the energy domes used during the Tournament of Power, held firm, absorbing the blast without issue.
"They're probing our defenses," Bulma muttered.
Li Xu cracked his knuckles, his ki beginning to flare. "Let's teach them what happens when you poke a dragon."
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